tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-309707002024-03-21T17:15:15.428+00:00Winona QueenFun with fiber and craft...Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-25287087531022883282011-12-29T11:04:00.007+00:002011-12-29T19:31:34.266+00:00Pressies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyu9JSSjVftEEdzr-VjEdG2axaId1X925xKdHFY6iNLFALXJNLHrqL6uCAqCuRFrlsmyPWN2T9j33SAsjelUsQQ7djnPYZAlZmU9Wmu_dMHw0Xpy_H2UCFo8Gz3ff88IS_qRtC6Q/s1600/wrap.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyu9JSSjVftEEdzr-VjEdG2axaId1X925xKdHFY6iNLFALXJNLHrqL6uCAqCuRFrlsmyPWN2T9j33SAsjelUsQQ7djnPYZAlZmU9Wmu_dMHw0Xpy_H2UCFo8Gz3ff88IS_qRtC6Q/s320/wrap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691505967910005858" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This year for Kris Kindle, I received this beautiful neck wrap. The<a href="http://feltmakersireland/"> </a><a href="http://feltmakersireland.com">Feltmakers Ireland</a> committee get together in December and do a quicky meeting, food carry-in and a present swap. This year we chose names and Suzanne drew mine. YEAH!!<br /><br />It wraps around the neck and has a strap that goes around again, fastening over the lovely red felt flower. It has a hand loop that slips over and secures underneath. Yummy green is always a bonus for me.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0R3MziKKNwxjnobIdhW2EhSYIelbbWoje14W_ll6GJshZ5szMWmO39Ro2w_3-kaDiRPwmVhB3MQl470O6RMq3DJDlfohXjnPXVQ27v23Z4-gKCqsAkg-wqjJEJM98fDEKLYbpAA/s1600/cm2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0R3MziKKNwxjnobIdhW2EhSYIelbbWoje14W_ll6GJshZ5szMWmO39Ro2w_3-kaDiRPwmVhB3MQl470O6RMq3DJDlfohXjnPXVQ27v23Z4-gKCqsAkg-wqjJEJM98fDEKLYbpAA/s320/cm2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691505975260860802" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So after receiving and wearing my neck wrap, I made another for a Christmas pressie for <a href="http://asimpleyarn.com/">A Simple Yarn</a>. It's made from super fine carded merino for <a href="http://filzrausch.de/">Filzrausch</a>, crinkle chiffon from a friend in China and the super cool flower made from Silk Carrier Rods.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuJw2VQerFg13Lkpja9gk-Q0wcPTZOoGUJ483VB6jcj_F8dQXSA5Y2BIVXK5ofqnAjhTkEojKBkiXTLqo5lEMi-2_ZoMA9t6_egFqiDVOO0EtkPo_Gc-f0RU_he9FEndIOhW4QA/s1600/cm1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuJw2VQerFg13Lkpja9gk-Q0wcPTZOoGUJ483VB6jcj_F8dQXSA5Y2BIVXK5ofqnAjhTkEojKBkiXTLqo5lEMi-2_ZoMA9t6_egFqiDVOO0EtkPo_Gc-f0RU_he9FEndIOhW4QA/s320/cm1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691505965759858610" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I love the nuno effect that happens with silk and wool. I wet it the night before and it practically melted together over night. Took no time for the wool to incorporate with the silk. Roll and shape.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibIXtj7zEzbAFNgsMFESgQxLYJhrxvq0GFM5WVuginFTxxvPQ0rcN80IHlx3-a5xV-LmaENsVjgkGcyNnLkXzfW8kxkSs4jC4kiulojP-CET8hPws_fxDeWDQq-Irs6lxrVujiHQ/s1600/top.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibIXtj7zEzbAFNgsMFESgQxLYJhrxvq0GFM5WVuginFTxxvPQ0rcN80IHlx3-a5xV-LmaENsVjgkGcyNnLkXzfW8kxkSs4jC4kiulojP-CET8hPws_fxDeWDQq-Irs6lxrVujiHQ/s320/top.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691505977908008098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Oh, the fun to be had with these!! Now my new favorite thing to play with and dye!Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-3092030587878330322011-12-27T19:51:00.005+00:002011-12-28T11:25:19.753+00:00Warm and Wooly, Cute Too!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0qX_lkwcB2kQyFv3fxb8Cn0jRMJyVJJyZ6plgBlN7w8ShCgJxXFEWfCh9bs-qM-3XF3c85wzr6ItspXN9XAnaIetvFHgfTLoL5ksXgW5gsaVCA-0qmxtU1sRl17MpkC317_FtNg/s1600/hat1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0qX_lkwcB2kQyFv3fxb8Cn0jRMJyVJJyZ6plgBlN7w8ShCgJxXFEWfCh9bs-qM-3XF3c85wzr6ItspXN9XAnaIetvFHgfTLoL5ksXgW5gsaVCA-0qmxtU1sRl17MpkC317_FtNg/s320/hat1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690898567169594482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This was made for my lovely sisters birthday in October. It was a special year for her, but you'd never guess it by her outlook on life and the way she lives it. Newlywed to a wonderful man, marathon, triathlon, teacher of special needs children plus a whole host of other wonderful things. So, not being sure, I made 2 things and let her choose. This hat and a nuno scarf, which I will post soon. Then, sent pictures and asked her to act surprised when it arrived.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2T25KtHJcoWVX8jdGLtIyn5pZQzV0vIux23cWys9pMA5ZaZQsYhsdvI_saNDUJqXuW9xUJHU10S-CvVx_JFpGBjLjrj9atJEQF42FNFhKQTyDolbHJuAypisc2ZBQ1PBkY5PUw/s1600/hat2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL2T25KtHJcoWVX8jdGLtIyn5pZQzV0vIux23cWys9pMA5ZaZQsYhsdvI_saNDUJqXuW9xUJHU10S-CvVx_JFpGBjLjrj9atJEQF42FNFhKQTyDolbHJuAypisc2ZBQ1PBkY5PUw/s320/hat2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690898562014882290" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The hat is made from short carded merino wool from <a href="http://filzrausch.de">Filzrausch</a> in Germany, silk fibre and a scarf procured from the local thrift store. Cut into squares. It was made with a resist and then pinched and tucked on a hat block and left to dry overnight.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQht1M2cSoSh3uo5KIgOB_taz3bb1nqwcb26VFtm4Nz6016ffCmFgRI6RxCagw1FpeKVIAVHOADdL2TCnoAN5KEHU3mb4UWUMAHXL2LPyxRLmugKbyhgLFkoU4GgqC27FSEJwp6Q/s1600/plaid2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQht1M2cSoSh3uo5KIgOB_taz3bb1nqwcb26VFtm4Nz6016ffCmFgRI6RxCagw1FpeKVIAVHOADdL2TCnoAN5KEHU3mb4UWUMAHXL2LPyxRLmugKbyhgLFkoU4GgqC27FSEJwp6Q/s320/plaid2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690898809204015106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This one was made shortly after the first. I'd posted a picture for a hat workshop that I was running, so being without the sample, I did another in a different colour and shape for the element on top/side. It was fun to try plaid with strips of scrim (cotton gauze), silk lap, and short merino as well. It grades from dark purple to a raspberry on the other side.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZrOt5WYmATHyoZ-SD_sM1Wqsf8UAjWU2kIohCB8FbScJS68FkZ6mLuTxlszJ1dl4h2jJMJ72fuSeaoroHtrx6BTDcrFqouOFeJovuh0q8gsU-onJmwt4imj6kPIyHE4nmke2X9g/s1600/plaid1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZrOt5WYmATHyoZ-SD_sM1Wqsf8UAjWU2kIohCB8FbScJS68FkZ6mLuTxlszJ1dl4h2jJMJ72fuSeaoroHtrx6BTDcrFqouOFeJovuh0q8gsU-onJmwt4imj6kPIyHE4nmke2X9g/s320/plaid1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690898803159317618" border="0" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-13837522855752485742011-11-05T16:22:00.008+00:002011-11-06T10:26:26.637+00:00Brooches<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicJc6l7QRV5cex0khBXgF-c0Gis-2dRTI3qqgONr0XzBLOVDeBjewQIkH_cENJLCKKjBUt9X80cghSoJXcJI8Hp7XwgvMx-ekqEDihmiNc6pmYtpjkoYDKM4Aa6eDNrUb5Z99zAw/s1600/brooch2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicJc6l7QRV5cex0khBXgF-c0Gis-2dRTI3qqgONr0XzBLOVDeBjewQIkH_cENJLCKKjBUt9X80cghSoJXcJI8Hp7XwgvMx-ekqEDihmiNc6pmYtpjkoYDKM4Aa6eDNrUb5Z99zAw/s320/brooch2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671822983658020802" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />It's time for the annual <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.twistedthread.com">Knitting and Stitching Show</a> at the RDS Convention Centre. This year, <a href="http://www.feltmakersireland.com/">Feltmakers Ireland</a> is teaching Fabulous Felt Brooches at the Learning Curve "mini workshop"<br />The instructors have 1 hour to teach mostly new felt makers the skills and technique of making textile from wool fibre and fabric. These are a some of the samples that I did in preparation.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywnHRLDmEcfh62BuBSRxOgs4-IaiYCYSbscwleEIXAZsUlw0prXLsf8cWlgFkA-LQGAB0h-GCnw5kzIjL3ZJVK2TEyq-lHY4c3Lpjc5rbfqBqO8I83ym-JTnY7e3I9Du1fXs0fQ/s1600/brooch1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywnHRLDmEcfh62BuBSRxOgs4-IaiYCYSbscwleEIXAZsUlw0prXLsf8cWlgFkA-LQGAB0h-GCnw5kzIjL3ZJVK2TEyq-lHY4c3Lpjc5rbfqBqO8I83ym-JTnY7e3I9Du1fXs0fQ/s320/brooch1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671822976676126434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We're using a new type of wool this year. A very short merino fibre. Carded, not combed. It felts very quickly and super smooth. They will be able to do some stitching on theirs if they want to.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXq1rtWHvSehBqgFXRGz77Wp5u4yKiefO739xsLuTajdRh079G_r_hCE9Dy5xZsYiENWuuW3D187PLn8GuB9lxdlBI0JbZFeVKgLyxplTCLbpC5e4Zl5GF_wYekFjNVjzyJ7e2w/s1600/brooch3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXq1rtWHvSehBqgFXRGz77Wp5u4yKiefO739xsLuTajdRh079G_r_hCE9Dy5xZsYiENWuuW3D187PLn8GuB9lxdlBI0JbZFeVKgLyxplTCLbpC5e4Zl5GF_wYekFjNVjzyJ7e2w/s320/brooch3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671822326536757218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This one will be stitched along the "S" curve in the middle.