tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386182482024-03-05T12:16:37.714-08:00Feltmaking with the Bag LadyIrresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-13128439168245285042017-10-10T11:18:00.002-07:002017-10-10T11:18:51.403-07:00Felt Rolling Machine for SaleHi All<br />
You know how things change. This year I've decided to sell my felt rolling machine.<br />
I brought it out of storage recently - it's been in storage since Katie and Eric moved in and I got it out the other week and into a workspace - but it's not working for me.<br />
It's a big step but it has served me well and it's time for it to move on to a new and busy home.<br />
FeltCraft of American made it and I have the original paper work and a basic instruction sheet. According to Felt Craft website they now have a comprehensive book for sale.<br />
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Here's a bit of a rather poor video of me switching it on to show just how quiet and easy it is to operate. Phone me if any more information is required. There are several of these machines here and there in Britain- just ask around. Mine has 60 inch rollers so it does need a reasonable workspace. You can find my phone number on my website at <a href="http://www.irresistiblefelt.com/">www.IrresistibleFelt.com/contact.htm</a>. It will be on eBay in the next few days under the title 'FeltCraft Wet Felt Rolling Machine'. I am only selling it through eBay and not privately because lots of people have already asked me about it and that is too stressful. It will be on eBay tonight, spread the word.... Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-86663646306806794092017-04-25T07:33:00.001-07:002017-04-25T07:33:51.807-07:00Armley Mill near LeedsWell, it's like stepping back in time to those Saturday mornings when I was a girl when I went with my dad to Folly Bank Mill. The sounds, the smells and the sights of ancient machinery, Garnets and that unmistakable smell of wet wool....<br />
The teasel garden and boards and dust, dust, dust why do I love it so?<br />
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Jumping in the garnets and sliding down the chutes with my brother - I'm definitely feeling nostalgic today.<br />
Armley is an interesting place not slick and sorted as you might expect an archeological exhibit to be but bits of rotting ironwork everywhere, like a giant's garbage pile. Cog wheeels measuring two metres across propped up in a corner out in the elements, rusting and rotting and gorgeous!<br />
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<br />Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-60201753773565814402016-07-22T07:56:00.000-07:002016-07-22T07:56:27.853-07:00Green is the colour of summer here.Craigton is very, very green this year. Lots of rain and a fair old amount of sun has meant the grass is waist high down in the orchard and everywhere is lush and vibrant. Mybe that's why I love greens so much. This hand dyed merino and silk is one of my very favourite combinations and this little vase is about 20 cms high. The silk hankies dyed in the same dye bath make the surface decoration more intriguing.<br />
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Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-88792172025938231342016-07-01T06:52:00.001-07:002016-07-01T06:52:38.547-07:00Hurray for the HolidaysSummer is here and the children are on holiday. We are having great fun in the garden, but I get distracted from my feltmaking....<br />
Tomorrow - Saturday 2nd July I am at the Mugdock Makkers Art and Craft Gallery doing a demonstration. I'll be there from one o'clock until 4 with some lovely fibres and a couple of projects to make. Call in and see me if you are around in the <a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=255500&y=677500&z=120&sv=mugdock+Country+Park&st=3&tl=Map+of+Mugdock+Country+Park,+Stirling&searchp=ids.srf&mapp=map.srf" target="_blank">Courtyard at Mugdock Country Park near Milngavie (click here for map)</a><br />
Now that the Forth Valley Open Studios is over I've a couple of things to take too. I made this bag with a technique I learned at Skeeby with Gladys Paulus. Iris thinks that the little seedy things look more like rabbit droppings and now I can't get that image out of my head!!! Oh Iris REALLY<br />
