Hi Meg. and All I have been out in the garden today weeding, As quick as I pull them up there back. I wish I could spend all day felting, but with a husband and garden to look after. I don't spend as much time as I would like.Is the bakery still selling wonderful cakes etc.?
Hello all,
Have a new computer and am catching up on "things". Have to say I under
estimated the
Charlotte Buch piece!! So I now have a sample suitable for a cushion cover!!
:)). Not much
felting is getting done. Am catching up on felt bookmarks for the give away at
our coming
spin-in on the 21st June. Who's idea was it to embroider them with sheep? Just
guess!!
Hope all is well with you all. Lots of rain and we hope it is getting to the
places that need it.
Spent the morning in the garden, those weeds grow quickly!! Meg in warm sunny
Augusta.
Whew Laura! What a busy year you have planned :) :) Sounds so
exciting. You will have to give us reports when you come back from all
your trips!
Where abouts in Melbourne did you live? Both Natalie and I are from
the Eastern suburbs (although we didnt know each other until meeting
up here). I moved here from Croydon.
Dont give up on finding kindred spirits! We are out there!
hugs,
Caz :)
On 27/05/2008, Laura Heap <laura.heap@...> wrote:
> Hi Caz, thanks for the encouragement. I won't be at Bendigo as I am off to
> Alice Springs to attend Beaniefest. I have made some hats to enter and am
> so excited about going. My friend Loris is coming too. Together we are
> the Mad Hatters of Merrigum, and sell our work occasionally at Yarra Glen
> Craft Market. We'll be there next Sunday.
> I would love to catch up. Loris and I are both new in the area being
> refugees from Melbourne and have struggled to connect with local
> craftspeople. We have found plenty who do craft in a traditional way, but
> not those on the fringe. We saw a great exhibition in shepparton recently
> so we know there are people out there!
>
> I am away for most of July, as I fly on to Cairns to holiday with family. I
> used to live there, so it is like going home. I love the tropical colours
> and struggle to work in any other palette.
> Loris will fly home to Tatura and is not coming on to Cairns. We have both
> enteered work in StitchedupFestival in Wangaratta, as has my daughter in
> law, Lydia. This is our year for pushing out of our comfort zone!
> I used to weave too but haven't done any in a long time. Have all my
> reference material still.
> regards,
> Laura
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Caz Penglis <carol.penglis@...>
> To: AussieFeltmakers@...
> Sent: Tuesday, 27 May, 2008 1:44:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [AussieFeltmakers] FW: Welcome to another new member Laura
>
>
> Hiya Laura!
>
> I'm Caz (aka Carol). As Natalie said, she and I are Central Vics -
> live in Elphinstone near Castlemaine. Perhaps we can catch up one day,
> maybe at the Sheep and Wool Show in Bgo in July??
>
> Your felting experience sounds great - I would love to see some of
> your work. Have you set up an album in the group files? Most of us
> have a few bits and pieces in there.
>
> Welcome to the group :)
>
> Caz :)
>
> On 26/05/2008, Natalie~ Nemcala Park <nemcala@bigpond. com> wrote:
>>      Hello and Welcome Laura.
>>
>> I and carol are two that live in Central Vic.
>>
>> We are very quiet right now, but I am sure if you have any questions they
>> will be answered.
>> Hugs
>> Natalie
>>
>>       
>>   
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>                  
>>   
>> Heart Felted Creations
>> Hand made felt
>> 0401200752
>> 03 5473 3414
>> Elphinstone- Victoria
>> AUSTRALIA
>> nemcala@bigpond. com
>> www.heartfeltedcrea tions.com
>>
>> NEMCALA PARK
>> Alpacas
>> Arabian Sport Ponies
>> Birman and Ragdoll Cats.
>>
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Hi Colleen. Good to meet you :)
Look at all of us Central Vics ! Keep going with felting - esp with
winter coming up. Lots of warm goodies to make and sell at your stall.
{The lady that was my bridesmaid grew up in Girgarre}
Caz ;)
On 27/05/2008, arnoldcolleen27 <collarn@...> wrote:
> Hi, everyone, I haven't been looking at the site for awhile, but
> thought I should say something. I have been interested in felting (and
> other crafting) for a while but haven't quite got there yet. Will be
> attending a class in Echuca, soon. Have attempted a cobweb scarf by
> myself and want to do more.
>
> Laura, I live out of Kyabram. Hello.
> I spin, knit, and am also going to learn how to weave properly on my
> 6ft - 4 shaft loom(I am a glutton for punishment). I also have a stall
> for my handspun at Girgarre Farmer's Market, and need more things to
> add to it.
> I love hearing about everyones' work and am very jealous. I wonder I
> will be that good.
> Cheers, Colleen
>
>
Hi Caz, thanks for the encouragement. I won't be at Bendigo as I am off to Alice Springs to attend Beaniefest. I have made some hats to enter and am so excited about going. My friend Loris is coming too. Together we are the Mad Hatters of Merrigum, and sell our work occasionally at Yarra Glen Craft Market. We'll be there next Sunday.
