January 2010
Got lots to do this week. Had a few new ideas too, so am looking forward to getting the ball rolling on those…
A crafty day out →
Yesterday I popped into the Craft for Crafters show in Exeter.
Had a great time with Mum, saw lots of interesting stuff and came away with course information on metal clay, glass bead…
50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt BLACK →
$3.40 Colour: Black Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm Weight: 50g This fibre is in it’s carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will work…
100g (3.53oz) Shetland Roving/Top/Sliver -... →
$8.50 Colour: SORBET This is a wonderful mix of pale orange, pink and yellow… dotted with icey white. Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm Weight: 100g (approx. 380-420cm…
Etsy Treasury! →
Wow, it’s not often that I get into an Etsy treasury, especially now that I sell supplies… but the lovely Aldona of http://www.etsy.com/shop/aldonasuneviciene, chose my Alpaca…
Ah… The weekend!
Going to see if I can catch up some spinning this weekend.
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Updating the blog this afternoon…
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Updating the blog this afternoon…
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Updating the blog thus afternoon…
100g (3.53oz) Shetland Roving/Top/Sliver -... →
$8.50 Colour: GEMSTONE This is a wonderful mix of Bright Sapphire, Pink Topaz, Silver and Diamond White. Count: 28-33 micron/Bradford 50-56, Staple: 10-20cm Weight: 100g (approx. 380-420cm…
How to wear the knitted scarf →
Before I bead the other fan I need to work out how the scarf will sit, when I wear it. I don’t want it to blow open, so I’m thinking about adding a couple of pop studs.
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Carding this morning, got a custom etsy order to get out. Www.sarastexturecrafts.etsy.com
50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt BEIGE →
$3.40 Colour: Beige (this is a true stoney beige, quite hard to photograph!) Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm Weight: 50g This fibre is in it’s carded form, just before…
50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt DARK BROWN →
$3.40 Colour: Dark Brown Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm Weight: 50g This fibre is in it’s carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will…
50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt SCARLET →
$3.40 Colour: Scarlet Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm Weight: 50g This fibre is in it’s carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will…
50g (1.76oz) Norwegian Batt PURPLE →
$3.40 Colour: Purple Count: 29-36 micron/Bradford 48-56, Staple: 8 - 12cm Weight: 50g This fibre is in it’s carded form, just before the process of combing to become a roving. So it will…
Updated Needle Choice Guide →
I’ve just updated my needle gauge choice guide at… http://fibretales.blogspot.com/2009/02/dry-needle-felting-needle-gauge-choice.html. I have added some new needles in the store, so thought it…
Heard back from another show today, hopefully confirmation will follow shortly.
Well 1st post with new carrier is done… I now need to get cracking on organising myself for possible daily post runs…
Working with a new mail carrier today… Just need to work out what does what on the new system!
Cutting Loose... →
So I have been working on cutting loose a few extra ciricular stuff to help me make my days a bit more productive. First to go was the DaWanda Shopping Community site… it had had very little input…
Crafts: Recommended Equipment for a Needlework... →
I have often been asked what equipment I would recommend to a needlework beginner, so I decided to publish a list.
1.Scissors – Get yourself a sharp pair of small embroidery scissors, these are…
Beading my knitted scarf →
The problem with felting your knitting is that occasionally things don’t always turn out as planned. Mostly this scarf is fine, but it’s ever so slightly unsymmetrical on the fan ends. To hide…
Hoping to get a bit more done on the website today, was on a bit of a roll last night… Would be a shame to loose it!
New stock at Sara's Texture Crafts! →
On the main eshop, do check out those fibres and equipment pieces. Sx
Trying to get a bit more on the webshop tonight… Wish me luck!
Growing into the Changling! →
I was discussing change back on http://sarastexturecrafts.blogspot.com/2010/01/growing-pains.html and so we’re planning our move… this has to be right, as we want this to be long term. It also…
Another Useful Site on Dyeing... →
One of our Working with Felt members, Katharine Hugget has found a useful dyeing forum for those of us who want to get really into this medium of colour for our felting and spinning. Check it…
Felting Needles Gauge 42 CODE WHITE for soft... →
$5.55 Gauge: 42 Triangle Pack of 10 needles in a hard plastic container - CODE WHITE Needle felting or needle punching is the process of creating felt by pushing wool fibres through a piece…
LIMITED EDITION 30g (1.06oz) Hand Carded Merino... →
$5.50 LIMITED EDITION - Bits ‘n’ Pieces (mostly Merino, but with a little of anything else I had left over to play with, which could range from sparkles, silk, bamboo, soya, tencel, etc.) …
LIMITED EDITION 30g (1.06oz) Hand Carded Merino... →
$5.50 LIMITED EDITION - Blackberry Nerino tussah silk blend (80/20). Merino Count: 21 micron/Bradford 64, Staple: 12-15cm Weight: approx. 30g (approx. 30 x 50cm, 11.8 x 19.8 inches) This is a…
Felting Needles Gauge 32 CODE LILAC for medium... →
$5.55 Gauge: 32 Triangle Pack of 10 needles in a hard plastic container - CODE LILAC Needle felting or needle punching is the process of creating felt by pushing wool fibres through a piece…
LIMITED EDITION 30g (1.06oz) Hand Carded Merino... →
$5.50 LIMITED EDITION - Bits ‘n’ Pieces (mostly Merino, but with a little of anything else I had left over to play with, which could range from sparkles, silk, bamboo, soya, tencel, etc.) …
LIMITED EDITION 30g (1.06oz) Hand Carded Merino... →
$5.50 LIMITED EDITION - Bits ‘n’ Pieces (mostly Merino, but with a little of anything else I had left over to play with, which could range from sparkles, silk, bamboo, soya, tencel, etc.) …
LIMITED EDITION 30g (1.06oz) Hand Carded Merino... →
$5.50 LIMITED EDITION - Bits ‘n’ Pieces (mostly Merino, but with a little of anything else I had left over to play with, which could range from sparkles, silk, bamboo, soya, tencel, etc.) …
LIMITED EDITION 30g (1.06oz) Hand Carded Merino... →
$5.50 LIMITED EDITION - Bits ‘n’ Pieces (mostly Merino, but with a little of anything else I had left over to play with, which could range from sparkles, silk, bamboo, soya, tencel, etc.) …
Felting Needles Gauge 32 CODE LILAC for soft... →
Ashford Drop Spindle Full Kit for beginners LEVEL... →
Felting Needles Gauge 42 CODE WHITE for soft... →
Ashford Drop Spindle Full Kit for beginners LEVEL... →
Ashford Drop Spindle Full Kit for beginners LEVEL... →
New limited edition art fibre batts in store! →
Uploading new fibre and felt equipment…
Ok, don't choke... →
But I just found a really lovely dress… Yes, a dress!! To wear to my brother-in-law’s wedding in March. Now while you might not think that’s a strange thing to have done… If you knew how much if…
Ok I think we might actually have enough light to photograph some stock today… Better get cracking!
Searching... →
We are starting our search today… wish me luck… I’m not quite sure where to start, but we’re definately going to start putting those feelers out! Sara x Addicted to Fibre, Feltmaking and…
Merino Twice Blend Rainbow Tops felt/spin 100g... →
50g NZ Corriedale Natural Combed Tops/Roving... →
50 gram Luxury Angora Tops roving - Spin/Felt →