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhb9qUNCC95NlIc6ULlc7KNY1gb7ncoo4aaTW1oZwq7oVT3qGRxdTyZVlBwtjxh5fYbKBXbDdy4IGdqaiF8SKmOlO9yPNzldoDr9hVCKlXJE03vW4ZXNIBOBgNR-J90xtm8VJcIA/s1600/brooch4.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhb9qUNCC95NlIc6ULlc7KNY1gb7ncoo4aaTW1oZwq7oVT3qGRxdTyZVlBwtjxh5fYbKBXbDdy4IGdqaiF8SKmOlO9yPNzldoDr9hVCKlXJE03vW4ZXNIBOBgNR-J90xtm8VJcIA/s320/brooch4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671822320934142354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This one is nearly done. I prefer the cheesecloth or scrim fabric to most others. The texture is very cool.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80ye4zFrz1tEAzxvhLrh2jkg583arpgJYpmsXqt6-wn4C8PQn2gVHPkKeHZvnpjFYuYb_Dn9hFvjgUvWkLsoQvAESaI5xrTELSRH8NU8NgHsza3eah2EPzNBKZ7LQnOWiCuFJjQ/s1600/brooch5.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80ye4zFrz1tEAzxvhLrh2jkg583arpgJYpmsXqt6-wn4C8PQn2gVHPkKeHZvnpjFYuYb_Dn9hFvjgUvWkLsoQvAESaI5xrTELSRH8NU8NgHsza3eah2EPzNBKZ7LQnOWiCuFJjQ/s320/brooch5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671822143982038546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This one has a little pocket in the top, made from an oval foam resist. Needs a bit of stitching as well. Fun stuff.<br />On with the show!! November 10-13.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-77418402467340945082011-11-01T19:34:00.005+00:002011-11-05T16:28:28.166+00:00Costumes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3eGp6Ze1jr7Vnme_kBKERwHwIUYHzNewyby4HMgO9Ietvl8HvxTmlVMV8OSsHesJDw6MpO1Xok66Ih06BXDB25uwY4UzWiXxBMSBZpyDyFFYBSZrmB79drLAF4Z2b77K70Gj2fw/s1600/tf2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3eGp6Ze1jr7Vnme_kBKERwHwIUYHzNewyby4HMgO9Ietvl8HvxTmlVMV8OSsHesJDw6MpO1Xok66Ih06BXDB25uwY4UzWiXxBMSBZpyDyFFYBSZrmB79drLAF4Z2b77K70Gj2fw/s320/tf2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670113489049706402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So after the marathon sewing projects, here's a peek.<br />Son is "Soldier" from Team Fortress Challenge. I know, it pushes my buttons letting<br />him play the game so much and even say yes, to making the costume. Turned out cool though and he really likes it. It will probably the last Trick or Treat for him.<br /><br />The jacket was made from red "store bought" felt. Rocket launcher is drain pipes, funnel, old thermos, a bit of wood and black spray paint. Grenades were green, but had to modified to look authentic. Military surplus hat, couple of luggage straps, dad's boots and there you go. Soldier!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87gMGdNg5uMLPeso3BTAAFBEvLmrsUZrNEGUDNRXF37MfWJ_l_ZVP7V4ErDWID57Z2Cnz_OjbDX8opBDdqKjc1Imb9ievrmACVR3OGhyphenhyphenUfTvQYqznYAS0__3h_5v8HhilRN63DQ/s1600/flower.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87gMGdNg5uMLPeso3BTAAFBEvLmrsUZrNEGUDNRXF37MfWJ_l_ZVP7V4ErDWID57Z2Cnz_OjbDX8opBDdqKjc1Imb9ievrmACVR3OGhyphenhyphenUfTvQYqznYAS0__3h_5v8HhilRN63DQ/s320/flower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670113486112127746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our little flower. Small home made hoop skirt. Have the giant neck slash to prove it. Thick wire can be very springy and painful. DH thought he might have to get the super glue for the quick fix. Several layers of sheer fabric over an orange lining. Leaves sewn onto the shirt, head piece, orange tights, wellies (of course) watering can for goodies and an umbrella just in case. She had more fun putting the makeup on time after time "just to practice". I can see it coming. At least she'll have some practice in moderation, not a trip to clown college for makeup tips.<br /><br />We all had a great night. Sat and watched the local lads stealing pumpkins, smashing them in the street and then lighting illegal fireworks until very late. Ah, Halloween.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-43178255474963425812011-10-30T18:27:00.002+00:002011-10-30T18:33:46.024+00:00Happy HalloweenWell the costumes are finally done after a marathon of sewing. Pics to follow.<br />Have a Spooktacular day and night. Corny, I know.<br /><br />Been very busy with the upcoming Knitting and Stitching Show prep in Dublin. I have a felt<br />dress to make in the next few days for the Profiles in Felt book launch on the 12th. 42 Irish felt makers have come together in a book published by Feltmakers Ireland. Really wonderful women and beautiful felt involved in making this long process come to life. Can't wait to get my copies.<br /><br />Lots more felt to come. Need time to breath.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-65525596604463684542011-10-03T12:00:00.007+01:002011-10-04T09:47:22.103+01:00And Then There Was None<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGhk23b0E4xM3ayoTmE5WAayLz5ModaYtXJ_O4_wMuP13uLSNj-ZbEIzDTrZ2e9w-dOOQYW-9W4BXZfO-3G84qhrSa0TGaqMfd9LHHtOV_9f4Uj8WDgZco4xZmJL61sY0nSaNyeg/s1600/book.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGhk23b0E4xM3ayoTmE5WAayLz5ModaYtXJ_O4_wMuP13uLSNj-ZbEIzDTrZ2e9w-dOOQYW-9W4BXZfO-3G84qhrSa0TGaqMfd9LHHtOV_9f4Uj8WDgZco4xZmJL61sY0nSaNyeg/s320/book.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659222000776835378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I'm not a great sock knitter. I've made 2 pair in my lifetime. They take a long time. Last December, I found a beautiful sock yarn from Araucania Yarns. Grays, lavenders, chartreuse and mossy greens. Maybe I will. So I started the hunt for a lace knee sock pattern. What was I thinking?? Not sure, but on Ravelry I found a lovely pair by Nancy Bush in the Folk Socks book. Highland Schottische Kilt Hose. They're amazing. So I got the book off Ebay or Amazon for next to nothing and started to knit.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGgpK2CPa-pWwAyNquYj0Y0x0Z4u-x4RQqFl9VjXfBsEm4E8mUUwU0qL27t_UdYIDp-I6IoKZo-7uUGH7N1-AhyP78E1JjEY7wPmUD4Uzj8YfhwnT883aJ5Gcm_FWi6-XTmhjfQ/s1600/pattern.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGgpK2CPa-pWwAyNquYj0Y0x0Z4u-x4RQqFl9VjXfBsEm4E8mUUwU0qL27t_UdYIDp-I6IoKZo-7uUGH7N1-AhyP78E1JjEY7wPmUD4Uzj8YfhwnT883aJ5Gcm_FWi6-XTmhjfQ/s320/pattern.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659222003055486466" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Nearly a year later, I'm down to the ankle on both. Just getting ready for the heal. 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I made the decision to unravel them both, knit them on a larger circular needle and include the second round for the fold down cuff. Maybe next winter. Although I haven't given up and put them away for another time, which is what I normally do.<br /></div></div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-8738968181361416362011-09-05T14:47:00.004+01:002011-09-05T15:23:04.962+01:00Gosford Rare Breeds Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6wXERGkJYMxPaLfyVBmpYomjG3ssjOx05TedVsu_mTZdO0XsO7loqjTOCOBy7tT0L-pwSqa8ZavZULCBt_aW9-GDsk16Df_VMhT1VYRLpLzmMPulaFJIBzwQDQXtrWpKWQPrE2A/s1600/voting.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6wXERGkJYMxPaLfyVBmpYomjG3ssjOx05TedVsu_mTZdO0XsO7loqjTOCOBy7tT0L-pwSqa8ZavZULCBt_aW9-GDsk16Df_VMhT1VYRLpLzmMPulaFJIBzwQDQXtrWpKWQPrE2A/s320/voting.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648874077740577074" border="0" /></a>
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<br />Another year for <a href="http://feltmakersireland.com/">Feltmakers Ireland</a> to visit Markethill, Northern Ireland for the anual <a href="http://nicpba.co.uk/RareBreedsShow2010.aspx">Rare Breeds Show.</a> Last year was such fun that we decided to have a vessel competition this year.
<br />80% rare or native Irish breed / 20% other fibre. There were no specifications on size or colour. The visitors were asked to vote on their favorite piece by placing a bean into the vessel. The one with the most beans won a beautiful Wensleydale fleece. I knew I should have done something cute instead of what I did. The boat with the little penguin won.
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<br />This is mine. I used Galway (white) Lincoln Longwool (dyed green) and a loden green Finish wool on the top. I also incorporated a few strips of cheese cloth, because I really like the way is looks as it becomes incorporated into the felt.
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<br />This is a detail shot of the cheese cloth.
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<br />I bought a Lincoln Longwool fleece last year at the show. They are beautiful. In the eyes of the beholder. The colours range from white, brown, silver and charcoal all in the same fleece. It was difficult to get clean because of the long locks, but well worth it after all.
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<br />Dyed green. Chucked a bit into the dyepot after something else. The exhaust was a pale sage green.
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<br />This is hand carded and teased out. It doesn't work well on the drum carder due to the length of the locks and the curls tend to be pretty hard to get apart. They do curl back up once the felting begins.
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<br />This is the new love of my life. Leicester Longwool. One of these sheep has the most beautiful charcoal/silver gray fleece. Tight curls. Just think of what you could make. I know I am...
