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Feb 14, 2008 17:34:24 GMT 1
Post by benjiesmum on Feb 14, 2008 17:34:24 GMT 1
Funny how you search and search for something and can't find it! That was what happened with my quilt I wanted to find. Looked high and low - no luck. Today I went looking for something else and found my quilt under a chair cushion where I had put it safe! Oh dear. Anyway, here it is. It is made of family items of clothing dating from 30 odd years ago including shirts, dresses, trousers and blouses.
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Feb 14, 2008 18:06:10 GMT 1
Post by jaydee67 on Feb 14, 2008 18:06:10 GMT 1
So glad you found it - that must have taken ages!
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Feb 14, 2008 19:36:50 GMT 1
Post by benjiesmum on Feb 14, 2008 19:36:50 GMT 1
So glad you found it - that must have taken ages! Yes!!! It did. Over thirty years from start to finish!
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Feb 16, 2008 1:25:49 GMT 1
Post by hampdenquilts on Feb 16, 2008 1:25:49 GMT 1
The quilt is beautiful. The red really makes it vibrant. We call that pattern Grandmother's Garden. It is the same pattern of the unfinished quilt my mother gave me to finish. She started it when she was pregnant with my brother (who will be 50 this year). I don't mind the cutting ans sewing by hand, but I just dislike pulling the paper templates out. You did a lovely job benjiesmum.
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Feb 16, 2008 8:26:13 GMT 1
Post by bod on Feb 16, 2008 8:26:13 GMT 1
Ere, BM, am gunna get you, av bin serchin furt last 30 years for me blouse and now I know where it went. ;D
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Feb 16, 2008 20:50:56 GMT 1
Post by maree on Feb 16, 2008 20:50:56 GMT 1
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Feb 17, 2008 13:54:11 GMT 1
Post by Fifi on Feb 17, 2008 13:54:11 GMT 1
Great benji! I love the idea of using vintage <trendy name, wot?! ;D> fabrics and especially ones which have particular meaning. I kept some of my mother's old linen when she died but we got rid of her wardrobe full of old summer dresses etc in prints which I grew up with. It would have been so nice to turn them into a quilt or something.
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Feb 17, 2008 16:14:24 GMT 1
Post by ostara on Feb 17, 2008 16:14:24 GMT 1
Do you still have them Fiona?
Lovely quilt BJ!
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Feb 18, 2008 10:43:01 GMT 1
Post by Fifi on Feb 18, 2008 10:43:01 GMT 1
^^ The dresses are no more but I do use the linen.
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Feb 18, 2008 20:27:35 GMT 1
Post by benjiesmum on Feb 18, 2008 20:27:35 GMT 1
Well HQ, you learn something new every day. I didn't know my quilt had a name! And bod, I never stole any of your blouses/shirts etc.....Honest injun!!! A lot of the more gaudy pieces are mg's shirts from the 70s. Aren't they aweful!!! ;D And yes, Fiona each one is a keep sake................... a memory to those distant heady days when we were young, ::)when collars had penny round ends ::)and bell bottoms were all the rage and platform soles meant that you couldn't walk properly and blokes wore BRIGHT RED SHIRTS!! He he!!
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May 5, 2008 21:01:54 GMT 1
Post by emmantro on May 5, 2008 21:01:54 GMT 1
Interesting thread, especially to read of BM's missing quilt! Sorry but it did get quite amusing at times, and at least it did have a happy ending To go back to your original question Hampdenquilts – I’ve tried to do a quilt (my sister has done several of them), but never got that far! Decided to stick with quilt cushion covers, which turned out nice And really liked bod’s edible art, great idea – and great looking! Nice hear of so many active crafters! (couldn’t see all the images though – including BM’s quilt! Maybe that’s because of my slow internet connection… :S) Now, the question is how long can I harp on? Crafts are one of my favourite subject…I like to explore with a variety of crafts, I’ve often felt myself to be an ‘old lady’ among my friends with my knitting and other crafts, but lately more and more of them have picked up the knitting needles too! I really like working with wool, I learnt to knit as a kid in school & from my mom, pick it up every now and then. Mostly knit socks & mittens, have made baby clothes and even a dress once! Couple of years ago I learnt felting, I've done both needle & wet felting; I did a workshop on Fair Isle with Jeannette Sendler, she has made some amazing things! (you can search for her online, don’t think I’m allowed to put a link to her site as it has info on produce sells & workshops). My felt works are quite basic, the best one though was a felted ‘remote control’ to my boyfriend's dad who always falls asleep in from of telly! I also learnt to spin when I was on Fair Isle, I think that’s just amazing! Another example of the amazing quality of wool to change it’s appearance. Well, I do also do other things, stich small items like bags & mobile phone covers etc whenever come to think of something or a birthday/Christmas is coming up. And recently stitched curtains, cushions and covers for the van. I do also like making cards and other small things – keep going to craft markets & shops and look at items thinking ‘I could do that’ – but then don’t have time to make them – or forget the good idea. So I have very shamelessly started to keep a notebook on good craft ideas (some of them my own too, not all ‘stolen’ from someone! ;D) Anyhow, I think that's long enough Just need to still ask if there are there any craft workshops planned for this summer?
