last summer

I have just found a new blog to follow - http://createdandfelted.blogspot.com/ She makes lots of lovely felted things and I was reading her latest post about how she wanted to write about a fab basket that she was proud of. I added a comment, mentioning my own basket that I made last summer when we had gone camping. I found willow at the back of our enplacement and,  having been a brownie many years ago, I was prepared with a set of secatures, and merrily cut the willow and made the basket there and then. I loved it because it was a vibrant lime green ish colour. Thank you for taking me back to that fabulous holiday.

from the traditional to the fantastical

 I have cut the top of this photo. I really need to do a photography course! I made 2 slightly different lanterns. I also made the blackberry basket. The sculpture on the right is mine too. It was based on seed pods.My favourite theme!

Fame at last ?

I am soo excited  for two reasons! One, I was looking through the West Dean College brochure when I suddenly spotted myself in one of the photographs! It is not the most flattering of photos! I still think I  am about 20 though the reality is very different!!But hey! I had been on a summer school doing willow work and was busy making a lantern to go out on my deck in the evenings.
The second reason is because I have booked to go on the summer sampler weekend. I went last year and it was great fun. I met loads of lovely people and experienced crafts that I wouldn't normally attempt. You get 4 half day workshops and come away with an item from each. I have chosen printmaking, jewellery, making a fabric bag and small scale wire sculpture. I can't wait to do the last one especially, as I love the work of Cathy Miles.

Two very different things I have made