<br />Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-12827701780914098052011-08-28T17:21:00.005+01:002011-08-28T17:39:59.414+01:00Saying GoodbyeAfter 13 days of constant interaction, it was time to say goodbye to those who had become like family to us. The wonderful ladies from Budapest said their fair wells to Ireland today with hugs and tears.
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<br />Last evening was spent with a fantastic evening at Gabi's and the traditional Irish BBQ, in the rain. Songs and gifts were exchanged with invites to return to Budapest any time. There is a plan in the works for another adventure next summer. Should be amazing!
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<br />These are the girls. Marta, Ester, Betty & Sophie, Silvia, Gabi, Bea, Elizabeth, Kata and Boro. All happy with their gifts of Irish native wool. It will be interesting to see what becomes of it.
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<br />Unknown to us, while we were planning gifts for them, they we're doing the same. Wine, honey, marmalade, marzipan, cookies, paprika, of course, lovely traditional cookies that are beautifully iced and a photo album with pictures of us on our wonderful holiday taken by Ester. They are so thoughtful and generous as well as wonderful crafts people. A sisterhood was formed.
<br /><span id="result_box" class="short_text" lang="hu"><span class="hps">Szerelem</span> <span class="hps">az Ön számára</span></span>
<br />Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-61015695734392041862011-08-26T12:40:00.006+01:002011-08-26T13:55:19.120+01:00BudapestI just took a trip to Budapest for a week with Feltmakers Ireland. There we 6 of us that were able to take the trip. We did an exchange with a lovely group of Hungarian felt makers as well. We were invited to come and participate in the National Festival of Traditional Craft held at the Castle.
<br />Their group (12) are currently visiting Ireland and exploring our short, but thriving felting techniques and communities. Saturday, they will take part in Ireland's National Heritage week, by doing demos of traditional Hungarian felt making. It should be fantastic.
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<br />They are a great, fun loving group that adapt well to our cooler climate. After leaving weather in the 40's C, they arrived to the mid teens. Burrr!!!
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<br />Here is a brief overview of the week.
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<br />Arrival was late Tuesday night, finally falling into bed around midnight. The next day was beautiful and warm. Off to the <a href="http://gellertbath.com/">St. Gellart Thermal Spa and Swimming Pool</a>. Yes, It was Great. Basecoat of the tan begins now.
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<br />Next we did a sight seeing tour lead by Judit. A lovely woman who has immense knowledge of Buda and Pest. Great with English as she is an English teacher.
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<br />This is the <a href="http://mestersegekunnepe.hu/">Buda castle</a> that overlooks the Danube River. There were hundreds of traditional craft vendors that all over the grounds. The link is for the festival from last year. Have a look at the video portion. It's really good.
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<br />Wednesday evening we went to the castle ground to help erect the 3 yurts and 2 tents that were in the area that the demonstrations were to be held. Dinner was afterwords around the yurts. Starts around 9:30. Roll into bed around midnight. I was sensing a pattern here.
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<br />As felt makers, we decided to do a group project together. While we were not together until last week, we decided to to Celtic and Hungarian knots. Each square was to be a certain size with ropes, so that it could be tied together when we came together. These are mostly the Irish knots with more being added later in the week. I'll take a photo on the completed piece tomorrow.
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<br />Thursday morning was the first day of the festival and we got to work right away cutting prefelt (half felted wool) for the prayer rug. The rug was being done in one of the main squares as a demo for people to participate in if they wanted to.
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<br />Rolled up and ready to begin felting. Heavy, wet and full of unprocessed wool. (Poop) We made felt along with a translator up at the yurts for the rest of the day. Had a lovely dinner after the festival and got to bed around the same time.
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<br />Friday was spent at the castle and in the evening was a fashion show of traditional costumes, reworks on traditional and felt pieces. Absolutely beautiful and what a setting.
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<br />Saturday was the big 25th anniversary party. Millions of people flocked to the castle and river to watch the spectacular fireworks show. The bands at the castle before and after were amazing. Meat by the cartloads and beer a plenty! What a party was had by all.
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<br />Sunday was the final day and take down. We had an amazing breakfast at the yurts of shared traditional foods. Salmon, cheeses, fatback, breads, jams, paprika spreads and whiskey of course. Not sure which side that was, but there it was.
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<br />Sunday morning was museum time. The Museum of Applied Arts and the Museum of Ethnography were beautiful. Breathtaking architecture in each one. No minimalism here.
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<br />Traditional eggs. Can't wait to have my lessons from Gabi in the spring.
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<br />Bit of scenery along the river. This church is at the north end of the castle. Amazing tile roofs.
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<br />Sunday evening we went to visit Bea. She's a dentist by occupation and "just plays" with felt. Talk about feeling inadequate! Her stuff is fab. Piles and piles of every different type. Wow.
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<br />Monday, we were treated to a trip to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Balaton">lake Balaton</a>. It's huge and picturesque. The six were accompanied by several of the ladies and their families. It was really a great day to talk and get to know them better.
<br />Tuesday, we went to Boro and Oto's for breakie and off to the market for paprika and the last souvenirs. What a finish and what a trip. Thanks to everyone for all the hospitality and great planning.
<br />Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-23363084550268353222011-07-10T16:48:00.006+01:002011-07-10T17:02:38.730+01:00Commission<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VTdTmNfXNRU0U06Pmv-ZawZjfdEB6Pr486Ee2BLH99CXqPHbECRUla1SOvMzKkkPfvXl61Yx8guCYN6ynwO9bgCFE1r29A56sGwtn94qv1HQURaxCKzQhR9RmkDYTnNGSu7Ccw/s1600/hat2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VTdTmNfXNRU0U06Pmv-ZawZjfdEB6Pr486Ee2BLH99CXqPHbECRUla1SOvMzKkkPfvXl61Yx8guCYN6ynwO9bgCFE1r29A56sGwtn94qv1HQURaxCKzQhR9RmkDYTnNGSu7Ccw/s320/hat2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627751300118411538" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sometimes I find commission pieces hard to do. This is one that was requested in a lovely lilac colour. I don't have anything against lilac, in fact I quite like it. But the question is always, where to start and what to put into it. It's endless. So after months of putting it off... Here it is.<br /><br />I really love the silk twine that I picked up 2 years ago from a dye company called Oliver Twist. They are a very sculptural element to a soft hat. White twigs are what they remind me of. The silk dyed well and incorporated more than one colour to the surface of the hat as well at the bow and band. I'm very happy with the results and so was<a href="http://www.lucyslounge-dee.blogspot.com/"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dee</span></a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_qmk6bmVv4iXJ2MGd5Ba3dajvkeSRvaULpK5g4tdINWUWvolltlPuqWv4NTcPapd-QFFy8tOfHqH1rtSIupYvPxPYx529Wa-LUvNihVEkxw9xm702bVGjIHo4qMTYgjnL5_CTOQ/s1600/hat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 427px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_qmk6bmVv4iXJ2MGd5Ba3dajvkeSRvaULpK5g4tdINWUWvolltlPuqWv4NTcPapd-QFFy8tOfHqH1rtSIupYvPxPYx529Wa-LUvNihVEkxw9xm702bVGjIHo4qMTYgjnL5_CTOQ/s320/hat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627751295352808610" border="0" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-2317802078588195272011-07-03T21:29:00.007+01:002011-07-03T21:59:11.409+01:00Man vs. Beast<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtFEWfkFUksm_FX3rhX-9-1hHYiFCRSh6COVASmBoo8d8GykSZRm6M8tTTaJaRnfNCws4ysc0Rz6xbCiRH6sfXYdGbFVp4seRYTkGEiNr_c4h-Clz9k0C2Uztquij32aSvMqeu-A/s1600/puka.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtFEWfkFUksm_FX3rhX-9-1hHYiFCRSh6COVASmBoo8d8GykSZRm6M8tTTaJaRnfNCws4ysc0Rz6xbCiRH6sfXYdGbFVp4seRYTkGEiNr_c4h-Clz9k0C2Uztquij32aSvMqeu-A/s320/puka.