Face coverings in my new Etsy shop
I have opened a new Etsy shop, and have listed some face coverings/masks there.
I have made them from vintage fabrics and from vibrant coloured fabrics.
This vintage one was made from Greeff “Bird of Paradise” I hope you like it 🙂
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/813327146/fitted-mask-from-vintage-fabric-a-bright?ref=shop_home_active_3&cns=
June 23, 2020 | Categories: artwork, craft work | Tags: Bird of Paradise, fabric, face covering, face mask, Floral, Greeff, vintage | Leave a comment
GLENESK FOLK MUSEUM – 3 SEPTEMBER 2017
Come along – meet the handicraft experts – bring your handiwork and textile treasures to show and share 🙂
August 9, 2017 | Categories: craft work, Exhibition, teaching, tuition | Tags: advanced crochet, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet tuition, demonstrations, dying, embroidery, examples, filet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, knitting, lace making, Tunisian crochet, vintage, wall hangings, weaving | Leave a comment
ALYTH CREATES 26 – 28 MAY
As from tomorrow I will be tutoring in Alyth for 3 days.
Please feel free to come along to any of these sessions, whether you are a complete beginner or already have some skills.
Materials and equipment are provided, but please bring along any patterns, wip, or tools of your own if you wish.
Tools and materials will be provided.
May 25, 2017 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Afghan Crochet, basic crochet, Basic crochet stitches, beginners crochet, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, crochet classes, crochet lessons, crochet teaching, crochet tuition, crochet workshops, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, freeform crochet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, learn crochet, Specialist crochet, Tricot, Tunisian crochet, vintage, yarn | Leave a comment
INVERBERVIE
Inverbervie
NORTH EAST OPEN STUDIOS
9 – 17 September
I will be exhibiting and delivering workshops at Hallgreen Castle, Inverbervie during NEOS. More details to follow. In meantime see NEOS website for more details http://www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk/neos-2017/
April 3, 2017 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: advanced crochet, Afghan Crochet, Art, arts, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, craft, crochet, crochet design, crochet tuition, crochet workshops, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, exhibition, exhibitions, filet, flowers, freeform crochet, freestyle crochet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, Irish Crochet, NEOS, new work, original artwork, Specialist crochet, teaching, Tunisian crochet, vintage, wall hangings | Leave a comment
FORFAR CLASSES END OF COURSE
Big well done to the learners at the F.A.C.E Woolcraft Class in Forfar for all their work! So good to see people learning according to their own interests. Thank you for permission to share your work.
Big thanks to F.A.C.E. (Forfar Assocation of Continuing Education) committee for their tireless work setting up their classes. Follow them on facebook to keep up to date with the classes on offer next session.
https://www.facebook.com/Forfar.FACE/?fref=ts
March 17, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, teaching, tuition | Tags: Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet classes, crochet tuition, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, teaching, vintage | Leave a comment
FUN A DAY DUNDEE 12 FEBRUARY 2017
Big huge thanks to all of you in the Fun A Day Dundee team for all the hard work you put into this event. It was an absolute pleasure to take part.
Here are a few more photographs of the fun I had. Enjoy!
February 12, 2017 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news, teaching, tuition, Uncategorized | Tags: #funaday, #funaday dundee, Art, arts, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, Collage, craft, crochet, crochet tuition, drawings, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, exhibition, exhibitions, flowers, foliage, fun, Fun A Day Dundee 2017, Funaday Dundee 2017, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, mixed media, new work, original artwork, paint, Reptile, snake, Snake shed skin, teaching, vintage, WASP Studios, yarn | Leave a comment
KIRRIEMUIR FEEL GOOD FESTIVAL
Big thanks to the organisers of this festival. What a superb event.
Thanks also to everyone who expressed interest in future crochet workshops. I will be running workshops in Kirriemuir and Forfar in the near future, and in Alyth on 26-28 May. More details to follow!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1803625543226259/
February 5, 2017 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet tuition, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, tuition, vintage | Leave a comment
THE THERAPEUTIC ART OF CROCHET – HARRIS ACADEMY, DUNDEE
Starting on Wednesday 25th January, I will be tutoring a 10 week course at the Harris Academy in Dundee . The enrolment evening is at Harris Academy on Wednesday 11 January from 6.00 – 7.30pm.
To see more detail, including the other excellent courses on offer, please click on the links below.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or speak to me on the enrolment evening.
