I all

No this is not feltmaking related but as we are all interested in fibre I
thought you might find this an interesting project or even want to take
part. Just delete otherwise!

Have a fantastic day all!

Sandie (definitely talks far too much, definitely female!)


>Dear group members,
>
>I am one of 4 weavers in Australia who will weave a panel for the world
>cloth.
>The other weavers are:  Karen Madigan, Maryanne Stamford and Gail Campbell
>is contact person for the WA Handweavers & Spinners Group.
>
>The idea is to weave threads together into a cloth, each thread being
>donated by a person, their family members. or for someone who died in the
>family, and friends, who wish to be included in this project, -
>*to weave a social fabric that celebrates diversity, encourages tolerance
>and promotes compassionate community*.
>
>Threads can be anything of meaning to the person donating it, or for the
>person it is donated for, like a Baby or small child or someone who died.
>Ribbons, braided family colours in cotton, hand spun wool or yarn, string,
>leather braiding or thonging, shoe laces, men's ties, favourite fishing
>line, beads, toy bead necklace from a child, metallic threads, -
>the possibilities are as diverse as the people who donate threads, read more
>at:
>www.threadproject.com
>
>While there can be exceptions, the suggested length for each thread is
>between 12 to 72 inches.
>
>For the Australian panels, please send threads to any of the following
>addresses:
>
>Helen Halpin
>Weavers Forum
>7 Sassafras Gully Road
>SPRINGWOOD    NSW  2777
>
>Helen writes:
> >I will distribute threads to the weavers, some with more threads than
>others, depending on their needs.
>Please contact me if you require any further information.<
>
>Karen Madigan - Handweaver
>3 Paradise Close, OLD BAR 2430
>E: curiousweaver@...
>E: dbmkem@...
>W: www.curiousweaver.id.au
>
>  Karen is happy to receive threads direct and will post information on
>project on her web site.
>
>Gail Campbell
>The Thread Project
>C/- Handweavers & Spinners
>P O Box 446
>INGLEWOOD      W.A.   6932
>
>
>  it is important  that we collect one thread from lots of individuals, not a
>lot of thread from one person.  Each thread woven into the cloth is meant to
>represent one person.
>When sending in threads, it would be a great idea if you could attach a
>piece of paper to your thread (staple, sticky tape or poke the thread
>through the paper and tie) with your name on it and some details on your
>ethnic background, where home is and information on where the thread came
>from and why this thread (it can simply be a piece of thread of your current
>weaving project or thread from a special garment - see "Story Threads" on
>the web site.  These stories will go with the panels to organizer, Terry in
>USA.
>
>It would be wonderful to include Anzweaspin members and their families and
>friends in our panels of the world cloth.
>I will also keep you updated and send links to my web site about the
>progress.
>
>Have a great day,
>
>Vera L Hazelgrove
>Vermiro Tapestries, Adelaide SA
>vermiro@...
>http://www.arcom.com.au/~vermiro/index.html

Believe me, when I'm quiet, you should make the most
of it!!!

Actually, I've just done some research (academic =
common sense) into whether men or women talk more. The
answer seems to be, no-one actually knows, but
everyone thinks they know. Confused? Time to do some
pensive felting...



--- natalie <kastana@...> wrote:

>  Hello everyone!
> Well  Barb ,
> I learned a new word today  - Garrullous. -
> talkative, chatty.
> So i can say, that i am most garrullous at times too
> .lol
>
>
> Wendy , Thank you for your kind words- blush.
> Connor will be 5 on the 18th of July, very close to
> your little boy.
> Connor was five weeks early.
>
>
> Thanks Elly for filling me/us in about yourself. (
> being a Gemini - i can't
> help but wonder)
> How lovely to work full time in art.
> Does your husband felt as well?
>
>
> Barb, i do believe  that men ONLY speak when they
> have instructions  or
> matter of fact  type speak  .... not just  for the
> fun of it! or as my
> husband says because she likes the sound of her own
> voice! lol
> Andy , I am just Joking, well maybe a tiny little
> bit of truth.
>
>
>
> Ladies after seeing photos of Julie and Pat's
> scarves - JUST WONDERFULL - i
> think i will stick to soft toy's.
> What great ways of enhancing  one's art!
> I would be happy to pay  more for such an item.
> How wide / long  are they please ?
>
>
> Stopped into the art gallery to see how my felt art
> is going - not good-
> nothing more has sold and the lady at the desk said
> that not much has sold
> full stop.
> Has anyone else found it slow at this time of year?
> I was considering the castlemaine market but we
> already have  rustic forge
> and a machine knitter that sells hand painted yarn.
>
> My new project is to learn how to spin/make my own
> fancy yarns like the one
> s that have come from France.
> You all know the one's that have gold thread and
> cotton and mohair loopy all
> ply together - that cost about $13.00 per 50grams.
>
>
> anyway
>
>
>  I am off to check out the better homes and gardens
> web site. thanks Wendy.
>
> see you all for now.
> p.s Andy do you  sell your work ?
>  I have been making a little list on what star signs
> are more into art...so
> would you and Elly mind telling what star signs you
> were born under please?
> thanks
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> NEMCALA PARK
> home
> of
> HEART FELTED CREATIONS
> BIRMAN / BALINESE CAT'S
> CREATIVE DIGITAL IMAGING
> and
> at stud for 2005-06
> PEN - NANT  GOLDRUSH sec.D  WELSH COB
> **AUSTRALIA**
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>







