Hever Update

A few felting updates following the Hever Castle show.  I finally got around to finishing the rust-coloured 'bowl on a football' using Norwegian fleece that I started on the final day of the show (and got too distracted chatting to visitors to finish!).  I also made felt handles for the fabulous pink bag made by Teresa on Sunday.  And Mary, one of my Friday crew, finished embellishing the tea cosy she'd made with extra felt flowers, beads and embroidery - lovely.  Here are the results of our efforts!

Feltmaking Demonstrations, Hever Castle, 12-14 Sept 2014

I'm back at Hever Castle in Kent this coming weekend, 12-14 September 2014, demonstrating feltmaking at the annual 'Country Life at the Castle' and quilt show event (along with other craft demonstrations and art and craft for sale).  I've been busy using Norwegian fleece and the 'felting on a ball' method to make felt bags and bowls.  The photos give you an idea how it's done but to find out more come along 1030-1700 daily!

Feltmaking at Hever Castle, 13-15 September 2013

I'm back at Hever Castle in Kent this weekend at this year's Country Life at the Castle event, demonstrating feltmaking with a team of helpers (thank you everyone!).  There's lots else to see, including a quilt show, other craft demonstrations, local food to taste and things to buy.  I'll be demonstrating different types of feltmaking, including the 'bag on a ball' technique I learned last Sept (see Sept 2012 blog - and here's a photo of the ball I've part-prepared for this weekend), and I have a range of felting kits on offer.  Come and say hello if you can make it!  Also visit www.hevercastle.co.uk.

Feltmaking at Hever Castle

Had a busy weekend feltmaking on 15 and 16 September, when I was invited to demonstrate feltmaking at the Country Life at the Castle event at Hever Castle in Kent.  I managed to get a team of helpers together (thanks everyone!), and we had a very enjoyable (if exhausting!) time talking to visitors and demonstrating the different parts of the feltmaking process.  Here are a few photos of us in action!