Emma – has been beating the boredom during this new lockdown by stash busting my yarns and crocheting blankets in different colours to keep all my nieces and nephews snuggly and warm for Christmas presents. There is nothing more relaxing than crocheting when its cold and dark outside. I finished the presents off with ribbons made from Christmas fabric so they could be tied into rolls.
Deb – As taken up painting with watercolours. It’s something I have always wanted to learn but for some reason never had the courage. Now I love it, it’s so relaxing. I followed an online tutorial and boom – I am hooked. I have even managed to get the rest of the family painting. Expect hand painted Birthday and Christmas cards. I have also done a little furniture up-cycling. I purchased 2 farmhouse kitchen chairs in dire need of stripping. Voila- 2 extra chairs for the Christmas table but sadly no extra guests!
Pauline – has been busy making umpteen Linus Project Quilts. Then there was an afternoons effort for friend who enjoyed safaris before lockdown so here is a patchwork bag for her.
1970 Tank tops are back in fashion, apparently – request from my Grandson, aged 8, stripey, of course.
Nuala – started this ‘free-motion’ piece some time ago but needs the inspiration to finish it now😳I have also been making bunting in crochet stars and flowers. I had bit of trouble finding just the right material to stiffen the wool but eventually used watered down wood glue!!
Tina – Due to joining the hamster wheel (aka work demands) my free time to get creative has somewhat reduced! However, on a positive I have created a new role play area in our nursery. The theme was “The Garden” , and although furniture was moved and given a new role and resources added I didn’t have a bird to watch over the children as they played. So, I created a handmade felt coaltit which could sit in the tree as the children played. In addition to this I wanted to show my students show sewing skills can come in handy when developing learning environments for children, so I also made a. Umber of garden aprons for our little visitors. We just need Corona restrictions to be eased and our little visitors to return.
Fran – Before lockdown I’d started weaving classes at Arthouse. We’d been given a homemade tapestry loom at the last one and some extra wools which have come in handy. I’ve finished these three works and done some trials of different techniques.
