First meet of the year, a workshop run by a felting expert. Now, I'm reasonably familiar with felt after my Kentwell experience, but I'm never going to pass up on the chance to work with an expert, and this turned out to be great fun. Smallest designed a picture, I just love the way the colours and … [Read more...] about Fun with felt at home education group
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How to make a fabric indoor wreath
I was recently approached by Turtle Mat to take part in a wreath making activity, they were kind enough to send me the materials for the wreath and a catalog of their products. (Do check out their Christmas collection, I'm eyeing up a boot stand as a possible organisational tool to help reclaim the … [Read more...] about How to make a fabric indoor wreath
Circle time.
It will surprise no one who knows me that I'm pretty much making this up on the fly :) (If you're wondering what I'm talking about, pop back to the first post about creative circles here. I'll wait.) What I have in mind is a situation in which we all support each other. The support each person … [Read more...] about Circle time.
Opening a creative circle
I have written stories for as long as I can remember. I've never joined a writer's group. I've started drawing and painting and general art. But I'm not sure about the local art club. And there's knitting and sewing and crochet and spinning, costume to make and felt to, well, felt. Creativity is … [Read more...] about Opening a creative circle
Getting creative with insurance savings from Cavendish online.
Do you have life insurance? I don't. I did, once upon a time, when I worked for a bank. It kind of came with the package. But that lapsed a while back, and one of the reasons I've never got organised again is because of the cost. But recently I was approached by Cavendish online to undertake an … [Read more...] about Getting creative with insurance savings from Cavendish online.