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<br />Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-31656631048071955322016-06-13T07:15:00.000-07:002016-06-13T07:15:56.668-07:00Forth Valley ArtBeatThe new name for the Forth Valley Open Studios is ArtBeat and it's on this week all over Forth Valley.<br />
I am sharing space with the amazing fused glass maker Ann Aitchison in her studio at Glen Road Torwood FK5 4SN (Sat Nav will bring you right there)<br />
Linda Rozens is there too with her jewellery and we are looking forward to meeting friends and chance visitors alike. Open 12 noon to 5 o'clock every day till Sunday 19th.<br />
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Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-36427549797468988142015-11-07T08:22:00.001-08:002015-11-07T08:22:31.956-08:00Traditional Snow AngelsThese pure merino snow angels reflect the traditional way that children collected sheep's wool from the hedgerow to make into a simple decorations for the festive season. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmK-odmtRMjaPEZlwtkwi1xR2_ESdm_s5PENrjtO83d7c4pJdmITlqMAs7Hap8RgkHRH57P0qwLmP2TYo1ti6TYm1Nhbs1jw46SErr0Eajj6_YbQtjNOhCUR3p9i7x3Q3oJ-9cQ/s640/blogger-image--1304672165.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmK-odmtRMjaPEZlwtkwi1xR2_ESdm_s5PENrjtO83d7c4pJdmITlqMAs7Hap8RgkHRH57P0qwLmP2TYo1ti6TYm1Nhbs1jw46SErr0Eajj6_YbQtjNOhCUR3p9i7x3Q3oJ-9cQ/s640/blogger-image--1304672165.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Today I use only the finest merino and a little glitter (there has to be glitter)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These angels are in the Made in Stirling shop hoping for a new home sometime soon. </div>Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0Stirling Stirling56.1184 -3.936378tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-79979357765758700232015-09-18T16:34:00.001-07:002015-09-18T16:34:48.713-07:00The Made in Stirling shop keeps me busy<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoU3zZl53vcbkeV-v9fp9Ajf5lIBy-K-uKjKcafPFtHViH6eBPUeqxpOMrXaqw8VnKHWP5ozjeErXuMjls3kPhf7Z3gfaCl0hRswnIsfpn2KO2XzsU5lypHiaY0V5HoVRAskSvqg/s640/blogger-image-1772091850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoU3zZl53vcbkeV-v9fp9Ajf5lIBy-K-uKjKcafPFtHViH6eBPUeqxpOMrXaqw8VnKHWP5ozjeErXuMjls3kPhf7Z3gfaCl0hRswnIsfpn2KO2XzsU5lypHiaY0V5HoVRAskSvqg/s640/blogger-image-1772091850.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I was a bit sad today when my felt class at the Peacock and the Tortoise, in Perth was cancelled through lack of support. I had made some gadget cases for iPads, phones and tablets but it seems that is not as popular as my bag and hat workshops which usually go down really well. It means I will have an extra day to make things for MiS. I've got the loan of a gadget to make handbag mirrors with and have been messing about with it - it's quite fun and the end product is rather attractive (useful too). It seems a good use of tartan remnants........ I've done some silk ones too - goodies from my stash!<div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRweL5owyIpdKTXIRgUjjTZIk9pObZqZKOUYqhncVHyD1rBOnGp1Vy8xv3EYDkCPJOisfLi0yh4y7pQuSBz4pbz4lUncqQbGiGjXC4HpMf5wwCg4lf2TjGLuYWDdYDOn-tiuAe0w/s640/blogger-image-232597400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRweL5owyIpdKTXIRgUjjTZIk9pObZqZKOUYqhncVHyD1rBOnGp1Vy8xv3EYDkCPJOisfLi0yh4y7pQuSBz4pbz4lUncqQbGiGjXC4HpMf5wwCg4lf2TjGLuYWDdYDOn-tiuAe0w/s640/blogger-image-232597400.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br><div><br></div></div></div>Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-91220004163289065592015-01-22T02:40:00.001-08:002015-01-22T02:40:32.925-08:00Made in Stirling Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Made in Stirling Shop now in Murray Place (opposite the Cafe Crema) has kept me busy since last summer. We are still open through the chilly months and even now in the quiet time there is a buzz from our regulars and always new visitors delighted to find such a unique place. It is a truly local shop - everything in it is made in the local community by amazing and talented artists and makers. I love the project because it's not just a shop it's a meeting place and a hub for information gathering and sharing and the most amazing support network for what can be quite a lonely lifestyle.Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-18728364018902588702013-10-07T08:24:00.000-07:002013-10-07T08:27:03.142-07:00Potty about tie-dyeingDallowgill Hardcore met at Skeeby in the last weekend of September. It's a fun group of serious feltmakers!!<br />
