Working out weave structures, motifs and colours for my new mini collection today. Inspired in part by lovely fair isle knitting but mostly by these ‘Fair Isles’ of Aotearoa. So far so good but, still some way to go. At lunchtime, I went for a little walk around Founders park and was wowed by this sight. The deep pink blossom carpetContinue reading “Sampler”
Category Archives: Lovely Nelson NZ
Little beehive co-op online and in store
Our Little Beehive has a new Facebook online shop. Just a couple of products from each co-op member at the moment but a it’s a beautiful selection of hand made goodness. Free postage within New Zealand too. I have this soft denim blue striped scarf for sale and a twin pack circle weaving kit. …soContinue reading “Little beehive co-op online and in store”
Sparkly and Bright
It’s nearly time for the Great Christmas Market here at Founders Park, Nelson. I’ll be there on Sunday looking after the Little Beehive Co-op stall. So why not come down, say hello and enjoy a little handmade Christmas shopping plus heaps of special treats. I’ve been feeling very festive in the studio this week –Continue reading “Sparkly and Bright”
A change of seasons
It’s almost the end of winter here in Nz. This part of the world is so stunning and we’ve been very lucky this year with many bright frosty mornings. Here are two scarves I made I while ago – inspired with the snowy mountains and the endless blue that surrounds us. In anticipationContinue reading “A change of seasons”