I was asked to make a hat to display at the Open Houses art trail next month....so I went slightly crazy!!  Maybe I should wear it to my son's wedding in September...?? Maybe not!  This week has been brilliant - my dear friend, who lives in Italy has been to stay.  As you can see - we had some fun!  There's nothing like good friends......we have been close for 43 years so have a lot of history.  It now seems really quiet - but maybe I can get on with some weaving!! I showed a jacket in my last post.  It has arrived in USA and the recipient is delighted (so am I!)  It was quite a challenge to make something specific and I was concerned it wouldn't fit, but all is well.  Also, the other big news - my book arrived, and already it has sold well.  I am certainly enjoying this new experience.  Have a good week x

I received the paperback proof of my book, and I am really pleased with it.  The colour, and quality of paper is better than I had hoped.....so I have now ordered 50 to be printed.  I can't wait for them to arrive and then I can start selling.  Mind you, at the rate I'm going I'll probably be making a massive loss because I keep on telling friends etc. that I'll give them one!!This has occupied my mind, but I have also been busy working away on the latest jacket.  It was a bit of a struggle - but once I start I have to keep going!!  Anyway, I finished it last night, and its now all packed up ready to be shipped to the States.  I know I'm pathetic, but I always feel a bit sad when I say goodbye to my weavings.  A little bit of me goes away with them....But, as you can see, I have now started another jacket.  My brief is pink and blue and no orange!!  I'll see what I can do.  Have a good week x

The colours of Spring are everywhere.....and clearly they must be influencing my dyeing sessions!   Although, to be honest, as I am sure some of you may be aware, I always tend to go for bright, happy colours.  Maybe one day I'll discipline myself to sober down a bit.....but aren't the flowers absolutely gorgeous?  I took these photos during this last week....and I guess they'll keep me going through next winter.  Talking about winter, the temperature is dropping today which is a  bit of a shock because we really have had some lovely warm weather recently.  As ever, I have been weaving and sent a scarf off across the Pond this week.  Also I have just started sewing up a jacket, and....started weaving another!! Keeps me happy and busy.  Having said that, Ive been a bit fed up this week as Ive had my third cold in as many months!  I couldn't

 believe it when I got yet another sore throat.  Ugh...but I am beginning to feel slightly more human again, and in the grand scheme of things, a cold isn't that bad ......have a good week everyone x

We had a great time at Disneyland and the weather was fabulous.  I enjoyed seeking out the beautiful spots.......the park itself is so attractive but my guess is, most people miss it!  Of course the rides and attractions are amazing but my favourite remains....Its A Small World.....so a few pics here!!   I could sit in that little boat cruising around the 'World"all day.  I did go on it three times (how sad is that!!) Anyway, we finally got home,  after having to sit and wait on the plane whilst they fixed a fault!!  Slightly nerve-wracking - but we made it. Its always good to get home, and today Ive been back at the loom and finished another scarf.  Ive also been working on the paperback edition of Fibrefrenzi Artweave.  I'm so excited to actually get my hands on it!   Spring is now well and truly here and it is a daily joy to be outside, hearing the birdsong and breathing in the sunlight.....have a good week everyone and Happy Easter x

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Its been a glorious week with lots of warmth and sunshine....the weather is looking quite good for our trip to Eurodisney at the end of the week.  Some people think I' m a bit strange liking Disneyland - but I love the fun, magic and other worldliness of the Magic Kingdom....its so refreshing and great to see all the young ones enjoying themselves.  The food is always good too....and Im looking forward to our Buffalo Bill evening!!  Back to the present....well, I finished weaving the main body of the next coat and spent today jiggling things around, and then cutting it out.  I had about one centimetre to spare - I was so pleased to fit the main pieces on to my cloth.  I am limited to how much I can weave - my loom is 32" wide but there is considerable shrinkage after fulling.  As to the length - I am limited to the length of my bedroom ....because of my warping up method.  I suppose I could warp up in the garden !! Now I need to weave the sleeves (after another pre-ordered scarf).  In between my fibre pursuits I have had some lovely dog walks ...........Have a good week - Ill be back after Paris!

I'm so happy that Spring has arrived........it feels as though I am coming awake after the long, dark winter.  Today I took the photos of the beautiful flowers near to my home...don't they just make your spirits sing!!  Lots and lots of fresh green everywhere - so I had to include some fresh green fibre.  The green weaving is on the front of my e-book ;   Fibrefrenzi Artweave - available on Amazon books (which I am about to publish in paperback).....sales have been good - so I am super excited!  I have almost finished weaving the main body of another coat - which means I shall shortly be starting another scarf.  I have been weaving non-stop for two and half years now, and love it just as much as when I started.  I think I need to work on my art journal....I have been rather sluggish during the winter months.  I need the sunshine and warmth to inspire my creative juices....so....I must get going.  Although I am always looking for new inspiration, time and time again I come back to flowers.....however next week I'm off to Paris and in May I go to Venice - maybe some good inspiration in the pipeline! Have a good week!

Well....after a rather long break, I'm back.  I had some technical difficulties - but have finally got my act together, and worked them out. I go in to mild panic mode when anything remotely technological goes awol!  I seem to have spent a lot of time updating my Facebook page - but I am now back to blogging as well.  A lot has happened  recently - I have been selling scarves and coats (latest two pictured here) and I have just published an e-book on Amazon - its called  Fibrefrenzi Artweave.  I have so enjoyed writing it - I am now pursuing publishing a paperback edition.  I think I must be getting the writing bug because I am already thinking about my next book!  I continue to be obsessed with the whole process of producing art-to-wear garments from the sheeps fleece  I am so lucky to have such an absorbing interest ......I never seem to tire of it and of course the colour always inspires me and makes my heart sing!  Don't forget to take a look at my website:  www.fibrefrenzi.weebly.com and you can find me, Alison Crosthwaite on Facebook.  Have a good week!