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This time Thelma had brought a little bowl made with a double resist which she had made up from the verFilzt Und zugeNaht magazine that we all like catching up with - great journal BTW.<br />
Well we all seemed to go mad - Iris made some pomegranates and wild Victorian extravaganza flowers, Jean made a Medieval Helmet for a miniature warrior and every colour, shape and size was produced in a frenzy of activity, well peppered with wine and cheese.<br />
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Back in the cold - well not so cold light of Craigton with builders, scaffolding and runaway hens I have managed to get back into the tie-dyeing of my lovely silk scarves. It's always a mini adventure tying them up and then seeing just what you've got when the process is complete. I'm sure I visit this enchanted forest in my dreams....<br />
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Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-16670548299381674652013-06-19T04:56:00.001-07:002013-06-19T04:56:27.095-07:00Things are changing at CraigtonThe family have moved in with me at Craigton and building work will soon begin on my extension - brand new studio as well as living accommodation and then there will be no stopping me. At present I am taking a little breath - well working at the <a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=279615&y=693360&z=0&sv=FK8+1DN&st=2&pc=FK8+1DN&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf">Made in Stirling</a> shop right in the centre of Stirling as well as at the <a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=254753&y=677918&z=0&sv=G62+8EL&st=2&pc=G62+8EL&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf">Makkers </a>in Mugdock Country Park so I'm keeping busy but not always on the 'making felt' front! Still teaching, though - I've a two day picture class through at <a href="http://www.purelypatchwork.co.uk/">Purely Patchwork in Linlithgow</a> on the 8th and 10th July as well as four classes at the <a href="http://www.thepeacockandthetortoise.co.uk/">Peacock and the Tortoise at Perth</a> this autumn - bags, hats, slippers and my famous flower corsages - so I've not exactly got my feet up.... oh, and I've been tie-dyeing too!<br />
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<br />Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-57704192356952198372013-05-05T03:11:00.001-07:002013-05-05T03:11:58.644-07:00Blooming wonderfulVictoria Hall is busy with lots of new stalls. All handmade stuff and a great variety! The sun is out all we need is a good turnout to be happy happy happy. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmhfj_RxpGnNYFw5mdo6kK6Z1yf6lRrslhiDe9tgu7gri4pvow8fSGYQZadINCYv4PezxHQsxf76t-T7jUC94UxndWUHNmonvus2JWNJPoryeGNq9lqzbjCyIDxhtUJvdAN9cfg/s640/blogger-image--782021094.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmhfj_RxpGnNYFw5mdo6kK6Z1yf6lRrslhiDe9tgu7gri4pvow8fSGYQZadINCYv4PezxHQsxf76t-T7jUC94UxndWUHNmonvus2JWNJPoryeGNq9lqzbjCyIDxhtUJvdAN9cfg/s640/blogger-image--782021094.jpg" /></a></div>Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0Dunblane Dunblane56.188882 -3.965732tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-73968380458325660072013-01-27T14:09:00.000-08:002013-01-27T14:09:25.639-08:00Into the New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A wet and dismal start to the New Year has not dampened my enthusiasm for the exciting developments at Craigton. The house alterations have already started in the making of the new room in the roof void, and though I have had to yield up my studio to facilitate this I can still manage to create and make in the small 'dark room' down the stairs and will soon be back to full speed in my new studio.<br />
