31st January 2014 - introduction to felting workshop
Making a come back with Crafts at Mistletoe Cottage after five years did bring with it some healthy nerves. Lost my previous partner, Joan Gorman, who has moved all the way to Somerset, but her replacement, Jacqueline Smallwood is an equally lovely and talented lady. She arrived yesterday morning with boxes full of cakes, granola bars and baskets full of felt. Commitment all the way from J! Mistletoe Cottage was in it's crafting situ and we both felt rearing to go!
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| Time for a cuppa before the ladies arrive
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| Working on their designs After a welcoming coffee with granola bars we got to the expected cry outs of "ouches" when introduced to the felting needles. It didn't take long until the ladies got the hang of the felting techniques and got started on their own individually designed broaches. The force behind the stabbing was a little terrifying at times and we lost more needles than we bargained for! They were literally stabbing away those January blues!  
The most satisfying part of the workshop was to see the designs evolve into beautiful creations and creatures.
      
Kate's delicate heart
Grace's earthy oak broach
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All in all it was a fun, educational and productive morning. Thank you to all you lovely ladies who came and supported us in our new venture! Long may it continue.
Dianne and Jacqueline.
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