The Kitchen Witch's Cat

over the last few days, I have been feeling witchy ... after having a week off from the day job last week and not doing any thing to replace stock for Sally's Silver Stitches, and feeling really annoyed with myself  I'm on a roll again. it was this little ginger cat that set me off

I managed to fit a fair bit into a smallish frame, there's the little ginger tom, with what I think is a bit of an attitude on his face ! the obligatory witches hat, along with a hanging cauldron and a bunch of herbs, drying above him with a little talisman hanging among them from a piece of string 

Then there's this one, it started off in my head as The Coven. Is it witches disguising themselves as Hares to conduct their full moon rituals?  think I'll call it Skyclad, they are stitched in reclaimed velvets and silks and sparks from the 'fire' light their moon dance

Then there's the 2nd version of The Hare, The Oak & The Amethyst that is above in the blog title, don't know which one I prefer. So now I'm on that roll, I better carry on, I've got Autumn, Samhain, Winter and Yule fairs to stock up for. 

From Sketch to Silver

Hey guys, I'm in love with these little spirit animals, sketched and carved into dry clay then once fired sterling silver chains to produce lovely necklaces, included with some of them are semi precious stones. The squirrel has not made it yet, poor thing !! he had an accident !  I have started some sketches of new animals, badger, cat, hummingbird and otter what are your thoughts on these and what other animals would you like to see ? A bear ? A dragon perhaps ?

Fab times at Ely

well its been some time since I last posted. I've been busy with the market stall and all is going well, made some great friends with the other stall holders, always lovely enthusiastic people to talk to about my work, have acquired lots of commissions from these market conversations and lots of returning customers.  I do so love to interact with my customers.  I will be here for only a couple more months then on to new fairs and markets for run up to the Christmas period. If you have met me at the market, please pop on over to Facebook and follow my page for updates and to find out where I will be and dont forget I am always at the end of an email if you need a present for someone or yourself
here are some items that have been on sale in Ely these past few months 

A beautiful and detailed textile art was picked up by its new owner today at the market. Liana already had a frame in mind for this and knew she wanted a garden scene, this will be displayed in her front room with a collection of some of my other textiles.

diverse subjects

Two things made today ... Completely different subjects ...just to show how versatile I can be

Spirit of Lindum

Today ..I am having a very welcome day off ...have been in Lincoln since last Tuesday ..took my sewing machine with me, here is my stall on Saturday at the Spirit of lindum festival and a few bits that were sold to lovely customers ..so was working along with visits to friends and family ..lots of fun seeing you all and made new friends among my fellow stall holders.. back to the work table tomorrow to restock

feverishly making stock

Well after rethinking new ways of getting my products and name out there !! I have secured myself a permanent weekly stall at the Ely Craft and Collectables Market ! I have been busy making sure I have enough stock ready for my first day on 7th March ! I have been cutting, hammering, shaping and texturing metals, a couple of lovely moon hares, some silver twiddly rings, and some reticulated silver landscapes with mixed metals and abstract pieces all now lovely and shiny thanks to the polishing skills of my partner ..chief polisher Mr Silver Stitches

A day at work!!

Driven over to Holt this morning, restocking my gallery wall at the Wells Deli in Holt and bank balance is looking a little better now ...then scoot on up to the coast and a lovely walk with the dogs ....this is what a day at work should be like