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Post by koffipot on Jan 6, 2017 10:03:19 GMT
No it wouldn't be a long trip, worth it anyway! We went on the Saturday last year, but Friday would be my preferred option too for the reasons you state. It was £8 entrance fee last year and £10 this year. It's been £8 for some time, so I suppose the increase is inevitable and it's certainly worth the £10 fee for the best wool show in the country.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 6, 2017 14:14:43 GMT
When is Woolfest? You all should take photos and write a guest blog post
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Post by tracey on Jan 6, 2017 14:18:31 GMT
No it wouldn't be a long trip, worth it anyway! We went on the Saturday last year, but Friday would be my preferred option too for the reasons you state. It was £8 entrance fee last year and £10 this year. It's been £8 for some time, so I suppose the increase is inevitable and it's certainly worth the £10 fee for the best wool show in the country. Yes I totally agree, it is just fabulous isn't it? ! I love it. I went for the first time last year when I was new to felting, but this year....well it's game on really, get the pennies saved up.
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Post by carole aka craftywoman on Jan 6, 2017 14:54:43 GMT
I would love that too, there could be a few of us available to meet up, I haven't finalised my plans for then but if I go I am hoping to camp up and attend both days.
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Post by koffipot on Jan 6, 2017 16:13:11 GMT
When is Woolfest? You all should take photos and write a guest blog post June 23rd and 24th Ruth. I'll try to remember to take my camera.
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Post by koffipot on Jan 6, 2017 16:15:17 GMT
I would love that too, there could be a few of us available to meet up, I haven't finalised my plans for then but if I go I am hoping to camp up and attend both days. Ther are evening activities too.
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Post by tracey on Jan 6, 2017 19:11:20 GMT
I would love that too, there could be a few of us available to meet up, I haven't finalised my plans for then but if I go I am hoping to camp up and attend both days. That would be great Carole, the more to meet and greet, the merrier!
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Post by tracey on Jan 8, 2017 8:22:06 GMT
My daily dose yesterday was wrestling with a bag....I had laid out six layers each side using my new 'Lyn' method of two at a time, wetting, flipping. I had made four small felt ropes and sewn them into a swirl for hidden texture as per my previous questions. I added these on top of the front fourth layer along with half cut felt balls. I also added little circles of resist with a different colour underneath to expose. Lots of hard work later, time to expose the small resists and create a small crater look. Hmmm, the 'craters' have not turned out as neat as I would have hoped. Have to decide whether to carry on and finish cutting the other resists out, not optimistic it will suddenly look better, or use the plain back for something else. A learning curve again.
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Post by halay on Jan 8, 2017 9:47:21 GMT
Show us the photo, Tracey. When your bag dries it will look different and then you can decide if you need to do anything. I would cut out the resists if you planned to have craters. Perhaps some stitching and beading will improve the outlook.
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Post by jwugg on Jan 8, 2017 11:40:13 GMT
I have finally made 2 hats I actually like, after abandoning hats on several previous attempts, because to me, they looked 'silly' (I'm not a hat wearer!). & a couple of cowls with locks on the edges; I made 2 to order after friends saw one I'd made a few weeks ago. I find it's a good way to make locks go a long way & not to be too itchy to wear, as the cowl can be sort of folded or scrunched in half, I used fine micron merino on the inside. If it stops snowing (yep, snowing, at almost sea-level, in Crete!) I'll get photos. Thinking I might start 1st q challenge....
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Post by lyn on Jan 8, 2017 12:42:48 GMT
My daily dose yesterday was wrestling with a bag....I had laid out six layers each side using my new 'Lyn' method of two at a time, wetting, flipping. I had made four small felt ropes and sewn them into a swirl for hidden texture as per my previous questions. I added these on top of the front fourth layer along with half cut felt balls. I also added little circles of resist with a different colour underneath to expose. Lots of hard work later, time to expose the small resists and create a small crater look. Hmmm, the 'craters' have not turned out as neat as I would have hoped. Have to decide whether to carry on and finish cutting the other resists out, not optimistic it will suddenly look better, or use the plain back for something else. A learning curve again. Nil desperandum Tracey - I have a box full of 'learning curves' and more are added every year. They are an essential part of everyone's felting journey.
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Post by tracey on Jan 8, 2017 12:43:23 GMT
Show us the photo, Tracey. When your bag dries it will look different and then you can decide if you need to do anything. I would cut out the resists if you planned to have craters. Perhaps some stitching and beading will improve the outlook. Thanks Nada and Lyn. In the light of the next day I have decided to persevere and plough on, I was probably tired and irritated by it yesterday, we have all been there I'll bet. You are right about it drying, it has now been a damp 'mess' for two days so it doesn't endear itself to you in that state. A lot of wool has gone into it and I have plans for a double rope handle stitched down the side of the bag, and a lovely fabric lining that I have already bought, so I should stick with it. I will post a photo when it looks a little prettier! Thanks again.
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Post by lyn on Jan 8, 2017 12:48:16 GMT
Looking forward to seeing photos Jill.
Can't believe you have snow! I thought you had permanent sunshine in Crete. We haven't had any snow in southern England - it's very cloudy and grey here and a 'balmy' 10C (50F).
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Post by koffipot on Jan 8, 2017 21:47:57 GMT
My last 2 days work, 2nd skein on the wheel. I call it "Liquorice Allsorts" and plan to weave it as accent on a largely black ground. Well, that's the plan! flic.kr/p/QRhVmR
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 9, 2017 1:21:31 GMT
Ohh, love it Judith. I can't wait to see it in the finished project.
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