Some News and Other Stuff

Oh, dear! Halloween already - we had about half a dozen trick or treaters knock at the door. October has been a very busy month of production.

Late September, I found out that my submission to Craft Nova Scotia (craft council) was accepted and that I could participate in the Craft Nova Scotia Christmas Craft Show, Halifax, November 16  - 18. While I'm doing this show, Jill, my daughter, be be at the Christmas Market at White Point Beach. That one is by invitation.

Jill and I are also doing the Christmas Craft Village, November 9 - 11. I tried to do Christmas at the Forum but it was filled. We will also be at the Dalplex Christmas Market, December 23 - 25. Both these will also be in Halifax.

The first weekend of December, you will find us at the Lunenburg Christmas Market, which is much closer to home.

All the above contributed to my intermittent blogging because, frankly, I had to get my head around doing all these shows and having enough work produced to sell.  In St. John's, I did two Christmas fairs: the Christmas Craft Fair, Craft Council of NL, and the Anna Templeton Christmas Tea and Sale.

Over the next little while, I will be showing some for the things made for the above markets.
Here are some of the newest Fibre Art Pendants, with more to finish. These photos are a bit darker than they actually are.

I also post photos to Instagram @jctextileart  as it's so easy to do via my phone.
Enjoy!!
 

Christmas Tea & Sale

I had a very successful fair at the Anna Templeton Christmas Tea & Sale. And, I purchased a few gifts from other crafters. It's important to support local businesses and I try to do that as much as possible. A special thank you to all who visited my booth.Now, it's time to relax with a cup of tea and put my feet up!
Enjoy!

Tea & Sale

Today was 'set-up' at the Anna Templeton Center for the Christmas Tea & Sale, starting tomorrow. I forgot to take light bulbs for the lights. Thank goodness it doesn't open until 12pm so I will be able to get that done. I'm on the third floor AND there is an elevator! Hope to see some of my friends there this weekend.

Interested in some more links?

• Christmas Sewing Projects on Pinterest    More HERE
• Gift Tote 
• Handmade Christmas Ornaments 
• Free Christmas Sewing Projects  
• 16 Christmas Sewing Projects  
• Small Sewing Projects for Christmas   
• 100 + Christmas Ornaments    

 Enjoy!!      

Since I'm not working on any new Christmas projects at the moment, have a look at the cross stitch tree I did back in the mid 90's. It was worked on glittery cross stitch fabric and is approximately 11" x 15". It was a lot of work but is a favorite of mine. I bought the tiny charms in the USA on one of my trips.

Felted / Beaded Wearable Art Pin

I finished a couple of one-of-a-kind felted / beaded Wearable Art Pins recently. Here's one of three. These will be for sale at the Anna Templeton Christmas Tea & Sale this weekend. I will be on the 3rd floor.

Thank-you, Heather for requesting a fish to be stitched on your felted pin. It motivated me to do a few more like that.

Have a look at these links:

• Painting With Beads
• Felting & Embroidery (eye candy)  
• Wet Felting (tutorial)   
• Felted Snowflake Ornament 
• Felt Christmas Ornaments on Pinterest    More HERE
• 11 Felt Christmas Ornaments 
• 30 DIY Felt Christmas Ornaments    

I've also linked up with Linky Tuesday

Enjoy!!

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada

Happy Thanksgiving to my family and friends, near and far. We just got home last Tuesday afternoon after 4 1/2 months, so needless to say, it has been a very busy week.

I'm getting ready for the Craft Council Christmas Craft Fair in early November and the Anna Templeton Center Christmas Tea and Sale in December.

New Shimmer Ornaments and Needle Felted Wearable Art Pins are in progress. Photos will be posted soon.

Fantasy Fabric Needle Cases

I have five new needle cases ready for the Anna Templeton Tea & Sale, this weekend. Felt is used inside to hold needles and coloured Velcro keeps them closed. I love making the fantasy fabrics for my smaller projects. They just glisten!

Before

After

Check out more needle cases:

• Lots on Tipnut
• Pinterest 
• Quilted Needle Case on Sew She Sews
• Felted Needle Case at Simplicity Creative
• Needle Case Tutorial, Sew Mccoo
• Fave Crafts Needle Case (free pattern)
• Ludlow Quilt & Sew, pattern
• Embroidery Garden - machine embroidery but can be adapted for hand embroidery 
• Scrappy Needle Keeper Tutorial, Patchwork Posse

Enjoy!!
PS
These make great / quick gifts, too!!

