I was delighted to be invited as a textile artist to partake in this particularly important Scotsheep 2012.
It was held just down the road from Heartfelt Studios present location in Dumfries House estate, at Morrissons Farm. I was asked to take the yurt to show the versatility of wool in its many uses.
Many of my felty friends also were showing their skills with felted fleeces by Ann Ross. Fine felt by Jenny McKay, Fungi dying with Marlene Cadell and the lovely spinners from the Lanarkshire spinners group.Jennifer Alexander who had rounded up a talented flock of textile workers had a beautiful display of her work and lots of samples of native breeds and how they felted and spun. The display was well appreciated by the farmers and visitors, especially the many schools that braved the rainy day to learn some hands on about textiles. We were very fortunate to be introduced to Prince Charles and his genuine interest and depth of knowledge on wool was amazing. I had a lovely talk with him about the Highgrove Florigelieum felted book covers I had made for him and he told me about his fascinating new project. Perhaps more book covers in a few years time then.
Felt has defiantly found a place in royal appreciation.
Wool has led me to such exciting places and the challenge goes on.
Thanks to Jennifer Alexander and Millside Farm for organising this textile opportunity.
