Making Framework (2)

Hi Everyone

Today, I'm celebrating some of the lovely rings we made at the Making Workshop yesterday. Everyone made a great effort and we had some lovely examples of the same ring design. Every ring looks different and there are some great individual styles. Well done to all the Makers.

                                  

Here are a few examples of the  pretty Needle Books we have been working on for the last few sessions. Read back on Tuesday's for more about this project.

                                

Next workshop we will be exploring the wonderful world of CROCHET. More news about our project next Tuesday.

Thanks for reading.

Making Framework

Hi Everyone

Today, I'm focussing on the latest Making workshop. There is an opportunity to finish off projects from the past and/or make a ring using superduo and seed beads. We've made lots of beaded items this year as well as a sewing/ embroidery project which a few folk need to finish.

                                 

I'm already looking at a bracelet idea using the same superduo beads and will offer this idea to our Makers for another session. I'm hoping to keep going with super duo beads, they offer lots of great textures and are available in lovely colours. I'm also working on the Making - From Scratch publication this morning. I have a tough decision to make ! - which projects will be left out of the book ? I have too many projects and am struggling to decide which should be left out.

I will get some photos of the Makes from our workshop later and share next time.

Thanks for reading.

New Project

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It's back from holidays and back to work today. We (our little family) had a great Easter break and as usual, I'm going to struggle to get back into the swing of things today !!! However, I've got a long list of jobs along with a new project to keep me motivated. I'm going to develop ideas for a new jewellery Collection today. This new work will be in Sterling Silver with some polymer clay inlays. I've planned a vague design on paper and will experiment along the way. I'm building on the success of my last Faux Turquiose Collection (awaiting a photo shoot) in terms of process, although the new Collection will be much smaller. I'm currently planning on a pendant, bracelet, ring and earrings (3) but this may change

My sketches show a rough idea of the sort of thing I'm thinking about.

                                 

I'm thinking about rectangle or square shapes along with embedded polymer shapes. I'm not sure about sizes or final colours but I will spend time exploring options today.

My last Collection took about a month and I'm hoping I can speed up my production time on this project. I want to enjoy the process too, so I won't be rushing myself. However, I do feel my systems could be improved.

Thanks for reading.

Holiday Post (5)

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I'm busy doing not very much on holiday ! However, I'm trying to knit some socks and theyvarevproving top be quite tricky. I've changed the pattern for some reason ? and I didn't write it down, so ...... one sock is now very different to the pattern. I'm not realising the difference until I've knitted the wrong thing !!!! 

                                 

One step forward and one step back ! The good news is ... its raining, so I've got lots of time to undo !

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Holiday Post (4)

Hi Everyone

Here's a lovely sight - flowers which say 'Spring is here'. These are a birthday gift a few days ago and make me think of bright Spring days.. However, today it's raining ! I live in hope.

                                 

Thanks for calling in.