I would love to catch up. Loris and I are both new in the area being refugees from Melbourne and have struggled to connect with local craftspeople. We have found plenty who do craft in a traditional way, but not those on the fringe. We saw a great exhibition in shepparton recently so we know there are people out there!
I am away for most of July, as I fly on to Cairns to holiday with family. I used to live there, so it is like going home. I love the tropical colours and struggle to work in any other palette.
Loris will fly home to Tatura and is not coming on to Cairns. We have both enteered work in StitchedupFestival in Wangaratta, as has my daughter in law, Lydia. This is our year for pushing out of our comfort zone!
I used to weave too but haven't done any in a long time. Have all my reference material still.
regards,
Laura
----- Original Message ---- From: Caz Penglis <carol.penglis@...> To: AussieFeltmakers@... Sent: Tuesday, 27 May, 2008 1:44:45 PM Subject: Re: [AussieFeltmakers] FW: Welcome to another new member Laura
Hiya Laura!
I'm Caz (aka Carol). As Natalie said, she and I are Central Vics - live in Elphinstone near Castlemaine. Perhaps we can catch up one day, maybe at the Sheep and Wool Show in Bgo in July??
Your felting experience sounds great - I would love to see some of your work. Have you set up an album in the group files? Most of us have a few bits and pieces in there.
Welcome to the group :)
Caz :)
On 26/05/2008, Natalie~ Nemcala Park <nemcala@bigpond. com> wrote: >      Hello and Welcome Laura. > > I and carol are two that live in Central Vic. > > We are very quiet right now, but I am sure if you have any questions they > will be answered. > Hugs > Natalie > >        >  
 > > > > >                   >    > Heart Felted Creations > Hand made felt > 0401200752 > 03 5473 3414 > Elphinstone- Victoria > AUSTRALIA > nemcala@bigpond. com > www.heartfeltedcrea tions.com > > NEMCALA PARK > Alpacas > Arabian Sport Ponies > Birman and Ragdoll Cats. >
I chose that picture as it hid my face! There is another one that is clearer but I didn't load it on as I was trying to hide.....
----- Original Message ---- From: Caz Penglis <carol.penglis@...> To: AussieFeltmakers@... Sent: Tuesday, 27 May, 2008 1:50:03 PM Subject: Re: [AussieFeltmakers] Re: thanks for the welcome
BTW - your stuff looks wonderful!. Is that you peeking out from under the big hat?? It's always nice to see a face to put to the name :)
Hi, everyone, I haven't been looking at the site for awhile, but
thought I should say something. I have been interested in felting (and
other crafting) for a while but haven't quite got there yet. Will be
attending a class in Echuca, soon. Have attempted a cobweb scarf by
myself and want to do more.
Laura, I live out of Kyabram. Hello.
I spin, knit, and am also going to learn how to weave properly on my
6ft - 4 shaft loom(I am a glutton for punishment). I also have a stall
for my handspun at Girgarre Farmer's Market, and need more things to
add to it.
I love hearing about everyones' work and am very jealous. I wonder I
will be that good.
Cheers, Colleen
Oops! I sould read all the messages first, shouldn't I!! Disregard my
last bit about the album Laura :) :) :)
Caz :)
On 26/05/2008, carolq644 <carolq644@...> wrote:
> Hi Laura, Welcome. Your work is great.I had a bad felting day
> yesterday. A big mess,but I found out my mistake.
> All the best to all :)
>
> Carolyn from sunny Quairading.
>
>
Hiya Laura!
I'm Caz (aka Carol). As Natalie said, she and I are Central Vics -
live in Elphinstone near Castlemaine. Perhaps we can catch up one day,
maybe at the Sheep and Wool Show in Bgo in July??
Your felting experience sounds great - I would love to see some of
your work. Have you set up an album in the group files? Most of us
have a few bits and pieces in there.
Welcome to the group :)
Caz :)
On 26/05/2008, Natalie~ Nemcala Park <nemcala@...> wrote:
>      Hello and Welcome Laura.
>
> I and carol are two that live in Central Vic.
>
> We are very quiet right now, but I am sure if you have any questions they
> will be answered.
> Hugs
> Natalie
>
>       
>   
>
>
>
>
>                  
>   
> Heart Felted Creations
> Hand made felt
> 0401200752
> 03 5473 3414
> Elphinstone-Victoria
> AUSTRALIA
> nemcala@...
> www.heartfeltedcreations.com
>
> NEMCALA PARK
> Alpacas
> Arabian Sport Ponies
> Birman and Ragdoll Cats.
>
Hi Laura, Welcome. Your work is great.I had a bad felting day
yesterday. A big mess,but I found out my mistake.
All the best to all :)
Carolyn from sunny Quairading.
-----Original Message----- From: Laura Heap
[mailto:laura.heap@...] Sent:Sunday,
25 May 20088:48
PM To: Krishna Subject: Re: Welcome
Thanks Krishna
I'm in
the Goulburn Valley, West of Shepparton, mid way between Kyabram
and Tatura. The town is Merrigum.
I've been
making felt balls for over 20 years but have just started with flat felt, nuno,
and now felt hats. I also knit and felt.
