Friday, March 30, 2012

My 100th Post Giveaway!

Well it really is a little over 100 posts, but I promised a Giveaway and here it is!
100g of beautiful Vintage Silk Sari pieces, a gorgeous hand stitched silk and cotton 30cm square, perfect as a feature in a Quilt or a Cushion, some lovely hand sewn embellishments, 9 Hand Dyed 6 inch squares, 4 lovely buttons and 2 packs of Silk and Sparkle, suitable for card making, journal pages or what ever you imagine! What will you make with all these treasures?
                                                                                                                     
  

Many of these items are put together in India where an Australian is working with local ladies providing work for a Fair wage.
Just leave a lovely comment and I will select a winner on Sunday 22nd April to receive these gorgeous bits and pieces. Make sure I can contact you in case you are the lucky winner.
I would really like to know that people read my blog as I so enjoy putting it together, so if you also become a follower of my Precious Purl Blog, I will put your name in the draw TWICE!! Good Luck and thanks for joining in my celebration.

DON'T FORGET THE WONDERFUL FELTING WORKSHOP WE ARE RUNNING WITH 
WENDY BAILYE ON APRIL 16TH. SEE MY PREVIOUS POST AND EMAIL ME FOR MORE DETAILS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!

Saturday, March 10, 2012

100th Post!! But wait..............

Yes! this is my promised 100th Post with a giveaway of gorgeous goodies, BUT, I am going to make you wait until the next post because I have something really exciting to tell you about and it cannot wait!

We at Precious Purl are excited to announce that Wendy Bailye, from Brisbane, Felter extraordinaire, fabulous teacher, an editor/contributor to FELT magazine, featured Artist at National Craft Fairs and all round lovely person is coming to run a Workshop at Precious Purl!

When:      Monday 16th April 10.30-4pm
Where:    Precious Purl, Mezzanine Level, 397 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Take tram 112 in Collins St, Stop17

 


Content:  Participants will make an exquisitely Textured 3D Floral Cushion Cover using wool and silk fibres and fabrics,You will learn textural techniques, moulding of flower shapes and how to use a template!






 Email me (see my Profile) for all details including cost, requirements and enrolment form.


Get in early as this is Wendy's only teaching engagement in Melbourne other than for the Victorian Felters and places are limited!


See some of Wendy's amazing work at www.wendybailye.com


My next post will definitely have a Giveaway, I promise!