tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78252705320666194732024-02-07T21:52:46.018-08:00ThReAdTeDs®By Berta Hesen-MintenThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-61856657583818585802016-04-07T03:44:00.002-07:002016-04-07T03:44:41.010-07:00Bella, Wet Felting Beyond the Basics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BELLA</strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is first crocheted from a wonderful quality wool yarn. Then wet felted, fulled and sculpted all by hand, no machine involved. There are many techniques and opinions on how to create hand-made felt, and I feel that all methods have value and are worth exploring. With Bella I started to experiment with the amazing sculptural flexibility of wool and crochet and went beyond the basics of wet felting. I gave </span><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BELLA</strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> bent legs and wrinkles in her tummy.To be able to do this you need to understand the process of wet-felting and sculpting. I took classes from famous and experienced Felt-Artist. The pro of felting by hand is that I can stop the felting process were ever I like. I am in control. It took a lot of time to create </span><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BELLA</strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, but it was soo worth it. I hope you love </span><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BELLA </strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">as much as I loved bringing her to life.</span></div>
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ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-63553007635289609752016-03-09T02:23:00.002-08:002016-03-09T02:23:42.113-08:00Spring Bunny<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Why I called these Spring Bunnies... ? I could have called them Jumping Bunnies (because that's what they do) but I liked the combination Spring Bunnies better.... Spring..because bunnies are part of the Spring season..Easter.. but also..the translation for Spring in "Dutch" is "Jump". For that this is a:</div>
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A little over 4 inches tall, made from a wonderful thin chenille yarn. I experimented with sculpting his muzzle, which turned out very cute. The eyes are embroidered, I gave him a sleepy look as he is just awaking for Spring to come. </div>
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SPIKEY is all ready to leave. With his warm woolen hat and matching scarf he is prepared for the cold.</div>
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In case he does not need the hat were he goes, he looks good without too.....<br />
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ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-90930919505462546782016-01-23T07:16:00.001-08:002016-01-23T07:16:09.917-08:00Fabrics with flawsHand dyeing fabrics not always goes as I hope for.. sometimes the fabric it self has flaws, sometimes the dyeing process does leave stains, or does not dye even on all spots. <br />
I save these up and add those in small lots in my webshop for half price. These are 3 of the 8 Lots available right now. It`s a Bargain..Lots of useful Fabric. With some fantasy you can even make that stain/flaw part of your design.<br />
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<br />ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-23338197529316855662015-02-05T09:26:00.000-08:002015-02-05T11:28:15.139-08:00First Show of 2015 and Addy Quick Pro !!The first show; the <a href="http://www.niesjewolters.nl/MECC.html" target="_blank">Doll and Teddy Bear Show</a> in Maastricht MECC, in 2015 is already over. It was a good one!! Several little bears and animals found a new home.<br />
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During the Show I had the opportunity to demonstrate the brand new Addy-Quick Pro !! Myself I am very exited about this tool. I have worked several years now with the Addy Quick (Hobby) and it always served my needs. But..using this new machine now.. wow!! </div>
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Visitors were exited to try the new Machine. The price for the Addy-Pro is €298,50. I think this is not for everyone affordable, so it is good to know the Addy-Hobby with the price off €95,- is still available. The shop <a href="http://www.wolwerkplaatsmoederaarde.nl/en/Shop.html" target="_blank">MoederAarde</a> is shipping world wide. Info and order by <a href="mailto:info@wolwerkplaatsmoederaarde.nl" target="_blank">email</a> .</div>
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Marie the Christmas Tree in above picture, was made by me and finished before Christmas. She was again a test for <a href="http://www.littleowlshut.com/" target="_blank">LittleOwlsHut.com </a></div>
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Besides Marie I tested and finished a few other creations in the past months and will add these soon to the LittleOwlsHut Section in this Blog. You might want to buy one of the pieces I have made, or make your own with the patterns from LittleOwlsHut. </div>
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I hope to test more in the future, but also have to start preparing for the next Teddy Bear shows to come. First Show already the end of this month..eeeek..better start working. </div>
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Also like to share the Article in the latest Teddy Bears and Friends magazine. Enjoy reading! </div>
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After finishing George (More pictures and link to the pattern <a href="http://threadteds.blogspot.nl/p/little-owls-hut-designs.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) I started another pattern-test for Little Owls Hut, and continue enjoy doing these tests.<br />