Have made
some entries for Beaniefest in Alice Springs, one knitted and
felted, one felt hat base with needle felt trimmings and pleated shibori, and
the third is a mix of wet felt and needle felt. Today I worked on another
hat as I want to improve my felt making.
One
problem of learning mostly from books is the lack of ability to evaluate each
step of the process. I am learning from my mistakes, and writing notes to
myself to understand why I am doing each step.
Regards,
Laura
----- Original Message
----
From: Krishna <mkellis@...>
To: laura.heap@...
Sent: Sunday, 25 May, 2008 7:38:37 PM
Subject: Welcome
Dear Laura,
You are very welcome to our group. Join in when you feel like it, we
can be a bit quiet.
Where in Central Victoria? I used to live in Castlemaine, and my
hubby's family are from Kilmore. I believe there are some feltettes in
Central vic somewhere.
all the best
Krishna
I will be in Melbourne for a couple of days at the end of the month and wanted to know if there were any supply shops that can't be missed. I've already got artisans and beautiful silks on the list. Anyone know of any??
I am looking forward to seeing your sleeveless jacket Meg. I made a vest last year that I wear to death and am thinking of another and maybe some for the girls.
I will be in Melbourne for a couple of days at the end of the month and wanted to know if there were any supply shops that can't be missed. I've already got artisans and beautiful silks on the list. Anyone know of any??
I am looking forward to seeing your sleeveless jacket Meg. I made a vest last year that I wear to death and am thinking of another and maybe some for the girls.
Hi Ardione, Hopefully it will be a sleeveless jacket. I have not made anything but samples after Charlotte's workshop. I bought 10 metres of crepe silk and decided to make something "spectacular". :-). Will photograph it when I am finished! Incidentally I only used 2 metres not 10!! Unless you use the new technique after the workshop I tend to forget how it all went together. Have you checked out her Charlotte Buch's web site? Felt Artists link will get you on to it. . Lots of good sites on the list. Regards Meg.
Hi Julie, Thanks for the info as I have to do something for the
C.W.A,so I thought I would have a go at a bag. Well its cold up hear
too.4d last night and winter is not here yet. If you are ever up this
way let me know as there is a bed here for you. Good clean fresh air. I
have just finnished a hat to go with the white scarf. I will post them
both on the net Sat.
Look after your self.
From cold Quairading
Carolyn :)
When you want to attach handles to a bag, if you are doing a resist one, make a felt rope, leaving the ends dry, so that they can be placed in the correct locations on the bag as you make it. Fan out the dry ends, then place in the appropriate places, then put another layer of wool over ends to strengthen. Wet when ready and felt. You will not need to make felt over a cord or rope, because you will have made a strong enough felt rope.
I have not tried to sew ribbon to felt, so cannot help out there. I prefer to felt it on.
Thanks for uploading the scarf pics Ardione.
I made #4 and am now the very proud owner of #2. Thanks one and all!!!
Also - after Megs post and the mention of Charlotte Buch, I found
these two links
http://www.charlottebuch.dk/http://www.charlottebuch.com/
GORGEOUS! Yes Meg - what will your creation be??
Caz :)
Hi Ardione,
Hopefully it will be a sleeveless jacket. I have not made anything but samples
after
Charlotte's workshop. I bought 10 metres of crepe silk and decided to make
something
"spectacular". :-). Will photograph it when I am finished! Incidentally I only
used 2 metres not
10!! Unless you use the new technique after the workshop I tend to forget how
it all went
together. Have you checked out her Charlotte Buch's web site? Felt Artists
link will get you
on to it. . Lots of good sites on the list. Regards Meg.
Hi Julie, Thank you. How would I att. handles to a bag. I want to use
felt. Would I have to cover something like rope with felt? I want to
make a shopping bag with out seams. I have bought the thick plastic
from Clark's Rubber. Also can any one help me with sewing on ribbon
etc. on to a felted scarf. I only have an old sewing machine with no
att. or extra feet. I can drop the feed dogs.
Many thanks to all.
Carolyn from cold & overcast Quairading. :)
Hello Feltettes!, Lovely to see all the scarves. I have a new computer and been off line for a wee while. Glad to hear you are getting well Julie. After some sunny weather we are having a cold spell. No wood fire as Jules is having trouble chopping wood (gettin' on in years!!) so we are using gas heating. Sandie how are you? Did you get my snail mail address? Or was this one of the casualties of my old computer? Hope all is well with you and yours Sandie. Felting seems to have come to a stand still .Have laid out large piece on the shed table in the Charlotte Buch style, but can I get to it!!!! Regards to all.Meg
Hello Feltettes!,
Lovely to see all the scarves. I have a new computer and been off line for a
wee while.
Glad to hear you are getting well Julie. After some sunny weather we are
having a cold spell.
No wood fire as Jules is having trouble chopping wood (gettin' on in years!!)
so we are using
gas heating.
Sandie how are you? Did you get my snail mail address? Or was this one of the
casualties of
my old computer? Hope all is well with you and yours Sandie.
Felting seems to have come to a stand still .Have laid out large piece on the
shed table in the
Charlotte Buch style, but can I get to it!!!! Regards to all.Meg
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