I have recently completed a 3kg batch of my specialty hand-spun, hand-dyed, thick singles, destined for a customer who is a weaver. This yarn (approximately bulky/ super chunky weight) will make a lovely, thick, warm and colourful material. It it also suitable for knitting and crochet.
I am participating in the Ards and North Down Borough Council “Experience AND 2023 Programme of Unique Immerse Experiences, Guided Walks, and Tours” this year. The first workshop I am running is “Bonnets and Lace” on 28 May 2023. This can be booked through this link:
https://www.visitardsandnorthdown.com/whats-on/bonnets-and-lace-28-may-experience-and-2023-p822631
The residents in Barr Hall Residential Home were gearing up for Valentine’s day this morning, by colouring in hearts, and decorating them with crystals, ribbons and beads.
I have been working with alpaca wool for many years now, but, a number of clients asked me to spin their own alpaca’s fleeces for them over the last few months.
I have been spinning and dyeing wool for many years for my weaver friend, Marion. This weekend I completed another 10kgs for her.
I ran a craft session with the residents of Barr Hall Residential Home to make a New Year Banner.
‘Worry Monsters’ are used by therapists to help children deal with their worries and concerns. They have a big pouch in their tummies where children can put their worries, written on paper, and the monster eats them.
Gift Vouchers are now available to purchase! These are tailor made for the crafter in your life, for any amount, and valid for 12 months. They can be applied against any of my 2023 workshops already planned, or specially requested by you.
Ards and North Down Tourism made a video about Kiri Cottage Crafts. I love how it has turned out.
Participants enjoyed my Peg Loom Workshop at the busy Spinning Yarn Festival at Mossley Mill Complex.
