tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13250895606079536162024-02-19T20:55:40.061+11:00Feeling Fuzzy?Are you Feeling Fuzzy?
This is the online home of Emma Peters: textile designer, maker, teacher & researcher. Posts include: Textiles, Fabrics, Illustration, Pattern Design, History, Design Theory, Contemporary Design, Sydney, Australia.Feeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.comBlogger280125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-67636957838439253572018-02-06T09:42:00.000+11:002018-02-06T09:42:04.455+11:00New WebsiteI was just alerted to the fact that I have visitors to this page!<br />
You might have noticed it has been quiet for sometime, but I do enjoy coming back to read what I posted back when I kept this blog. It was such a creative time, just before and after having our first baby, and now we have two!<br />
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If you'd like to visit my new website, come over to <a href="http://www.emmapeters.com.au/" target="_blank">Emma Peters: Textiles</a>.<br />
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<br />Feeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-67205762318749919172013-07-15T11:06:00.001+10:002013-07-15T11:06:01.152+10:00These First Months...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelingfuzzy/9289607442/" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7292/9289607442_2b5ab77fae_c.jpg" id="blogsy-1373850359253.9802" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div>
<p>Pressing the pause button during moments like these.</p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Grabbing small opportunities alone to recharge, read, write and make. (Thank you sleepy baby)<br>
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<p>Seeing family and friends love our little bundle as much as we do.</p>
<p>The camaraderie of motherhood. This occasionally feels like we're all stuck in a baby-trench sharing cigarettes, sleep-deprevation and getting through it while grenades are being thrown at us fairly constantly (cigarettes are of course metaphorical... But the odd glass of wine and coffee are pretty good replacements)</p>
<p>Wondering if our baby thinks his mother is an iPhone camera... Just can't get enough of his little face!</p>
<p>Being inspired by poet and advocate <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 36px; text-align: left; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><font size="4"><a href="http://holliemcnish.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank" title="">Hollie McNish</a></font><font size="6"> </font></span>for public breast-feeding in the UK. Thank goodness Australia doesn't mind a bit of skin! It'll be interesting to see what it's like on our overseas trip.</p>
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<p>Being amazed at the fact I'm still me, after all this new stuff and momentous change and motherhood.</p>
<p> </p>Feeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-79882637971961183842013-06-17T10:45:00.001+10:002013-06-17T10:45:09.838+10:00Front Porch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelingfuzzy/9061325807/" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3790/9061325807_4f13b7c60c.jpg" id="blogsy-1371429911166.5898" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="500" alt=""></a><br>
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<div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;clear: both; ">Fiona Lenord is the beauty behind Australian label <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Front-Porch/106274392855982?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank" title="">Front Porch</a>. From her home in the mountains she collects and repurposes all kinds of textiles from local op shops. Along with her pretty amazing mum they are whipped into shape and given new life as dresses, cushions, ponchos, and my favourite, wool blanket bunting!</div>
<div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;clear: both; ">I was lucky enough to work with Fiona when we designed prints for homeware textiles. Her eye for colour and pattern is the best bar none, full stop.</div>
<div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;clear: both; ">To find her, just visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Front-Porch/106274392855982?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank" title="">The Front Porch Facebook Page</a> where she holds online sales between peddling her wares at Sydney and Blue Mountain markets.</div>
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<pre>Images by Fiona Lenord & Family.<span style="text-align: center; "> </span></pre>
<p> </p>Feeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-1742588829657882472013-04-10T18:44:00.001+10:002013-04-10T18:58:30.889+10:00Productive Waiting & Textile Design Inspiration from Nature<p>If you are a follower of my <a href="http://instagram.com/feelingfuzzier" target="_blank" title="">Instagram feed</a>, you may already have seen the creative flurry happening at our house this week. I'm not sure if I've mentioned that NP and I are expecting our first child - in fact the mystery person was due last Friday! It's times liked these when I thank my lucky stars that I can fill my time with making and napping very happily. I've even been able to squeeze in some work for my Masters of design remarkably.</p>
