NEW WOOLMIX FELT RANGE IN 71 FABULOUS COLOURS

WOW ! I've just launched a slide show of my new felt range and it's going a little fast. The next lesson is to learn how to slow it down. I have 71 colours ranging though the whole spectrum, there's a colour for every one and thing. Just sent a large parcel of wool felt to Australia which surely must be like carrying coals to Newcastle. Talking of Newcastle, I'm off there this weekend to my sisters birthday party.
I'm now going to the help page to try and slow my slide show down.

NEW FELT FLOWER BROOCH KIT

Hi, The other day I was scolded by one of my customers for not keeping up my blog. Ok, here I go. I have put a photograph of my new felt brooch kit, I love the colours, there are three shades of orange in this kit with two shades of green. In this kit you get every thing you need to make 6 brooches. I already have a purple kit on my website which has proved to be really popular, especially because I will change the colours if asked to.
Busy, back in the studio after the weekend, lots of packing and posting, answering the telephone and e-mails to answer. Questions and sales from all-over.
Kept in by the cold over the weekend I've been working on some new ideas, which you'll see soon.

Tip of the Day

TEARING PAPER

Using a small paintbrush, draw a line with water on the paper you wish to tear. Gently but firmly tear along the wet line. Using this technique will give your paper a beautiful crinkly edge.

Baby's first shoes.

Hi every one, I have just finished making these first shoes for my grandson William, who is nine weeks old and growing so fast. I have used baby blue and white felt which I sell on my web site. Just click on any of the links which will take you there. I have fifty six gorgeous colour in my range and you can pick and mix your own selection.

How To Make Wet Felted Jewellery Beads.

1) Take a bit of wool roving and tease it apart, fluff it up. I was given this tip and I found it very helpful for an even finish.

2) Tightly roll the wool into a ball, folding in as you go.

4) Gently put your ball into a bowl of warm water and soap. Slowly mould the woollen ball until you feel it start to tighten. When it starts to tighten, then roll it between the palms of your hands in a circular movement. Be sure your hands are wet and covered in soap as this helps the felting process. It will take a minute or two.

5) When your bead has reached a density you wish, rinse it in cold water and dry it. I like to dry them on a sunny window sill. It is lovely to see all the beautiful colours. Once dry, make a hole through the centre and feed elastic or ribbon through, Try using strips of wool or dry felt of different colours to make spots on the ball. I am always looking at vintage jewellery for inspiration.