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Community => Marketplace => Crafts & Gifts for sale => Topic started by: ellied on November 23, 2011, 08:06:22 pm

Title: Felt and edibles
Post by: ellied on November 23, 2011, 08:06:22 pm
I haven't got a website and need to upload photos, but I make a range of felt items including cobweb scarves, handbags, slippers, pouches/containers of various sizes and various other wee things.

Also I have plenty jars of plum chutney and plum jam, some of which look decent enough to be given as gifts tho I'm not great at marketing and fancy labelling they're just plain jam covers ::)

I'll have to get sorted for next year - willow baskets with felt liners and a variety of preserves and conserves ;D

Oh and if anyone wants a pony for Christmas (and for life!)... I'd be happy to add a red ribbon or some tinsel ;)

Here are a couple of the scarves currently available - most have gone as quick as made ;)

White/turquoise merino fibre with silk top
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/EllieDouglas/felting/IMG01520-20111108-1219.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/EllieDouglas/felting/IMG01517-20111108-1216.jpg)

Dark blue/peach merino fibre with silk top
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/EllieDouglas/felting/IMG01519-20111108-1219.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/EllieDouglas/felting/IMG01518-20111108-1216.jpg)
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: plumseverywhere on November 23, 2011, 08:40:51 pm
A pony? don't you be telling my daughters about that one will you  ;) LOL that's all they want and they keep telling me...!!
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: doganjo on November 23, 2011, 09:21:27 pm
That's all I've EVER wanted.  Too old and too fat now,  ::)but I can dream :'( :'( - and I get my pony fix from Ellie's lovely babies. ;D
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: plumseverywhere on November 24, 2011, 08:21:34 am
Awww Annie! Its all I wanted as a girl too - I remember working at the local stables before school and then again straight after and all weekend, every weekend! If I recall correctly I was rewarded with just one free ride in 2 years of doing that - mucking out etc in the freezing cold, must have been dedicated!!
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: doganjo on November 24, 2011, 11:06:21 am
I missed an opportunity too - that annoys me more.  Late partner and I bought a 22 acres croft, did up cottage, he was made redundant, I had to keep working long hours.  he was afraid of horses, so I didn't feel I could have a horse then.  If I had land here I'd have one in a minute - one of Ellie's!  They are delightful!  And well mannered.
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: ellied on November 25, 2011, 05:25:07 pm
Here's the latest one, just dry..
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/EllieDouglas/felting/IMG01588-20111124-2031.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/EllieDouglas/felting/IMG01589-20111125-1118.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/EllieDouglas/felting/IMG01590-20111125-1118.jpg)

I'm doing a bag now but it's taking a while ;)
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: deepinthewoods on November 25, 2011, 06:13:03 pm
so how do i buy something???
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: doganjo on November 25, 2011, 07:24:45 pm
so how do i buy something???
PM?
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: deepinthewoods on December 21, 2011, 01:31:05 pm
just to say thank you to ellied!
the scarves have both arrived safely, and are lovely, it was nice to be consulted throught the process, excellent service!!!
thanks again
dave :trophy:
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: princesspiggy on December 22, 2011, 08:09:26 pm
excuse my ignorance ellied? they are scarfs but not knitted but a type of felt?
very pretty
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: ellied on December 26, 2011, 06:06:26 pm
Thanks Deepinthewoods, glad they arrived safely and in time.

PP yes cobweb felted scarves. 

The ones shown are all sold and away including several to board members, so thanks for the custom :)  I don't make that many and I'm nowhere near a commercial business so every one made a significant difference to the budget, much appreciated :)
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: doganjo on December 26, 2011, 06:25:16 pm
Hi Ellie
Will be in touch soon, but just had a thought.  I got a Kindle from the family and the cover was made by my daughter's friend - padded with navy on inside and multicoloured wellie boot material on outside.  Could be done with felted material instead though.  Bet they'd sell well.
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: CameronS on January 03, 2012, 03:25:49 pm
just to let you know, my sister loved her scarf - matched her wellies pefectly   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: Brucklay on January 03, 2012, 05:31:50 pm
my sister and mum-in-law really liked their's - my sister didn't take it off from opening to leaving to go back to Perth - thank you
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: ellied on January 04, 2012, 02:25:49 pm
Thanks for the lovely feedback, glad they were appreciated :)  Probably time I started making more as I'm clean out right now..

Annie if you're coming to visit please bring the kindle and I'll check sizes, I have a couple of purse/spec holder/phone holder/laptop case/iPad case ideas but need measurements to make templates..
Title: Re: Felt and edibles
Post by: doganjo on January 04, 2012, 05:34:12 pm
Ok will do.  Will be in touch, any day suit you next week?   Sorry you had the George problem, I was going to come over and sort him out for you.