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<p>The Moreton Bay fig fruit seem to encapsulate the storing of memory, patiently waiting to drop from their home in the sky after a storm or strong wind. Seeds are released and awakened, just as memory can with the right triggers.</p>
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<p>So far I have used them to naturally dye silk and wool, resulting in a beautifully soft neutral tones. Their rounded forms have been translated into bulbous felted textile pieces. The magnificent tones are the basis of a new colour palette.</p>
<p>And now a watercolour repeat design has emerged...</p>
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<p>Thank you fig fruit - you are marvellous distraction.</p>
<p> </p>Feeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-71618839983335657122013-03-18T18:14:00.001+11:002013-03-18T18:52:17.201+11:00Feeling Fuzzy on Facebook!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Feeling Fuzzy has finally made a second home over at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/feelingfuzziest." target="_blank">Facebook</a>. I'd love you to join me if you are a Facebook-er - just go over <a href="http://www.facebook.com/feelingfuzziest." target="_blank">here</a> and "like" the Feeling Fuzzy page. I will have more regular updates and will let you know whenever there are new posts on the blog - a good way to keep track as you might have realised my blogging is best described as spontaneous.<br />
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I hope to broadcast local textile events (Sydney, Australia based) and news that I come across and share my textile friends' happenings<br />
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<br />Feeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-61766648748705353182013-03-11T11:02:00.001+11:002013-03-11T11:05:50.890+11:00Dear Plastic's Next Adventure<p> </p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelingfuzzy/8547003318/" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8547003318_8900b972f3.jpg" id="blogsy-1362960326975.923" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="476" height="380"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yumi & Taka from Dear Plastic</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: justify;">Everyone, my dear friends Yumi and Taka from Dear Plastic, are planning their next big project and they need our help!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">They have been accepted into The Takehara International Art Exhibition + Residency, taking place in a historic town of Japan. The two week residency is a great opportunity for them to develop new work, hold workshops and participate in the Bamboo Festival for two weeks in April and May this year.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">They are amazing an amazing independent team based in Melbourne and are the hardest working and passionate artists I know. We are very lucky to have quite a few of their pieces in our home and I can't wait to see what comes from this next period.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Yumi & Taka have just started a Pozible campaign that will hopefully allow them to get to Japan. You will find out more about their plans at the Pozible site. They have some fantastic rewards to thank their friends for their help. I can't say enough how energized one feels after pledging to such a great project!</p></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dear Plastic's floating mini crystal mobile.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelingfuzzy/8547003816/" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8547003816_eae2f67d08.jpg" id="blogsy-1362960326920.8206" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="752"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dear Plastic's floating mini crystal mobile.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelingfuzzy/8547004058/" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8237/8547004058_d88d265eda.jpg" id="blogsy-1362960326945.9502" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="149"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dear Plastic's Craft Victoria window exhibition Jan 2013: Mountain God + Crystal Queen.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelingfuzzy/8547004356/" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8229/8547004356_4dab728b9f.jpg" id="blogsy-1362960326933.8335" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mountain amulets from our Mountain God + Crystal Queen exhibition, Jan 2013.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<p> All images from Yumi & Taka's <a href="http://www.pozible.com/project/17624/32170" target="_blank" title="">Pozible</a> Campaign Page.</p>
