ACRYLIC, ALUMINUM AND MORE FELT WITH THE ADVENT OF OLD MAN WINTER
The leaves were a long time leaving this fall, but after a big wind the deed was done. Then, Old Man Winter made his appearance this week with a light dusting of snow over freezing rain. In October, I added another year to my life and had the opportunity to visit the Butterfly House at Carleton University, on my birthday. These little creatures, from around the world, don't have a long life span, so it was a pleasure to be able to see them. NEW FELT COVERS Just finished these two beauties this morning. The Merino wool felt makes a beautiful cover. A couple of months ago I was wandering around one of the farmer's markets in the city and met an Alpaca farmer. She had a number of felted products at her table and I asked if she could make me some felt for covers. After a number of discussions and samples we came to an agreement on a felt that works with the...