Scallywag the stoat Maxi’s latest creation. A commission for a farming friend. Scallywag the stoat Her animals are so realistic. Really looking forward to her course. Which felting needle do I use? To get started and the basics use a standard 36 needle For finer work use a 38 When you want fantastic control, for… Continue reading Felting tips Friday
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Spinning tips Sunday
Why rewind your singles before plying? For years I would have said you were crazy to even think about doing anything except plying straight away. Why would you forgo the pleasure of a having a beautiful finished skein. It couldn’t make that much difference, could it ? As I learnt more I realised that there… Continue reading Spinning tips Sunday
NEEDLE FELTING
STOP PRESS Dates announced for Needle felting course By Maxine Lowery Sunday April 14th 10-4pm Maxine Lowery is a self-taught needle felter who uses her love of nature to create stunning lifelike animals. She has always been creative, ‘making’ with her children, drawing, painting and creating wonderful cake decorations. However, her passion is needle… Continue reading NEEDLE FELTING
Woolly Wednesdays Card by Sue Prince
Card by Sue Prince I was given this fabulous card for my birthday last year. I came across it again during my craft room tidy so thought I'd share I love this card because it shows a selection of contemporary spinning wheels people having fun the links between sheep and spinning. great artistic skill but looks naive … Continue reading Woolly Wednesdays Card by Sue Prince
Christmas Wreath
My Christmas Wreath We all have different ideas about our Christmas wreath. I hadn't made one before so wanted it to be very simple and use foliage from the garden. I was really pleased how this turned out. I used Three willow whips 1/2cm diameter and just over a metre longIvy Holly * EuonymousBlack florists wire Creating… Continue reading Christmas Wreath