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625226521644283186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ok, after you say "Ahhh, isn't she cute!!" Yes, she is and we love her, but...<br /><br />She's a weed whacker that has good taste. Our lovely little bunny has a fancy hutch, with a fancier run, built for her by Bob the Builder aka Roy. It's spectacular. Plenty of space, grass, ramp for the in and out activities. Guilt overruns us as we see her staring into the windows as we stare back out at her. She must want to run, we say. Let's let her out.<br /><br />She loves to run. So much, that she's excivated at track of sorts behind every bush and plant in the garden/yard. We love watching her take off at super rabbit speed and race around in circles until she's so tired, she drops to the ground in exhaustion.<br /><br />Part of the track making involves chewing down and through anything that might touch her during her sprints. Anything. As much as I try to plant towards the grass, she seems to enlarge her running lane.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmpaoe_3fglhmI6i55KY7_nQq2JJ1qn6f_CN25EMJ2tm-r26iDcBnE8pdG1PmG0WdH5TP_Wjnbzvaug4Dsv-cLstBGW_sfGsIetjImXIyRJ7EYud06aTFpbhjRSYbifZh7UWkQg/s1600/leek.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmpaoe_3fglhmI6i55KY7_nQq2JJ1qn6f_CN25EMJ2tm-r26iDcBnE8pdG1PmG0WdH5TP_Wjnbzvaug4Dsv-cLstBGW_sfGsIetjImXIyRJ7EYud06aTFpbhjRSYbifZh7UWkQg/s320/leek.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625226150092106546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our lovely leeks that were just planted. <br />We had 3 casualties today.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4zZl4Etu8ICoAGyq2cAbB_t4BK8J5Ac09fVaxFJPTKN8aOWeUxbZnViOOqKzF_xYewT4n4baTCGs27OX4WXMtHq4XPmhNFbZyPQ6NG8rpS5xf3sVfnNDa010iy6Pk3kUz6YxBA/s1600/leeks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4zZl4Etu8ICoAGyq2cAbB_t4BK8J5Ac09fVaxFJPTKN8aOWeUxbZnViOOqKzF_xYewT4n4baTCGs27OX4WXMtHq4XPmhNFbZyPQ6NG8rpS5xf3sVfnNDa010iy6Pk3kUz6YxBA/s320/leeks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625226155898693378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our lovely peas that are bearing fruit or is it veg, have lost loved ones.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjytp7bm4aToyioZYoeaKKnvFdtwqXJ7yJRk9DJjYcQhn3So5DpRuXCt42pS42Uhc7NtIYPpzsWBF01VAvXJSlc3ND9ixC8w4hmWiIsU5lIdK1bQ9mks4gc4yCEVlodczMDhBaznA/s1600/peas2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjytp7bm4aToyioZYoeaKKnvFdtwqXJ7yJRk9DJjYcQhn3So5DpRuXCt42pS42Uhc7NtIYPpzsWBF01VAvXJSlc3ND9ixC8w4hmWiIsU5lIdK1bQ9mks4gc4yCEVlodczMDhBaznA/s320/peas2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625226506308472930" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Not visible at the first glance, but look beyond and you will discover...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjRrAgQZB3Xz5yc1_KXPj2f9-y145Dm0Q07H29UDjM_FsNKlOKUQQO1KCQCyu-j3K05RV0Eyne-0ucnQxuLbJD5xgsNElDqc1nP9LHwx6m4vNGxtKT9CcHB3M79xAz8jpeoU9KZQ/s1600/peas1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjRrAgQZB3Xz5yc1_KXPj2f9-y145Dm0Q07H29UDjM_FsNKlOKUQQO1KCQCyu-j3K05RV0Eyne-0ucnQxuLbJD5xgsNElDqc1nP9LHwx6m4vNGxtKT9CcHB3M79xAz8jpeoU9KZQ/s320/peas1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625227393949732402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So, gardening with a free range rabbit has it's issues, but we just plant extra. Life with "The Rabbit" is fun and keeps us on the run as well. We love our little beast!Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-57317782060571156622011-06-30T10:17:00.001+01:002011-07-02T23:49:40.940+01:00I'm Expecting!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Il2iLv9YmAebIIeZrQw0kkWbfjphLI1vsqNsVokA9aCjtUNVMtxAvjbtukZLpOmpXHkkG7AY0Ex5cHPq4IRalqP-rww6hcHW21-JquPHFg82qOyX6gsPmDN2w0Z3pKBiNBs_8g/s1600/supafit+deluxe+S_resize3_120x320.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Il2iLv9YmAebIIeZrQw0kkWbfjphLI1vsqNsVokA9aCjtUNVMtxAvjbtukZLpOmpXHkkG7AY0Ex5cHPq4IRalqP-rww6hcHW21-JquPHFg82qOyX6gsPmDN2w0Z3pKBiNBs_8g/s320/supafit+deluxe+S_resize3_120x320.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623673097602100962" border="0" /></a>It's a girl!! Really a woman. She'll be coming my way soon. I can't wait to use a custom size form to get my shape, instead of the usual patterns that need to be refitted around a real body!<br /><br />Now I just have to clean the nursery/work space before she gets here. Hummm..... Duckies or fluffy sheep??? You guess!<br /><img src="file:///Users/hollyangle1/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/moz-screenshot-1.png" alt="" />Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-77559079937528035302011-06-29T12:01:00.002+01:002011-06-29T12:14:22.625+01:00InspiredIt's not hard to believe that blogs have a cycle of life. Busy sometimes, slow at others. Mine has been slow for the past 6 months depite the rush of activities each day. Blogging for me, started as several friends began theirs. I was the last of 5 to come on board. Over the years, friends have moved, married, had a child or two, so life is also occupied for them. I've let mine laps, what can I say.<br />But recently, I've been inspired to do something with all the pictures I still continue to take. Cheryl, of <a href="www.asimpleyarn.com">A Simple Yarn</a>, has begun writing again and so, I was inspired to take it up as well. She has a lovely and direct way with words that are always enjoyable and thought provoking. A work smith I am not so, I will not attempt that. But hopefully I will be more regular at documenting where I've been and what I'm making. We'll see.<br />Thank you A Simple Yarn for being inspiring in so many ways!! Not a eulogy by the way!Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-43840961329989734122010-12-21T16:06:00.004+00:002010-12-21T16:19:50.769+00:00Let It Snow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAxec_kUYYrEHqX8Jw9SM7s97j2eVBH3Ia2V0caKT67ZNrVHpkC_0UYqZ0C9zmuZaKPd2kL9_ipOSOeyN9-0jN87iyvxSPZk_m_MJT_NJuM48Q082GWQKs_KoKPyDo_OZmBeyBQ/s1600/trees.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAxec_kUYYrEHqX8Jw9SM7s97j2eVBH3Ia2V0caKT67ZNrVHpkC_0UYqZ0C9zmuZaKPd2kL9_ipOSOeyN9-0jN87iyvxSPZk_m_MJT_NJuM48Q082GWQKs_KoKPyDo_OZmBeyBQ/s320/trees.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553167938642968882" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Well, we're on our second major snow storm in December! It doesn't really snow much in Ireland, but when it does... At least this year. Last year was close, but not the accumulation. We've had 4-5 inches last night, several more this morning and it is still snowing. The amount doesn't sound extreme to those who are well seasoned, but without plows, salt, tires and cars equipped for such weather, it's a mess. No snow shovels either. We've resorted to dishwasher salt on the walkway to melt the ice. Works great!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUgzecxaZ8XIT46nU4Ij-pijT5K6ZygQ_oNG3dSB8MxBLoRh26DDzKK328HoA0O7trdfmdCnMkt3nBc9czxKEDB3EQ_Ima-FIqI4kGKRx0tnVMzKF8Y6p9_SBRkHWtYQ-VKxnCA/s1600/pots.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUgzecxaZ8XIT46nU4Ij-pijT5K6ZygQ_oNG3dSB8MxBLoRh26DDzKK328HoA0O7trdfmdCnMkt3nBc9czxKEDB3EQ_Ima-FIqI4kGKRx0tnVMzKF8Y6p9_SBRkHWtYQ-VKxnCA/s320/pots.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553167946380214706" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Roy and I walked the kids to school this morning. Found 10 euro on the ground and went for a coffee on the snowy way home! It's beautiful. Light, fluffy, not overly cold and perfect for this time of year.<br />We stopped off at our local organic butcher and picked up 3 kinds of boar sausage, and a large ham for Christmas dinner. We're expecting family from Indiana and Spain. I'm really hoping they open the airport back up by then.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8kAO-1rHJivDP6GYw_Tg0zWnvOiccgLO3u4aO6MqoRE9aXRo-J8jYZ60XGxnkeXNZg7aHMIuWDIyMJ4kQ4B-oDZ_WqJpB-rMpIZ1Kig6-QOeAw667a1W1RNn5g-uO1GrvXniMKA/s1600/feeder.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8kAO-1rHJivDP6GYw_Tg0zWnvOiccgLO3u4aO6MqoRE9aXRo-J8jYZ60XGxnkeXNZg7aHMIuWDIyMJ4kQ4B-oDZ_WqJpB-rMpIZ1Kig6-QOeAw667a1W1RNn5g-uO1GrvXniMKA/s320/feeder.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553167928001851218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our little feeder for the starving birds. They're not use to fending for themselves.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-36582325774928284452010-12-13T20:54:00.005+00:002010-12-13T21:09:33.101+00:00Craft Market<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgaZMaaZOYKly-4uxNjOTQmrnDOopF_jWWxZcNQqx2FKF3DKzQ_DAg3pA7_KUt6pYMS-k5bgH_Y_Z11mEyx86OmMi3ohTr0Ttf9DbaeOE1f0sDvMtnkdCQ5gapOxmDzAleMlSdQ/s1600/Market.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgaZMaaZOYKly-4uxNjOTQmrnDOopF_jWWxZcNQqx2FKF3DKzQ_DAg3pA7_KUt6pYMS-k5bgH_Y_Z11mEyx86OmMi3ohTr0Ttf9DbaeOE1f0sDvMtnkdCQ5gapOxmDzAleMlSdQ/s320/Market.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550273617584752482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here are a few of the scarves I did for a Craft Show this past weekend. Suzanne, one of the wonders from Feltmakers Ireland was taking a stand and wanted to know if anyone had anything. I sold 2 hats and I'm not sure what else yet. Haven't been through the box since.