Posts Tagged ‘felt’

Shelley has been hard at work on these beautiful crochet hook holders. Hand sewn from luxurious pure wool felt, these practical storage pouches would make an ideal gift for the crochet fan in your life.

These pouches fold down to an ideal handbag size, and tie up with some matching satin ribbon. And did i mention the pouches are sold complete with a high quality set of Japanese bamboo handle crochet hooks? All you need is some yarn and you’re all set! Pop in and grab one today, there are just a handful so these won’t be around for long!

I’ve been on a tiny toymaking kick lately! In the recent weeks I’ve made the little bend dolls and felt animals above. Its so satisfying to be able to finish a project in a day, and despite what you’d think – they’re not that hard. If you’re interested in trying your hand at some felt toymaking, needle felting, or Waldorf doll making why not join our Waldorf toymaking workshop? All levels are welcome and you can find the complete rundown of dates etc on our workshops page.

I always feel funny looking at Christmas things before December – growing up, we always had a real, live cut Christmas tree, and we had to wait until mid December after my dad’s birthday before we could put it up. The wait was excruciating! Especially because growing up in Adelaide, the Christmas Pageant was always in the earlier half of November, and a lot of my school friends were allowed to put up their synthetic Christmas trees on that day. Never mind that a real Christmas tree would never survive a month in a hot Adelaide December – in my mind it was hugely unfair! Yet now, as an adult, i’m reluctant to get Christmas going too soon. I like to wait at least until december before our tinsel tree goes up – but that doesn’t stop me from keeping an eye out for cute seasonal items and shopping a little earlier! I am carrying on a family tradition of buying a new ornament each year, and this year, I’ll be choosing one of these gorgeous felt decorations from Pashom.

Pashom’s gorgeous range are made exclusively by a women’s co-operative in Kathmandu that employs over 80 women full-time and provides them with vocational skills enabling them to support their families. They are incredibly skilled in the art of felting, which is an intricate process of lathering wool and hot soapy water together and through moisture, heat and friction a unique and beautiful product is created. The wool is imported from New Zealand and is hand-dyed in Nepal using ecologically approved dyes. As there is little local demand for felt, this co-operative and its employees rely solely upon export for their livelihoods, so we are delighted to be able to contribute to their sustainability.

Turn over a new leaf this spring and join us at a Little Sparrow workshop. Brush up on an old skill or pick up a new passtime.

Bookings are essential! Payment in full must be received to secure your booking. A minimum of four people is required for the class to run, and a full refund will be given if minimum booking is not achieved. You are very welcome to bring any equipment required, use the workshop equipment during the class or purchase anything you will need from the shop.

Unfortunately due to the timetable no make-up classes are available.

Everyone 10 years + welcome.

Contact us and book your place now!

Unfortunately due to the timetable no make-up classes are available.

TUESDAYS

Knitting

October 9th – 30th, (4 wks) 10am-12pm

November 6th – 27th, (4 wks) 10am-12pm

$80 plus materials

In this class we’ll learn to cast on and off, a variety of different stitches, increasing and decreasing and at the end of the session you will be making a scarf.

Needle felting

October 9th – 30th, (4 wks) 1pm-3pm

November 6th – 27th, (4 wks) 1pm-3pm

$80 plus materials

Explore the simple and rewarding craft of needle felting. Create a few fuzzy and whimsical creatures or pictures to test your skill.

Crochet

October 9th – 30th, (4 wks) 7pm-9pm

November 6th – 27th, (4 wks) 7pm-9pm

$80 plus materials

In this class we’ll learn to do all the basic stitches, increasing, decreasing and changing yarn. By the end of 4 weeks you’ll be making rugs, toys, accessories and more!

WEDNESDAY

Felt Toymaking

October 10th – 31st (4 wks) 10am-12pm

November 7th – 28th (4 wks) 10am-12pm

$80 plus materials

An introduction to hand sewing. Learn embroidery, make felt toys and experience basic small toy construction;  learning the skills that can be applied to sewing a blind hem and other practical applications.

