It's the start of the month and nearly time for the Young Designers Market. https://www.facebook.com/YoungDesignersMarket/ Kym's been working hard and will have new glass pieces and indigo clothing for all the family. And I've been busy too. When not at the dye pot I've been stitching new merino patch t shirts and making cards. But … Continue reading Work and play meet
Not long now until my first workshop for the year and there are still a couple of spots left if anyone is interested. I've been playing in the meantime. (Whenever it was cool enough to fire up the pots that is) Firstly dyeing onto textured wool surfaces. This scarf pattern is called "Travel Scarf" and … Continue reading Only 2 weeks to go!!!
Not only is 2016 upon us but January is almost gone! I have 3 workshops booked and the first one is just over a month away! I rarely get to see the results after a workshop so it is always exciting to see students again, or to hear from them. Met up with Cassandra at one of … Continue reading Workshops in 2016!
Not many sleeps left until the QSWFA Christmas Fair ... And I'm hard at work. Yesterday: And today: And look how that lovely merino came out! I need to finish the piece of silk I'm edging so I can start on this guy! and finally ... I love it when the BACK of … Continue reading Beginning to look a lot like Christmas
In the lead up to Christmas I am going to be sharing stalls with Kym of Blossom and Blue.  So lock these dates in your diary and look for my logo - we would love to see you there! 13 November - Recreate Twilight Markes and Paper Fashion Show 22 November – West End Designer … Continue reading Where for Wares and When for Workshops
Last weekend I ran another 2 day Eco Dyeing Workshop. Again I was blessed with another great group. Apparently Eco dyeing attracts the nicest people. A few days later I got my mitts on an indigo pot. The results of my first play day are now available on my Etsy Store - Memory Cabinet in … Continue reading Eco dyeing – from the local to the exotic
So After 20 years of marriage Matt has worked out that planning excursions never works for us. Â Instead he came in after I'd had a good Saturday sleep in and suggested we pack a lunch and walk up Mt Coot-tha. Â He may have also mentioned the option of gathering leaves so in my sleep addled … Continue reading To the top of the Mountain
On Sunday I participated in Brisbane Artisan Markets' first event at their new location at 126 Boundary St West End. I was lucky enough to receive a visit from the lovely Sophie Munns of Homage of the Seed who developed a liking for the cowl I had literally JUST finished stitching. Sophie's photography is much … Continue reading Markets and Meetings
After my workshop at Qld Spinners my giant pot stayed behind to make the trip up to Mapleton for the QSWFA annual camp. I had been invited to run a mini workshop on Saturday 1st of August and decided to stay on an join the camp having not been on a similar adventure since high … Continue reading To Mapleton and back again
A couple of weeks ago I ran a 2 day Eco Dyeing Workshop at Qld Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists. Â I had a great group of students who produced a HUGE range of beautiful and varied pieces. Renate is a returning student who was chasing clearer leaf prints. Â All her hard work paid off! And … Continue reading July Workshop