More from Creative Fibre

A couple of shots of the merchants at the Festival. There were wool, alpaca, silk & possum fibres. Patterns for knitting, garments for sale from silk scarves, to jerseys, baby socks & everything else in between. Dyes for wool, silk & cottons, beads, books and much more!

The silk scarves above were part of the display by Guest Exhibitor Agnes Hauptli. I spoke to Agnes about them, and she said that some of the complex weaving designs can take up to 14 hours just to set the loom up, before she starts to weave. They are extremely beautiful.

Jersey, skirt and hat by Elaine MacGregor of Napier entitled 'Winter Rose' hand knitted, hand felted merino.

'Fleur' by Raewyn Penrose of Waikato, Tunic, hand felted merino.

This and the next picture were entries in a challenge to do a self portrait. I can't find the artists names in my catalogue! So I will have to update later, if they put details on their website.

Creative Fibre Festival

Here are some of the many photos I took this afternoon at the Festival. This is just a small taste of the Exhibition, there were 125 entries in the display.

Some of the items below are described using a number followed by 'epi'. I didn't know what this meant, so looked up on wiki and found out it means:               (Ends per inch) 
The number of ends per inch varies on the pattern to be woven and the thickness of the thread.
 

'Kaleidoscope' by Jo Reeve, Tawa. Handwoven 24epi Cotton

Close up so you can see the intricate pattern. I really liked this! 

(red) 'Rubies and Garnets' by Cynthia Read, Cambridge. Knitted silk and mohair.

(blue) 'Pacific Wave' by Kathy McLauchlan, Porirua. Hand spun, dyed and knitted 85% Silk 15% Cashmere and Beads.

(jacket centre) 'Full Bloom' by Sandra Thompson, Northland. Weaving & felt merino, silk & tencel.

'Flower Power' (bag) by Christine Hart, Kerikeri. Felted Alpaca, machine stitched.

'Spiders & Rosebuds' by Joan Downes, Upper Hutt. Bobbin lace, linen thread. This was very small about 20cm sq , and was perfect. Another of my favourites.

'Oil Spill' (travel rug) by Ian Baker, North Taranaki. Woven 20epi random dyed Romney.

Shadow weave scarf by Fay Hider, Christchurch. Handwoven 30epi, wool, alpaca & silk.

'Sari Bazaar' (wrap/scarf) by Sue Broad, Nelson. Collapse weave 16epi handspun, hand dyed. Wool, silk, rayon, and alpaca.

'Kereru' by Carlene Douglass, Upper Hutt. Needle felt merino. This was another favourite with me, probably as I have a few that visit my garden. This wallhanging was small approx 25cm x 15cm.

Show and Tell April 2010

This quilt was made by Lex Geange. The animal print in it is Minke fabric, so is very soft and you want to stroke it like a cat! Lex bought the Minke when she was in Australia. She's not sure which lucky person is getting it yet.

This is a Diva Bag made by Maria New. This handbag also opens out, so it can be worn as a backpack, and has many inside pockets.

This quilt is being made by Helen Barron for her niece's new baby girl. It's made from Liberty fabrics, and Helen would like to thank Margie for letting her use some of her stash.

Elaine Healey has made these two quilts for Starship in Auckland (National Childrens Hospital). Elaine makes many quilts for Starship. If you would like to make some too, ask Elaine for details. Starship likes them a certain size, and to be tied not quilted.

The background of this quilt has been pieced by Margaret Rapson, and the poppies appliqued by Carmel Spray. Great team work! A good way to finish UFOs.

Club Meeting April 2010

Here's a few pictures taken at todays meeting at Hurupaki School.

Robin Halverson demonstrated Discharge Dyeing, using bleach on  stamps, and painting freehand. It was interesting to see what colour the bleach revealed under the black dye. A lot of black fabric starts life another colour, and is  overdyed black. The fabric Robin was using today, dicharged to a pink, but she had other samples that were white and cream too.

Bargain hunters, looking through Joan Cook's stash. 


Irene's having a good time!    :-)