Plum Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Oh heck that's getting near, I better get on with it. I made some carpet underlay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Oh heck that's getting near, I better get on with it. I made some carpet underlay Oh dear A bit of a hiccup here - I've spent the whole of last night at hospital with Lauren and only had one hours sleep. When I find my brain again I'll sort out the addresses etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Sorry to hear that, hope Lauren is ok. Take as long as you need Lesley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Carpet underlay Well mine is still thin, that I'm going to have to felt it more with a bit of needle felting I think. If used as a coaster, I think the heat from the cup would burn a lovely circle ( hole) in it. A very unusual look. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 One of mine was a bit thin and fluffly so I soapy wet it and rolled it in sushi mat more and it worked fine Emma. I'm going to put another layer on the back and a backing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Jane Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I'd better get a move on. I've been buying bits and pieces for weeks and think I have all that I need, but can't remember where I put the first bits I bought I haven't even had a practice yet!!! I'm about to start a work related course, but I have to stay in with the plasterer on Friday so I will have a go then. You never know, perhaps I will get it right first time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Aha! I have a sushi mat. £1.99 from Aber's seaside tack shop. Did you just roll it in that with soapy, or did you use bubble wrap too? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Had a play yesterday....great fun just need to sort the real one now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Good fun isn't it. Emma I used the bubble wrap just to have a surface to get it started and then just used the sushi mat and a bit of net to stop it sticking. I missed some of the instructions before and it's felting good now. Needed a bit of elbow grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Jane Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Aha, someone at work is getting rid of a beginner's guide to felting book. She is bringing it in for me tomorrow - what good timing! I got my sushi mat from an Oriental supermarket and some net from a haberdashery shop that was closing down - I hope it's the right type. They had pink tutu net, but I just got a bit of curtain net. I think I need more bubblewrap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 You only need a square about the size of your mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I don't think the felt in my coaster will stand up to use as a drinks mat which is just as well as I got carried away decorating it with bling Have I got to start again miss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 No - because I've just come to say that I'm going to have to add beads to mine to make it look anything like I think it should.......they'll have to be decorative coasters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 .....and also that I've had a lurgy all week - probably caught something in the hospital My head is still like cotton wool but I will sort out the names and addresses very soon..... sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I'm not making a coaster but I need some time please. Will not get going again until half term. Please can we have a delay on the swop date? Or if not just let my swapped? know that it will be LATE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Jane Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Well I've made a test piece and then the real thing. The test piece, though sludgy coloured, is a much better consistency than my second attempt. You'd think I would improve but i think it was beginner's luck. I now know that I need a worktop saver beneath my work as the sushi mat has left marks on the work surface. I tried a different method second time which possibly accounts for the change in consistency. It should work as a coaster though and I just need to put some finishing touches to it and it will be ready. I think I could get addicted to felt-making and the sink slapping is very therapeutic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Marks in your worktop shan't pick a fight with you. Ms Marple I've no idea when half term is but it's fine by me and will take pressure off Lesley for a bit. By then you'll be ready for a bit of sink slapping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 A delay is fine by me - although mine is now ready I am just about to message you all with your swappee so I'll ask if a delay is OK for everyone and see what happens. If a majority don't want a delay then, Terri, I'll let your swappee know that their coaster will be late.....all good things are worth waiting for Half term here is late - right at the end of October/beginning of Nov I think........ If I miss anyone off in my messaging ( ) - please let me know. You should have a message by midday today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Everyone I've heard from is OK with moving the posting date so we'll be looking at the 3 November I think. I hope that gives everyone a bit more time to perfect those masterpieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I've got to sit on my hands to stop myself ruining it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 How's everyone getting on? - I'm still resisting the temptation to keep working on mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I am chilling in Jamaica having arrived as hurricane Sandy was approaching thinking about mine and hoping it will work upon my return xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Oh dear Terri that must have been an exciting landing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Actually quite a lot like home as in Manchester except that the rain was WARM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Remind me again when we are posting? Is it Monday? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