Tiny Gardens

Today I will have five (one not shown) 'Tiny Gardens" Fibre Art Pendants at the Anna Templeton Tea & Sale. The background was needle felted. I also machine stitched this with Valdani variegated thread before doing any hand embroidery. The Valdani silk embroidery threads are just lovely to use!

I have created a couple of these before (sold) but didn't give them a name. They will cost a bit more than the others as they do take time to hand embroider.

Set Up

Today we set up our booths for the Anna Templeton Christmas Tea and Sale. I've been trying to get a space at this event and finally succeeded this fall. Yah!!! This is a lovely event and I usually attend as a visitor. The three floors are filled with crafty people selling lots of unique items. The lunch with tea and cookies is always a must do! It opens tomorrow. Check out the times on the poster below. If you are near, drop by for awhile! I'll be on the third floor.

Local Craft Fairs

Tomorrow, I will be attending Some Good Market, 8 Military Road (Canonwood Hall, St. Thomas' Church), St. John's. Drop by if you live near by. I heard there will be about 40 vendors so you will have the chance to seek out those Christmas gifts that have to be mailed early. Did I mention that all my work is light weight and inexpensive to mail?

I will also have a booth at the Christmas Craft Fair sponsored by the Craft Council of Newfoundland Labrador. The fair dates: November 20 - 23, Arts and Culture Center, St. John's. Drop by to see my newest Shimmer Ornaments, Fibre Lace Scarves and Fibre Art Pendants.

Last but not least, the Anna Templeton Annual Tea and Sale takes place December 12, 13 & 14.  I will have a table at this event. Yah! I am hoping to have a new product ready for sale too. Guess my sewing machine will be working overtime!

In any event, I hope that wherever you are, check out the local arts and crafts in your area. You might be surprised at what you find. Good hunting!

Look for my quilted sign at the above venues. I'd love to see you.
Enjoy!

New Fibre Lace Scarves

I will be attending two Christmas Craft Fairs this fall. Below are three different scarves. No, I didn't count incorrectly! Each scarf is reversible so you are seeing both sides of the three. I had fun playing with design. At the moment, I have 15 made. My goal is 25!

Knit Fast Dye Yarn

I really enjoyed my visit to the Knit Fast Dye Yarn Textiles Craft and Apparel Design Exhibition at the Anna Templeton Centre yesterday.

The graduating students had a great display of work. I was impressed with the design / creativity and the amount of work they produced. Have a look!



Wooly Whale Project
 

This piece was gigantic!

Woven scarves! These are fantastic.



This dress and side curtains were made from woven panels.
The center lace panel (can't see the detail) was made from
scrim. It is hand embroidered using the drawn threads method.
It is a fantastic piece of work.



 

I was given permission to take photos of some of the work. There were ten students but I didn't get photos of everyone's work. The exhibit was packed with people so it was difficult to get photos.

On Thursday, June 5, from 7 - 9, the Anna Templeton Centre is hosting a Fashion Boutique and Cocktail Party. You can try on all the amazing handmade garments shown on the runway and purchase one or two to add to your wardrobe.

On Saturday, June 14, from 1 - 4, drop down to experience the Secret Garden Secret Kitchen. Experience a special food celebration on closing day with tapas style plates and refreshing summer beverages while you take a last chance to wander through the exhibition. $12

So if you are in the city on those days, drop by.

Wooly Whale Project Update Update

In February, I reported on the Wooly Whale Project. Alexe Hanlon, a textile student at the Anna Templeton Center, had decided to knit a full size whale as part of her program. Well, the project is almost finished. I listened to an interesting interview with her today on CBC radio. Her whale should be on display during the month of June as part of the textile student's exhibit. Please have a look at her progress HERE.

Enjoy!

May Day Craft Weekend

Sunshine!!! I took the day off from working in my studio and went out. It turned out to be a wonderful, spring day. Let's hope May turns out to be a warm one as we sure deserve it after the last six months.

This weekend is the MAY DAY CRAFT WEEKEND in downtown St. John's.
There are NINE open studios, craft markets and special events ready to entice and entertain you. 

• Sin City Crafters HandmadeMarket
• Newfoundland Chocolate Company
• Anna Templeton Centre
• Alexis Templeton Studio
• Ray Cox, Pewter-Smith
• Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Shop
• Blue Moon Pottery
• Quidi Vidi Village Plantation
• Charlottestreet 

For time, location and event details, please click HERE. Watch for the pink, white and green!
Enjoy!