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This is Mouse "Sofia", made with another pattern from Little Owls Hut. I used thinner yarn and hook as the pattern is calling for, and instead of 20 cm/8 inches my version of Sofia is only 10 cm/4 inches tall. I made some changes to the dress to make it fit for this smaller version of Sofia.<br />
More picture of Sofia on the above link; Little Owls Hut Designs.ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-43234311126297849802014-08-06T11:12:00.001-07:002014-08-06T11:12:32.396-07:00Which way to go ..Another half year has gone.. so much happening..so little time to update my Blog. <br />
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I am thinking a lot lately which way to go in my work-hobby-Art. Special this question keeps me busy;<br />
Do I want to continue designing and write patterns for thread bears?? <br />
I still don`t know the answer, my hands have to keep busy though.<br />
Then I discovered the patterns from Little Owls Hut, they looked very interesting and complicated, and I loved the look, different from anything else seen lately. I bought a few patterns and enjoyed very much making up a few creatures. Please look at the link above Little Owls Hut Designs, to see what I made so far.<br />
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I also signed up as tester for the Crazy Cat (Pattern will be available soon for you to make too) and loved doing it.<br />
So for now I use my time to work with patterns from<a href="http://www.littleowlshut.com/" target="_blank"> Little Owls Hut</a> and keep my hands busy until I know which way to go ................... Bye the way.. I have permission to sell the finished pieces so maybe will bring some to <a href="http://www.hugglets.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hugglets</a> in September.<br />
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<br />ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-82487048209774711562013-11-03T05:27:00.002-08:002013-11-03T05:27:29.334-08:00Teddies World Wide Christmas Show 2013<br />
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<b>Now you you can see the preview from the wonderful
bears which will be offered during the Teddies World Wide On-line show November 15-17 2013 !!<br /><br />I am happy to join the show in the
miniature category. I have worked hard and proud of the pieces I am
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<b><br /><br />My preview piece is finished.. . and now it is time to VOTE!!<br /><br />This
little bear, together with several others, also will be available during the show, selling starts at
November 15 and ends November 17, a real heirloom piece for years to
enjoy. He is only 3,5 inches tall and 5 way jointed, made from micro
fiber, standing on a big thread peppermint candy and holding a big thread candy cane
(both crocheted). The theme of this show is "Holiday Treats". As this
is "The Season to Share" this little guy is happy to share his treats
with you.<br /><br />To cast your vote, please go to <a href="http://www.teddiesworldwide.com/" target="_blank">Teddies World Wide</a> website. Please
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ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-84192683037243066772013-10-10T13:42:00.001-07:002013-10-10T13:42:20.590-07:00ThReAdTeDs® pattern in latest TB & Friends magazine!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For all crochet lovers: four different thread bears to crochet using one pattern!! The pattern for Nick & Friends is published in the latest Teddy Bear & Friends magazine (December 2013) ! Plenty of time to make at least one before Christmas!! Happy Crocheting! </div>
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Click on the banner on the right to see the preview piece from each Artist participating. This is my preview piece ROZI which will be for sale during the show. <br />
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The workshop were I learned those felt techniques was teached by <a href="http://www.strongfelt.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Klakulak Strongfelt.com</a>!!<br />
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Please sent me your shipping address private to threadteds@xs4all.nl and I sent the kit to you.<br />
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We have not planned any trips, instead off we need to work in our garage, to create for me a little space for wet felting. Most of you know, in between working on bears, I love to felt as a change.. As the items I felt get more complicated, it also needs more time before I can complete a project. Those unfinished items waiting to be finished do not leave a free table in our house ... <br />
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The smaller felting projects don`t give problems..though, I only need a little space for those.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">This year I entered with <b>KNIT-TED</b> in Category 3: Medium Bare Bear or Bud - 6" to 11" - Undressed. Any Materials.</span></div>
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Teddy is also knitted, only 7 cm tall</div>