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-----Original Message-----
From: AussieFeltmakers@... [mailto:AussieFeltmakers@...] On Behalf Of sandken
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 9:46 PM
To: AussieFeltmakers@...
Subject: [AussieFeltmakers] Convergence

Hi guys

Unfortunately I wont be attending the workshops just could not afford it.
But I will be there helping my friend, she is going two days I think it is
as a trader so please stop by and say hello. Sounds like to much hard work
to have to worry about costumes etc and I go to Canberra a bit so the
tour  wouldn't interest me either so you have made me feel a little better,
I was really disappointed that it was so close and I couldn't justify
going. Just make sure you give us all the run down afterwards!! :-)

Sandie

-----Original Message-----
From: AussieFeltmakers@... [mailto:AussieFeltmakers@...] On Behalf Of Julie Williams
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 7:20 AM
To: AussieFeltmakers@...
Subject: RE: [AussieFeltmakers] Scarf Photos

Hi Wendy The foot has improved to the point where I drove the car for the first time yesterday and then took a limpy walk down to the corner shop to collect some fresh bread and the Sunday Times.  I have only just been able to fit the shoes onto my foot, so that is a bonus.  I will be returning to work tomorrow.   I will be putting the scarves onto this posting.....I don't really think that Pat's scarf that she made for me should go on my album, because I did not make it..........Pat.....would you like to put in under your own name?   So far as I can see, you have not yet established one of your own, so this would be a good start.   I was considering going to the Canberra Convergence myself, but earlier in the year, could not afford it.  I could afford it after selling the house, but I am afraid that I have other plans now......the trip overseas.  I last went to a Convergence in Queensland, and had a great time.  The thing with these convergences, is that although they have tours and things organised, one is not obliged to go on any of them.  I spent most of my time felting whilst there, and each day there were workshops taught by the various attendees.  We enjoyed all of that.  I am sure that if you go, you would enjoy it all.  One of my friends here is WA has been to every convergence since the very start of them and has enjoyed all of them.   Warm Fuzzies to everyone      Julie Jaruleeli FeltART Western Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: AussieFeltmakers@... [mailto:AussieFeltmakers@...] On Behalf Of Andy Barrett
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 7:35 PM
To: AussieFeltmakers@...
Subject: Re: [AussieFeltmakers] Hello from Elly

Yep! "Felting fella" here!
--- Henk Rem <henkrem@...> wrote:


---------------------------------
Hello Felting Femmes and Fellas (do we have any?)

It's a little hard to tell if members are male or
female with names
like Sandi, Andy etc.  Anyway thought it was time I
put a message to
the group, especially as someone said " who is Elly?.

Natalie,  Firstly I'm pleased the pink wool I sent
carded so nicely. 
It's Merino wool and I bought it from the
Felting Group I belong to in Melbourne i.e. the
Victorian Feltmakers
Inc.  We meet every two months for a
very exciting day - meeting old and new members,  Show
& Tell,  World
Felting News, and usually a demonstration from an
experienced
feltmaker, or a silk paper-maker ... hatmaker... and
go home full of
enthusiasm and ideas.  If only feltmaking were the
only interest/work
we had!

My husband Henk, and I have an art & craft gallery
here in Warburton (a
lovely little town at the foot of Mt. Donna Buang on
the Yarra River. 
It keeps us both pretty busy as we try to make things
to sell in the
shop.  Mainly we sell other peoples work.  Everything
is made in
Australia.

