A lot has been going on in my universe over the last couple of months and now I can share some of the details.Some of you may have noticed that I have been allowed to Craft bomb the Quay Arts Centre again this year, my thanks go to Melanie Swan, Angela and Caroline for their help on the day. It will be coming down Tuesday 20th but it will be going back up to help celebrate Festival in June.
It is a bit of an international affair this year as the squares on the brick pillar and the sofa cushion come from around the world. They are contributions from a granny square swap group I belong to, there are some very talented people out there.
I have been busy teaching again and three lovely ladies had a great time making crochet flowers yesterday. Andrea turned her creations into a beautiful headband for her daughter, isn't it lovely?
While the sun was shining on Saturday I attended Melanie Swan's dyeing from the garden workshop at Jubilee Stores, it was very inspiring, I can honestly say that some of the ideas and techniques Melanie taught me will be turning up in my collage pieces. Thank you Melanie for the inspiration.
The images on the left were some of the processes that we learnt on Saturday, I will post more details from this later in the week. I need to be a good girl and carefully log which plants we used to dye with and which mordant and modifiers were used. It is something I need to become better at so that I can recreate things rather than just winging it!
But I have saved the best for last - we are going to be opening a shop in July! It will be selling knitting yarns and embroidery threads, I have been busy sourcing threads and yarns that are not currently available on the Island. Its like Christmas, this week I am waiting for sample books and reps to get in touch.
This is your opportunity to help us shape the stock we carry and workshops that we provide - so I am asking you to think about what you would like to be able to buy or learn, and let us know. If you let me know then I can explore the possibilities.
I think that is enough from me for now, I will be posting regularly to keep you up to date with developments.
Wishing you all happy crafting whatever your passion.
Best wishes
Tracy
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Forthcoming workshops in May:
Sunday 25th - Crocheting Granny Squares, this workshop is suitable for beginners 1 - 4 pm at Quay Arts, Tel: Box Office on 01983 822490 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREE end_of_the_skype_highlightingCost £15
Tuesday 27th and Friday 30th - Children's beginners Crochet and Knitting at West Wight Alpacas, Wellow, Tel: 01983 760900 Email: enquiries@westwightalpacas.co.uk Morning and Afternoon sessions Cost £15 (age 9+)