<p> </p>Feeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-52847726194825144772013-03-09T17:00:00.001+11:002013-03-09T23:37:19.897+11:00Alex Falkiner: Textile Maker and Colour Connoisseur<p>If you are in Sydney in the coming weeks and require an injection of joyful colour and texture, I prescribe a visit to any of these exhibitions or workshops Alex Falkiner (aka Alfaky) is involved in. Or if in need of a quick top up, go over to her <a href="http://www.alexfalkiner.com" target="_blank" title="">website</a> and <a href="http://www.alexfalkiner.com/#!instagram/cpng" target="_blank" title="">Instagram</a> feed as soon as possible!</p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelingfuzzy/8541468842/" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8384/8541468842_f4e2431968.jpg" id="blogsy-1362832610004.918" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex Falkiner's felt, crochet & grosgrain necklaces. Photo by A. Falkiner.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelingfuzzy/8541468982/" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8391/8541468982_ea85ce87e9.jpg" id="blogsy-1362832609959.3162" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex Falkiner's studio and baskets. Photo by A. Falkiner.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelingfuzzy/8541469106/" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8541469106_58452c287f.jpg" id="blogsy-1362832610004.8389" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex Falkiner's rope and felt necklaces. Photo by A. Falkiner.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelingfuzzy/8540367429/" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8540367429_832d0e1185.jpg" id="blogsy-1362832609973.434" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="498"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex Falkiner's Baskets. Photo by A. Falkiner.</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>Prescriptions can be filled here:</p>
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<blockquote><address><a href="http://www.gaffa.com.au/The-Curio-Collectors-Cabinet-2013-Program-details-coming-soon" target="_blank" title="">The Curio Collectors Cabinent</a>, Gaffa Gallery<br>
281 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW<br>
7th - 18 March 2013<br>
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<a href="http://www.centrehouse.org.au/component/option,com_jombok/Itemid,45/method,/property_uid,1184/task,viewproperty/" target="_blank" title=""> Knit | Knot | Weave</a>, Gallery Lane Cove<br>
164 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove, NSW<br>
4th March - 1st April 2013<br>
* A few of my talented friends - <a href="http://www.pauladoprado.net/" target="_blank" title="">Paula do Prado</a> and Brook Morgan are also in this show!<br>
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<a href="http://www.koskela.com.au/workshops-knot-and-twist-fabric-necklace-creations-with-alex-falkiner-sunday-6th-april/" target="_blank" title="">Workshop: Knot and Twist</a>: Fabric Necklace Creations with Alex at<br>
85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery NSW<br>
Saturday 6th April</address></blockquote>
<p> </p>Feeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-23559585352291689912013-03-08T12:21:00.002+11:002013-03-08T12:21:53.645+11:00Gathering Figs for Natural Dyeing<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelingfuzzy/8537355931/" title="Moreton Bay Fig Fruit by Feeling Fuzzy?, on Flickr"><img alt="Moreton Bay Fig Fruit" height="667" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8512/8537355931_033e697939_z.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Yesterday I visited my favourite Moreton Bay Fig tree to collect a bagful of the fruit that falls to the ground. These little figs are beautiful in colour, ranging from deep aubergine to bright bright green. They have become important totems for my research, representing place and repositories for safe keeping.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>Usually when busy down on the ground scavenging for figs, someone comes along to ask what I'm collecting... I say I'm going to use them to dye fabric. Some people get quite interested and talk about other plants they know of that are "tinctorious" (a <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tincter" target="_blank">word</a> I made up but relates to the Latin word <span class="ital-inline" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-style: italic;"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">tīnctus,</span> </span></span><span id="hotword" style="background-color: white;"> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">past</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">participle</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">of</span> </span><span class="ital-inline" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-style: italic;"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">tingere</span> </span></span><span id="hotword" style="background-color: white;"> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">to</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">dye,</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">color,</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">tinge).</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: white;">I've been boiling these figs up in my old aluminium pot and letting their colours alchemise (another made up word) and embed into pieces of silk. The softest colours </span><span style="background-color: white;">evolve</span><span style="background-color: white;"> .. darker if left to soak for longer. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #666666;">A fruity smell, which I hoped would be delicious, but is actually quite pungent, comes from the pot. I leave it on the stove until I've had enough of the smell, then out the door it goes to sit.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span name="hotword" style="color: #666666; cursor: default; font-family: inherit;">If <a href="http://feelingfuzzy.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/drom-roll-for-felt-ball-rug.html" target="_blank">Wilton</a> is with me he has to be very patient and wait until I've gathered enough. It's usually much easier if he's back on the couch at home.