Sick as a dog

I have not had a cold or flu for at least 5 years I think till last week. I was completely miserable and pretty much stuck to the couch. But I can spin on the couch so spin I did and here are some hats I made with the yarn.

Everything old is new again

In Ireland I was teaching this method for making wraps. I love the vibrancy of the surface you can achieve. These wraps are super soft from the layout method. The silk is collected from op shops and my old scarves and shirts and friends now give me their favourite things that cannot make through another wearing. I love the idea of revamping these items and they can begin anew.

Love it!!

Here is a photo of one of the Dingle participants work all finished. It is hard to believe that something this big

Can shrink into something as pretty as this. Go Mia!

The grass really is greener

In Ireland!

I began my tour in Ireland, and so I end at the beginning. Such a beautiful country. I spent alot of my time wishing my family were with me as my boys would have loved the ruins and history this place is steeped in.

I flew into Dublin and was met by my wonderful host Holly I had such fun in Dublin and the workshop participants were such a great group, full of Irish humour.. We were working on wraps and closures and were very busy for the 2 days. I haven't got many photos of the finished items I'm afraid, but some along the way.

I had some time to travel a few days before heading to my next workshop so I went through Kilkenny, Kells, Cashel and Galway. I managed to have a coffee with Nicola Brown in Kilkenny. So much fun to chat and we were together again in Denmark. I have made so many new friends.

I love this last shot. No Parking!!!

From Galway I drove to Dingle. So picturesque. Here we had a 3 day workshop on mosaic wearables hosted by Sharon I have had some wonderful times with all my hosts on this trip and I want to say to all of them a huge thankyou for bringing me into their lives. Below are some shots of the workshop and Dingle. 

largest stone wall I saw

This was a cheese I bought. Really delicious!!! Really!

This one is still being added to!!

The sleeping giant

This whole trip has been a wild ride for me. Thanks to all who were a part of it and I hope to be able to visit again soon ( the wheels are already in motion there)