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New handwarmers
Unlike last years inspiration of just black and white in the snowy days the first snow this year left some other landscape tinges to inspire me. Something so so soothing about allowing the silk in my handstitching to sink into… Continue reading
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Snow Arrives in the hills
I awoke to a winter white world this morning a new meaning to www. Cows are making an awful noise waiting for feed and the pheasants and grouse are scrambling about. I love the solitude the winter arriving gives me,it… Continue reading
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Memories trapped
Memories of Acorn Bank impressed on my silk ready to take meandering silk trail stitching as I remember the day,the wind,the trees,the warm comfy feeling in the cafe biting into Westmoreland Pepper Cake and drinking tea. Also did some paper… Continue reading
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Connecting with the season
Today I went to spend time kicking leaves,talking,holding hands,having tea,and drawing strength from the one person who is never far from my side my darling Nigel. I needed today and now feel good,Acorn Bank a National Trust property ticked all… Continue reading
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Teaching Day
Great day leading more felters down the “Extreme Nuno”path. we had lots of fun today ,the hours flew by so quickly as my felters produced sample after sample of new ideas to inspire them . Carpet bag classed arranged for… Continue reading
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Denmark,Germany,The Netherlands
Perhaps life is all about travelling and memory storage.I have now been home 2 weeks from my foreign trip and the routine is slowly coming back.Winter is approachig here in the hills and Autumn has happened very quickly leaving me… Continue reading
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New wrap
Curls and swirls,grids and leaves a dangling all make me think of Autumnal chills. I do love grey It also reminds me of these mournful words Tao Te Ching: Chapter 33–Knowing Oneself 33. He who knows others is learned; He… Continue reading
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Harrogate Knitting Show
As I am only teaching 3 days of the show and only 1 class per day with limited numbers it may pay to book early for the Double Knitting for beginners or the Masterclasses in this fabulous technique. Here is… Continue reading
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Workshops and Venues
I have chewed over this post for weeks and those who follow my blog will also know I attend many workshops, some to learn and some to observe what is on offer to students. I had looked forward to a… Continue reading
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1st Class Online
The 1st online class is well underway now and the journey has begun. I know a lot more wanted to join in but I do really want to keep these classes to only 6 which is manageable for me. The… Continue reading
Felt,Stitch and Embellish fibres
Felt,Stitch and Embellish fibres
Felt,Stitch and Embellish fibres 