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Ellie
December 21, 2016 | Categories: artwork, craft work, teaching, tuition | Tags: Broomstick Crochet, bruges, Craftsy, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet tuition, demonstrations, Dundee, Education, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, Etsy, Evening Classes, examples, filet, flowers, foliage, From Ellie's Hand, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, Harris Academy, HERA, hobby, Hobbycraft, Irish Crochet, knitting, lacemaking, relaxation, teaching, tuition, vintage, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
AUCHMITHIE HAAR 20-21 August
That was a wonderful weekend, sun was shining, and people were out and about. The atmosphere at Trafalgar house was lovely and relaxed. Fellow Artists Liz Petrie, Jilly Henderson, Neil Paterson, Karen Elliot, Maralyn Reid-Wood were delightful company. Thanks to everyone for your generosity. I also came away from the weekend with a new family member who now eats and sleeps for Scotland and is a right loving fur baby! I have named him Happy, cos he is!
Next exhibition NEOS on 10-18 September
September 2, 2016 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, general news | Tags: Art, Artist, artists, cat, Ellie Fiddes, exhibition, filet, Hairpin Crochet, lacemaking, mixed media, NEOS, original artwork, paint, teaching, vintage, wall hangings | Leave a comment
Current work in progress
I used a framework of withies, hessian strips and reclaimed copper wires. The elements will be alligned with these as the work develops.
May 6, 2016 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition | Tags: Angus Open Studios, arts, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, Collage, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, exhibition, freeform crochet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, hessian, irish, Irish Crochet, jute, mixed media, new work, organic, original artwork, resources, vintage, wall hanging, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
THE WALL HANGING -DETAILS
This wall hanging is designed to fit a specific space above a stairwell.
Over the next few days I will post some of the detail of the work.
Firstly – here is one of the freeform spirals before being incorporated. This is worked in two soft yarns of differing weights to give a variation in texture as well as colour.
May 5, 2016 | Categories: artwork, craft work, Exhibition, teaching | Tags: Angus Open Studios, Art, Collage, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, freeform crochet, hemp, irish, Irish Crochet, jute, natural fibres, original artwork, teaching, vintage, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
Puzzles and frustrations of a blogging beginner
OK – After what seems like forever, I am still learning how to blog. Yesterday I learned that galleries don’t seem to work very well. The pictures looked small and uninteresting and didn’t display at all in facebook. Just a big blank space – which did have a link to the gallery page, but it took ages to load. Now I understand why people post one photograph at time. So, please be patient with me as I learn.
May 5, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Angus Open Studios, Art, arts, Blog, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, Collage, craft, crochet buttons, demonstrations, drawings, dressmaking, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, exhibition, exhibitions, fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, Hobbycraft, irish, Irish Crochet, knitting, lacemaking, mixed media, NEOS, original artwork, paint, prints, resources, teaching, tenerif, vintage, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
CROCHET AND WOOLCRAFT CLASSES BY ELLIE
Anyone for a crochet and woolcraft course this winter? I will be tutoring again at Forfar Academy over the winter months.
http://www.forfardispatch.co.uk/news/local-news/continuing-education-1-3888393
September 20, 2015 | Categories: artwork, craft work, general news, Uncategorized | Tags: blocking, blocking craftwork, blocking lace, Broomstick Crochet, crochet, crochet buttons, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, Fibre, filet, flowers, grany squares, Hairpin Crochet, irish, Irish Crochet, knitting, lacemaking, mixed media, teaching, vintage, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
WHAT A DRESS!!!!
What an amazing beautiful dress!!!!! Wish I had been part of the team restoring this!!
http://www.sott.net/article/226601-Where-Beauty-Transcends-Time-The-Archaeology-of-a-Dress
June 22, 2015 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: beetle wing, costume, crochet, dress, green, knitting, lacemaking, mixed media, stage, vintage, vintage clothing | 1 Comment
LAST OF THE CROCHET WORKSHOPS
I will be at HobbyCraft, Dundee tomorrow afternoon from 2.00 – 4.00pm for the last of the Spring workshops.
I will take a break over the summer and organise more tuition in the autumn.
May 9, 2015 | Categories: craft work | Tags: Broomstick Crochet, bruges, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, demonstrations, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, fiddes, filet, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, Hobbycraft, irish, Irish Crochet, vintage | Leave a comment
ANGUS OPEN STUDIOS 14 – 18 MAY 2015
I’m going to the AOS meeting tonight. This year’s directories are ready, looking forward to finding what they are like this year and to handing them out. For more information and directions to find my exhibition please see my AOS page at
http://www.angusopenstudios.com/artist/45
Thank you!
