An update...

A unicorn and a Cyclops.That's an accident waiting to happen.
Rohan Agalawatta

I have been so busy making wedding dresses that I haven't had time to post. Two of my close friends are getting married this Spring. One after 24 years and 4 children with her partner and the other 18 years and three children later.

I envy them for being able to have their children at their weddings. My friend Andrea had her eldest daughter and son witness their marriage. It was very moving! And her dress was beautiful. I don't have any pictures because I didn't want to carry my camera while acting as bridesmaid (or should that be matron?). But I'll show post some when we get the prints. She looked so beautiful. Her dress was silver and black... you'll see.

I'm working on the next dress now and having a great time. More about that later...

Yesterday I had a surprise encounter. After viewing some fancy dresses in an upmarket shop in London, I went to do some quick drawings in a local cafe. (Have you seen the clothing of FutureClassics? Beautiful, wearable cuts!)

Anyway I noticed the long braid of felter Jorie Johnson (see my last post for an enthusiastic review of her books)  at the next table so I went up and introduced myself. She invited me to join her and we sat chatting for 2 hours. How fortuitous is that? She has just come from the International Feltmakers Association AGM in Holland and is passing through Britain on her way to the States. I had really wanted to nip over to do a workshop with her in Holland but couldn't afford it at the moment.

When I came back from my day out yesterday I felt so charged up with inspiration!

Much to do!

Today's inspiration: Laura Walker's buttons. I can't get enough of these. If you want some, buy from her Etsy sight now, before I get them all!

Likes: One of my favourite painters, Tom Wood has a blog and a website. The last time I did a web search on him I didn't find these. He just let me know so now my sidebar is up to date.

Comments

[Cheryl]

Isn't it great when the universe provides opportunities for us to share time and space with those we admire?
I adore Future Classics and Laura's buttons are fantastic as well. You happened to feature my favorite colour combo.

[Katrine K]

The button is gorgeous..!

[katie]

your blog always makes me smile. I love the bit of serendipity you happened upon there. That must be some plait to be recognised by it!

[Jan]

Did a class with Jorie last year, learnt a heap fast. Classes were well structured and packed with information as is her book "Feltmaking and Wool Magic"

Just had a class with Judit Pocs,totally different approach, but equally inspiring. Her new DVD "On Gentle Threads about feltmaking" is fabulous. You won't regret getting a copy.

Happy Felting

[Kathryn]

I love your blog. I have nominated your blog as a blog that “brings me inspiration and makes me appreciate the blogosphere”. Now it´s your turn to do the same for 10 others who inspired you if you want … and may your blog run and run

[angeljoy]

I paged through a couple of felting books at my local bookstore and they made me think of you and your excitement of felting! They were so interesting. So many ways to felt! Not just knitting and shrinking! Very cool!

[joanie]

Fantastic! What a great surprise running into someone so knowledgable about a craft your so enthusiastic about - that would of made my day, no my year!

[Ulla]

Hi Juju! Thanks for the links! I really love the work of Future Classics, but seem to find their earlier work more appealing... (like the one you have shown!) and the button-lady is fabulous, what a great idea to set off an outfit! I'm finding all your felted work inspiring and so so JUJU original!!!

[Rhonna]

That dress is so rad! and I LOVE the button...so cool!
R

[MARY STANLEY]

we miss you here! hope all is well in your world! making any more felt these days?