The 'Made in Stirling' group had a good start in the period leading up to Christmas in a new venue at 3 King Street - right in the centre of the city. There seems to be a good mix of creatives and clients to move the project forward and the stuff in the Gallery/Shop is of superb standard and well worth a visit!Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-6354663126989910762012-10-21T14:17:00.000-07:002012-10-21T14:17:01.522-07:00Handmade in Stirling<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is an initiative in Stirling to promote handmade work of local people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Presently 'Made in Stirling' is situated in what was the Body Shop opposite the bottom door of the Arcade in Stirling.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have put some of my work in there and obviously am hoping that it will be well patronised in the period leading up to Christmas.There is a selection of modern and upbeat art and craft works and Paula who manages the shop has bags of enthusiasm.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you're in the area pop in - coincidentally it's next door but one to the most amazing patiserie so it's a must visit venue, whenever I'm in town.</span>Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-37148682397707972572012-10-13T22:56:00.001-07:002012-10-13T22:56:51.957-07:00A Busy Week at The Peacock and the TortoiseIt has been a very busy week with two classes in Perth at the Peacock and the Tortoise. Slippers on Wednesday and Bags yesterday. It was a full house for the bags and a wide spread of ability. A great crop of finished product and a bunch of happy participants. Roll on the hat class on the 7th November. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTB57PykHQBK3f8bVy3n4UcF4wS3dLoyZuY2nLoENgfd6hl0DOberZKguhFzcyzr73mLF1qxwlUOFdifRx5VmHrSP27YWUL_q6P0DWseMI14JFfGVsxn0Rn1ySaaSIbpr73ytxw/s640/blogger-image-1154377344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTB57PykHQBK3f8bVy3n4UcF4wS3dLoyZuY2nLoENgfd6hl0DOberZKguhFzcyzr73mLF1qxwlUOFdifRx5VmHrSP27YWUL_q6P0DWseMI14JFfGVsxn0Rn1ySaaSIbpr73ytxw/s640/blogger-image-1154377344.jpg" /></a></div>Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-30475028428065903242012-09-08T06:33:00.001-07:002012-09-08T06:57:35.998-07:00Perthshire Open StudioIt's that time of year again with lots of new work on show for the first time. I do enjoy meeting people not to mention talking about my work. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODnFC6T1lCWOJlyzn7q486zGtCQ16dIUWy1CIuUgQkYtyHbWnkmNbvcXT9ApOoH8VHGVoIqHS8HQhosQfV0oiSqZdG__y1YcZR96BvWwotiO7tMkYze4gq4oB6skB0VpB1ogcgg/s640/blogger-image--732428760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODnFC6T1lCWOJlyzn7q486zGtCQ16dIUWy1CIuUgQkYtyHbWnkmNbvcXT9ApOoH8VHGVoIqHS8HQhosQfV0oiSqZdG__y1YcZR96BvWwotiO7tMkYze4gq4oB6skB0VpB1ogcgg/s640/blogger-image--732428760.jpg" /></a></div>Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-4470165999460344932012-04-30T14:50:00.001-07:002012-04-30T14:59:21.920-07:00Acid Dye PrintingPainting papers with acid dye and then cutting shapes, clamping and steaming produced images which appear to be colour fast although some of the dye has bled. I was at Edinburgh Feltmakers in Colinton today and the new and enthusiastic group seems set to push the boundaries and try new things. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClDF3SkJNKgQt70eoFAoDPgxOpWp-sJBeIU9pkq7Tt__M3oyM6W6gNB5m8UCR0ndiJOLFQTPNszwXv2O9BRQuIv0-jypg-jrcf5bk6iVP6tCWW7DzOenfSap2Yewm9zh5KQqGiw/s640/blogger-image--543601710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClDF3SkJNKgQt70eoFAoDPgxOpWp-sJBeIU9pkq7Tt__M3oyM6W6gNB5m8UCR0ndiJOLFQTPNszwXv2O9BRQuIv0-jypg-jrcf5bk6iVP6tCWW7DzOenfSap2Yewm9zh5KQqGiw/s640/blogger-image--543601710.jpg" /></a></div>Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-38423178285469125412012-03-07T13:26:00.001-08:002012-03-07T13:26:00.592-08:00Bag Worksop in StirlingBack at the Mayfield Centre in St. Minivans again and another fun day making bags with the SWRI. I got the timing a bit wrong today I thought we were working through to 4 o'clock but we had to be out by 3.30. I'll know next time but today it was a bit of a rush at the end. