Well it's already March, and apart from the odd commission and some presents for friends, I've been gearing up for an exhibition this week in Oxted organised by the Tandridge Handicraft Society. They hold an exhibition every 2 years, and I was invited to join them, having given a felting demonstration to the group a couple of years ago, plus I'm organising a Christmas felting workshops for them this November. I didn't have time to make all new items, but decided to exhibit a felt dress I made for my college course and a couple of other items. I still wanted to make something new though, so made a bejewelled necklace to go with the dress. Of course, it took me much longer to finish than I anticipated, what with making 63 felt beads of different sizes and then stitching them all together with crystal beads...you can just imagine! Anyway, I enjoyed making it and it makes quite a statement piece. So if you're interested in coming along to see it, along with all the other work on display, the exhibition is taking place at the
United Reformed Church, Bluehouse Lane in Oxted, Surrey, from Thursday 21-Saturday 23 March, 1000-1600, with free entry. Hope to see you there!
Well it's been all about Xmas since November, so I thought I'd share what I've been up. I ran a Xmas workshop for the ladies of the Tandridge Handicraft Society in November, making sparkly felt and hanging decorations. One of the talented ladies then made a lovely hanging decoration and a bag from her felt, which she showed me at the Oxted Craft Fair on 30 November (so obviously I took photos of her creations!). It was great to see everyone who popped in to visit the fair above Oxted Library, and I think we all enjoyed a busy day. Then as well as submitting my latest project article for Sewing World magazine in December, I've been making Xmas bunting for friends. As usual I had more grand plans for things to make, but lack of time meant that was all I managed. Anyway, hope you all have a relaxing Christmas!