<br />I'd seen some similar scarves and wanted to try them out in the washing machine. Worked pretty well. I used 3 different types of wool to see which I liked better. All the surfaces are covered in silk throwsters waste and then dyed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAamwA9UPAW3m3O2K3csCcr0gj3NtrUkH1Ik9mSMmuOlJ5uGfKlP0kVk1W1nVfPZcYyRHhYlYpmzalESqBmRKJusqflkPFL691f3nIJSLTma6wh-bTGJ6hKo-rk9i9DfL5TyvFw/s1600/scarf1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDAamwA9UPAW3m3O2K3csCcr0gj3NtrUkH1Ik9mSMmuOlJ5uGfKlP0kVk1W1nVfPZcYyRHhYlYpmzalESqBmRKJusqflkPFL691f3nIJSLTma6wh-bTGJ6hKo-rk9i9DfL5TyvFw/s320/scarf1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550273613713368466" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This one is made from a mixed wool batt form Germany. A bit hairy, but I really like the colours.<br />The silk really picks up the dye and makes it shine.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQRODKszPLO3bSUqm8ajTmz60PPNZ-BlOnfgl-21WE8MG_4JJNR5Mu3h6QDMRFG1Npk0g7OmuAp4tdWLgic_8mhknbLWuORKRe7RfFbKGutS17rBdcFTXsIknHpIaQ9UmX_aMf9A/s1600/scarf3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQRODKszPLO3bSUqm8ajTmz60PPNZ-BlOnfgl-21WE8MG_4JJNR5Mu3h6QDMRFG1Npk0g7OmuAp4tdWLgic_8mhknbLWuORKRe7RfFbKGutS17rBdcFTXsIknHpIaQ9UmX_aMf9A/s320/scarf3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550273596206412514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This one is from Cormo wool that I picked up in the US 5 years ago. I really packs down well. Still fuzzy, but good. I like the aqua, gray, pink/purple highlights of it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJddPY1_wsJWA8eE7TfKFXDj2eSu9A7QaxxXH5YqnAf3wOG8WwjyzTyx53sYWDEbaNqkXnEBpI4Jeqt_u0_o4B6jopJapvlCi-ZnyqPY81S0efBrGealgkd25TkiczpBy_i4Kf9g/s1600/scarf2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJddPY1_wsJWA8eE7TfKFXDj2eSu9A7QaxxXH5YqnAf3wOG8WwjyzTyx53sYWDEbaNqkXnEBpI4Jeqt_u0_o4B6jopJapvlCi-ZnyqPY81S0efBrGealgkd25TkiczpBy_i4Kf9g/s320/scarf2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550273603004391890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Merino/silk blend. Soft, felted down really well. A bit harder that the others, but softer. This one was 3 different colours before it arrived here.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuDbTp_l-jKKSzVgyMgbICRAjbZ3-ryYuQaIhLjvXrxK3qxDdFqKjPOsvcWm8xbYLiuo3WrHDafjDRBBjlnbm6RJG7GgPLwbfmo8A5w2tayWsjoUpfM9LmVIWIWHGfEFEjd9rgA/s1600/scarf4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuDbTp_l-jKKSzVgyMgbICRAjbZ3-ryYuQaIhLjvXrxK3qxDdFqKjPOsvcWm8xbYLiuo3WrHDafjDRBBjlnbm6RJG7GgPLwbfmo8A5w2tayWsjoUpfM9LmVIWIWHGfEFEjd9rgA/s320/scarf4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550273590053436274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The wool batt from Germany again. Different colour combo. They look cool on with a big shawl pin. They wrap around the neck 2-3 times.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-27642503328120732922010-11-07T13:59:00.004+00:002010-11-07T14:43:06.125+00:00More Hats<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAszr2T0icgOTKLvsJFSD8gnDTep2gXARjXOMnydbBW3321g0H9EpsbsYxN8YRkhxdE6JHYy8h7-tl6wp8bkOLr2UYZQO9hYzNDIqXzB6KAoaWU-ocNDC5hpdIunO_e_3bfEsIw/s1600/frog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAszr2T0icgOTKLvsJFSD8gnDTep2gXARjXOMnydbBW3321g0H9EpsbsYxN8YRkhxdE6JHYy8h7-tl6wp8bkOLr2UYZQO9hYzNDIqXzB6KAoaWU-ocNDC5hpdIunO_e_3bfEsIw/s320/frog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536807749774065250" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Frog or Lizard as my children call it. Made from Icelandic wool bats and silk hankies. Love this one the most, I think.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRE7v9eHaxaXyoIKVbWvm8o-Vp0h0hfIev7vE6h_ZJd7r5rTPwdNJOPgCQ2od74IpmMKfkId0b5u4KGWlz6Xd6a7T0pNYNgw0M_TSC-yaRI6TER8Iyu-lVMgpjObKnSODKzEaeYg/s1600/gray.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRE7v9eHaxaXyoIKVbWvm8o-Vp0h0hfIev7vE6h_ZJd7r5rTPwdNJOPgCQ2od74IpmMKfkId0b5u4KGWlz6Xd6a7T0pNYNgw0M_TSC-yaRI6TER8Iyu-lVMgpjObKnSODKzEaeYg/s320/gray.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536807742031502530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Simple shape of cream merino and black and gray silk hankies. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghosDsVkhAoD52U1lMzN8tZweqpK13IFtiCBWCGKglxKbG1cjHYuVUd3Go_V0UUolPffD5PvUQQ5PQZXYh6ic7dfC7i2Hcs6ZL7V0E3qcALwCUAeqtGphLstJFpbK6bEE2N9wRNw/s1600/pom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghosDsVkhAoD52U1lMzN8tZweqpK13IFtiCBWCGKglxKbG1cjHYuVUd3Go_V0UUolPffD5PvUQQ5PQZXYh6ic7dfC7i2Hcs6ZL7V0E3qcALwCUAeqtGphLstJFpbK6bEE2N9wRNw/s320/pom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536807744723353538" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Pom was inspired by friend Sheila's lovely flowers. It's a long wide strip. Folded in half and clipped. Role and stitch. Very effective embellishment for a simple understated shape.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-17592409304465910782010-10-20T16:59:00.001+01:002010-10-20T17:44:57.534+01:00Nordic Blue<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsc45cqfEy3ZMY8xfWbF0ysCFI4lA_p5QkYe_mNzKbcY3VcHqkCcz18mDuTMBN5pz41bziQIxaOLmC_w190Eqg24qaAW533OmP3wEOLoA8c4Rbl7EhXQC0TKzckvvpuJGk6uETBg/s1600/nordic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 402px; height: 535px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsc45cqfEy3ZMY8xfWbF0ysCFI4lA_p5QkYe_mNzKbcY3VcHqkCcz18mDuTMBN5pz41bziQIxaOLmC_w190Eqg24qaAW533OmP3wEOLoA8c4Rbl7EhXQC0TKzckvvpuJGk6uETBg/s320/nordic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529787691159996658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thought I'd try a different shaped hat pattern for a change. Daughter, loves the hats with the braids, so we did something a little different. I used an Icelandic fleece for the first layer. Short soft fibre. 2nd layer is turquoise silk pongee fabric which I dyed at the Feltmakers Ireland dyeing day a couple weeks ago. Next was the fairly monochromatic layering of colours - grading plain turquoise, turquoise/silk blend, rust, lavender and then repeat until you run out of room. Last, cover the entire hat with a pale aqua silk fibre to cut down the colour contrast.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ERB49eyRdtf12YR-QDj5hHLmyPSbSoVICD7Q9H9T8w3MnsLHPSaqJ0DLzjS15mMcqmZaq9EONbVmqYRyMq2pxm3flUUAxORgwdE6ppwDJ1k42OesSNTNZ_q9mgRBQJzizhDCXA/s1600/top.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 406px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ERB49eyRdtf12YR-QDj5hHLmyPSbSoVICD7Q9H9T8w3MnsLHPSaqJ0DLzjS15mMcqmZaq9EONbVmqYRyMq2pxm3flUUAxORgwdE6ppwDJ1k42OesSNTNZ_q9mgRBQJzizhDCXA/s320/top.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529787688466134898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Curly Q top and sides took the longest to dry, but are really cute. Last, stitch on the butterfly antenna's as equally as possible. The next one will be orange for the little lady of the house.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-87725159355569585772010-10-19T16:48:00.005+01:002010-10-19T16:59:32.520+01:00Makin' Bacon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gHGlBUihLzaiKAjCCRrSlQbM3VCgSJ-XSVzc_Y-YJUTAKA52VyRh7wwsw8BBHhTMUy8kyjuJ6plWGdWTEK90ua6h3tUU5HuGo9OUX5VlMx53XACurHvBht534LwXKC6Ei5Ox4w/s1600/bacon.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gHGlBUihLzaiKAjCCRrSlQbM3VCgSJ-XSVzc_Y-YJUTAKA52VyRh7wwsw8BBHhTMUy8kyjuJ6plWGdWTEK90ua6h3tUU5HuGo9OUX5VlMx53XACurHvBht534LwXKC6Ei5Ox4w/s320/bacon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529785256268759266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Well, this has nothing to do with pork or meat products. In making hats for the workshop last weekend, I needed something for a band. Using the colours of the hat, it occurred to me, that it looked remarkably like bacon. All be it, very lean bacon. No fatty additives.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1240T5K76pPZidj4SITVT9JmZxbWjHVdiKjP0XiNzDfoyNd1Rsatgs1yu8V-061Hi25p6Zz-xPkhGa1GwNM2FhL5WEGprzbf2r34sidbDj03xpF48LZWXC-NntpZqI-xtiYFlZw/s1600/band.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1240T5K76pPZidj4SITVT9JmZxbWjHVdiKjP0XiNzDfoyNd1Rsatgs1yu8V-061Hi25p6Zz-xPkhGa1GwNM2FhL5WEGprzbf2r34sidbDj03xpF48LZWXC-NntpZqI-xtiYFlZw/s320/band.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529784966555471842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here it is cut and filled with a salmon (to strong) and apricot (to weak) to produce a combo that Goldilocks would be proud of. Very close to the silk velvet ribbon that's felted into the main body. It's just right.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqSP3gL20T_yWsI6diPfm08nCYQkcPf2_LKIfyIRIgFR0AHhQcP_T4sAq_jloQeMIRLyyGdJdqchcaR-P3xJrLsfx732Xw7qINadMTN6O5NH58jQr7Ppb4QJlwk0V-dBHzpauLaw/s1600/pinkhat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqSP3gL20T_yWsI6diPfm08nCYQkcPf2_LKIfyIRIgFR0AHhQcP_T4sAq_jloQeMIRLyyGdJdqchcaR-P3xJrLsfx732Xw7qINadMTN6O5NH58jQr7Ppb4QJlwk0V-dBHzpauLaw/s320/pinkhat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529784972870850898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Looking forward to wearing it when I get or make a coat or wrap to compliment it.