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span name="hotword" style="color: #666666; cursor: default; font-family: inherit;">I keep forgetting to re-boil the pot every couple of days, so I've had a bad case of growing mould. Hopefully this isn't too toxic!</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/feelingfuzzy/8537344919/" title="The Moreton Bay Fig Tree that supplies my fruit. by Feeling Fuzzy?, on Flickr"><img alt="The Moreton Bay Fig Tree that supplies my fruit." height="667" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8236/8537344919_3f389cb366_z.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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<p>Lucky me! My very perceptive mum gave us our very own <a href="http://coralandtusk.com/" target="_blank" title="">Coral & Tusk</a> Cushion! She did some excellent detective work when we were last in Moss Vale visiting the lovely <a href="http://madebyothers.com.au/" target="_blank" title="">Made by Others</a> store. Apparently I picked this guy up in the store and my mum took note. It's looking lovely on our upstairs couch.</p>
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<p>Have you seen these little creatures from <a href="http://www.coralandtusk.com" target="_blank" title="">Coral and Tusk</a>? Quite a few of these are in my virtual shopping cart, with the hope of at least one making it's way to our home!</p>
<p>The way the studio operates reminds me of when I worked as a commercial textile designer - lots of chat and cups of tea... Their video shows how lovely the Coral and Tusk Workroom is...</p>
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/59825258">Coral & Tusk</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/coralandtusk">Coral & Tusk</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
<p><em>Designer Stephanie Housley gives a sneak peek into the delightful world of Coral & Tusk, her line of pillows and accessories. See her imagination come to life as embroidered drawings in her beautiful Brooklyn showroom/production studio.</em><br>
</p>Feeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-71762133877378587182013-02-22T10:37:00.001+11:002013-03-08T11:12:58.956+11:00Please Meet: Heather Wyatt from Releaf PaperI've had a morning tweaking my blog, which was mostly inspired by a lovely experience I had over Christmas.<br />
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I was searching for a small, hand-made gift for friends and family and had tagged <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ReleafPaper" target="_blank">Releaf Paper</a> in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/feelingfuzzy?ref=pr_profile" target="_blank">Etsy favourites</a>. Heather's work had caught my eye for two reasons - her beautiful lettering style, and one of her pieces uses my favourite Mary Oliver quote.<br />
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We had quite a few conversations back and forth, and I could tell that she loved her work as much as I do. Her desire to make each of her pieces as best it could be resonated with me deeply.<br />
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A few weeks later, after I had received my orders a surprise landed in my mailbox - a small grey moleskin notebook inscribed with Feeling Fuzzy. It is a treasure... sitting on my desk, reminding me to be one hundred percent heartfelt in all I do.<br />
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And so, with Heather's very kind permission, I have re-jigged my Feeling Fuzzy logo with her beautiful lettering... much cosier and gentler in appearance.<br />
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I thought I'd ask Heather a few questions as I really love to hear people's "behind the scene" stories. You'll see her answers are as well considered and thoughtful as her work. Thank you Heather for sharing your story with me } } }<br />
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Sure! The whole concept around Releaf Paper was born out of two passions: a love for all things eco-friendly and typography/calligraphy. I started Releaf after my husband gave me a calligraphy set for Christmas and, after finally taking it out of the box, realized this was more fun than I expected! I wanted my calligraphy to be accessible and fun, not stuffy and stiff. I wanted it to be something that would catch the eye but feel comfortable at the same time. The paper I chose had to be something that I loved, which helped me turn my love into a small business. When I get to sit down and put pen to paper, I am truly in my happiest moments.</div>
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My first solid inspiration was my good friend Catherine who just happened to be my 10th grade English teacher. Her business, <a href="http://www.calligraphybycatherine.com/">www.calligraphybycatherine.com</a>, never ceases to amaze me. She never set out to be a mediocre calligrapher but the best there ever was. This makes me approach my love of lettering differently, causing me to treat it almost as a reverent prayer rather than just a hobby. I want to improve, always, but have fun doing it just as she does.</div>
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Currently I am inspired by song lyrics, poems, artists like Emek, Katie Daisy and Pen and Paint on Etsy as well as pinterest boards that feature broad ranges of typography and lettering. Right now my favorite song lyrics are those by Death Cab for Cutie and Mumford and Sons.</div>
