At the end of last week, I tried some nuno felting using some silk
which I’d batiked for a project a couple of years ago. The colours are lovely, purples, blues and
turquoise – I thought it would make a lovely scarf. Unfortunately, the sample results were most unpromising and I’ve had to
abandon that idea. The silk has gone
away again until inspiration strikes!
We went to Lark Lane
on Saturday – it was great to meet up with old friends, and make some new
ones. It was a good day, quite a few
people about and I sold a couple of prints and quite a few cards. Liz sold some cards and had an order for
some more, so she was well pleased.
While we were at Lark Lane, I picked up some picture frames which I’d
ordered and so I’ve got some mount cutting (ugh!) and some framing to do. I’ve had 3 textile pictures hanging about for
months waiting for the right frames – no excuses now! I’ve photographed the smallest of the three
before I put it behind glass – it is much easier to get a good photo that
way. It’s made out of strips of
fabric, velvet, cottons, organza, lace etc. which I’ve machine and hand-
embroidered and finished off with some tiny beads.
I’ve spent quite a bit of time this week carding some of the
fleece I was given with the spinning wheel – it takes quite a while but I’m
trying to do some each day and then spinning it in the evening. When it’s all spun and plyed I’m going to give it a really
good wash and then dye it – I think I’ll probably dye it all the same colour –
but I haven’t really decided yet.
We went to a new venue for a craft fair on yesterday – a garden
centre in Tarleton – not a good day for us, there really wasn’t enough footfall. Still, we met up with a few old friends and
made a few new ones so the day wasn’t wasted.
Tomorrow we’re off to Scorton for their Bikes and Barrows festival – we always
enjoy ourselves there so here’s hoping tomorrow’s no exception.
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