Four new felters out in the world...

This past Saturday was a great day for my class of students learning patterned felt making for the first time.  As I teach technique, it is very cool for me to see the wheels spinning in each persons heads.  Eyes brighten, heads nod ah-ha, decisions as to what they want to do and make with their felts are made on the spot!  They get so excited about the process, they go right out and buy more fiber or a Fabulous Felt-O-Matic!  It is so fun to share and teach this media.  Felt-On Ladies!!!

Didn't everyone do a fantastic job?

Birthday Week celebration for designer Josef Frank

Austrian-born architect, artist, and designer, Josef Frank is another of my favorite designers.  He was the KING of the fantasy floral (Jacobean/Tree of Life) born July 15th 1885, tell me this man's designs are not fresher today than when they were done over 100 years ago!  I so see my style in his hand!

and for a much more extensive view on Josef Frank check out Svenskt Tenn

July 4th Rug Stomp

Two days of laying out fiber, talking about felt, design, techniques, life stories, and making beautiful felt rugs.  In honor of the holiday I made a red, white and blue scones for today's snack, blueberry, cherries and white chocolate....mmmm 

Take a peek during the day's STOMP!  and a photo of the finished rugs below...