30/06/2012

Its all that MATters

Ok, so today we embarked on a little weaving. Using a hula hoop as a frame and a pile of cast off tee shirts, we set to work making mats.

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Spokes in place, its time to start weaving.

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And weaving...

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Looking good.

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Then it was time to start cutting and tying to secure.

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Working all the way around.# Rugs 012
Some were finished in the time allowed.

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Others required more colour co-ordination or to be made larger,  so went home to be finished off.

 

30 Jun 2012 19:48:18 | Workshops

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