Jellybeans Angel

 This project took over a year to gather the various coloured scraps of leather that would otherwise end up in landfill. it is a birthday present for my husband. He will wear it to Fantasy Forest this year.     

 This was promised to the organisers of Folk on the Lawn, held on 9th July for 4 days in Tintern. All monies raised are divided up between the bands.  I am so glad to have this finished in good time. Fabric was saved from landfill by Gloucester Scrapstore. They are a lovely bunch.   2 banners one in Welsh and 1 in English. The reverse is silvery and reflective, so i made that the main fabric side. 12 swags to go across the front of the stage without blocking the view of the bands. 14 curtains. 4 to each side and 6 to the rear. 

I had a moment this month when i spotted a part dinner set that sparked joy. It wasn't in good enough condition to use nor display, what with crazing, chips and a badly mended horrific break to a tureen. And yet...  I had to make something to honour the joy the set evoked. It dated from the mid 1930s so saw its owners through a war. I hope it gave hope and joy to them. I wish I could buy an everyday set like this now. Goodness knows the world needs it.  Inspired I set to work, trying to recreate that joy in felt.  

 This glut of posts today are a huge catch up. We are now in 2024. 

 These things are pre May 2025. Photo heavy post with few words. Tudor Day hhad a lot of prep.