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May 15, 2008 23:19:21 GMT 1
Post by maree on May 15, 2008 23:19:21 GMT 1
I'd just like to praise the service I received when I recently used the Designed in Shetland website........really quick. It's a great opportunity to see a selection of Shetland arts and crafts under one "roof". I bought a fabulous Fair Isle knitted handbag from Shana and some candles from Beltain that smell so good I could almost eat them. ;D The quality of the products is excellent and the service was second to none. I know where I'll be doing my Chrimbo shopping this year!
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May 16, 2008 12:41:59 GMT 1
Post by Fifi on May 16, 2008 12:41:59 GMT 1
I'd just like to praise the service I received when I recently used the Designed in Shetland website........really quick. It's a great opportunity to see a selection of Shetland arts and crafts under one "roof". I bought a fabulous Fair Isle knitted handbag from Shana and some candles from Beltain that smell so good I could almost eat them. ;D The quality of the products is excellent and the service was second to none. I know where I'll be doing my Chrimbo shopping this year! Shucks. <looking for a happy blush smiley > Thanks Maree, glad you were pleased with your order. I'm embarassed to say I've not got a Shana bag yet of my own, but I'll be putting that right. It's just up my street. I really like Fair Isle and think it's great the way that designers are putting a twist on the traditional and creating new products. I'm hoping to be able to get other items in Shana's range such as FI cushion covers, FI iPod cases, etc. I can safely say I've got quite a few Beltain candles and oils. I know it's out of season and perhaps a bit sad, but I love my Winter Warmer candle so much that I sniff it on the way past the fireplace where it sits open in its tin. The scent seems to stay really well <and I've had it for quite a while>, so you get a bit of the scent even when it's not lit. We sold as many Beltain candles when I worked in Westside Pine as the famous Yankee Candles from the States, and they're made right here in Shetland. Katrina of Beltain has agreed to supply me with her full range, so I hope to add more summery candle fragrances, oils, vac sachets, etc. I'd maybe better explain a bit about Designed in Shetland! Elizabeth Wark started the website in Nov '07 but had to give it up and I've taken over and am hoping to build on her good work. The aim is to promote Shetland arts & crafts and other creative works. It was felt that there was a wealth of creative talent in Shetland but it wasn't always easy for it to be noticed. As well as the more established craftspeople, it would be great to provide a showcase for smaller people and those starting out. I've changed things quite a bit and have just re-launched it recently. It'll be continually added to as I put new products on. I'd also like to add more information, particularly the story behind the products - about the artists & craftspeople - and also to gradually improve the photos and add new features. I've added a mailing list feature <the green box on the home page> where you can add your email address if you'd like to be kept informed of new products, offers and developments. We might also have occasional articles about arts & crafts. Fear ye not - you won't be bombarded with too many emails and you can unsubsribe at any time. Your email address will be kept private - we wouldn’t dream of passing your details onto anyone else. We've tried to keep delivery costs reasonable - from about £1.50 - and, no matter how many items you purchase, delivery won't go above £10. You can choose to get items sent to you or to another address, for example if you wanted to send a gift to someone. We've tried to keep delivery times short so you get your goods as quickly as possible. These are mainly handmade products, often unique and often made in the craftsperson's own home, so occasionally it might take a little longer but delivery times for each item is stated on the website so you know in advance. Mostly the turnaround will be very quick! I'm looking for more people in Shetland who are making their own quality arts & crafts and creative works who would like to sell via the Designed in Shetland website, and I'm definitely looking for more Northmavine people! <We should hopefully have some Northmavine stuff on the website soon.> If you're making stuff and want to have a chat about it, call me on 01806 503363 or email sales@designedinshetland.co.uk. Oh, an update on the Oily Muggie craft shop. We're still waiting for planning permission and hope to have that next month. However, by the time the conversion work is done and the shop is stocked, there wouldn't be much of the season left, so we're now looking at opening properly in April/May next year.
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May 18, 2008 23:03:59 GMT 1
Post by Fifi on May 18, 2008 23:03:59 GMT 1
To add to the above - I'd just newly added some beautiful scarves by Carol Wishart of Lerwick to the website, when an article appeared in this week's Shetland Times about her. Good timing! Sea Lace scarfDiazona ScarfRipple ScarfCarol's a textile artist (BA in Textiles from Shetland College) and, for the scarves, she has Jonathan Wills to thank for the inspiration - or rather his boat! Despite living near the sea at Seafield, she went off in Jonathan's Dunter and was fascinated by the pictures from his underwater camera. I've been to visit Carol in her workshop and was fascinated to hear and see how she sketches and paints whatever it is that's inspiring her. She might then transfer that to the computer where she manipulates it to come up with patterns, colours and textures which she uses in her textiles. The scarves are just a small part of what she does. Carol also makes textiles on commission, including the jackets with inset panels that you can see in the photo and she's also working on a collection of home textiles. (Some of her scarves are just peeking into the bottom left of the photo too.) She has a fascinating workshop behind the house and she welcomes visitors - Seafield Lodge, along the sea road from the soon-to-be new Tesco. Just email Carol if you'd like to visit - carolannwishart@aol.comI can't see the Shetland Times article online but the same article is on the Shetland College website - www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/BA-Contemporary-Textiles-Graduate-sets-up-business.html
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