Joanne Shewan Textiles Folksy Shop
Beautiful handmade and naturally dyed pure wool scarves
After months of deliberation (and avoidance) I have finally sorted out my initial foray in online selling.
As a starting point I eventually decided to give Folksy – the place to buy handmade gifts and craft supplies and for British designers and makers to sell their work – a try.
It was very easy and my new shop is now up and running so I hope you will make a quick visit and check it out.
Looking forward to my first event with Sally Evans Artists and Makers Fairs.
I will be in the Plant Centre at Waddesdon Manor 10.00am to 4pm tomorrow and Sunday (11th and 12th May).
Fantastic Show – lots of high quality pieces. Looking forward to a busy and productive Mothers Day.
The secret to my success! something so simple but with endless possibilities!
What is Felt? (The technical version)
“FELT” is a textile structure composed entirely of fibres physically interlocked and consolidated by the utilization of mechanical work, chemical action and moisture without the use of weaving, knitting, stitching, thermal bonding or adhesives.
This can be a little bit of a mouthful to say the least and can be perceived as somewhat pompous and in it’s own way a little old fashioned.
So lets try something a little more modern.
What is Felt? (A straight forward version)
“FELT” is a fabric, normally manufactured from sheep wool, that is made by pressing and steaming to enable the wool fibers to interlock and form a continuous mat. Because of this natural process it has neither weft nor warp and exhibits the same structure throughout.
History of Felt
Possibly the oldest textile structure known to man (although this can’t be proved!).
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Join me this Sunday 16th December (and 23rd) at the National Trust Chiltern Gateway Centre’s annual Christmas Bazaar from 11am to 4pm. Meet Santa, enjoy Christmas Pud and Mulled Wine whilst listening to the Carol Singers. Choose presents for those special people from a variety of seasonal craft gift and local produce stalls.
Don’t resist the temptation to touch my Blush Scarf.
Stained Glass by fellow ANB member Jack Cooper.
Join members of the Leighton Buzzard and Dunstable Hub for their Christmas Fair and buy affordable, original art and accessories for that special person.
My new show is up and ready – hope we get lots of visitors.
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