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEindqHGyqbJ5btmtdsdpLfowI4h4eFdpHqw8PUYNlh4ahDUC6YvK0cqk7x3G55WIaU9ZiPcUms49Iwh4ePjPB7d_CzM2ZfRimtQ6Wwv6JF4RNAkboDXJimPxrffnLil9pkMuv1ktg/s640/blogger-image--971164528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEindqHGyqbJ5btmtdsdpLfowI4h4eFdpHqw8PUYNlh4ahDUC6YvK0cqk7x3G55WIaU9ZiPcUms49Iwh4ePjPB7d_CzM2ZfRimtQ6Wwv6JF4RNAkboDXJimPxrffnLil9pkMuv1ktg/s640/blogger-image--971164528.jpg" /></a></div>Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-73869700780924802792012-03-04T23:28:00.001-08:002012-03-04T23:39:03.178-08:00Fibre PacksWhat a fun day yesterday making up fibre packs for the up and coming feltmaking classes. It is pure pleasure dyeing and sorting the merino and silk. It's even better planning what I will do with some of it. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzmt4f4oRY6tXKMKFLW2QBlc7-47xMBZHlw_jZ7JXy8sg3XGGnzCqu9NZbRjkK5komtApCoHSHCGzd-vvtxvoXvQ5gzroqxsLcHayMMFiGOCbBzTOV9hoGN6U7TQYQ9CItYpWNg/s640/blogger-image--375561472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzmt4f4oRY6tXKMKFLW2QBlc7-47xMBZHlw_jZ7JXy8sg3XGGnzCqu9NZbRjkK5komtApCoHSHCGzd-vvtxvoXvQ5gzroqxsLcHayMMFiGOCbBzTOV9hoGN6U7TQYQ9CItYpWNg/s640/blogger-image--375561472.jpg" /></a></div>Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-4615779532521228832012-02-16T07:22:00.001-08:002012-02-16T07:22:27.246-08:00I am going mobileTechnology moves so quickly and feltmaking is such an ancient art - hardly compatible you might think but not so. With my trusty mobile I can capture art and felt and life! Just have to make sure it doesn't take my life over ...<br />
Another aspect of technology - roll on, no excuse now!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinaeapBsD8V5o3epLQyU1PUbYnBQfH8znb18IruQWIgWkRET4sMfIgGSLMmb7xf0o-mVwgkVCInYLgmSlTySlYWqlxtNVDbe9KHf1_Np181ji5OxBItqyB9xnLQub5F42kR-jLwQ/s640/blogger-image--111722168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinaeapBsD8V5o3epLQyU1PUbYnBQfH8znb18IruQWIgWkRET4sMfIgGSLMmb7xf0o-mVwgkVCInYLgmSlTySlYWqlxtNVDbe9KHf1_Np181ji5OxBItqyB9xnLQub5F42kR-jLwQ/s640/blogger-image--111722168.jpg" /></a></div>Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-35160693010826220092011-10-15T14:41:00.000-07:002011-10-15T14:41:51.673-07:00Classes at Craigton<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Friday the 14th October is a red letter day for feltmaking at Craigton. June and Chris found their way from Perth into the rather muddy yard to sample the benefits of my first small group bag making class. My stocks of hand dyed tops were plundered to make some lovely bags and some to take away. The decorating is not complete, but the atmosphere is very positive and my studio is such a well lit and welcoming space. The bags were absolutely lovely and we managed to get them completed and even made some of my signature lilies which can be used to decorate the bag or to co-ordinate with an outfit as a corsage.Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0Dunblane, Perthshire FK15 0NN, UK56.2186752 -3.953326256.2164682 -3.9582617 56.2208822 -3.9483906999999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-90704827826011454702011-10-02T14:01:00.000-07:002011-10-02T14:01:29.933-07:00Let there be stairs!I have tiles, I have stairs - life is good!<br />
I'm now taking bookings for small group classes at my studio. (That will make everyone get their skates on with the decorating)<br />
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It's an exciting prospect to be able to have tailor made workshops and be able to spend time and share my enthusiasms in my new surroundings! I've put a list of the classes I'm offering on my website at:<br />
<a href="http://www.irresistiblefelt.co.uk/">http://www.irresistiblefelt.co.uk/</a> (click on Workshops in the menu bar) <br />
The Perthshire Open Studios event was a good place to start publicising them and at the Victoria Hall Craft fair today I booked in another two friends who are coming together - to make bags!<br />
I enjoy working in this way with all my favourite things at hand and the felt rolling machine will be in use on the two day tunic/jacket class - yea!<br />
Get in touch if there's something else that you want to do or make.Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-17065223680396914692011-09-17T07:29:00.001-07:002011-09-17T07:29:50.012-07:00In a positive frame of mind<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The tiler has been getting on great style! The link is tiled and so is my studio and the front hall (stairs to come on Monday)!! I'm recruiting volunteers for the painting spree in the studio for next weekend. City and Guilders I know you won't make it though perhaps you'd like to....<br />
