Today we were at Blackburne House as part of the Hope Street Feast. What a day - it poured with rain all day. What a shame for all the people who had stalls outside and for those people who came to take part. We, at least, were dry. There were lots of people browsing and sheltering from the rain but not a lot of people buying - I think most came along for the food not the crafts. It was still an enjoyable day, met some old friends and some new!
I have been busy again this week -as well as some Christmas cards, I've completed some more diary and address book covers and started a new "treasure bag" - this one in red and gold and, although it is not nearly finished, it is looking good.
My friends and I from my textile group have been experimenting with foils, embossing powder, tyvek on fabrics and distressing the resultant pieces by heating them. It is quite exciting - you never quite know what the results will be but I've ended up with one or two pieces which I hope to develop further by stitching into them.
I've also begun the task of hand embroidering a machine embroidered a piece I've had ready for a while - I intend to do quite a lot of hand stitching and then apply a piece of gossamer felt which is all ready and waiting and stretch the finished piece over a canvas. I don't think that will be ready for Christmas though.
As you can see I have not been idle between posts and I'm hoping to push on with all these things and make some felt by the weekend for someone who particularly wanted a felt book cover. Wish me luck - and a couple of 36 hour days!
A few weeks ago I promised I'd post a photo of the 'treasure bag' I was so pleased with - so here it is in all its glory. I was so enthusiastic about it that I made another one - this time with a cord handle so that it can be worn as a shoulder bag. This time, I used reds with gold stitching and beads making it suitable for use as an evening bag. You could easily carry your phone, keys and a lipstick in it - and cash if you are thinking of paying for anything!
