craftyhunnypie Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I can't wait to have a go! Hoping Sunday I might get a bit of time. I haven't got a sushi mat though - but do have plenty of bubble wrap. I'd like to be able to make a scene or needle felt onto it. I have got a needle felting kit. I will definitely need a few lessons from Lesley I think though. I had a go years back ~& the felt didn't felt properly. Heck! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 In at the deep end then Emma I hope to find time at the weekend as well but will try to make a bit a felt I like first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Wake up Emma it's Sunday get those animals sorted out and chores done, we're felting today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Oy you cheeky mare!!! Do you fancy doing a shift here? Was up well before 8 having a cuppa & going round feeding the pigs, the chickens & checking on the sheep! Yippee felting - good because I need something to craft today, now the shows are over. Plus it's going to rain at 5ish. I have everything except a sushi mat, so will use bubble wrap. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Off to meet friend walk dog and eat cake then I'll be here to felt later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I'm here til about 8 ish now. Let the felting begin. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 How's it going, I'm just trying to remember where I've left my knickers. Got my wool out and itching to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I've made my layers ready for 1st stage. Shades of turquoise and some silk fibres Looks good may stop now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 (edited) are you there Emma Edited September 9, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 rolling, rolling, rolling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 See you after beans on toast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Back going to try another Broke off for Olympic closing ceremony, twas great. Talk to myself another day Night night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 So far I've got my bubble wrap out, oogled over the colours of fibres. Lay them out, found my olive soap & then realised I don't have any netting. There has been a lot of swearing! Not a happy lady tonight. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 you were so looking forward to it. Emma just cut up an old pair of knickers. I still haven't got the net, I'll have to nip off work later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 You're all mad........ I'm here in the Isle of Wight - felting stuff is still packed though until it rains........ and I'm not cutting up my best holiday knickers! I have a 3G dongle with me but would you believe.......we don't have ANY mobile reception on either of the networks we use - it might as well be Outer Mongolia!!!!! I've spent 2 weeks chatting with my daughter and family in Turkey but can't get reception here!!!! You won't hear from me unless we're out and pick up Wifi. We can get reception if we walk 1/4 of a mile down to the lighthouse apparently...... Have fun felting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I don't wear knickers made of net curtains! Would an old chiffon top do? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I have sacrificed a lovely pair of Primark's best purple lace knickers. Well they weren't comfy & have sat at the back of the knicker drawer. Have rolled the fibres up & they are in their towel. Rolly rolly rolly. I can do the dance to whatever is on radio 2, shame it's Emis Roussos Forever & Ever. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Ok - all done. It's drying over the edge of the bath. I like it, but it is quite cobwebby, not thick felt like yours Lesley! Will it be ok? I enjoyed doing it though, so will be doing more for the swap. This was just a practice piece. Can we have lessons on egg cozies at a future date please - as I think this is fun! Will take photo, when it has dried out. Think it could be a while. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Have a good break Lesley, 1/4 mile walk to the lighthouse and a chat with us should be part of the holiday We'll give you a cream tea when you get there. Smashing Emma, mine is a bit thin as well, I used 4 thin layers of fluff. When I made it with Omletina she shocked it by whacking it on the sink quite a few times which made the felt thicken up, but I like this one thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Yes mine was 4 layers of fluff too. I quite like it & have an idea of how I might embellish it. Itreminds me of seaweed in the ocean..so a few sea shells & star fish might look nice, along with a few beads & sequins. Or even a mermaid! I will do another after my tea I think. Will try a few more layers & slap it on the bath a lot more times. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 and then send it to me I'm going to try another Where's the rest of you, why aren't you playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 My 1st piece still isn't dry. I've made another piece, using loads more layers, again it is thin. I don't think it will ever get as good as Lesleys unless I do 50+ layers. God knows how I'm going to make a coaster out of somethng so thin? Perhaps I'll have to mount it onto a piece of commercially produced felt as a backing. I wonder if I needlefelt it a bit, if it would firm up a bit more. Love the colours, but a bit disappointed with how thin it all is. I could never make a pair of boots or a tea cozy. My toes would e freezing & the tea cold after a minute!!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I've got a full day of frees tomorrow, so I'm not going into sixth form. Hoping to get my piece of felt started in between my biology/chemistry work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Ok Ok . Calm down Plum. I've just started back to school which always knocks me for six, plus all the other stuff. Anyway- being positive as of now, so will start getting organised this weekend and see what I can do. What's the deadline again? My dear friend Ann always knew that when I disappeared from view and went silent, things were hectic or I was a bit down. She would shout at me, either by text or Fb or if necessary phone me and 'SHOUT'!! I know you don't 'know' me but do feel free to shout on here- it usually resurrects me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Worked this time then. It's early days for you so you're allowed to feel off it. We've got until middle of October so got ages yet, except Emma who'll still be waiting for her felt to dry. You better make a piece of felt and needlefelt Shout in the middle of it in memory of Ann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