Machine Sewing

October 10th – 31st, (4 wks) 1pm-3pm

November 7th – 28th (4 wks) 1pm-3pm

$80 plus materials

Always wanted to use a sewing machine? This class will run you through all the basics, from threading to the tension, which needles to use, how to make a ruffle, line a tote bag, and add a zip. We will make 4 simple projects along the way! Sewing machines provided.

Dollmaking

October 10th – 31st (4 wks) 7-9pm

November 7th – 28th  (4 wks) 7-9pm

$80 plus materials

In this class we will cover the basics and techniques for making a formed head. You can make any kind of – waldorf doll you would like! It’s easy – really!

SUNDAY

Dollmaking Sunday

September 23rd, 9am-5pm

$180 including lunch & dollmaking kit

Spend a day making a simple formed doll just perfect for your little one to love and cuddle!

house bag

Pashom is a Fair Trade focussed business based in Sydney, Australia and is owned and operated by Fiona Chadwick and Scott Goddard. It was established in 2002 whilst Fiona was living and working as a volunteer teacher in Pokhara, Nepal. Apart from forming a close affinity with the country and its people, she was captivated by the beauty and quality of the products made by local cottage industries – especially the Fair Trade and ethical/sustainable businesses run by some very industrious and inspiring Nepalese women.

Aren’t these felt backpacks adorable?! They have pockets along the front that hold finger puppet toys, so your little one always has something to keep amused with!

These felt bags are as sturdy as they are cute, so they will hold up to all the play they inspire!

Pashom’s gorgeous range are made exclusively by a women’s co-operative in Kathmandu that employs over 80 women full-time and provides them with vocational skills enabling them to support their families. They are incredibly skilled in the art of felting, which is an intricate process of lathering wool and hot soapy water together and through moisture, heat and friction a unique and beautiful product is created. The wool is imported from New Zealand and is hand-dyed in Nepal using ecologically approved dyes. As there is little local demand for felt, this co-operative and its employees rely solely upon export for their livelihoods, so we are delighted to be able to contribute to their sustainability.

Little purses and pouches make great gifts for toddlers – working the zips is good for fine motor skills and isn’t it fun to find treasure in little zipped pouches?

Hop into Little Sparrow for an Easter crafternoon tea party! Try your hand at sewing felt chickens, bunnies, egg cosies and more! Explore embroidery and toy making techniques then enjoy some well earned tea and cake.

Date: Saturday March 24th

Time: 12 – 4pm

Price: $65 includes materials and refreshments

Skill level: beginners & up – must be able to thread a needle

Call 03 90410103 to book now, places are limited!

Hurry, Hurry there are two place left in the Felt Toymaking Workshop!
If you would like to make some toys for your kids then this is the class for you. Using pure wool felt is definitely one of my favourites, it feels so nice to touch and is very easy to sew.
There will be many patterns for you to try and the supplies you need for your projects will be discounted 10% during the workshop sessions.
The Felt Toymaking Class begins next Thursday 11th March for 4 weeks
Cost $60 plus materials ( and a bundle of patterns for free!) Bookings essential.

For a long while now I have been friends with the Gals at The Friendship Tree.
I make Bush Babies and Sweetpeas for them and in return i know that my labours are sold by them with love and adoration.
Similarly I am so very proud to sell their stunning handwork…..like this felted artwork
“The Maypole”, a joyous celebration of friendship!
$220 all hand felted, hand sewn, natural fibres……pure joy!

On the shelf….. are some wooden Mushrooms $5.50 – $13.00
Tiptrucks, Fire Engines, Tow Trucks $26.50 – $36.50
Choral Spinning Tops $44.00 ……stunning music makers!
Wooden Animals and Trees $4.50 each
Redgum Bridge Set…or house…or mountain……. $27.00
Little People $22.00

Pop in for a treasure before the Christmas Rush!