I am trying very hard to find time to make
Jacqueline's scarf.  As well
as being unusually busy this month (socially and
otherwise) I think I'm
a bit nervous about what I will do with the beautiful
blue wool sent to
me.
Must away and make some soup to freeze so's I'll have
more time
tomorrow night to felt.

Felicitous Felting,  Elly.
 



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Thanks for the sentiments, Natalie   :-)  I like the card . We all had a fantastic time at the Circus. They are so irreverent, multi talented & funny.  It is a great way to start the Winter off & have reasonable prices for a family.( not that we qualified, 'cos our kids are adults :-D . It was a crisp, cold night, so the walk from Flinders st beside the Yarra was pleasant. The big top is warm, so coats came off. ( of course, I wore my felted one, bringing comments from some of the 'front of house' people. I managed to get some signatures from the artists, on the Tshirt I bought. (A BIG one for me, this time, as usually they don't have one in my size.) If you ever have the chance to go, please do so, as they have a typical irreverent Aussie flavour. I have seen Cirque du Soleil, they are excellent too, but  nearly 1/2 of that show was 'Dramatical walking around that didn't really entertain, just wasted time' . When I compare the prices, it was $115/ adult, Circus Oz was $45 for best in house. Circus Oz is a smaller company, but  more entertaining, Excellent value for money. They also support underdog causes, eg refugees, as one of their members was one.

I haven't got the number for the 'Hotel Y' yet, but will let you know asap.  It will be great when you can Join VicFelt,  I hope to see you at the Sheep & wool show, I haven't booked accomodation yet, though, for Bendigo. I used to stay in Moama with my Mum, but she's down here now.   LOL Barb

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Yep! "Felting fella" here!
--- Henk Rem <henkrem@...> wrote:


---------------------------------
Hello Felting Femmes and Fellas (do we have any?)

It's a little hard to tell if members are male or
female with names
like Sandi, Andy etc.  Anyway thought it was time I
put a message to
the group, especially as someone said " who is Elly?.

Natalie,  Firstly I'm pleased the pink wool I sent
carded so nicely.
It's Merino wool and I bought it from the
Felting Group I belong to in Melbourne i.e. the
Victorian Feltmakers
Inc.  We meet every two months for a
very exciting day - meeting old and new members,  Show
& Tell,  World
Felting News, and usually a demonstration from an
experienced
feltmaker, or a silk paper-maker ... hatmaker... and
go home full of
enthusiasm and ideas.  If only feltmaking were the
only interest/work
we had!

My husband Henk, and I have an art & craft gallery
here in Warburton (a
lovely little town at the foot of Mt. Donna Buang on
the Yarra River.
It keeps us both pretty busy as we try to make things
to sell in the
shop.  Mainly we sell other peoples work.  Everything
is made in
Australia.

I am trying very hard to find time to make
Jacqueline's scarf.  As well
as being unusually busy this month (socially and
otherwise) I think I'm
a bit nervous about what I will do with the beautiful
blue wool sent to
me.
Must away and make some soup to freeze so's I'll have
more time
tomorrow night to felt.

Felicitous Felting,  Elly.




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Hello Felting Femmes and Fellas (do we have any?)

It's a little hard to tell if members are male or female with names
like Sandi, Andy etc.  Anyway thought it was time I put a message to
the group, especially as someone said " who is Elly?.

Natalie,  Firstly I'm pleased the pink wool I sent carded so nicely.
It's Merino wool and I bought it from the
Felting Group I belong to in Melbourne i.e. the Victorian Feltmakers
Inc.  We meet every two months for a
very exciting day - meeting old and new members,  Show & Tell,  World
Felting News, and usually a demonstration from an experienced
feltmaker, or a silk paper-maker ... hatmaker... and go home full of
enthusiasm and ideas.  If only feltmaking were the only interest/work
we had!

My husband Henk, and I have an art & craft gallery here in Warburton (a
lovely little town at the foot of Mt. Donna Buang on the Yarra River.
It keeps us both pretty busy as we try to make things to sell in the
shop.  Mainly we sell other peoples work.  Everything is made in
Australia.

I am trying very hard to find time to make Jacqueline's scarf.  As well
as being unusually busy this month (socially and otherwise) I think I'm
a bit nervous about what I will do with the beautiful blue wool sent to
me.
Must away and make some soup to freeze so's I'll have more time
tomorrow night to felt.

