Hand felted birds
These little critters were made by Niki Collier and students today in class. They are intended for a mobile eventually
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Hand felted parrots
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013President Michael “T” Higgins Tea Cosy
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
Michael "T" Higgins knitted tea cosy
This little guy was designed and made by Veronica Costello who very kindly lent it to us for the duration of our Tea Cosy Competition. Veronica gave one to the President and apparently he loves it!
You could visit him and, at the same time, come and view the over 60 tea / caffetiere / mug cosies which were entered. They were knitted, crocheted, felted, sewn and the imagination and craftsmanship exhibited is astounding! We would love it if you would vote for your favourite – we have voting cards here in the shop. All the proceeds of the competition go to St Brigid’s NS.
Felt Birds with Niki
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
Felt Birds
Come and make some adorable little felt birds …..
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis St, Dublin 8
Date: Tuesday, 5 Feb
Time: 10.30 to 12.30
Cost: Euro 30 to include all materials
To enrol, contact Rosemary on 087 996 7197 or info@theconstantknitter.ie
Venue: The
Felted slippers made at The Constant Knitter today
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
Fleece to Yarn Workshop in Markree Castle, Sligo
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
Mary of Markree Wool Craft is hosting a workshop – From Fleece to Yarn – on March 9th and 10th in Markree Castle, Collooney, Co Sligo. Sounds like a wonderful event. This workshop will cover all aspects of washing, dying and spinning wool.
For more details contact Mary on mary@markreewoolcraft.com or on 086 819 8543
Victorian miniature spinning wheel on Francis St
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
Victorian Spinning Wheel
Mervyn from Yeats Country Antiques on Francis St brought this over to the shop a few days ago to let it hang out here a while. It is only 30″ high. The picture really doesn’t do it justice – it’s patina is truly beautiful. I think it might need some work though……
Funky felted hats made here today
Saturday, January 19th, 2013
Made by Fabienne, Trish and Sheila today at a felt hat workshop facilitated by Niki …………..
Hand Felted hats
Lace Blocking Wires – new shipment
Thursday, January 17th, 2013
Lace Blocking wires
The lace blocking wires have finally arrived. These ultra fine wires are extremely flexible for your curvy lace edges. Made from an amazingly flexible wire with memory, they will not rust, corrode, tarnish or kink easily. Can be used for scalloped edges as well as straight edges. Arch and curve them as you wish – they will return to straight.
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013
Felted Hats by Niki Collier
Join Niki to make yourself a creative topper next Saturday!! Everybody leaves with a hat………….
Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis Street, Dublin 8
Date: Saturday, 19 January
Time: 10.30 to 5.30
Cost: Euro 80 (includes all materials).
To enrol, contact Rosemary at 087 996 7197 or info@theconstantknitter.ie
Tuesday Felt Class – make a teacosy!
Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Hand Felted Teacosy
Niki will be showing students how to make felted tea cosies next Tuesday (15 January 2013) morning and evening. Tea cosies are, in my opinion, so beautiful and practical. You can bring along any decorations you’d like to add, for example buttons, beads, ribbon or any little thing that is precious to you.
Another great reason for making tea cosies is to support The Constant Knitter Tea Cosy Competition! The proceeds of the competition will go St Bridgid’s Primary School in Dublin 8. (Actually the tea cosies can be made however you like – knit, crochet, felt, sew, quilt – in fact whatever you want to do is ok with us). And for the coffee drinkers, caffetiere cosies are also welcome.
Details of the competition and entry forms can be downloaded from www.theconstantknitter.ie – just get the cosies to us by 31 January. They will go on display here in early February and there will be prizes!
Cost for the class, including materials, is E30. Please bring a big towel and bubble wrap if you have it.
To enrol, please contact Rosemary on 087 996 7197 or info@theconstantknitter.ie