Well who’s a happy bunny now then? After a lot of digging and a bit of #@$$r*!!!! I finally wended my way through the intricacies of linking my Pinterest account to my Etsy account and my website. It wasn’t difficult – once I actually FOUND the instructions!!
I was hoping in this all singing, all dancing, linked up world that I would somehow be able to link up my WordPress blog with my Instagram account, but unfortunately not to be 😦 At least not as yet.
So for the meantime you can find my latest pictures on instagramÂ
The second Tunisian workshop of the summer is this weekend in Invergowrie!
There is still time to book a place on this full day exploration of this popular form of crochet. You do not need any prior knowledge of crochet to learn this one! Everything you need will be provided, except for lunch! You will need to bring your own. I will provide tea, coffee and biscuits.
The workshops costs £60.00 and a non-returnable deposit of £30 is needed to confirm your place. Please message me for the payment link.
Saturday 22 June – Tunisian Crochet Workshop
10.00 – 16.00
at Invergowrie Parish Church Hall, 4 Errol Road, Invergowrie,DD2 5AD
Please bring a packed lunch with you. Teas, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
There has been a massive upsurge in interest in Tunisian Crochet this year. So in response to requests to teach it I am currently setting up workshops in June and July to pass on this skill.Â
Tunisian crochet is sometimes called Afghan Crochet or Tricot. It is easy to learn, and you don’t need any prior knowledge of crochet to start.Â
I will post details as soon as each workshop is finalised. Please watch this space for information!
Here are some examples of how to turn a small piece of work into a pretty bracelet. Â
Bracelet, 6mm hook
Bracelet 4.5mm hook
Bracelet 4.5mm hook
Bracelet Tunisian crochet on a 3.5mm hook
Bracelet 3.5mm hook
3 Tunisian bracelets and one in Broomstick crochet
Check my workshop out at the Aberdeen Yarnfest on Sunday 13th May. It runs from 10.00 am to 1.00pm at the Doubletree Aberdeen Treetops hotel. I made the A5 journal cover below using Sublime silk yarn in two shades, and a maroon synthetic silk background.
“Therapeutic crochet – Exploring Tunisian and Broomstick techniques.”
 How to make Broomstick lace.
How to work 4 basic Tunisian stitches.
Participants will complete a small project incorporating these steps during the workshop.
The Mavericks Art Craft Group are holding a Yuletide Fair on 2 & 3 December.  This event is being hosted by Amy Mason at her Bluebird Arts Premises.Â
If your looking for something delightfully creative and hand-made you will find plenty to choose from here – including some of mine 🙂
WE did have fun dressed up in mediaeval garb for the opening night of NEOS at Hallgreen Castle. You can always spot the artists in the Great Hall when you come up to view our work – we will be here until Sunday 17th!
It’s getting nearer every day! Â As a member of the Mavericks Art Group I will be at Hallgreen Castle on Saturday, 9th, Saturday 16th, and Sunday 17th, Â exhibiting my work and giving demonstrations of crochet. Â
There is also a huge amount of delightful work by other artists and more demonstrations. Â
An introduction to crochet or a chance to come along with your own projects and ask for advice. Â This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with existing crochet skills.
Further classes can be arranged to suit demand.
To book a place please telephone Vicki on 07900 243640.
WORKSHOPS! Ever wanted to crochet and no idea how to start? Or do you know the basics and want to learn different techniques..? I am a contemporary crochet artist and tutor. I will be running a series of workshops through Fri, Sat & Sun 26-28 May at the Alyth Festival.
Each day there is a BEGINNERS workshop 10am – 2pm, advanced in the afternoon 2pm – 4pm. I cater for left-handers. £10 per class.Â
SPECIALIST WORKSHOPS – £15 per class.
Fri pm – BROOMSTICK CROCHET Worked on a broomstick! This simple method creates loose fabric which has many uses. Why not start with a simple scarf?
Sat pm – HAIRPIN CROCHET Traditionally made on a shell hairpin this work grows quickly.
Sunday pm – AFGHAN CROCHET Working on an elongated hook this work sits somewhere between knitting and crochet. Quick and easy to learn, produces fabric from firm to lacy.
Contact Ellie on 01307 466354 to book. Â
You can pay me easily through Paypal at  https://www.paypal.me/EllieFiddes
Sam Baxter – sambaxterart – has very kindly sent me these photographs of my work  from the above event.  Thanks for all  the hard work you put into this event Sam!
(It all started off on Hogmanay when somebody handed me a strange object and asked – “What can you do with this? Take it away and have a go!” So my Funaday project was finding out what I could do with a six foot shed skin from a boa constrictor!)
If you want to see what I did come along to the FunADay Exhibition this weekend.
It’s in WASP studios, Meadowmill, West Henderson Wynd, Dundee. Â The opening night is on Friday 10 February from 7 – 9pm. Â The Exhibition runs from 10.00am –Â 7.00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Here are some photographs I took of the fun I had during the month.
Well, I’m a crochet tutor! So the first thing I saw when I looked at this shed snakeskin was a beautiful lacy crochet pattern. Don’t know quite how it would turn out or what I might use it for. Maybe give this a try out sometime and see if it can be made into a working pattern. Probably would need a more delicate name than Boa’s Belly Stitch though!
Last night somebody handed me an strange object (as they do on Hogmanay) and said “What could you make from this?  Take it away and see what you can do with it.”
So my Fun A day project is going to be – working out what I can do with the shed skin from a six foot boa constrictor.
First take photographs of it in all it’s complex beauty. Here are four of them.
I am an Arts Worker producing contemporary artwork and original freeform crochet, and delivering workshops and courses. This summer I am delivering Tunisian crochet workshops, as this has recently had a resurgence in popularity! For more information see elliefiddes.com, or Ellie Fiddes the Artist@EllieFiddesArt on facebook. Thank you!
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ELLIE FIDDES THE ARTIST 