Two Angels - angels & petals AND crafty angel

Art of Glass

Yesterday we held a Stained Glass workshop as part of our monthly programme and local lady Nikki Coombs came to show us how it was done.

 

Glass was selected form a range of suitable colours from which to create Dragonflies. It was then cut - a scary moment!, ground and welded by each of the group.

 

The level of concentration and lack of chatter had never been seen before!

Using the grinder to smooth the edges
 

Smoothing down the solder strips.

Seeing it all come together with the soldering iron.

Another one laid out and ready for soldering
 

Ta dah! Olive was the first to finish her Dragonfly.

And slowly they all started to emerge

Until we had a tree full of them.

How lovely do they look?
 

 
 
 
 
 

   

Keep it simple

A new craft book arrived this week and I love it.

Author Kelly Doust is a long time collector and recycler with some lovely ideas. What I like most about this book is it's simplicity. It's a big chunky book of over 250 pages with a wipe cleanable cover and clear fuss free instructions for all the ideas. The projects are very do-able with minimum preparation. The book is divided into seasons offering inspiration to suit the weather and the mood - woolly project for winter, fun and pretty ones for summer.

Coloured bubbles in our house this evening, my choice & I can't wait - just need to find the children!

Lots of lovely things to make and keep or gift.
 
 

Early days

The blankets for our blanket challenge are being designed and created as I type.

Last night at K&N there was much cooing over shades and designs and a fair bit of deliberation too regarding which colours to choose.

I did take a lot of photo's - but sadly they have disappeared into thin air! and I have only a couple to show you. I will take more as the blankets progress.

Anyone else want to make one???

For some design is half the fun.

 
 And it pays off too.

For others, speed is all important!

 
 

I'm back!

I was lucky enough to escape for a few days and go back home to visit family this weekend. The weather was fabulous and I got no crocheting done. It was lovely to see everyone again and my sister and I did a few of the walks we used to do when we were little, reminiscing about everything from holidays to wasp stings!

So why not  join me for Knit & Natter tomorrow night 7.30pm and tell me what you've been up to?
 

A blanket challenge

Remember the colours from yesterday?

Well, I have challenged our Knit & Natter group to make a blanket using as many different colours as possible (or that they feel comfortable with!).

We thought some of you who can't make it to K&N might still like to take part. All you need to do is create your blanket, anything from cot size to double bed, using a good selection of colours.

Blankets can be knitted or crocheted, or a combination, and should be finished by the beginning of October. We will then exhibit them. Don't let that put you off though! it is just to spread the word about our craft and to encourage others to pick up hook or needles.

If you would like to join us just leave a comment here on the blog or call into the shop to leave your name.

Choosing colours can be a daunting task, here is a link to a website I find extremely useful

www.color-collective.blogspot.com

Simply click on the link to take a look and be inspired.

Make a rainbow

Just feast your eyes on all these yummy colours.

Which ones 'speak' to you?

Can you not wait to get your hands on them?

Check in tomorrow to see how I can help!

Result!

Look what Chrissie made.....................

A beautiful waistcoat for her grandaughter.

Good job Chris - especially as you're happier knitting!
 

Hatherleigh Moor

This is fast becoming my favourite place. The dogs and I go almost every morning and evening because there is always something wonderful to see. It changes every day and I love it.

A montage of happy dogs and just some of the sights of the moor.

The Sky Larks that the dogs put up.   The long shadows of evening.

 
 Enjoy your day, whatever you do.

All things bright & beautiful

Wow! Just look at these gorgeous cushions.................

Bright, bold & beautiful.

 Floral, feather & fabulous.

Available exclusively from you know where!

BOOK CLUB MEETING
Just to remind anyone involved in our book club, that the post-read meeting is this coming Tuesday, 15th June at 7.30pm. By all means bring your knitting too, and also 1 suggestion for a future read. Thank you.