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Thank you so much!!ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-70152480311402267382013-06-14T13:42:00.001-07:002013-06-28T03:53:53.674-07:00Today is the day...........<span><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> ... all Teddy Bears come together for Teddy`s Bear picnic..</span><br style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Today is the day that you can see the preview from the wonderful bears which will be offered during the Teddies world wide On-line show June 28-30 20</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">13 !!<br /><br />I am happy to join the show in the miniature category. I have worked hard and proud of the pieces I am going to offer..a few need a last hand... </span></span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span>My preview piece is finished.. it is little Teddy (above picture). not sewn, not crocheted, but knitted !!<br /><br />Teddy is a real heirloom piece for years to enjoy. He is only 7 cm tall and 5 way jointed. Teddy is sitting on a grass circle, holding his cup, as the picnic soon begins. And who would think that you can turn the circle (to wind up the music box which I embedded in the linen. custom printed and sewn, block) and the famous song of Teddy`s Bear Picnic will play, while Teddy is turning and dreaming away, and later bring back memories of his most beautiful Teddy`s Bear Picnic day..<br /><br />If you like Teddy, please cast your vote at <a href="http://www.teddiesworldwide.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.teddiesworldwide.com/</a> Please read on the site how to cast your votes.<br /><br />Voting categories for this show:<br />MINIATURE - Best Bear, Best Animal<br />FULL-SIZE - Best Bear, Best Animal<br />BEST IN SHOW<br /><br />Thank you so much!!</span></span>ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-15742174747937566542013-06-05T04:47:00.000-07:002013-06-05T04:47:56.299-07:00Is it only me ...??? who has a work space like this??<br />
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Back to work... and clean up the mess...again..lolThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-83148081124115186522013-05-15T07:21:00.000-07:002013-05-15T07:21:24.836-07:00Knit-TED knitted<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The rainbow dyeing workshop I did s few weeks ago inspired me to dye white cotton thread in a Taupe color. The perfect color to knit the little Bunny. Knitting is not new for me, years and years ago I had a knitting home-Business and also knitted on request for a local yarn shop. It was mostly wearable items for adults and children I knitted at that time. As I quit the knitting job, I soon started making teddy bears. I missed to knit so I regular knit custom made wearable's for my bears. </div>
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The first ThReAdTeDs® knitted Collectibles I am totally pleased with and offer for sale soon. First they will travel to me to my next shows; <a href="http://www.ladbergener-baerenfest.de/" target="_blank">Ladbergen</a> and <a href="http://www.teddybearartistevent.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stratford upon Avon!!</a> </div>
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ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-91627899777745068012013-05-01T10:46:00.000-07:002013-05-01T10:46:33.361-07:00Rainbow DyeingLast week I did a workshop Rainbow dyeing. I am familair with dyeing in a pot the mini fabrics, and also regular dye my own threads/wool for making my thread bears, but this way of Dyeing; Rinbow Dyeing opens a lot off possebilities to archive shades of colors to use in one project...<br />
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We could bring fabric or cotton yarn. I chose for the yarn. I dyed a hank unbleached 100% cotton (left in picture), and a hank mixed cotton/acryl. Also some DMC perle cotton (front in picture). The 100 % cotton absorbed the dye very well, with as result a bright colored yarn. Also the DMC perle cotton dyed really well. The mixed cotton/acryl resulted in a really nice soft colored yarn. I love it. It was like magic to see all those wonderful colors appear, with the use of only 3 dye colors, Red, Yellow and Blue<br />
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I think the DMC thread I am going to use for a miniature knitting project. The other yarn I will look at, and enjoy the colors for now, until I know what to make with it.<br />
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<br />ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-9103424871967470942013-03-19T15:16:00.000-07:002013-03-19T15:16:04.772-07:00Teddy Bear Welt 2013 WiesbadenLast weekend you could find us at the biggest Teddy Bear Show in Wiesbaden. This show always is great, though this year we had a bad experiment. Being very busy the first day, late in the afternoon, our purse was stolen.. quiet a shock!! Almost all earnings off the first day gone !! And nothing we can do.. <br />
The thief(s) confused us with tricks and managed to steal the purse behind our table... later we figured out they were with a group of 4 and must have been professionals.<br />
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This put quiet a dark cloud on what should have been a great weekend.<br />
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In the evening the Ted World Wide Awards were announced, winning in my category cheered me up a little.<br />
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Above Pincushion "I`v got the whole world in my hands" won in the Subject Bear category in the Master Classes. </div>
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ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-586020491014128102013-02-27T11:21:00.001-08:002013-07-08T06:21:27.134-07:00I like to let you know..<div class="postmsg">
8 years ago a mother and daughter team applied for the trademark "Thread Teds by Thread Bears".<br />
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Many
of you know that I have been using ThReAdTeDs as my trademark since
