Last week was another nicely busy and productive week for me.. I had bash at my 'raspberry ruffle' scarf again... I'm much happier with this one :)
I do love these colours.. photos a little dark though, a sure sign of approaching winter - poor light for taking photos!
A much calmer coloured nuno wrap.. this piece of crinkle silk chiffon is lovely, a duck egg, blue, cream and red pattern.. I must figure out something to make for myself with the rest of this, maybe a tunic or a skirt..
Nuno felted with these colours it actually reminds me of patterned denim to look at.. I suppose its the 'washed' effect of the wool fibres over the silk.
And more slippers..
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| This colour combo is proving popular! Another commission, no probs with shrinkage rates this time thank goodness |
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| Icelandic fibre in natural dark and mid browns.. Burgundy leather soles and a little red in the toggle cords and blanket stitched edges to brighten them up :) |
What else has been going on..? Well, I got a nice big box full of fibrey loveliness..
10 kilos of it for me to have fun with :)
And I took Matthew to the cinema to see the new Resident Evil film - he was desperate to go during the opening weekend and had nobody to go with, so I went with him yesterday (bonus for me; Gary cooked dinner! Which was very nice.. I go to the cinema and come home to a lovely meal :) I have to say though.. its the first and the LAST film I plan on watching in 3D.. it felt like I couldn't see it very well.
Well thats pretty much my week :)
Well thats pretty much my week :)
11 comments:
Just happened by Blog land and saw your hot off the press posting! I am always planning to be more regular with my blogging..and so it is lovely to see the posts of people who are! I "missed" raspberry ruffle" 1 so I'll need tog o back and have a peek. Raspberry ruffle 2 looks good; I have also been playing wiht those colors; have used both some natural dyes and some of the acid dyes for various shades; The box filled with fibre/fiber goodies looks wonderful...
Mmmmm you were quite busy !
Love the raspberry scarf! And the boots !!!! (must try them one time)
Wow, Deborah, you HAVE been productive!! The ruffled scarf is SO pretty, and I think you know how I feel about your (always) delightful slippers ...beautiful! Isn't it a wonderful feeling to have a new box of roving? Endless possibilities! XO-
Thanks girls :)
It IS exciting getting a big box of fibre.. I get that 'Christmas stocking' feeling as I open it ;D
Oh Ginny, I know what you mean! I'm trying to be good and remember to blog at least once a week.. I haven't gotten back into the swing of things yet (after having the kids off school in the summer hols.. yikes, they're off again in 2 weeks!)
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I love the ruffle scarf. Is it also a nuno felt? Your slippers are wonderful too. After reading one of your posts about using icelandic wool, I ordered some to try out. I was expecting a much coarser wool and was surprised at how soft it was. Have a wonderful week!
love the ruffle scarf, stunning!
Thank you Crazy Dazy :)
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Hi Kelly, no the ruffle scarf isn't nuno, just merino, silk fibre & slubby yarn :)
I love Icelandic wool for slippers, as you say it has a fairly soft feel, but its veeery hardwearing (and felts like a dream :)
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Your scarfs are gorgeous Deborah and i love those slippers, i cant believe you got 10kilos of wool ? i'd be in heaven xoxo
Raspberry color is charming and the ruffle look is gorgeous. The boots are wonderful. Love the style. 10Kg order! Wow, you're big customer. I also just received from that supplier the raw fleece. Same feeling as Christmas present. Hooked to wool felt. Enjoy crafting and felting Deborah.
When I looked at the photo of the box of goodies I got almost as excited as if it were real and it were mine!
The fabric you nuno'd turned out so well - very pretty indeed.
I love the icelandic boots - perfection.
Thanks girls :)
Isn't it funny Lyn the excitement a big box of fibre induces.. we really must be addicted lol.
I try to 'save up' and buy everything I plan on using for the next few months in one go.. saves on postage costs (10kg in the UK is free p&p)
2kg of it is saddle stuffing wool (which was very cheap but made the weight up)I'm going to use that for filling some pillows and doorstoppers.
Terrie, I always get that excited 'Christmas' feeling too when opening a fibre order.. funny isnt it?!
xxx
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