Show time!

Busy, busy with my felting needle! This week I created some needle felted penguins, a polar bear and a sheep. I am very pleased with the penguins, which I haven't tried before. How many to make, that is the question? I saw the idea on Martha Stewart's site. Of course, many people make penguins, but I felt it right to give credit for the idea.

My sister loves penguins and has quite the collection. They seem to be associated with Christmas now. I am not sure why as they have no relation to the North Pole, Santa or Christmas, but there you are. They are creatures of the snow, is the only connection I can make.

I am almost ready for the next show at St Stephen's Church in Ottawa, on Watson street. It takes place on November 27, from 10 to 3 pm. It's my first time at the show and I hear it's a good one. If they don't sell at the show, look for them in my Etsy store. It's called "NotCarvedInStone" if you are looking for me.

I am also selling my needle felting and dolls at the Fisher Park craft show on December 4. It's held at the school on Holland Avenue, Ottawa. I hope to see you there!

Ready for the show!

The Ottawa Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild Show starts November 5, 2010. I am busy creating little Christmas ornaments to sell. They are popular at this show. I've made some in hot colours, as well as traditional Xmas colours. I will have many of my figures as well as purses and supplies. the next week will see me dividing up wool into smaller amounts in all the colours I stock. What a mess of fluff I'm in when I'm doing that! Still, the fibre is soft and cosy to play with. It's a good chance to inspect my stash and evaluate what will need reordering after the show.

I have two closets full of wool in the basement of my studio. A rainbow of colour awaits every time I open the doors!

I have acquired some grids which I plan to use in my booth. A new look for this year. I plan to peg up my kits and samples on the grids, to make them easier for folks to see.

The show and sale is held at the Glebe Community Center in Ottawa and is always well attended, drawing many fibre type folks together.

Hours are: Friday Nov 5: 4 - 8 pm

Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Everyone is invited!