2002 and I filed an opposition against their filing because it is too
similar to my trademark and is confusing to customers.<br />
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Unfortunately,
after a long, 8 year proceeding my opposition was denied, this mother
and daughter team are now able to to proceed with their application, in
hopes that it will mature into another registered trademark for the same
goods- the mark "Thread Teds by Thread Bears".<br />
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One good thing
comes out of this though, to be able to trademark the mark "Thread Teds
by Thread Bears", the mother and daughter team had to disclaim the
wording "THREAD TEDS" and "THREAD BEARS" because the trademark office
decided it was the name of their goods and not registerable.<br />
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There
are certain words that the USPTO will not allow to be trademarked
because they are generic, etc. So they are asked to disclaim (give up)
trademark protection on the words "THREAD TEDS" and "THREAD BEARS", but
they still retain trademark protection on the whole "Thread Teds by
Thread Bears". So in this case they have TM in "Thread Teds by Thread
Bears" but not just in "THREAD TEDS" or "THREAD BEARS".<br />
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When a
trademark owner disclaims in its trademark registration a portion of the
trademark, the trademark owner is declaring to the world that it claims
no exclusive right to use that disclaimed portion apart from the
trademark as a whole.<br />
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So ... by registering "Thread Teds by Thread
Bears" as a trademark with "THREAD TEDS" and "THREAD BEARS" disclaimed,
the trademark owner claims the exclusive right to use the "Thread Teds
by Thread Bears" phrase to brand its product or service but disclaims
the exclusive right to use "THREAD TEDS" and "THREAD BEARS" by itself to
brand that product or service.<br />
That means, I continue can use my
trademark ThReAdTeDs and am even officially allowed to call my
crocheted bears as before "thread bears".<br />
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View the entire final
action in Thread Teds by Thread Bears proceeding, it is worth to read:<br />
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<a href="http://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn78553324&docId=OOA20070214133711#docIndex=17&page=1" target="_blank">FINAL ACTION 2007</a><br />
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<a href="" name="start"></a>This FINAL OFFICE ACTION responds to applicant’s communication filed on December 14, 2006 in which the applicant argued against the requirement for the disclaimer of the wording “THREAD BEARS”. The examining attorney has carefully considered the applicant's arguments but has found them unpersuasive. For the reasons below, the requirement for the disclaimer of the wording “THREAD BEARS” is maintained and now made FINAL. 37 C.F.R. §2.64(a).</div>
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The computerized printing format for the Office’s <i>Trademark Official Gazette</i> requires a standardized format for a disclaimer. TMEP §1213.08(a)(i). The following is the standard format used by the Office:<br />
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No claim is made to the exclusive right to use “THREAD TEDS” and “THREAD BEARS” apart from the mark as shown.<br />
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<a href="http://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn78553324#docIndex=6&page=1" target="_blank">EXAMINER`S AMENDMENT 2009</a> (nothing has changed since that final action 2007)</div>
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So, if you are looking
for collectible thread bears and friends designed and made by Berta
Hesen-Minten look for.. ThReAdTeDs®.. stylized written with upper and
lower case alternated; that`s me.<br />
Thanks so much!<br />
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Berta</div>
ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-16587502084015029782013-02-16T11:00:00.000-08:002013-02-16T11:00:05.053-08:00Workshop Annemie koenen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I learned so much in the 3 day Shibori workshop last weekend. Annemie Koenen was a great teacher, very patience and very eager to teach us all we asked. Time was flying. </div>
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The first day we made a small project, I choose for the bracelet. Making this small project made us familiar using the Shibori technique, and made us understand how to count and prepare a pre-felt for a bigger piece. </div>
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Day 2 we first learned about size and shrinking.. then we were off to make the bigger project which would take all the 2 last days. Me and my friend (and the other students in the back ground) laying out the wool for the pre-felt.. </div>
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Which resulted in the above collar after 2 days hard work. Amazing huh.. I love the ruffles and balls.. I love how the colors blend into each other..</div>
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Student showing their finished Shibori pieces. Right in the picture the teacher <a href="http://www.wolwerkplaatsmoederaarde.nl/site/index-loc2-186-loc1-81-soc2-186-art-186-naam2-Workshops+offering.html" target="_blank">Annemie Koenen</a>. Thank you Annemie for teaching and sharing an unforgettable felting experience ! </div>
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The day after at home I made the above piece from SA merino wool. It is so soft and felted so wonderful. Hope to have time to start another felt project soon..</div>
