Spinning workshop this summer...

Spinning



My new workshop being held at Kate Humbles farm in Monmouthshire explores the world of hand spinning and plant dyeing.

An introduction to the techniques of hand spinning using 3 different types of spinning wheel, sorting fleece and carding.

Then onto dyeing using foraged plant matter and store cupboard ingredients learning how one can achieve great results dyeing spun yarn and prepared fleece with natural material.

Click on link for more info and booking

Workshop runs 10.00-16.00 in July 29th 2017

 

Peg Loom Weaving | Humble by Nature, Wye Valley, Wales

Peg Loom Weaving | Humble by Nature, Wye Valley, Wales



New venue for my peg loom weaving workshop

...bookings being taken now for 2nd October



Humble By Nature is a beautiful working farm in the Monmouthshire countryside.

weaving course...

...last couple of places remaining

 peg loom weaving course being held on 2nd August at The Quercus Rooms, Carmarthen is taking bookings for the last couple of places.

weave your own small mat/ table runner. hands on advice and useful tips. all equipment, including hand carded Welsh wool and refreshments are included.

£30/ person inclusive

2nd Aug 10.00-13.00

email for more details and booking. nellieandeve@icloud.com or go to www.facebook.com/nellieandeve

xxx

too pretty ...

...for washing dishes?

i had some spare coloured commercial yarn hanging around

and thought i would use it up by crocheting these cute wash cloths

here's the very easy pattern

foundation chain 25 stitches, turn

treble into the 2nd stitch from hook

treble to the end, chain 2, turn

continue for 15 rows, taking care at each end to treble into the turning 2 chain
finish off work.

frilly edge
change to another colour, slip stitch into one corner of your work

*chain 3, (counts as one treble) treble 2 into same stitch

slip stitch into next stitch* continue from ** all the way around your wash cloth

slip stitch at end, tie of yarn and weave in ends.

do hope that all sounds clear...

it does in my head, but sometimes it's quite hard to write out a pattern so that everyone can understand it

you now have your own wash cloth or maybe use it for the dishes? or a little place mat

you get the idea

cotton or acrylic mix yarns work best as they wash better and are long lasting...for once my beloved pure wool doesn't really work as it mostly felts when using

they make sweet gifts too, make a trio and tie with string

have fun

gathered online...

...a weekly mini mag, full of gorgeous things to make, inspiring crafters and more

from the lovely people at Mollie Makes

if you have an iPad and you love crafts, pretty interiors and the like, then subscribe to Gathered

you can even see my crochet valentines hearts featured on the 'show and tell' page this week

love is in...

...the air

just to get myself in the valentines mood
i decided to make a little valentine card of my own

i first crocheted a cute pink heart
and then placed it on top of a
gorgeous vintage crochet tray cloth
to act as the cards background

took a pic of this keeping a steady hand

a few enhancements here and there
printed it out on my regular photosmart printer
...hey presto

a valentines card!

easy to achieve and so much more personal
if you can make cards yourself, me thinks

and i am very happy with the result

happy monday
xxx

spinning and weaving demos at ...

...erwood station crafts

i have been happy to take part in a special event

at the lovely erwood station crafts centre near builth wells, powys

they have been celebrating the 50th year since the last steam train

ran along the railway line

and sadly no longer

erwood is a restored railway station

...as the name suggests

with a steam loco on tracks

and a great crafts shop and tea rooms

i demonstrated how to use a peg loom

and how to spin wool on my trusty wheel...freya

...

last fri i also met up with a great green woodworker

gareth from penpont green woodwork

who turned wonderful bowls all day

 great fun to watch them taking shape

thanks to michael cunningham and his team for a great couple of days

xxx

Anna cafetiere cosie...

 ...here is my first free crochet pattern for you to enjoy

the yarn used is my very own 'tegan wool' hand spun jacob yarn

in a bulky/chunky weight

This is the first crochet pattern i have written

and even though i can happily follow crochet patterns

it is a little trickier to write them

or thats what i found

so here is an easy one for starters

and if you would like' tegan wool' yarn for this or any other project

please contact me or buy from my shop

have fun

xxx

Anna cafetiere cosie by nellie and eve.pdf

summer events...

...you can find a range of nellie and eve products at the following events

including 'tegan wool' hand spun yarn and a collection of vintage fabrics

come say hello...

*

Hereford Diamond Day

11th July 2012

attended by Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh

find us in the 'Vintage Village' Marquee

Hand spinning Welsh Jacob fleece into our own lovely hand spun 'tegan wool' yarn

peg rugs, hand crocheted accessories and vintage fabrics also on sale

*

Erwood Station Crafts

near Builth Wells, Powys

17th August 2012

as part of Erwoods 'Summer of Great events'

and together with 'woolcrafts'

we will be demonstrating hand spinning and how to use a peg loom

'tegan wool' hand spun yarn will be on sale, as well as hand crocheted accessories, rugs, peg looms, kits and Jacob fleeces

*

Monmouth County Show

30th August 2012

as part of the Big Skill marquee

you will find us in the woodland area

demonstrating hand spinning and rug making on a peg loom

'tegan wool' hand spun yarn and accessories will be on sale

along with peg loom kits and jacob fleeces

*

Llandovery Sheep Festival

29th-30th September 2012

a local event for nellie and eve

'tegan wool' hand spun yarn, peg loom rugs, hand crocheted accessories and more...

*

more dates for your diary coming soon...

spinning wheel...

...love

meet freya

she is my new spinning wheel

purchased from the lovely joan

at timbertops

whilst i was at the wonderwool show in april

already named and painted when i got her she is a little ashford kiwi

and i think she is so gorgeous

she also spins like a dream

as you can see...i have already spun my first skein on her

spinning wheel happiness

xxx

the wonderful...

...wonderwool

a really fabulous place to go if you are

even remotely interested in all things woolly

handmade, unique items, great crafts people

beautifully made felt animals and figures

by jenny barnett

a great place to buy a new spinning wheel at

timbertops

...more of this later

pretty vintage and screen printed fabric bags

notebooks and purses by mud rabbit

and some real rabbits too

beautiful clothing made from organic welsh wool

a new venture for the lovely ladies

at llynfi textiles

organically hand dye yarns

make the most gorgeous knitwear

and are soil assocaition approved

as is this lovely natural wool by

garthenor

and yes...the burial cloud

or cosy coffins, as they have been dubbed

 beautifully handmade, thick wool ...a sort of sleeping bag

the ultimate exit if you want a very eco send off

...and if like me

you love all things woolly

happy days

xxx

wonderwool wales is located at the royal welsh showground

in builth wells, powys

and is usually the last weekend of april

see you next year 

hand spun ...

...jacob yarn

i have been busy 

hand processing wool

ready to deliver to solva woollen mill in pembrokeshire

this is all jacob wool

from a local flock based in our village

i wash all the fleeces by hand

the fleece is then carded to give all the wool fibres

a uniform long smooth feel

which are then ready to

spin by hand

ply ed

then

hey presto

you have gorgeous natural wool

ready to knit, crochet or weave with

more hand spun yarn will be available to buy

from our own shop very soon

keep a check on our website

http://www.nellieandeve.co.uk/

all roads lead...

...to bethlehem this weekend coming

for the annual christmas fayre

a lovely little village in the brecon beacons

the fayre is housed in the old school

where the post office resides

you can get your christmas cards

stamped 'from bethlehem' here

and proves more popular each year

hope to see there

xxx