Knit one .....

Now that the book is out of my hands and well on its way (due at the end of this week) I can finally get on with some new work. I am about to start making some small bags, and this picture shows the basic fabric.

I have knitted the basic shape to my own pattern. That took about an hour, to get it to this stage on the Embellisher took about 45 mins. It just need stitching together now, but that will take a day or two as I want to mesh some more bag fabrics first. If anyone is coming to the Knitting and Stitching Show at the NEC Birmingham UK next month I will have patterns and the yarn for sale. Look for us on stand H39, Winifred Cottage. (We will have the book there too.)

The Embellisher! Let's Get Started!

Title The Embellisher! Let’s Get Started!

Techniques for needle felting using
The Embellisher machine, suitable
sewing machine attachments,
hand-felting equipment, and introducing
Nuvo Felt

Author Myfanwy Hart

ISBN 0-9553932-0-5

Published by M & J Enterprises

Price £10.95

UK Postage £2.00
Please enquire about overseas postage

Publication date 1st September 2006

Advance orders now being taken. Please email for information

nuvofelt@gmail.com

Nuvo Felt

I have had a request to explain about Nuvo Felt.

Nuvo felt is a fabric which is made from scratch on the Embellisher. It is a technique that I developed while trying to create a specific effect.

Instructions for making it will be in my book called 'The Embellisher: Let's Get Started!' which is due to be published at the end of August. Details, including cost and ISBN number will be posted here as soon as I have them.

If you have any further queries, send me an email to
nuvofelt@gmail.com

Postcard Swap

If anyone is interested in swapping postcards made using the Embellisher this new group may be of interest.


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Embellisher_Art_Postcards/

The image above is that of a postcard due to be sent in the post today.

If you would like details

If you would like details of the book when it is published, please email

nuvofelt@gmail.com

An image from the book!

At long last I can post an image that will appear shortly in the book. It is currently on schedule for the end of August/beginning of September.

It is a piece of Nuvo Felt, and approximately 46cm (18 ins) square.

Nuvo Felt is made using viscose fibres. The name derives from the fact that the technique is new and made from viscose.

Further details of the book, which will cover several other techniques for using the Embellisher machine too., will appear here as soon as they are available.

An evening with the Embellisher

If you would like a talk with a difference for your group you may like to consider this.

After an introductory talk and demonstration there is a chance for everyone (depending on numbers) to have a go! It is a fun evening (or morning or afternoon) and has so far been enjoyed by all who have taken part.

Send me an email if you would like forther information.

myfanwy.h@gmail.com

Hard going

Why is it that 'life' just gets in the way? I am pleased to say that my book is finally finished and is just about off to the Editor. Hopefully I will now have more time for posts, too!

UK Courses

I have taught several courses for the Embellisher at various groups around the country. I'm pleased to announce the following course to be held at Missenden Abbey in Buckinghamshire later this year.

The Embellisher. Let's Get Started!

Friday 13th - Sunday 15th October
The course will cover various techniques, including Nuvo Felt. You will need to bring your own machine.

Missenden Abbey's new brochure will be out in May. Telephone 0845 040 40 40 to be added to the list toreceive one, or email me for furher information.

I can't make up my mind.

I am always amazed at the different effects created by my wonderful machine. These 2 photographs are of the same piece of work. The top shows the back of the work



and the next one shows the front, both scanned at the same point of working.




The lower scan shows all the threads that I have laid down and then embellished. The back is grey felt, there is none visible in either picture. I think I am drawn to the more sublte upper picture, but then .............!

Which one do you prefer?

Just a sample

This is just to whet your appetites! It is a small sample of Nuvo Felt, just waiting to be further embellished with stitching. I'm a bit disappointed with the depth of colour in the picture, if I can improve it I will replace it at a later date.

The Embellisher

My life as a textile artist changed completely when I discovered this machine. Hopefully you too will enjoy the journey as I discover still more things to do on the machine.

http://www.babylock.com/sewing-embroidery/product.asp?Product_ID=EMB7