Ferrous installed….

 

Earlier this week I spent a few days installing Ferrous in one of the radar bunkers on The Isle of Portland, Dorset. Seeing the work together in situ gave me a new perspective on the work and my journey getting there. And in a way I feel bereft, the work which has been with me for a year in various forms is now off into the world by itself. Swaying in the breeze, waiting to be discovered.

Tonight is the launch for the b-side festival which runs until the 14th of September. If you’re in the area then it’s worth look. Further information can be found at b-side.org.uk.

A small but mighty book about Bundling…

 

There was more than a small hint of autumn about yesterday – and, although I welcome the summer rain (we need it so!) there was a coldness in the air and a darkness to the evening which ensured I indulged in some retail gratification. As autumn is around the corner with all those delicious windfall leaves, berries and seeds then it makes sense to be equipped with a tome of gorgeousness. So fortunately India Flint has just published such a tome. The Bundle Book is a gem of a book, small enough to accompany me on my travels, big enough to inspire and inform.

If you want to explore the magic of bundling but aren’t fortunate enough to get a place on one of India’s incredible workshops then The Bundle Book is a very good place to begin your journey.

 

(I don’t really subscribe to the idea of retail therapy – but I make an exception for books…….and fleece.)

 

Buddlia

I took some time out from frantic spinning last week to bundle dye an alpaca jumper I scored from a charity / thrift store. Wandering through my garden I chose buddlia blossom and hydrangea flowers to cheer up a pale grey v-neck. The garden is so full of colour and sound with butterflies and bees, fruit and foliage that I take every opportunity to linger. I’m constantly amazed that purple buddlia gives such a gorgeous yellow – I must collect some for dyeing in the winter to spin sunshine. Now for new buttons and when it gets cold enough (currently we’re basking in glorious sunshine, and long may it continue!) I’ll enjoy this new favourite of mine…  now back to spinning….