Tag Archives: British wool

Where Did All That Some From?

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Sue

Every craftsperson has a stash of materials and bits of equipment acquired bit by bit, not necessarily in a rational or organised way. I might see a few balls of yarn in a sale basket and think; they’d look good … Continue reading →

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Planning Ahead

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Sue

It’s that time of year again – planning ahead for the shows I’d like to attend next year. The best shows have a vigorous selection process, which can mean quite a time sorting photographs, editing them to the required size … Continue reading →

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New Designers – Day 5

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Sue

The days are beginning to blend into each other, but I’m pretty sure this is Friday. Lots of interest from visitors. Nice talking to The Campaign for Wool and the Worshipful Company of Weavers yesterday. And excitingly Osborn and Little … Continue reading →

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New Designers – Day 4

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Sue

Here we are again. Surprisingly bright eyed and bushy tailed after the long day yesterday. We finished with free beer from Peroni and fizz from our tutor. Some people then went on to the after party. This pensioner decided not … Continue reading →

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Wet, Wet, Wet

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Sue

Sadly, after we’d spent three days putting our final display up at college they had a night of torrential rain in Bradford and water came through the gallery roof! Fortunately none of our work was damaged, and our tutors did … Continue reading →

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No More Deadlines

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Sue

The course is over!  I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it, and it has been so worth while, but I have to admit I am glad it’s finished.  It’s exhausting always having a deadline looming, and trying to tick all the HNC boxes … Continue reading →

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Completed Display

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Sue

This morning I was in college early enough to move all my rubbish out of the way and take a good picture of my completed stand. I’m very pleased with all my final project pieces. I love the colours, which … Continue reading →

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Final Show

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Sue

We’ve been spending today at college setting up for our final show. Here are three pictures of my space in progress. Not terribly good pictures, sorry, but I’ll take some better ones tomorrow.

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Finished Work

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Sue

Well, this coming weekend the final show goes up.  There’s still some paperwork to finish, but all the weaving is done, so here are some pictures of the finished pieces. This is the rug.  Sorry it’s not a better picture, … Continue reading →

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Cushion covers

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Sue

Yesterday I was making the two cushions covers for my final show.  The first one took some time as I was working out measurements.  The feather pads are 50 cm square, but the covers need to be a little smaller … Continue reading →

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