village show...

....had such fun today at our village show

it's always a very good day, lots of people turn out to make it a great success

horses, sheep and dog showing...

making cakes, jams, turned bowls and walking sticks

pot plants, gorgeous veg, paintings, photography, knitted jumpers and so much more

...and am chuffed to say that my hand spun art yarn both won a prize!

we also did very well in the dog show....my lovely black lab won 'best in show' !!!!! Had great fun

think we did alright...great day

Xxx

another super course...

...peg loom weaving with a great group of very talented ladies today

creativity flowing...seat pad, wall hanging, bag and circle

great fun 

thank you ladies

new crochet courses...

...coming soon

I have some super crochet courses coming up, starting with...

learn to crochet...granny squares, flowers and more

learn all the basic techniques needed to complete various projects. all equipment and refreshments are included.

£15/inclusive

30th Aug, 14.00-17.00 at The Quercus Rooms, Kings Street, Carmarthen 

and more to follow, including

 Crochet a Beanie Hat or Neckwarmer

an opportunity to use my own hand spun yarn, including plant dyed colours to create something very unique.

£25/inclusive

20th Sept, 14.00-17.00 at The Quercus Rooms, Carmarthen 

and 

Christmas Crochet

snowflakes and bauble decorations for the tree!

22nd Nov, 14.00-17.00 at The Quercus Rooms, Carmarthen

£15/inclusive

for more info please contact me 

www.nellieandeve.co.uk

nellieandeve@icloud.com

Or through my Facebook page at

www.facebook.com/nellieandeve

hope to see you soon

Xxx

plant dyed...

...hand spun yarn using madder

I love dyeing with natural plant materials, the results are always really fun, love the burnt orange colour

I used powdered madder root and added alum and a pinch of iron as a mordant

The yarn has been mordanted with alum and cream of tartar

Adding enough water to cover pre-wetted yarn, the gorgeous red coloured liquid is gently heated up to 80*c and simmered for about 45mins. I then left the wool in the dye pot overnight. Rinsed in soapy water until the water runs clear...and this was the result

Will be using the left over dye liquid (exhaust) to colour more yarn and will post results soon

xxx