April 7, 2015 | Categories: artwork | Tags: Angus Open Studios, Art, Artist, arts, Arts Worker, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, Collage, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, demonstrations, drawings, dressmaking, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, exhibition, exhibitions, fiddes, filet, flowers, foliage, granny squares, Hairpin Crochet, Hobbycraft, irish, Irish Crochet, Kirriemuir, Kirriemuir Artists, knitting, lacemaking, mixed media, NEOS, new work, organic, original artwork, paint, prints, resources, teaching, tenerif, vintage, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
TWO DAYS TO GO!!!! THEN AND NOW FAIR! SUNDAY 5 APRIL @ BALMAKEWAN FARM SHOP, LAURENCEKIRK AB30 1QX
I will be there with my crochet work – come along and meet me 🙂
April 3, 2015 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Arts Worker, Blairgowrie Antiques, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, craft, crochet buttons, demonstrations, dressmaking, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, exhibitions, filet, grany squares, Hairpin Crochet, Irish Crochet, teaching, Then an Now Fair, vintage, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
THEN AND NOW FAIR
Big thanks to Damian from Blairgowrie Antiques and all others who worked on setting up this event. Much appreciated 🙂
Now planning Crochet Workshops in Forfar, Kirriemuir and Dundee, will post details as these develop.
March 9, 2015 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Angus Open Studios, Art, Arts Worker, Blairgowrie Antiques, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, Collage, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet tuition, crochet workshops, demonstrations, drawings, dressmaking, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, examples, fiddes, flowers, grany squares, Hairpin Crochet, Irish Crochet, knitting, teaching, Then and Now Fair, vintage, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
THEN AND NOW FAIR – SATURDAY 7 MARCH
I have a stall at the next “Then and Now” Fair at the Bonar Hall, Dundee on 7 March. I will be selling original crochet wall hangings and other original work with vintage inspiration. Come along and see what is on offer. 🙂
February 19, 2015 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Art, Arts Worker, Artwork, banners, Broomstick Crochet, Cards, Collage, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet tuition, ellie, Ellie Fiddes, Hairpin Crochet, jewellery, mugs, original artwork, vintage, wall hangings, yarn, yarn craft | Leave a comment
A flight of fancy!!
Got carried away with a bit of freestyle working!
October 25, 2014 | Categories: artwork | Tags: abstract, Art, arts, drawings, Ellie Fiddes, new work, organic, original artwork, pen drawing, plants, psychedelic, retro, Shells, shepherd's purse, Spider web, vintage | Leave a comment
F.A.C.E. evening class in Woolcraft
Over the winter I will be tutoring a course which gives comprehensive overiew of various uses of wool, including knitting and crochet. It’s at Forfar Academy from 7.15 to 9.15pm on Tuesday evenings. If interested, please contact me. 🙂
October 17, 2014 | Categories: craft work | Tags: Broomstick Crochet, bruges, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, crochet history, demonstrations, ellie, feltmaking, filet, Forfar Academy, grany squares, Hairpin Crochet, Irish Crochet, knitting, lacemaking, Uncategorized, vintage, wall hangings, weaving | Leave a comment
THEN AND NOW FAIR, BLAIRGOWRIE 29 SEPTEMBER 10 – 4PM
I have a stall at the Then and Now vintage fair in Blairgowrie this Sunday. Will be selling and promoting my crafts tutoring skills. Please come along 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/events/494405157359731
September 22, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: antiques, art, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, buttonholes, buttons, Collage, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, demonstrations, dressmaking, ellie, examples, exhibitions, filet, frogs feet, grany squares, Hairpin Crochet, Hobbycraft, irish, Irish Crochet, knitting, lacemaking, mixed media, patterns, resources, teaching, tenerif, Uncategorized, vintage, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
Angus Open Studios 22 – 26 May 2014
Here is the link to my member page :-
http://www.angusopenstudios.com/MemberPage.htm?Ellie%20Fiddes
January 4, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: acrylics, Angus Open Studios, AOS, Art, art, arts, blankets, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, buttonholes, buttons, canvas, clothes, Collage, collars, craft, crochet, crochet buttons, demonstrations, drawings, dressmaking, edgings, ellie, examples, exhibition, exhibitions, fabric, fiddes, filet, flowers, frogs feet, grany squares, Hairpin Crochet, Hallgreen Castle, Hobbycraft, irish, Irish Crochet, jewelry, knitting, lacemaking, Mavericks, mixed media, NEOS, new work, paint, patchwork, resources, Scotland, tatting, teaching, tenerif, toggles, Uncategorized, vintage, wall hangings, yarn | Leave a comment
New projects
I will be holding crochet demonstrations in October 12th, 19th and 26th at Hobbycraft in Dundee.
I will be there from 12.00 til 4.00pm.
I will be covering some of the history of crochet, showing examples and teaching techniques.
Please feel free to bring your own work with you if you would like some help with anything!
August 21, 2013 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Arts Worker, blankets, Broomstick Crochet, bruges, buttonholes, buttons, collars, crochet, crochet buttons, demonstrations, edgings, examples, filet, frogs feet, grany squares, Hairpin Crochet, Hobbycraft, irish, Irish Crochet, jewelry, knitting, lacemaking, patchwork, tatting, teaching, tenerif, toggles, vintage, wall hangings | Leave a comment