Ah, the slight awkwardness of work getting in the way of life and blogging. Work continues and not much else. Several days spent developing a new teaching, pattern and with that in mind, I have organised a new workshop for them, which is to be held on the 30th April at 'Make It' in Manchester which is already booking up after two days and only a few spaces left. You can book directly through the site here. The bunnies and I will be pleased to see you.
What else? Oh, putting together my first basic needle felt kit, which I should have done ages ago, considering how many times I've been asked for them. I looked at similar starter kits and in some cases was appalled at how little wool was offered, for the price charged. So I have tried to include as much as was physically and economically possible in mine, as well as a sponge mat, pack of decent needles and a wooden holder.
And at last, my February newsletter is out, with a free and simple pattern for making sweet little strawberries - these only take a small amount of wool, and a few hours (in my case) to make, depending on how wild you go with the decoration. There's also an article about a very odd and as yet unfinished piece of work...you can get the newsletter and pattern here - without even signing up.
Apart from that, I appear to be surrounded by many small, unfinished things. Such is life.
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Gretel, the bunnies are beyond cute, good luck with the kits.
ReplyDeleteGretel, I love these pastel bunnies and can imagine that those lucky enough to attend your workshop are going to have a fabulous time creating their own version. I'm predicting multiplying bunnies all over Manchester!
ReplyDeleteYour new kits are an excellent idea too, and definitely have been created with a fine amount of supplies to properly get someone started in needle felting.
I just signed up for your newsletter. It was interesting to see your experimental forest critter. Do keep it in a safe place, as I imagine that your imagination will eventually have you returning to it.
We had way below freezing weather here over the weekend, and I was really wishing that I had a fireplace...with burning logs in it. The apartment radiators just couldn't keep up with the chill. Better today, but raining, raining, raining.
A good day to be able to stay indoors. xo to you and yours.
Those little guys look like some lovely sugary candy.... I want to nibble one.
ReplyDeleteHmmm...unfinished "stuff"??? hahahahaha... my house is full of it~!!
Can I just come and drink tea, eat the sweets and just watch everyone else work? Because I think that would be just dreamy.
ReplyDeleteOh those little bunnies are so beautiful. Good luck with the workshops.
ReplyDeleteI love the velvety texture and quirky shapes of your creatures and fruits. Those unfinished fellows look as if they are off to join the revellers at Carnival in Venice xx
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