by JennyOrwin | Sep 8, 2020 | Creativity, Nature, Out and about
One of my favourite places, the view from Grinton Moor across to Reeth in Swaledale (Yorkshire Dales). I wrote in July about how I’m trying to give myself a theme each month for gathering inspiration. The first theme was skies and you can read the full post...
by JennyOrwin | Jul 10, 2020 | Creativity, Nature, Out and about
I’ve found that giving myself a specific theme to think about when I’m gathering inspiration helps – otherwise there are just too many ideas and options. I thought that for the rest of the year I would give myself a different theme each month and...
by JennyOrwin | Jun 5, 2020 | Feltmaking, Nature, Out and about
For anyone, like me, who is missing walking in the Yorkshire Dales! Muker lies far up Swaledale, tucked in between the often bleak and wild fells on either side. By June each year, the traditionally managed upland hay meadows just beyond the village are full of wild...
by JennyOrwin | May 18, 2020 | Feltmaking, Garden, Natural Dyeing
After a few requests, here is a quick tour of my studio that I use for felting, embroidery and natural dyes. ...
by JennyOrwin | Mar 20, 2020 | Feltmaking
Where does it come from? For most of the things I consume, it would be hard to give a precise answer. I might be able to work out which country it was made in from the labels, but that doesn’t tell me much! Finding out where the materials came from is often even...
