I seem to have started selling, almost by default!  This blue scarf has sold (only finished today!), three more sold a couple of weeks ago, and the remaining two, pictured here, are ready to go into an exhibition next weekend.  I am going to get my head around re-opening my Etsy shop......watch this space......Its been a lovely autumn week, so I thought I'd share some pictures of foliage on today's walk.  Dear old Jasmine is completely obsessed with her ball so it is very rare that I get a photo of her without it!  Still, it keeps her from going off on a chase.....she is nearly 9 years old and still hasn't worked out that she never catches anything....!! I am now looking ahead to this coming week, and to my delight I realise that on 23/4th it's the bi-annual exhibition in Lewes of the Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.  If you are in the Sussex area, I recommend it ...loads of woolly things, books, traders and exhibit..fantastic. Have a good week everybody - I'm sure I will x

Another week flown by and another scarf/wrap now hanging out to dry.  I'm always mildly disappointed when I finish a piece, because I so enjoy the weaving....and it now means I have to warp up again before I can weave!!  Never mind, I also love the spinning.  As you can see I had the help of my two faithful friends when I had some spinning time in my shed.  We really have had some gorgeous weather recently and dog walking on the beach is a real pleasure.  On Saturday I went to the Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally.  As ever, it was a brilliant day.  Lots of inspiration and great to chat to like-minded people.  I couldn't resist treating myself to the felted flowers, made by people in Nepal, which are now adorning my art hut.  I can't believe that I only bought my loom in January....I am still obsessed and my enthusiasm show no signs of waning.  I now have a small stock of weavings, which are going into a small exhibition at the end of the month.  My aim to start selling in January still stands - so I had better crack on.  I am wondering about doing another coat soon...? Hope you all have a good, creative and peaceful week x

I've had a productive week, and once again have been making the most of the sunshine.  I think today may be the last real day of summer -  so I have  been making the most of it, and have been outside all day.  Walking on the downs, painting in my little  art shed, and down on the beach.  As you can see, I have been dyeing as well.  I needed more dyed silk warp to start my latest scarf.  I need to complete this in a couple of weeks because I am putting three pieces in a local textile exhibition (The Oxmarket in Chichester at the end of October).  I am busy planning my thoughts re. selling in January.  Sometimes I think I must delude myself......!!  Weaving, spinning and dyeing takes time and there's no way I'll probably ever end up with a large stock...hey, ho!  Keeps me happy just to think about it.  I have people wanting me to weave coats (!!) as well as scarves.  I do like a challenge, but as I always say, I don't take commissions, mainly because I feel stressed by having to produce something specific.  I like the freedom to be spontaneous.  If people like what I do  then fine.  If they don't, that's also fine.  No pressure on anyone.  Have a good week x 

It's been a beautiful autumn week and once again I find myself subconsciously weaving colours that are around me!  The sun has been shining all weekend so my spirits are high.  Mind you, it could be something to do with the fact that we held a coffee and cake morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research........my daughter baked most of the cakes and we raised £164...a good effort and a very happy social occasion.  One of my friends seemed to fall in love with my weaving - so to cut a long story short - she bought three scarves!!  So much for my stock-building.  I really didn't mean to sell until January - but hey ho, a happy friend, and a big challenge for me to re-build stock.  A scarf has just come off the loom today - and I must warp up again in a day or so......You can see my three scarves, all packed and ready to go.  It felt like saying goodbye to good friends!  Am I going mad or what?

Autumn has arrived.....we haven't yet put the heating on, but it is definitely feeling chilly.  Never mind, time to get wrapped up in woven scarves!!  I have been quite productive this week, and am building up my stock.  I even had a session on art journalling over the weekend.  I have incorporated a lot of weave in the book, and thought I would put it next to weavings in a forthcoming exhibition in Chichester.  I'm not really ready to sell yet, but have (metaphorically) had my arm twisted and agreed to put some things on display.  The weeks are whizzing by, and our Caribbean cruise now seems a distant memory - but it WAS good and has given lots of good memories.......We went with the dogs to a small local dog show yesterday.  Jasmine was 4th in the "prettiest bitch" class (my daughter thought the judge needed specs!!) and Madge came 4th in the senior class.  A bit of fun....and money went towards an animal charity.  

My latest weaving is off the loom, washed and hanging out to dry.  I had big problems with the warp and it got all tangled.....so had to improvise.  Hopefully it will be ok when pressed....I guess it's all good experience! its been a good week...Jack has started at his new school and seems energised and enjoying being treated in a more adult way.  Ive also been busy dog walking and generally helping out with the dog business.   At this time of year I always plan and try to organise the coming year (years of teaching I suppose!!).  This year I shall be doing an art history course, continue with my book club, continue with two Guilds and a monthly 'making session".  I am also running some workshops for Cruse Bereavement Care....the list goes on.  I'm not manic, just enjoy life!!  Ooh....I almost forgot, I plan to re-open my Etsy shop in January so am building up stock for that.  Have a good week!!

I'm now settling back to the U.K.   I was in London on Tuesday .... how I love it!  For some reason I have been in a green mood lately.....have even started a new slightly greenish weaving!   Although the Caribbean was amazing, good old England is also pretty good!  I know that I am so lucky to live by the sea, and this afternoon took the last two photos to show you what is on my doorstep!! I have been quite manic during the week, clearing out lots of clutter.  I find that this also helps to de-clutter my mind - so hopefully amazing creations will eventually emerge.......