New accessories for 2023

Date Published: January 18, 2023

towards the end of 2022 I have been able to spend more time focusing on designing and planning new ranges of fingerless gloves, wrist warmers and cuffs.  These will be made using fine merino wool, tussah silk and other natural fibres.   the process of making these is to mirror each with its partner as a pair.  They will be reservable and will suitable for most ladies

These will de designed to compliment the new neck cowls, collars and cuffs that I make. The cobweb style scarfs and shawls have proven to be popular and I will make more of these.  Due to the time these take to make there will again be a limited number available

The natural colour shawls are made laying out silk hankies and fine wisps of merino wool either side.   The coloured shawls are made expanding the roving outwards and then laying tussah silk on top giving a less lacy appearance. 

These will be available at the shows that I will participate in and also at Starlings art and craft collective in Bexhill, plus Dippy Doodahs in Hailsham   

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Hi, I’m Valerie

I live in a rural market town in East Sussex, close to both the South Downs and the coast. I am a felt artist and I love making and teaching.  Find out more on my About Me page

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