Beanies Delivered

A grand total of 41 beanies were delivered to the Volunteer's desk at the Townsville General Hospital after our Craft Expo Beanie Knitting drive. The beanies were received with great enthusiasm and appreciation.

Thank you very much to all who donated wool, supplied needles and joined us in knitting. We were able to teach a few young people to knit, which was wonderful.

Wednesday 28th April 2010

Shown at the meeting today was this expertly woven table runner made by Janet W.

And, Annette S brought along this very textural piece made from hessian, using the shrinkage technique. It was rusted using vinegar and rusty bits. The black tones were achieved by accident, Annette told us, after she decided to try some tea on the piece. Tannin on rust turns it black, it seems. The piece is called Scrappy Jack RIP in memory of her father who was nicknamed Scrappy Jack. Now we know why Annette walks around with her nose to the ground collecting bits and pieces of trash! Oops, I mean treasures ....

After lunch the Bookies met and, led by Barb N, discussed the creation of content for concertina books. Mary T and Barb had completed house books with which to inspire us. These can be seen underneath the group photo.

Bit small ..... here're bigger versions:

That's better!

ATCs were swapped and pictured below are some of the swaps. A wonderfully diverse collection of techniques and mediums.

Extraordinary Works!

Recently these unusual items were shown at the Wednesday Show and Tell. On the left is some intricate lace work done by Mary. Peter brought along an art piece he had done while at university, worked in fabric, a portrait of a blind man who had sat for him. Peter created the contours using stitch so that the man could feel what he had created. And, in the top right hand corner is the chair in which Glenys skillfully restored the caning of the back rest.

Rusting workshop

CREATIVE ARTS
Rusting with Barb N – Friday 14 May, 9.30. We will make rust marks on cloth and paper rusting in preparation for the rusted landscape book.

Materials list:

1. Rusty objects
2. Vinegar
3. Cloth
4. Papers – Handmade, water colour, textured papers, card - glossy and plain, foam core box if you have made one.
5. Cloths can also be rusted, silks, muslin, wool, threads etc.
6. Wear your oldest clothes or wear a plastic apron
7. Rubber gloves
8. Lunch and coffee cup.

Venue: Barb’s Place. All welcome, for serious work, fun or just a chat and lunch.

Townsville Craft Expo

Craft Expo has been! There was a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and we all came away with heavier bags but light hearts.

Setting up went very smoothly and quickly, thanks to Suzanne and helpers' prompt transport of props and equipment, Barb's efficient guidance and the many helping hands. Thank you everybody.

There was even lots of time to sit and chat and have smoko!

Below are just a very few of the many pieces of work on the Fibres and Fabrics display.

The raffle went very well, too. Thank you Joan B.

Thank you everyone who came to help man the display, sell raffle tickets, demonstrate the spinning and weaving and assist with the charity knitting.

(Barb I hope that's a look of satisfaction with the whole event!)

NQ Patchwork Show and Tell Update

Each Lighthouse block will be included in the NQ Patchwork Show and Tell block draw which gives each block entered the opportunity to win a set of blocks in return.  Blocks MUST be A4 in size.

Pictured Above
Top:  L to R Val K and Suzanne C.
Bottom L to R Joan B., Kathy S., and Barb N.


Please Note:
Anyone is allowed to enter the block draw however these blocks should be in the style of Traditional Patchwork, any people wanting to do Creative Art Lighthouses should give them to Janet B. to be included in the Book of Lighthouses.  The size for this book is NO LARGER than A4.

Craft Expo Setting up on Wednesday from 8 am.

Don't forget to be at the Entertainment Centre for the Craft Expo set up day on Wednesday 7th April 2010, from 8 am. Click on  Reminder for full details.

See you there!