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-71474476923699520662010-09-28T10:13:00.003+01:002010-09-28T10:29:45.161+01:00Before and After<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-evDe3fTa38-5okw9C9ddfYT-Q4epMySaEjFQc1OwebP3GTYDXzjY-eIFy8JLKAsTTuI9H-hske38XaIwgOMUsCCUecLXIb-P_NL9kstosBPHJqDkK4JfFqwg7M7wWHc9NRDVw/s1600/fibre.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-evDe3fTa38-5okw9C9ddfYT-Q4epMySaEjFQc1OwebP3GTYDXzjY-eIFy8JLKAsTTuI9H-hske38XaIwgOMUsCCUecLXIb-P_NL9kstosBPHJqDkK4JfFqwg7M7wWHc9NRDVw/s320/fibre.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521890310287767922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here is an amazing pack of stuff I got from <a href="http://hermajestymargo.blogspot.com">Her Majesty Margo</a>, plus some brown wool and silk roving that I dyed at one of the <a href="http://feltmakersireland.com">Dyeing Day's</a> at the studio. Oh, what will it be???<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYL-W15oMIpYUXH5KJKId20YfwZrfNdyKII0U6ttkRfc0ctwb0QEEsAJzC6pzrA37Qrw4mIFku3ad6CLo9Vf1eE0Lqll-HTL2v8jtpe6kZ9CBlcDRKcZyWh81yD5IeofsccQH4g/s1600/bhat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 316px; height: 421px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYL-W15oMIpYUXH5KJKId20YfwZrfNdyKII0U6ttkRfc0ctwb0QEEsAJzC6pzrA37Qrw4mIFku3ad6CLo9Vf1eE0Lqll-HTL2v8jtpe6kZ9CBlcDRKcZyWh81yD5IeofsccQH4g/s320/bhat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521890311038731906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ta <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Da</span>!!!! The amazing ruffled hat and flower combo. Trying to make use of the last bits of the garden before it's all brown. Not the grass! But the plants. <br /><br />Blue Face Leicester makes hairy felt. SO, if you want really smooth felt, don't use is. It takes more muscle as well, but is really beautiful in it's natural colours and over dyes gorgeous.<br /><br />I bought a polystyrene hat block from a company in Germany. It was several inches bigger than my head. Makes for droopy hats. I borrowed this beautiful on from the lovely Sheila. Now I have to get one. It's amazing and adjustable. Made by one of the members husbands, in <a href="http://feltmakersireland.com"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Feltmakers</span></a>. Gorgeous and functional. <br /><br />Happy, Happy, Happy. Now I just need to find the coats in the attic!!Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-91395866670548158712010-09-09T17:13:00.005+01:002010-09-10T13:09:21.647+01:00Rainbows<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinDPAJ0SOxeZqGJWO_QaOUSxuDdCSWRjbU7ZnzfWydKuf5pnLVwvJfXutgc6CGF_5RLL83M07tlX6oQaDcIIBDWi7toUXCaUELLZboTFgioZVm_QJmgZtQFUYCXaiA4EQA4i00bA/s1600/rb1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinDPAJ0SOxeZqGJWO_QaOUSxuDdCSWRjbU7ZnzfWydKuf5pnLVwvJfXutgc6CGF_5RLL83M07tlX6oQaDcIIBDWi7toUXCaUELLZboTFgioZVm_QJmgZtQFUYCXaiA4EQA4i00bA/s320/rb1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514948241520708930" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On Wednesday this week we had these. After a beautiful summer, this was the first real, day after day rain we'd had. Autumn officially begins in September, but August can feel like it's begun. Having said that... Avery, had found a Noro hat I made 2 years ago. She loves the hat. It's a bit saggy and falls to one side. I'm thinking Rhasta is in her future. She thinks dreads are amazing and now that she knows someone who has them and is her race and hair type, there's no stopping her. I have to reassure her that until she finishes High School, they're not allowed.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2lDnklFDz0uPUmw81wqlJIKPG3Aty6DUrRketFQETYwgsCaop1ouqlL3Mng1k7BWlKHnX1hD2bziWONXV3D5L1cDsZTKe98HBXTg4hTcHrKuknwAU4HEMZxXCpAZkuvxKpuPJqg/s1600/noro.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2lDnklFDz0uPUmw81wqlJIKPG3Aty6DUrRketFQETYwgsCaop1ouqlL3Mng1k7BWlKHnX1hD2bziWONXV3D5L1cDsZTKe98HBXTg4hTcHrKuknwAU4HEMZxXCpAZkuvxKpuPJqg/s320/noro.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514948242846447570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So being inspired by rainbows and all things bright, she selected the Noro Taiyo yarn. Cotton, silk, wool and nylon. Should wash well too.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEd4Ct7n9kM77vOniRBe_5o9K-Rbkrh_ReOmlaa4tmek-INhBCr_peIDYZHSHuJek-LaKj8wFMmH6QjsFVJbcMpjSued2bBlfkI_E0io5b5m6k9tvbtNMJ4Yr2bC6oXSPM_MJH5w/s1600/hats.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEd4Ct7n9kM77vOniRBe_5o9K-Rbkrh_ReOmlaa4tmek-INhBCr_peIDYZHSHuJek-LaKj8wFMmH6QjsFVJbcMpjSued2bBlfkI_E0io5b5m6k9tvbtNMJ4Yr2bC6oXSPM_MJH5w/s320/hats.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514948223594782162" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Mine is on the left. A bit more subdued and hers is the other.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoGNxLA7HTWiIMl5eA-U_QO3b2Ppad_x6i5JUgsNB0DOsJOweYAAOyqPKt8MqiWeQlNoLwjGfPTEzRzJwwCPRietS-ljIZ5o5w8wQ0yMjmX6oxhoxUERBB5oicaJcg63smfYF4bQ/s1600/hat2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoGNxLA7HTWiIMl5eA-U_QO3b2Ppad_x6i5JUgsNB0DOsJOweYAAOyqPKt8MqiWeQlNoLwjGfPTEzRzJwwCPRietS-ljIZ5o5w8wQ0yMjmX6oxhoxUERBB5oicaJcg63smfYF4bQ/s320/hat2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514948230072720322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is the way is perches on her head. Night and day. She does take it off for classes, but then it goes back on right away.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqbOlzGQkNf6xDeD2oegdTGGbJyNxxdjjrA2fzWgTgkdUr5hKxrB2MEjHpRTy_Vx9SEYNxKptboG9skRbN73M7rkeBJlFCQYWgoPoI7zwR4cqN7u4R4hCNzsxjxs9KKuutZ36hWA/s1600/hat1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqbOlzGQkNf6xDeD2oegdTGGbJyNxxdjjrA2fzWgTgkdUr5hKxrB2MEjHpRTy_Vx9SEYNxKptboG9skRbN73M7rkeBJlFCQYWgoPoI7zwR4cqN7u4R4hCNzsxjxs9KKuutZ36hWA/s320/hat1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514948209238498082" border="0" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-43411493954516912672010-09-03T11:50:00.004+01:002010-09-03T12:01:26.097+01:00Seeing Red<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Stj9LZLk-Tp9c6BHMBhy7dExsXvNPKu8yAvpT179LLW0XUE2liqCSo-uQUcyY0AqwO5GjGUXB8KJ1wzBcV-4_Cjf23-Jan-ef2C1odsSd-mXBtRY4uyK6WGPEnQvkD5wROkENA/s1600/redhat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Stj9LZLk-Tp9c6BHMBhy7dExsXvNPKu8yAvpT179LLW0XUE2liqCSo-uQUcyY0AqwO5GjGUXB8KJ1wzBcV-4_Cjf23-Jan-ef2C1odsSd-mXBtRY4uyK6WGPEnQvkD5wROkENA/s320/redhat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512638009452595122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Having not done much felt making while I was gone, this is the first piece I'm made since the return. Red hat, blue hat.... Dr. Seuss? Maybe? Anyway, a lovely woman came to the Studio on Sunday for the Heritage Yurt day and fell in love with Sheila's red hat. Please, please, please??? No, I really love my hat... Please, please, please??? Holly? Would you like to make a hat for this nice lady? Sure I will, so here it is. Ruffles, although not to ruffly. Silk handkerchiefs, not the nose blowing kind, but the super thin, lovely type that makes any piece of felt extra special. Dyed a small bundle with 3 red colours. Couldn't decide, but really like the multi colour effect. Might make a green one for myself. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUWF32z_i6StCSK76rCd2laa_Jfe0LPgg1C7Edluymbw9Ye8osP_4grlP0emmgtzVzrsasoO1q0QIMftMLgcBPq9muqOUzST0OgFJSiWBwdKtyFpAn58_zeE1-OJPuvCv9Fpxpg/s1600/redhat2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUWF32z_i6StCSK76rCd2laa_Jfe0LPgg1C7Edluymbw9Ye8osP_4grlP0emmgtzVzrsasoO1q0QIMftMLgcBPq9muqOUzST0OgFJSiWBwdKtyFpAn58_zeE1-OJPuvCv9Fpxpg/s320/redhat2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512637997829763378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I find reds and oranges difficult to photograph. After changing rooms 3 times and trying ever setting I could, the bottom one is closest in colour. 3 colours of wool plus the borders and the silk. It's very pretty and very close to Sheila's original creation.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-67632387697168637562010-09-01T11:46:00.006+01:002010-09-01T12:20:45.093+01:00Hiatis Over - Part 22010 started off fast. Lots of sledding with enough snow to keep us happy.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzySXVjO6dCajUwyQ_fWCpBsfGmYJgdO8Sr2lgImHDjN2T5P0qWJrNWUcIAORvQqay_DhSNlPUQOZ8lgu7Vgzkd7v6TRfVWHK8louo51A_EXtyXIMs1AwAQ-5k9lTtC8FRVx9YTQ/s1600/bb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzySXVjO6dCajUwyQ_fWCpBsfGmYJgdO8Sr2lgImHDjN2T5P0qWJrNWUcIAORvQqay_DhSNlPUQOZ8lgu7Vgzkd7v6TRfVWHK8louo51A_EXtyXIMs1AwAQ-5k9lTtC8FRVx9YTQ/s320/bb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511895170392037634" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Birthday party for the 12 year old. Bowling with 10 boys is loud!!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLHSse4EgUGoecYN6zOmsrFpHAbHzsiMsDYGPWv-mbgduk6T26DuAjYrlWRv0hskFRl8GlBsZfsXg20QXIDkhZ8xP0ooH3gDYnXYXkv2Sf2D-_IfUy8h26Z2ws_cs8MoBhNO3Xg/s1600/Boys.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLHSse4EgUGoecYN6zOmsrFpHAbHzsiMsDYGPWv-mbgduk6T26DuAjYrlWRv0hskFRl8GlBsZfsXg20QXIDkhZ8xP0ooH3gDYnXYXkv2Sf2D-_IfUy8h26Z2ws_cs8MoBhNO3Xg/s320/Boys.