Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Finished project and learning new skills

 This is a post of celebration because I have actually finished my Spring bunting!  I know, I have actually finished a project!  Just to prove it, here it is, draped rather unsuccessfully on the door.  I am really pleased with it and am looking forward to decorating the mirror with it.
I couldn't resist putting it on the mirror, just to see what it looked like. Even though it is not Spring-like at all outside, but we are so thankful to have missed the awful blizzards in the North, the Easter weekend will see the bunting going up, even if it is still in the only-just-plus temperatures outside.
I am also quite excited because I have signed up for a beginners' crochet workshop in May and also a spinning taster session (spinning wool using a spinning wheel).  I have a sister and a mum who have both got spinning wheels and we also have plenty of wool, so I thought it would be sensible to have a go and see how I get on.  If it is something I get the hang of, I can spin wool to use in my felt making or crochet (see, it is all linked in, really).  Chris is hopefully signing up to a two day stained glass making course, so that will give him a creative weekend to look forward to. Here's to learning new skills!
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  1. joy26 March 2013 at 13:09

    The bunting looks great, Ellie.
    I hope you enjoy your crochet workshop, and that Chris enjoys his stained glass course. My DIL Catherine had a go at that and really enjoyed it.
    Have a lovely Easter weekend,
    Joy x x

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    1. Ellie Foster26 March 2013 at 13:39

      Dear Joy
      Thank you - I am so pleased I have a finished project to talk about for a change. I am really looking forward to the workshops and I think the stained glass will be right up Chris' street. Have a lovely Easter too (despite the weather)
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Thomasina Tittlemouse26 March 2013 at 13:51

    Your Spring bunting is lovely Ellie! Just right for Easter! Looking forward to hearing how you get on with your workshops - always fantastic to have a go at a new skill, I think. E x

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    1. Ellie Foster26 March 2013 at 19:01

      Dear E
      Thank you. I am hoping that my Spring bunting will encourage the weather to improve (although the forecast tonight said this weather will continue until at least the second week of April - not helpful!) I shall certainly post about my progress with the workshops (whether good or not so good!)in May.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Anonymous26 March 2013 at 14:14

    The spinning course sounds very interesting and if you like it you'll be able to make your own yarns, how marvellous!

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    1. Ellie Foster26 March 2013 at 19:02

      Dear Toffeeapple
      Thank you - I am hoping it will be something I enjoy as I have lots of wool available to practise with and Mum has said I can borrow her spinning wheel too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Shirley26 March 2013 at 14:35

    The spring bunting is lovely well done, and learning new skills is always exciting, hope it all goes well.

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    1. Ellie Foster26 March 2013 at 19:05

      Dear Shirley
      Thank you and welcome to Feltabulous. I really enjoy learning new skills and am so pleased with my bunting too. I have minimal sewing machine skills, but simple projects like these help to boost my confidence no end.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Tracy26 March 2013 at 17:14

    You're spring bunting definitely brightens things up whilst we are having this extended cold spell. Good luck with your classes, it's always nice to add strings to your bow, I do like the sound of the stained glass course and I can't wait to see the results, have fun!

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    1. Ellie Foster26 March 2013 at 19:11

      Dear Tracy
      Thank you. I am looking forward to the classes and will definitley post about my progress. I'll also post about Chris' progress too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Gillian Roe26 March 2013 at 22:52

    The bunting is lovely, so spring-like and cheerful. It looks great on the mirror. Good luck with your new skills. I'm so glad I learnt to crochet, it has been an absolute joy of a craft, I hope you enjoy it too.

    Gillian c

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    1. Ellie Foster27 March 2013 at 11:01

      Dear Gillian
      Thank you. I am really hoping that I enjoy crochet as there are lots of flower based projects I would like to try, and bunting and cushions and blankets...
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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