I've sold most of my stock at Open Studios and Makkers (last month was the best one I've had there!!) and I have one or two requests to be getting on with - what am I doing here then? To the table ---->>>>Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-75309534159948625442011-08-16T13:08:00.001-07:002011-08-16T13:30:22.223-07:00Perthshire Open Studios Event<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiReCTrBfwvD0QgigXXO660c3Y9SwQZpPYsIRR7DalPPj7R24PBNHDD_r24t7suEzZK3q5dzbdWFsul4CLqZ8siyxS3kct7txH3kzMw2z7xdRkXgdhO3pxH-orp4h_BN31BSMsdTQ/s1600/Dispersed-felt-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiReCTrBfwvD0QgigXXO660c3Y9SwQZpPYsIRR7DalPPj7R24PBNHDD_r24t7suEzZK3q5dzbdWFsul4CLqZ8siyxS3kct7txH3kzMw2z7xdRkXgdhO3pxH-orp4h_BN31BSMsdTQ/s320/Dispersed-felt-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641553820489830866" /></a>
<br />3rd to 11th September 2011
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<br />Not long to go now. We have all been busy getting venues and logistics in place for the annual opening of artists studios in Perthshire.
<br />I show my work at Blackford, with Evelyn Ramsay at Sunart Studio. This is the third year we have done this and each year has brought new visitors and opportunities for us both.
<br />As usual I am not as organised as I would like to be but, then, that is me - my brother would say 'You can't change the habits of a lifetime' but my work is definitely evolving. So much to do and so little time and so many options I just love it! Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-3587517684101516332011-07-30T03:48:00.000-07:002011-07-30T04:04:38.162-07:00Craigton Classes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaR0sgYStdx5xhShvOJbFfqJj6O2l53MQgWbqslAOczLyiYX28xPtIS94rSXS0mO1oo1hzdeh4vb54lvUoVQTe7UAjCRzgaf4tJazOWVZU5km5qRexxj8OsMdH3iNy4f7O2-MKxQ/s1600/Orchid+2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaR0sgYStdx5xhShvOJbFfqJj6O2l53MQgWbqslAOczLyiYX28xPtIS94rSXS0mO1oo1hzdeh4vb54lvUoVQTe7UAjCRzgaf4tJazOWVZU5km5qRexxj8OsMdH3iNy4f7O2-MKxQ/s320/Orchid+2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635097958601841234" /></a><br />With my house alterations activated once more I am getting all geared up to having classes at the Farm. Once the floor tiling is complete, what was once our lovely sitting room will be my permanent studio. The light is lovely and the space is great with plenty of space for my felt rolling machine. The floor will be tiled and so water won't be an issue. Craigton is somewhat overgrown at this time of year but the surroundings are great with the river and with a rub down with a Jungle Formula max strength cloth (free with every class :))the bugs keep their distance.<br />This is one of the hundreds of orchids growing at Craigton this year called a Common Spotted Orchid. Common or not they have made a brilliant display - just one of the thousand reasons I love Craigton.Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38618248.post-72054408178592371872011-05-22T03:07:00.000-07:002011-05-22T13:42:12.404-07:00Hands up for Nuno Hats!I had a great day yesterday with the Edinburgh Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers who meet regularly at Craiglockhart Church. Originally I had been booked in to teach a nuno felt scarf class but then the subject was changed to hats. I love making nuno felt hats, well, lets be honest I like making all kinds of hats, in fact all kinds of felt!!<br />It was great to have a mix of abilities though everyone had made some felt at some time and so knew the basics.<br />Playing with the pattern and the different kinds of silk to create different effects brought out an array of styles and colours. My hand dyed fabrics and fibres went down a treat and the end results were not only eyecatching but most satisfying as everyone finished in good time and seemed happy with the results.<br />I'll photograph mine once it's dry and share it here.Irresistible Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086270273609541951noreply@blogger.com0