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I like this, Lorna! The copper can also be heated over a gas flame to introduce some more colour interest - be careful, though!!

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Barbara Morrow and Lorna are now friends

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Lovely lovely yummy textures ..it's beautiful Barbara

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Oh, as beautiful as ever. I have rated it my favourite. Claire

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What aspect of textiles are you interested in?: I love anything to do with any aspect of Textiles especially if it involves lots of colour.....

Where did you learn your textle skills?: My Grandmother was responsible for introducing me to wonders of working in wool ,felt, crochet etc......

Anything else you want to say to introduce yourself to the group??: I teach Textiles at a Secondary school. I am very lucky to be able to pass on my skills to young people and hopefully my passion for Textiles too

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At 12:06pm on October 30, 2009, Sharon said…: lorna you can try India's blog it's very good "not all who wander are lost"
http://prophet-of-bloom.blogspot.com/
this is a quick run down- the flowers just sit on the silk, you bundle them up tightly and steam over a stainless steel pot (keep it just for this, not your cooking pots) for an hour. take them out let them go cold. and check out the magic. The type of metal pot, the sort of water will all change the colours. some flowers don't give colour. it's time and experiments.. i love the Eucalypt dyes, they smell really good when you boil them. I did a week course with India, making felt, stitching and then dyeing with plants...so nice to feel like your creating the Fabric. It isn't the sort of colours that appeal to everyone...they don't have the vibrance of man make colour.

At 9:40pm on October 29, 2009, Sharon said…: Lorna, there is another photo there now of the result. It dyes the silk, leaving magic patterns. Eucalyptus leaves are great especially on wool. You can wear the scarf...make skirts, or cut fabric up to make ATC's. have a look at www.Indiaflint.com.au , if you have time

At 12:31am on October 27, 2009, Gina E. said…: Hey Lorna, I was about to send you a 'virtual box of chocolates' through this new Ning thingy, but when I read the terms, it seems we have to pay them via Paypal!!!! So I cancelled it...but at least I thought of you - LOL!
Hugs
Gina

At 11:49am on October 24, 2009, MichelleMermaid said…: HI, you are so welcome for the silk. I like to take a long, maybe 1 yard piece and attach one end to the wall, like with a push pin. Then I twist it really tight until it acts like it wants to curl up. At this point I fold it in the middle and make the ends meet. Holding the ends together I smooth it out with the other hand and it creates buttonhole twist! Have fun. :)

At 5:44am on October 24, 2009, MichelleMermaid said…: Hi! So glad to know it arrived at last! Yep, we bewitched it into getting there didn't we? Yes, the fat cat is done in bullion stitch. Fabric fusion background by moi. I had so much fun making that and love how it turned out. Surrounding beadwork is ogallala stitch I learned from Jo in NZ's tutorial.
I'm happy you like it! :)

At 9:21am on October 23, 2009, MichelleMermaid said…: Hi Lorna!
I wondered what was taking it so long to reach you. The strikes explain it. Although I have another person I sent something to in the UK and hers arrived. I suppose it must be hit and miss. Hopefully it will get there soon. I am enjoying yours. The Day of the Dead theme is very fun, your stitching is great. And the spiderweb cover is very clever! Thanks so much!

At 9:59pm on October 22, 2009, Anne Gailhbaud said…: Thanks Lorna. It's you who is adorable!

At 4:42pm on October 18, 2009, Judith McCarthy said…: Hi Lorna, thanks for your comments. I am working on more Halloween cards inspired by yours. Check SOON!! he,he. Love your photos.

At 4:16am on October 18, 2009, Hopscotch said…: Hi Lorna!

Thank you for your kind comments! It is always a pleasure to try and fit just as much care into the little things, as I do into my larger pieces!

At 8:02pm on October 16, 2009, Anne Gailhbaud said…: Lorna, you are so kind! Don't forget that english is not my language and very often, the words miss, I cannot say all that I feel and think in your words, BUT our common words are threads ....The needle run like the pen, and the heart is able to say without word. We are in a common way. Perhaps one day in Périgord (where very many english people live) we can meet in true life..........(It will be worth because, if I can write.........., I speak with an horrible prononciation! LO)