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Post by Shepherdess on Mar 24, 2020 23:43:05 GMT
I am lucky to have my studio on the farm. Maybe you can work on some smaller pieces. It is hard to change. It is exciting and scary at the same time. Lucky you that you can work in the garden. We aren't that far along in the year here. we had snow all day yesterday.
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 25, 2020 0:09:47 GMT
Sorry to hear you had to leave your studio. But I’m sure you’ll find a way to felt even with limited space, if not, go back to your studio since your the only one who occupies it. Good luck. Happy creating!
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 25, 2020 13:27:25 GMT
Thanks Lindsay 😊
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Post by lyn on Mar 25, 2020 18:37:51 GMT
Hello all We are in very strange times. With a felting hat on: we took down our Shorelines exhibition 5 days early today as we were no longer enjoying it and felt it was time to bow out. The Map exhibition (which I covered in my blogs) has been cancelled; I’ve cancelled my next 2 workshops (end March & Mid May) and all other gatherings, exhibitions, social activities and plans are cancelled or postponed for the foreseeable future. It’s a time for deep reflection and the pulling in of horns. My good wishes go out to everyone that we stay well, find strength with those around us and emerge as well as we can from our current difficulties. I’d be in favour of continuing to share any felt and fibre work we’re able to produce as a way of connecting and feeding whatever creativity we can find but I’d equally understand if people thought this was superficial given the problems that face us. Where do people stand on this? Share work or shut down? Share, share, share! Without the internet this lock down would be intolerable. Chins up everyone!
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Post by lyn on Mar 25, 2020 18:38:46 GMT
So, as opinion seems to be keep sharing, here’s a piece I made recently in collaboration with my friends and fellow exhibitors. It’s an image of a local coastal landmark called ‘the Street’: a spit of gravel that juts into the sea and, as the name suggests, you can walk along as the tide goes out. Irene made the fused glass, I made the felt to fit it and Sue made the ceramic shells and sewed them onto the felt. Unfortunately we had to close the exhibition early but I’m sure it will get another outing later in the year. www.ipernity.com/doc/2373440/49799004what do you think? I enjoy the collaboration especially as it makes me think about the potential and limitations of the glass and clay. It also confirms for me that I love felt! Absolutely fabulous - thank you for posting!
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Post by lyn on Mar 25, 2020 18:39:41 GMT
And here are some smaller pieces I stitched onto canvas. All 3 sold so I was pretty pleased about that! Normally I make larger pictures and frame them in custom made frames but it does mean they’re not cheap. I made these in a strip then cut and finished each separately so I was able to sell them reasonably cheaply. www.ipernity.com/doc/2373440/49799002Your work is always so pretty - we never tire of admiring it.
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Post by lyn on Mar 25, 2020 18:40:57 GMT
Lindsay, I love the collaboration piece. The three different types of work go together so well. And your smaller pieces are great. I always find it helps to have a variety of price points and sizes available. I have been winding down the sale of the store. The sale closed yesterday so I am officially out of the retail business. Yay! It is a little bittersweet but I was ready and now there is an enthusiastic new owner who will continue selling handcrafted work in Whitefish, MT. Now I will have more time for fiber art, another big Yay! Everybody stay safe but I would love to see what everyone is doing and creating. Yay! Don't you just love new beginnings? Onwards and upwards Ruth.
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 25, 2020 23:39:46 GMT
Lyn, glad to see you "up and about" again. How's it going?
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Post by lyn on Mar 26, 2020 10:43:46 GMT
Lyn, glad to see you "up and about" again. How's it going? Thank you Ruth. I came home from hospital last week ... for a day ... then back in for another week - yuk! I've been released but I'll be on light duties for a little while. It's lovely to be back on the forum and I can't wait to be able to play with some wool!
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Post by lindsay on Mar 27, 2020 7:48:45 GMT
Lyn, glad to see you "up and about" again. How's it going? Thank you Ruth. I came home from hospital last week ... for a day ... then back in for another week - yuk! I've been released but I'll be on light duties for a little while. It's lovely to be back on the forum and I can't wait to be able to play with some wool! Hi Lyn sorry to hear you’ve been unwell but very glad to hear you’re looking forward to creating things. Thank you for your positive comments on my posts. Best wishes
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