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Oh gosh. So many. I penned a first dance lyric for a couple’s one year anniversary that was so sweet and then also a large version of the Mary Oliver quote for someone’s wall. I love putting together place cards for weddings because the text is so flowy and dreamy. Honestly the little notebook I made you was one of my favorites! Gray paper and white ink is so lovely.</div>
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I think about my children when I read this quote. How I want them to explode like firecrackers in this life instead of sailing on through it. I think about this business and how I want to become as precise as I can be while smiling all the while. And I think about how the life we create is so temporary and precious as Mary writes. How every moment should be savored and enjoyed, jumped into with both legs. This quote has always made me want to be more, do more and enjoy the time I have to do it.<br />
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<p>This Christmas I gave my country-grandparents a job to do. Contained in a box were 10 pre-stamped and self addressed envelopes and notecards. Their task was to jot me a note once or twice a week during the month of January. In return, a matching letter from me.</p>
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<p>I wasn't quite sure if this gift would pan out, but so far our correspondence has been surprisingly regular. There's nothing like getting something other than bills and advertisements in the mail, particularly when hand-written with funny anecdotes and musings from my very clever grandma. So far she's told me stories of black cockatoos and bush fires.As yet she hasn't let my Pom-Pom (grandpa) write any of the notes... Perhaps I need to get him his own set of cards. </p>
<p> </p>Feeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-70436136884595788172013-01-25T07:45:00.001+11:002013-01-25T07:50:07.634+11:00Textiles Meet Up<p> Happy New Year Friends! I'm finding the days whizzing by already and it's only January.</p>
<p>My year spent in midst of my Masters of Design has resulted in lots of thoughts and ideas percolating, ready to be put into making action over the next couple of months. Another splendid outcome is a small arrangement of textile-inclined people that I've begun to spend time with. I've always wanted to be part of a textile collective - and this one is of the highest calibre. </p>
<p>Yesterday was the first catch up of the year, which was planned around a visit to the <a href="http://www.2danksstreet.com.au" target="_blank" title="">Dank</a> St Gallery in Sydney, and supplemented by excellent coffee and cake. Our conversations floated around possible future collaborations, making-tips and other odds and ends, and left me feeling ready to tackle some creative problem-solving.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Alex lives <a href="http://www.alexfalkiner.com/" target="_blank" title="">here</a>. Paula lives <a href="http://www.pauladoprado.net/" target="_blank" title="">there</a>. And I'll have to find out where the others reside and update this list.</p>
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<pre><strong>The Depot Gallery</strong><em>Just help yourself why don'tcha </em>23 January - 2nd February 2013An installation of 10,000 rings by Bridget Kennedy. </pre>
<pre>Materials - zinc, silver, lead, coal, gold in beeswax</pre>
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I've been digging around amongst my felt collection and have decided it's time to give some of my vessels an opportunity to find new homes.<br />
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I made these vessels for my Honours Undergrad Project at COFA. I was thinking a lot about how material objects can convey a sense of home - the comforting, accepting, cocooning feelings.<br />
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I'll be posting more felt goodies up this week, so these are just for starters! Pop over to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/feelingfuzzy" target="_blank">Feeling Fuzzy Etsy Store</a>!<br />
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x EmmaFeeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-28757240681325683052012-12-03T19:04:00.000+11:002012-12-03T19:04:50.742+11:00An interview with Pia Jane Bijkerk for Country Style...I'm sure most of you know <a href="http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/2012/11/30/feeling-fuzzy-emma-peters/" target="_blank">Pia Jane Bijkerk's</a> beautiful blog, books and styling? If not, you are in for a treat... Pia has a magnificent eye for the small wonders in this world.<br />
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I was lucky enough to be <a href="http://blogs.homelife.com.au/countrystyle/article/emma-peters-textile-artist/" target="_blank">interviewed</a> by Pia for the section she writes for the <a href="http://blogs.homelife.com.au/countrystyle/article/emma-peters-textile-artist/" target="_blank">Country Style blog</a>. You'll get a little insight into my recent work, inspiration and background.<br />
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Oh, and have you seen Pia's beautiful section she puts together for the Country Style magazine? Just lovely.<br />