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511895182811640850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />6th Grade Graduation. We're very proud. Roy was already back in Ireland finding us a new house to move into. Time was tight between School release, our flight back and getting into a house over a Bank Holiday weekend. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXMmk3N3eOdK0l68tBlUXRbERJVUweNXjFlns9fJ7u_sqH00wH8MM3oMOZtNEs5CO_oAkuWxfe_PEarGNlRoAaeqi2sn811nq0InvaZVcNIGDutX6B2IozJe2JH96ipRRre9Qdg/s1600/newhouse.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXMmk3N3eOdK0l68tBlUXRbERJVUweNXjFlns9fJ7u_sqH00wH8MM3oMOZtNEs5CO_oAkuWxfe_PEarGNlRoAaeqi2sn811nq0InvaZVcNIGDutX6B2IozJe2JH96ipRRre9Qdg/s320/newhouse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511896093751628162" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Evidence of the new house and the old tenants. Stuff, not bodies. Years of over growth, dirty carpets and unsalvageable furniture. Skip number 2 is coming on Friday. For the remaining overgrowth from the garden.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3TF200ulHcCSQAdjkRVc7S8bvXWPNdPx_BCX6MecKOKj0TVbmSSd16s7AtQA3ASH1EdTkp02wKUVCoc8DLiaUdBCA93hPQ4ziSXHiztpc3sUWtlk1dZMmmtsVYe7NmthlPuxgnA/s1600/suki.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3TF200ulHcCSQAdjkRVc7S8bvXWPNdPx_BCX6MecKOKj0TVbmSSd16s7AtQA3ASH1EdTkp02wKUVCoc8DLiaUdBCA93hPQ4ziSXHiztpc3sUWtlk1dZMmmtsVYe7NmthlPuxgnA/s320/suki.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511896109262288082" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our new family member Suki. Dwarf, lop eared bunny. He couldn't be cuter, as long as he doesn't eat my plants.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyyLSGmsrUZIK_7DmiOfeRljMEcrQc38WMjJCYPiXI9sz9b0KZRCZoyxisVuuyd7l9qrFOIwdgTGM1JxS5cgmIt662fPDF4z5hrU0p4N_2IXIgu6y_QDsxyHKqrb6Jp8v-VBABQ/s1600/remodel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyyLSGmsrUZIK_7DmiOfeRljMEcrQc38WMjJCYPiXI9sz9b0KZRCZoyxisVuuyd7l9qrFOIwdgTGM1JxS5cgmIt662fPDF4z5hrU0p4N_2IXIgu6y_QDsxyHKqrb6Jp8v-VBABQ/s320/remodel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511896099151360738" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Extension on the hutch will fit her just right and the rabbit.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPLGWbG8VHIRSj6IyPkAaGPJiWKTrtscbFrqETpov3JZU7SwC-mrYkbEYwUWsXmI59xMxUnTuo5HamITk55jyq2A8OlynIkR8331DbF5WaG8hl6KndLFLyQduYvY3NEkk-5iWQqA/s1600/beads.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPLGWbG8VHIRSj6IyPkAaGPJiWKTrtscbFrqETpov3JZU7SwC-mrYkbEYwUWsXmI59xMxUnTuo5HamITk55jyq2A8OlynIkR8331DbF5WaG8hl6KndLFLyQduYvY3NEkk-5iWQqA/s320/beads.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511895180275775298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Avery went to Art camp this summer and then taught ALL of us to make beaded bugs. Note the concentration!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfW89rsd0WBaU4v_29jI3MxHRobznkKU_UMmJ91CfiiXme35ElTehPMBy4xnuCPAqE4C63cPufI7faB74sbRdmb_P-p0LiOp9dFMz-UGP4u0FvMYHMMRfFtYwGGg78CU9qaM-Yrg/s1600/butterflies.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfW89rsd0WBaU4v_29jI3MxHRobznkKU_UMmJ91CfiiXme35ElTehPMBy4xnuCPAqE4C63cPufI7faB74sbRdmb_P-p0LiOp9dFMz-UGP4u0FvMYHMMRfFtYwGGg78CU9qaM-Yrg/s320/butterflies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511895191594228146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPek9p8JI4Cd5UNI0jKnbEfhIBHBc2zeiGiEJUMLQU36a3vvBaMYJPriivJcG2Vby13ti87ZqbWVgU13tR145dRH7-yizIxujjxE2nkcm12Rqw3I4cpIol6uecT8Haiel418RZw/s1600/dye.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPek9p8JI4Cd5UNI0jKnbEfhIBHBc2zeiGiEJUMLQU36a3vvBaMYJPriivJcG2Vby13ti87ZqbWVgU13tR145dRH7-yizIxujjxE2nkcm12Rqw3I4cpIol6uecT8Haiel418RZw/s320/dye.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511895195952052114" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Dyeing Day with the <a href="http://feltmakersireland.com">Feltmakers</a> at the Studio in Phoenix Park.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivN3i3MQpzJKPCOFU5FvWtJx2ZiFRTrDg8VLmKL7rtp2GeL7YDXQtF2-2pldEanVwURFX2jH0vQCNRxaa7LuVi5wtXF3mipDU4r6PAovKwQZFu184qIabhbkjLq9YFf4WHKFouZA/s1600/yurt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivN3i3MQpzJKPCOFU5FvWtJx2ZiFRTrDg8VLmKL7rtp2GeL7YDXQtF2-2pldEanVwURFX2jH0vQCNRxaa7LuVi5wtXF3mipDU4r6PAovKwQZFu184qIabhbkjLq9YFf4WHKFouZA/s320/yurt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511896117942817666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Assembling the Mongolian Yurt this past weekend at the Studio. It was part of Irish Heritage Week. We did demos, story telling and put up the Yurt and Squirt (mini yurt). It was a beautiful day after the morning rain ended. It was very well attended and hopefully educational.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsS4uT9s-em-3dutGieYfa3x6VBiBVI57Ocy_E-peQIWYboXTFLWSpbmVx5qgC42N9tuw8ceo2MP62a1LQiO79QNnHQS9rFCpHi1cAQEKosbRP-28wUFrwKXBa7OKTv-kULCxXxQ/s1600/felt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsS4uT9s-em-3dutGieYfa3x6VBiBVI57Ocy_E-peQIWYboXTFLWSpbmVx5qgC42N9tuw8ceo2MP62a1LQiO79QNnHQS9rFCpHi1cAQEKosbRP-28wUFrwKXBa7OKTv-kULCxXxQ/s320/felt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511897897509391970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Liz Brown, one of our members lives in Scotland. She and her partner, built the frame and invited all the Feltmaking Guilds and groups across the British Isles to do a panel for the Yurt. It was then combined and has been at over 300 events to promote craft and the Mongolian artistry of Feltmaking. It is incredible beautiful, inside and out.<br />Ok. We're caught up for now and I'll try to keep a better reign on time. Ha!Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-79342147595649417752010-09-01T10:51:00.013+01:002010-10-20T17:51:57.561+01:00Hiatis OverBoy does the time fly. After planning on spending 6 months in the US, starting in July 09, we ended up staying for another 5 months. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Kole</span> finished primary school in one school and one country. It was a good year for both the kids.<br />Although the crafting front was minimal (for me), I did manage to do things that I normally wouldn't or couldn't. Here's a little review of some things I was doing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRNyjI_7jeT2jnlD-2SyVGLpJn6OhwZMtyaYgq4hNgOEJMwWD_sm-L8ysNvexCI6eWEwYEZXstOsPGSxwLu4rs64o1piC3RX8LSUH-RgthE3aJnu4Dc8ksr1mgkoXDj1U8YFTTaw/s1600/pickles.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRNyjI_7jeT2jnlD-2SyVGLpJn6OhwZMtyaYgq4hNgOEJMwWD_sm-L8ysNvexCI6eWEwYEZXstOsPGSxwLu4rs64o1piC3RX8LSUH-RgthE3aJnu4Dc8ksr1mgkoXDj1U8YFTTaw/s320/pickles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511881401181457714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Canning was a jolt from my past. Although I completely enjoyed it at this time in my life. Prompted by dear friend Calla, who would drop by large bags of extra food from her garden, I was lured into making pickles and applesauce. Yum! Easy enough to do since supplies are in every store. Since returning to Ireland, I have found it impossible to find canning jars. Biggish ones, not preserve jars. Did find 2 on EBay for 6 euro. No thanks.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjdRBkUZr_iiaJEZ9olu9Bjw6NdW9Z5hh5i1CXe4eVqVVHWIpF3aR7Gpf8rOeLHfYjm6kq7e78x0-FVG3WZ12rskheNtATz9B8JuSog-D8lKqsXlo9szS7vHSWxUiSBT9EdW78w/s1600/rings.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjdRBkUZr_iiaJEZ9olu9Bjw6NdW9Z5hh5i1CXe4eVqVVHWIpF3aR7Gpf8rOeLHfYjm6kq7e78x0-FVG3WZ12rskheNtATz9B8JuSog-D8lKqsXlo9szS7vHSWxUiSBT9EdW78w/s320/rings.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511881409913301090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Resign rings for all the girls in the family for Christmas. Started that early enough to send a few to Ireland as well. Ample supply of supplies at every craft store. So I stocked up.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEkq3UHhtjuSiEWNsbKmHvbsjH8PZ8jNxhBrIrFTE_BntzPbDhmqLvELgPt5Y_GtIrJoCAwIlL_VBSBXerZtqvagyz1Xd4h-rNFwXBG3zlAzjc66-0SoXLy0zc8m89x1SooFGIVw/s1600/cake.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEkq3UHhtjuSiEWNsbKmHvbsjH8PZ8jNxhBrIrFTE_BntzPbDhmqLvELgPt5Y_GtIrJoCAwIlL_VBSBXerZtqvagyz1Xd4h-rNFwXBG3zlAzjc66-0SoXLy0zc8m89x1SooFGIVw/s320/cake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511880878203265058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />September birthday for Daughter. Ten is big and so was the Cupcake Cake. Easily feeds 10.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjfMHeTlIR-Gfq1VT7Y8y8Y3BXcywGh25WizBT9g5-KU2mDFG0QkRfhqksy592jJy0lU1kQxopLyn0_tkCdmoENB_GYStR-ZoIZgD2D-aE2NVvOsKVkG4ORoz8KpgGNEUv4JuuhQ/s1600/JAF.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjfMHeTlIR-Gfq1VT7Y8y8Y3BXcywGh25WizBT9g5-KU2mDFG0QkRfhqksy592jJy0lU1kQxopLyn0_tkCdmoENB_GYStR-ZoIZgD2D-aE2NVvOsKVkG4ORoz8KpgGNEUv4JuuhQ/s320/JAF.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511880903746620130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Johnny Appleseed Festival in Fort Wayne, IN. My favorite festival of all. Piles of vendors, food, period costumes and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">beautiful</span> stuff to buy. I found my all time favorite slippers there again.