happy Samhain...

...a time to reflect on the past,of loved ones passed and to give thanks and remembrance

look back and understand the reason why our ancestors had this festival...

and happy Samhain 

singer sewing machine...

...heaven

the store 'All Saints' have the most amazing displays of old Singer sewing machines that took my breath away. Hundreds of glorious machines and they cleverly display beautiful garments on old industrial weaving looms, just add a glass top and it becomes a shelf, looks really good.

know I should have been looking at the clothes but I was so enjoying seeing all the lovely machines and looms...I forgot...oops!

The photos here are from the store in Chicago, USA

peg loom weaving...

...workshop 

here's the next date and info for the popular peg loom weaving workshops

come along and try your hand at this simple, fun way of making rugs, mats, runners etc

large quantities of tea, coffee and homemade cakes included!

Nellie and Eve

Peg loom Weaving Workshop

 With Helen Hickman 

Learn how to weave on a peg loom, get hands on advice and top tips, make your own seat pad/table mat or pot holder

Places are limited to 6 per class

All equipment and wool provided

and refreshments

Peg looms and prepared fleece will be available to purchase 

£30/per person

(Deposit of £10 required at time of booking)

Where? Llansadwrn Reading Rooms

10am-12am

When? 28th November 2013

To book your place please email nellieandeve@icloud.com

or call Helen on 07712448055

organic wool project...

...at llandovery sheep festival

a delightfully local festival of all things sheep related and more

the lovely ladies of Llynfi Textiles were there, they brought along a small collection of pieces created by welsh based designer/makers for the Organic Wool Project...my work included

I also brought along some new crochet wool wear pieces all made from welsh hand spun yarn