New felted pieces....

We finally got together at the week end to have a felting day. Although it wasn't as productive as our last day, due to too much chatting over tea, we did manage to make a few new bowls and beads for jewellery.

Here's some pics of us in action, just before I put my hand into my tea instead of the soapy water!!



And here are some pics of our new creations.....


I've left a few on the radiator drying but when they're done i'll post a few pics as well.

Kirsten

What to do

I was lucky to have been given a Polymetaal printing press for Christmas or rather persuaded into getting one but it makes me happy nevertheless.

As it was bigger and heavier than I expected this gave me the great chance of having a sort out, trying to fit it in somewhere. I managed to fit it into the spare bedroom which is now a lovely print room for us all to enjoy. I think my husband was hoping I would have a big clear out but no I’ve managed to keep hold of everything and re-arrange so it all just fits… well into about 20 boxes in my loft studio!

Whilst going through my things I came across a box of felt that I made when I was doing my City and Guilds Felt Making Level 3 as a part of my staff development.

This was taught by Lizzie Houghton in exactly the same classroom I taught in during the morning which couldn’t have been more perfectly organised. The class was a really lovely group which included Cathy Urwin, who is also one of the e17 designers. Ray Slater, who was also there as part of her staff development and who went on to publish a good book called cloth dolls for textile artists.

Here are three large pieces that I didn’t manage to finish whilst I was there. Now I’m all confused trying to decide what to do with them. Do I throw them away, finish them off, cut them up or should I just sneak them back in the box for another few more years.

Sharon

Felt bowls...

Just because i'm really proud and think they look great here are the felt bowls we made...
We've only got a few left so you must love them just as much as us!