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rHb201NvKiPIY4AXBcP8-KtWEXaehj21_jLz1VL4VTDROy9gaw6U5T04bM4bRadZeM5GsAaDOOKnqGx8UQiecJotHduvO6doMiK2Ji4C7UIzvKrFzQBXzaTLmL11RjGJje5SgQ/s1600/lego.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rHb201NvKiPIY4AXBcP8-KtWEXaehj21_jLz1VL4VTDROy9gaw6U5T04bM4bRadZeM5GsAaDOOKnqGx8UQiecJotHduvO6doMiK2Ji4C7UIzvKrFzQBXzaTLmL11RjGJje5SgQ/s320/lego.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511881392039941570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Off to Chicago in October for a long weekend. Went to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Legoland</span> Discovery Center. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Miniature</span> city scape of Chicago waterfront. Very small, but worth the $6.00 for the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">commemorative</span> stamped <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Lego</span>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin93BTUyAEaYEPNwkqo5HRdXVBzUuwNH0IgKFbvdQXaO5eiWnkD5bNKDceRznq-JSCtZr0q8HEd91iUg8QiTSZiKcA8XKMiuCCrIaVdTt9fObl4Ij4VAy8Fp4RHs_c-IE4Wgsa2w/s1600/snow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin93BTUyAEaYEPNwkqo5HRdXVBzUuwNH0IgKFbvdQXaO5eiWnkD5bNKDceRznq-JSCtZr0q8HEd91iUg8QiTSZiKcA8XKMiuCCrIaVdTt9fObl4Ij4VAy8Fp4RHs_c-IE4Wgsa2w/s320/snow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511881428238714226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />First snow of the year. Very exciting. I love snow.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZTiuapxcjvrxGSNXYdENgzZKFnVWPaozHIdzl9csen4zVEzVm4z58b3zlCpFMkO0YbgWrTMV6EN4m_QguSPmonaKoc2m13U_v_CA1Cyg0Q_D4KOoiXb7acgwxXpLSl0Fn_VAZw/s1600/fake.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZTiuapxcjvrxGSNXYdENgzZKFnVWPaozHIdzl9csen4zVEzVm4z58b3zlCpFMkO0YbgWrTMV6EN4m_QguSPmonaKoc2m13U_v_CA1Cyg0Q_D4KOoiXb7acgwxXpLSl0Fn_VAZw/s320/fake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511880898125939186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Small apartments call for small trees. Our lovely neighbors loaned us theirs. Our first fake tree! I don't really like them, although it doesn't shed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtKSnr1MZl__o6dbOytNJQDJjNr5cgqqo-7Dy1H0cym0v-VOzr9_sjIeIc8nkK1DbMQe72i9uUvbwM_JMs0jPqauU_iqGDm5K14nQBp5-P3lDW3yChpeEMEYm96eyFO-py3RY_Gg/s1600/snowmen.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtKSnr1MZl__o6dbOytNJQDJjNr5cgqqo-7Dy1H0cym0v-VOzr9_sjIeIc8nkK1DbMQe72i9uUvbwM_JMs0jPqauU_iqGDm5K14nQBp5-P3lDW3yChpeEMEYm96eyFO-py3RY_Gg/s320/snowmen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511881417433586034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Snowman casualty. Yikes!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKzwZUSLaf_wQUpkbKpONV1wLfG3qeClxegppfyQw99695puTnjAI42TeiED_c93yhkfGVs9JVDsJexwezxme-sAwcZ6_gOgpbRJX9qqr6cpx8GNTuDWNvpD9FiQCrbpZLEuA4Eg/s1600/christmas09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKzwZUSLaf_wQUpkbKpONV1wLfG3qeClxegppfyQw99695puTnjAI42TeiED_c93yhkfGVs9JVDsJexwezxme-sAwcZ6_gOgpbRJX9qqr6cpx8GNTuDWNvpD9FiQCrbpZLEuA4Eg/s320/christmas09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511880892116103586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Family Christmas with EVERYONE this year. Really Amazing!! 20+Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-68518251023993844282009-12-25T15:02:00.001+00:002010-08-11T11:20:52.599+01:00Happy Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5cLWuW7pnlnPp0l1dAz_miI8JfpnA-ffsHVNXacvIJKFPKnc6ixAIQiHj93e38lQPnaQlzvj140zLwhoX3k3Fy1rFVwqkgvVpILoISYAeDtrBqt0asjzg6CKHPECm0ZjLYGteQ/s1600-h/IMG_2136.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5cLWuW7pnlnPp0l1dAz_miI8JfpnA-ffsHVNXacvIJKFPKnc6ixAIQiHj93e38lQPnaQlzvj140zLwhoX3k3Fy1rFVwqkgvVpILoISYAeDtrBqt0asjzg6CKHPECm0ZjLYGteQ/s320/IMG_2136.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419189462319877026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Wishing you a Happy Christmas where ever you may be.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970700.post-57127753141389920202009-11-02T14:15:00.006+00:002009-11-02T14:36:39.799+00:00Doud's Orchard<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Bkrs8EvdApJKyH30q3Wl-mpGU12sbHnKiyXUNzOkr9WI6jKFMI1BPWXLSARTJCqjoEZ94NrOUKZQp9IPL24Ntkig_4YpfFpqBQZe4YzvKSjenBMQCN1ApqpU9ok0XYGSNw5fgw/s1600-h/bridge.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Bkrs8EvdApJKyH30q3Wl-mpGU12sbHnKiyXUNzOkr9WI6jKFMI1BPWXLSARTJCqjoEZ94NrOUKZQp9IPL24Ntkig_4YpfFpqBQZe4YzvKSjenBMQCN1ApqpU9ok0XYGSNw5fgw/s320/bridge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399510460852813954" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Roann</span> Covered bridge. It was a bit shaky. The field trip, not the bridge. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Kole</span> came home from school on Tuesday with a 102 degree temp. We were planning on traveling to Chicago the next morning for Fall break. Nope! Poor guy, but within 24 hours, the fever was gone an the son was ravenous. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ok</span>, we'll go on a short trip to the orchard and pick pumpkins too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRo_rELuy8mf9gQ3Z3h0GTokkMByfVyAeeI1VEpO2bOafcuBl_OCzLov7TCRIiEz25hXEvs2J108EmCam3udEOiRFiGt8djk-LDXgi5UkN4_4lTDf62MZhymRunaFijYFrt37uw/s1600-h/apples.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRo_rELuy8mf9gQ3Z3h0GTokkMByfVyAeeI1VEpO2bOafcuBl_OCzLov7TCRIiEz25hXEvs2J108EmCam3udEOiRFiGt8djk-LDXgi5UkN4_4lTDf62MZhymRunaFijYFrt37uw/s320/apples.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399510465130960482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I'd been to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Doud's</span> orchard the previous week with my friend Calla. She's an amazing cook and is very self sustaining when it comes to seasonal food, so we bought apples. I bought 1 small bag of beautiful Honey Crisp apples. They're similar to the Asian Pears. Juicy, crisp, sweet and a little grainy like pears are. Yum! Calla bought bags for sauce, pies, deserts and all sorts of things. I had the bug.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3N9zQwaPJZqlI8K7MhJxTjB1uwOMrAnKLsCZrtYC4ypmnkn68ZhKOUMIbgS2eXENWnyAXE8SSyixgrE3qUy3Yckpcjl9pasL9fsSUJWBcOuPFJ4riRwDVRcQdRhRhfi-irtdHg/s1600-h/leaves.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3N9zQwaPJZqlI8K7MhJxTjB1uwOMrAnKLsCZrtYC4ypmnkn68ZhKOUMIbgS2eXENWnyAXE8SSyixgrE3qUy3Yckpcjl9pasL9fsSUJWBcOuPFJ4riRwDVRcQdRhRhfi-irtdHg/s320/leaves.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399510210509830146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Just because it's so beautiful. Here is one of the trees across the lane from our apartment.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_qyadyN3Zi4arifqVSazSf0gWHs7Q4k1ZW3etHpV_5qWyyTBzlZIFmlJ4XKa_77ZEVMz7SArurbr6T7d3g-_8SUJicDSxWVBHW5SzLNuW-_D1hC-kWPDlyysr8lY5del-9gQPkg/s1600-h/family.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_qyadyN3Zi4arifqVSazSf0gWHs7Q4k1ZW3etHpV_5qWyyTBzlZIFmlJ4XKa_77ZEVMz7SArurbr6T7d3g-_8SUJicDSxWVBHW5SzLNuW-_D1hC-kWPDlyysr8lY5del-9gQPkg/s320/family.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399510212618804578" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is our haul. U-Pick pumpkins were 3 for $10. Good deal, plus I had to have my white pumpkin. They're like aliens, very cool and the insides are pale green. With every $12 you spend you get 1/2 a Peck of apples free. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Ok</span>, I can't pass up free food and still having most of the delicious apples at home from 4 days ago, I think I may be crazy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2D7v_Z3CCcTwH_OX_ZjPM5RBYo-p9V5_UxuMWHw14CKkq20oL0FcZivTTVB8iVsV_xcyH60XW8asJ3uwG3-MM7kkTLd7C82DFrLAt5seh6VoSL-NZ3anQAgrY7NgtxVHxVULN5A/s1600-h/Doud's.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2D7v_Z3CCcTwH_OX_ZjPM5RBYo-p9V5_UxuMWHw14CKkq20oL0FcZivTTVB8iVsV_xcyH60XW8asJ3uwG3-MM7kkTLd7C82DFrLAt5seh6VoSL-NZ3anQAgrY7NgtxVHxVULN5A/s320/Doud's.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399510220009593698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is inside. They have dozens of varieties that they grow and sort on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">premises</span>. Plus little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">knives</span> around that you can taste the apples before buying. I also bought beautiful apple blossom honey that is produced there as well.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6lUWWDD_c1DJ7etjJzcNliG62kRgFxGA-0bW8LP6Whs_mi5-35DuFRF_fXEPHUaqdK0kfz0Mrkmrl1XbjBpw0PQQJ6iPQ9wSD8YqkMEbxO4duGsjBkfgyQk7L3QQkXhOd3GVPA/s1600-h/pumpkins.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6lUWWDD_c1DJ7etjJzcNliG62kRgFxGA-0bW8LP6Whs_mi5-35DuFRF_fXEPHUaqdK0kfz0Mrkmrl1XbjBpw0PQQJ6iPQ9wSD8YqkMEbxO4duGsjBkfgyQk7L3QQkXhOd3GVPA/s320/pumpkins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399510206811334530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here are some of the aliens. I bought the one in the center. It's very pretty. I wonder how it will taste when I roast it tomorrow?? We did end up going to Chicago later that day.Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07372931581418650704noreply@blogger.com4