Felicitous Felting,  Elly.

Hello Girls   Natalie, I shall certainly keep in touch, I will be getting a lap top so that I can keep up my contact with everyone.  I would be quite lost without it, actually.  So you girls have not got rid of me and my big mouth that I put my foot into, so very easily.  This will be my third trip overseas, as I have been to Europe and have been to Japan.  Mind you, whilst I was still married, to either of my husbands, I never had the chance to go.  Neither of them had any ambition.  I have worked hard in the last 15 years to be able to afford the trips, and have made some wonderful friends while doing it, too.  I have also travelled extensively around Australia, even down to Tasmania.   Wendy, I finished crafting your scarf today, packaged it up and will be posting it on Monday, when I do go back to work.    I took photos of it before wrapping it up.  I do hope that your children are all back to normal, whatever normal is, by now, and that you did not suffer with the cold.  Speaking of colds, I have not had much contact with a lot of people for the past two weeks, but somehow, I have gotten myself a case of the sniffles and feel as though it is a cold on the way.  So I am into the lemon juice in a big way.  It has been very cold here lately, so I might have just got a chill, getting up during the night, which happens to most of us when we reach our mid fifties.   Pat, I have received the scarf which you made for me.  I must confess, I did not think a lot about the colours before I sent them off, and I hardly ever wear green, but it is my granddaughter's favourite colour, so it is going to be her scarf.  It is very pretty and what you have done with the colours, and the little flowers is very pretty.  A very unique way of finishing off the two ends, as well.  Very nice, thank you.  The weather you have in Victoria and New South Wales must be a whole lot cooler than we have here.  Currently, it is 18.5 degrees inside my house today, and it is 3.05pm.  My house is insulated though, so does not get too cold.  We have been having some cold nights though.  Anyway, my grand daughter lives further down south, in Busselton, so would appreciate the warmth that the scarf will afford her.  I took two photos of it as well.   Best Wishes and Happy Felting to you all     Julie Jaruleeli FeltART Western Australia

Hi guys

Unfortunately I wont be attending the workshops just could not afford it.
But I will be there helping my friend, she is going two days I think it is
as a trader so please stop by and say hello. Sounds like to much hard work
to have to worry about costumes etc and I go to Canberra a bit so the
tour  wouldn't interest me either so you have made me feel a little better,
I was really disappointed that it was so close and I couldn't justify
going. Just make sure you give us all the run down afterwards!! :-)

Sandie

-----Original Message-----
From: AussieFeltmakers@... [mailto:AussieFeltmakers@...] On Behalf Of natalie
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 4:03 PM
To: AussieFeltmakers@...
Subject: [AussieFeltmakers] 10th birthday

Hi all, Barb, i did not know about the 10th birthday gig. where is the hotel? and a number please so i can find out cost. I will join the vic felters at the wool show this year... i think.   I have felted Elly's scarf the other night and did  not drip a drop  of water!!!!!! I do think i am getting the hang of this.lol As for little one's and  the loo, my near 5 year old - the youngest- still wants me to check and clean his dear little bottom! But he is off to school next year and i have told him he must be able to do this for himself while at school. His answer is " don't worry mum, i will wait till i get home! lol. I am a hopeless mum, i'm the sort that breast fed till the kid's were able to run.   Back to Elly's scarf.... I hope this is ok, but i have added a bit of mohair an silk. see ya           NEMCALA PARK home of HEART FELTED CREATIONS BIRMAN / BALINESE CAT'S and CREATIVE DIGITAL IMAGING **AUSTRALIA**

-----Original Message-----
From: AussieFeltmakers@... [mailto:AussieFeltmakers@...] On Behalf Of Kerry Heinzel
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 4:13 PM
To: AussieFeltmakers@...
Subject: RE: [AussieFeltmakers] What is everyone up to?

Hi everyone
I have been too busy to talk, just managing to skim thru the emails.
Can anyone fill me in on the Canberra Convergence.  I feel a little
disappointed with the programe, is it just me?  I thought it would be full
of things to do (felting wise), not interested in bellydancing etc.  Is it
just ME.
Don't think I've said much since Orange, so Pat it was really good to meet
you.  I've been so so busy that I'm not game to answer the phone at the
moment.  Lucky it can't ring while I'm on the internet.
Must go, will catch up with the gossip next week.
Make the most of the cold weather, happy felting,
Kerry.