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Slightly embarrassingly, I started making this Felt Ball Rug two years ago. Two years? Yes. Two years. November 2010. You might remember<a href="http://www.feelingfuzzy.blogspot.com.au/2011/08/making-felt-ball-rug-slowly.html" target="_blank"> this post</a> mid-way through the making... No? Well, neither do I... that was one year ago. A lot happens in one year... and a lot of nothing happens in one year, particularly when one has the habit of stopping and starting projects willy-nilly.<br />
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When I purchased 8000 felt balls, this kind of rug was a rarity. I think <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a> had a nice looking one out last year... but now... I see them everywhere! Not quite the same as mine, but still.<br />
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Never-the-less, I am proud to announce that I am literally days away from finishing this guy up. Just a few more stitches and this rug will be ready to adorn our living room. I must admit that it's only two-thirds the size that I had originally planned (thank-you to my sister who pointed out there was no way a bigger rug was going to work in said room). But despite this small change, I'm quite happy with how it is looking.<br />
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From the above photo you might thing that Wilton just loves sitting a top of these balls. The reality is, since he ate, digested and pooped one of the balls out, he's steered clear of the rug and was forced to sit on it for the photo shoot.<br />
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Speaking of photos, my marvellous sister Hannah took all of the above. She is super talented and very generous to make time to take shots of my work. I'm going to invite her back once it is all done and dusted for a final capture of TWO YEARS of procrastination and a bit of stitching results in.Feeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-50899788118330076212012-11-16T16:25:00.003+11:002012-11-16T16:25:46.699+11:00<br />
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This is more exciting than the count down to actual Christmas!<br />
My workshop at Koskela is coming up very soon and I'd love to see you there if you're in Sydney on Sunday 25th November.<br />
I'm gathering lots of materials for us to make lovely felted Christmas Garlands and Bon Bons.<br />
Stay posted for more updates and go <a href="http://www.koskela.com.au/holiday-workshops-festive-felting-for-kids-with-emma-peters-sunday-25th-november/" target="_blank">here to book</a> yourself a place.<br />
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x Emma.<br />
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Feeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-13124532901021456782012-11-14T16:24:00.000+11:002012-12-20T11:22:01.224+11:00Emily Heath: JewelleryLooking at <a href="http://www.emilyheath.com.au/" target="_blank">Emily Heath's</a> jewellery is keeping me inspired. She has an exhibition on at <a href="http://www.gaffa.com.au/171123" target="_blank">Gaffa Gallery</a>, Sydney so I'm looking forward to seeing the pieces in the flesh.<br />
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I'm in the midst of writing a paper. Writing has never been my first love, but slowly the forming sentences and placing of words is reminding me of craft-making a little more. Starting to feel a little less daunted by the process.<br />
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<h6><p>Sunday, 25th November :: 10.30 – 12.30 / ALL AGES</p><p>Cost: $60.00: all materials provided</p><p>TO BOOK: info@koskela.com.au / or / (02) 9280 0999</p><p>85 Dunning Ave</p><p>Rosebery NSW 2018</p><p> </p></h6>
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The workshops, ranging from zine-making to crochet are sure to be creatively inspiring. Make sure you book yourself a place!<br />
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Head over to <a href="http://www.alexfalkiner.com/#!pop-up/c92k" target="_blank">Alex's site</a> to do so.<br />
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<br />Feeling Fuzzy?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03365367965231485624noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1325089560607953616.post-10440817171601899882012-10-05T15:44:00.003+10:002012-10-05T15:44:51.243+10:00Work in ProgressMy talented sister and I spent a Saturday at <a href="http://www.cofa.edu.au/" target="_blank">COFA</a> hanging (me) and photographing (Hannah) the work I've completed so far for my Master of Design Degree.<br />
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It was great to see my work in progress on a white wall, hanging and interacting with their partner-designs.<br />
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The top samples are rust dye experiments, the large sample is an indigo-dyed felt. You might be able to see how breezy it was that day in Sydney!<br />
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Thanks Hannah for capturing the work for me with your unique eye.<br />
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It's also a great chance to see the work that goes on at The College of Fine Arts as there will be 59 other students with half a desk to fill with their creations.<br />
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Consider this your official invitation. Hope to see you there!<br />
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