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  • Window Display

    Thrilled when my LYS put together this window with acouple of my books and all the hot water bottle covers. Shiela at Threads in Keyworth is a great local yarn shop,do drop in there. Continue reading

  • Deciding on Colours

    Now finally decided the colours for the Kimono and have screen printed the 1st silk which will be the sleeves.After the circles the screen print was finalised and then the script was added from a screen and as before this… Continue reading

  • Interesting

    I decided the fabric for the Kimono I wanted it to be a bit different and therefore have been experimenting differing ways of getting the design onto the silk.I have worked with Carole Waller in a workshop to experiment with… Continue reading

  • ‘Autumn fibre’ Knitting classes

    Knitting classes taking place in the UK this Autumn led by Chrissie Day. Head over to the agenda and see the beautiful venue I am now feeling much better and will re commence the kimono next week . Continue reading

  • Kimono delay

    Sorry everybody to leave the kimono project hanging but I have got Shingles and right now it is all I can do to type this and go back to bed.Never had it before and do not want it again.  Again… Continue reading

  • fibres and silk paper for the Kimono

    Well been testing fibres and 1 was a bit of a disappointment so proceeded with my 2nd choice  and started the silk paper last night.Not going to give the recipe for this on here there are loads of web based… Continue reading

  • The Kimono

    Holidays are over now got my mojo back again so starting August 9th new workshop to follow on creating new top ‘The Kimono’ so gather your fibres.silks bamboo mat and water soap etc and come join in the fun follow… Continue reading

  • Home

    Home from the Baltic and the sun is still shining here.Russia was amazing and I have returned with so many design ideas and sketches to now develop  further.I loved Tallin and could easily live out the rest of my days… Continue reading

  • hello from Tallin

    I am sitting on a lounger looking put to sea,waiting to sail after spending the day here exploring.Wonderful day lots of walking on cobbled streets and looking at local handicrafts. Classes are going great and we arrive inRussia tomorrow. Continue reading

  • Zwartbles fleeces

    As felters we are so lucky when a group of farmers decide to breed the ‘rare breed’ sheep.The Zwartbles is a beautiful sheep and the fleece is to die for and has many uses it has just been so hard… Continue reading

Felt,Stitch and Embellish fibres

Felt,Stitch and Embellish fibres

Felt,Stitch and Embellish fibres