Hi All

We have a new member a big welcome to Andy.

Below is a copy of the email Andy sent.


>Thank you.
>
>I started spinning about 8 months ago, and quickly
>wanted to try anything and everything. I did a one-day
>course in felting and really enjoyed it, so am now
>waiting till the next holiday so that I can put into
>practice all the ideas I have swimming round my head
>at the moment.
>I'm planning two projects - vests - one with sheep
>wool and the other with a coarse alpaca I experimented
>with some time ago.
>Like all hobbies, it's good to be able to talk to
>others on the same subject and swap ideas/tips.
>
>Regards,
>Andy

Hi everyone
I have been too busy to talk, just managing to skim thru the emails.
Can anyone fill me in on the Canberra Convergence.  I feel a little
disappointed with the programe, is it just me?  I thought it would be full
of things to do (felting wise), not interested in bellydancing etc.  Is it
just ME.
Don't think I've said much since Orange, so Pat it was really good to meet
you.  I've been so so busy that I'm not game to answer the phone at the
moment.  Lucky it can't ring while I'm on the internet.
Must go, will catch up with the gossip next week.
Make the most of the cold weather, happy felting,
Kerry.

Hi everyone,
Hey Julie, great news about the sale of your house! You will have a
fantastic time overseas, I'm sure. Do you have room in your expandable
carpet bag? ;-) I'm sure that all the others will agree with me in
wishing that we could come along too. Have a wonderful time. I hope your
ankle heals soon, without complications. :-)

Wendy, there's nothing worse than having to be Mum, wife, boss, juggling
the sick kids, going to doctors, etc, when you feel awful yourself, is
there? get well soon. Do you have the school holidays from Friday?
Please don't worry about my scarf, I'm not in a hurry. Whenever you have
time will be a wonderful surprise for me.

What a wonderful buy with your needles, I'm sure it will work out well
for you. Wheat Carr had some good advice. Many of the sellers seem to
use the  electrical foam that we use for needlefelting, to pack them
too. they have been packed in the end of a sliver of foam, if by 10. I
have bought bulk sewing machine needles in little plastic boxes, before,
if they are packed closely, they will not be damaged, in transit.
Perhaps you could check out the plastic container manufacturers. Many of
them sell generic containers cheaply. If you had small containers, like
film containers, you could put a little piece of foam ( doesn't have to
be round, could be square), in the base, to poke the needles into, if
there are not so many. This would be safe to send in the post.


Natalie, have you a sample pack from First Edition Fibres in Euroa? they
are very reasonable & helpfull. We have a good stock of fibre available
at our meetings, sourced from various places. Most of our Merino is
22micron.
I use builders plastic (available at your local hardware), to cover my
table, which is chipboard, that was sealed, but my adult son used a
rotary knife on it, & my husband cut it in half for transport,so it is
now not impervious to water. The clear builders plastic is strong &
cheap. It is also good to wrap unfinished rolls in.
I'm going to the sheep & wool show, will probably be demonstrating on
the Victorian Feltmakers stall, come over & make yourself known. :-* BTW
are you going to the 10th birthday bash in August at the Hotel Y.
fashion parade, dinner & FUN  $39 head. There will be billitting for
country girls, or cheap rates available at the Hotel for Vicfelt members
as Robyn Steel Stickland's husband is the manager there.

Rae, I haven't had time to do more than look at & think about your fibre
yet, I have some ideas. I have been busy in every other direction over
the last few weeks, :-( but hope to get to it soon :-)


2 of our children & their spouses, + our 3 1/2 y/o grandson are going to
see Circus Oz on Saturday. It is a yearly ritual that my husband & I
carry out, as it is our anniversary (34th) on Sunday. Last year was the
first time any of our children had come along. Brendan (GS) remembers
'the man riding his bike upsidedown'.  What a thing for a 2 1/2 y/o to
remember . His mum was astounded when she told me . BTW he now uses the
loo. (Nannas are wonderful :-D  He is sooo proud of himself. Gee I was
lucky, mine were out of nappies by age 2 .

Maybe I shall get some ideas from the Circus, for some felting.

I'm waiting to get my sewing machine back, so that I can finish the
needle felted dog coat that I have made for Dimity.( It started as a
sampler, to see what I could do with a piece of prefelt, dog hair &
tops, to use the Pierrot with. I haven't had time to do anything else on
it , though, as the garden called in fine weather.

Happy felting to all,
regards, Barb Mewburn.