Talent, talent everywhere

I'm back from Silfen Mere's Shades of Sherwood Demo near Rochester, MN. I have a number of friends in that group and decided to go down for a last camping event for the season. There was so much talented work going on including:

*Aig and her weaving-I need to look for the small rigid heddle loom she was using. It makes great wide trim and/or belts. She also taught kids how to make potholders with small looms that are made for kids.

*Karel-he has done it again-he made a great double bed that was made from wood and hinges. Ailinore teased that he uses more hairbands then she does as he attached them to his keys, etc which is a great idea.

*Alethia-was doing a demo of jewellery making and produced a lovely necklace for the silent auction coming up for crown.

*Ailinore-made split pea soup in the cast iron pot in the coals. Although not one of my fav soups, I understand from friends it was yummy.

*Cathy-Ailinore's mother-in-law made wonderful blankets and cards for sale plus she had supplies to help teach how to make your own cards.

There were many more things such as one of their members brought out two goats, someone was making beads plus she had been doing book binding as well. There were so many people participating in fun things and sharing their information. Bravo!

I gifted Karel with his first two pater nosters and he was thrilled. The second pater noster has a silk tassel that was made from 12 strand silk called Splendor. I recommend their fibres as they are consistent and cost effective. One the tassel was made, I separated the fibres with a small needle. It took a lot of time but it gives a great look so very worth the effort.