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<br />ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-64202516090929189142013-02-03T05:20:00.000-08:002013-02-04T10:12:52.266-08:00BusyNot much posting on my Blog means.. I am busy.<br />
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I finished a new design for Panda Bunny with over sized feet and ears,
made from wonderfull XX Long Pile mini fabric (available from
ThReAdTeDs® only) and which will be available as a Kit soon.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">For those who are waiting for it, I still work on the thread elephant pattern, it takes longer as expected though.. but I promise it is worth the wait. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I admire the pods from </span><a href="http://www.andrea-graham.com/" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">Andrea Graham</a><span style="text-align: start;">, and planned to do her on-line workshop she is teaching live with web-cam. But as English is not my native language, and I only would be able to follow her instructions on my I-pad (my</span><span style="text-align: start;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: Georgia, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> computer isn't near enough to my working space</span>) I was afraid I could not follow her instruction properly. And the price to pay would then be to high, and I had to cancel. I am sure it would be worth it though, IF able to follow her workshop properly. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">However.. With trial and error this is the result of my first (I am sure there are more to follow) solid wet felted pod. </span>This was an expiriment, to try several techniques, but I love the result. This pod is small with only 6.5" tall.<br />
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Now I am looking forward to another 3 day workshop for <a href="http://www.wolwerkplaatsmoederaarde.nl/site/index-loc2-103-loc1-25-soc2-103-art-103-naam2-Shibori+in+vilt.html" target="_blank">Shibory felting</a>
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ThReAdTeDs®http://www.blogger.com/profile/11359181077992533631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7825270532066619473.post-31017313769342519022013-01-16T05:59:00.001-08:002013-01-16T05:59:44.123-08:00Belated Happy New Year !!<br />
I can`t believe the first half of the month of the New Year already is
gone.. I don`t think it is to late to sent my best wishes> I hope
and wish everybody worldwide a great start in the new year and may it
continued the years to come !! <br />
HAPPY NEW YEAR !! <br />
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For me it is time to get back to bear making and prepare for the shows
to come. I have a few new designs needs to work out... and there will be
another ThReAdTeDs® Challenge (more about this later). <br />
There are mini fabrics waiting for new colors.. my web shop and web site needs to be updated..and...and.. and.. <br />
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But.. in this post I like to share with you what I worked on and
finished in the Christmas Season Holidays... as you know I like many
other crafts/techniques besides bear making.. and/or at least want to do it ones to know what it is about..<br />
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Knitting is another favorite needlecraft I LOVE to do. I found this website of <a href="http://zijmaakthet.blogspot.nl/" target="_blank">ZIJ MAAKT HET</a> and fall in love with the monkeys Jacobus and Saar. I wanted to knit the monkey for my Grand daughter Malu. Above is the first finished Monkey. I made him with thinner wool and needles as described in the pattern, he turned out very cute. </div>
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The second Monkey I knitted from thicker wool, it is the kind of wool which can be wet felted afterwards, but I knitted him very tight, so no more shrinking or felting is needed. </div>
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Here they are sitting together on a big wet felted Rock. Malu liked the Monkeys, but as she is almost 4 months now, everything she has in her hand will go to her mouth.. and she did start "eating" wool fuzzles.. hmm.. not very tasty and not safe..</div>
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So the 3th Monkey I knitted "Malu safe" from a nice cotton yarn. The above monkey went home with her and she loves to play with him. </div>
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If you are interested to knit Jacobus or Saar or any of the other cute animals, the patterns are available via Annita`s website or in English language available via <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.ravelry.com/">www.ravelry.com</a> user name: Annita. </div>
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The Felted Stones Pillows the monkeys are sitting on I wanted to make for a long time, and finally got to it. So far I made 4, the last one is in progress. I will make a picture from all the Rocks together wen I finish him.</div>
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ZHEN XIAN BAO</div>
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Another project I wanted to do for so long.. making a yarn book using paperfolding techniques developed from a fascinating tradition from remote South West China. It is an aspect of folk art and takes the form of an intriguing type of folder made principally for storing embroidery threads by the Miao, Dong and other minorities. </div>
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Instead of pages they contain many ingeniously folded 3-dimensional compartments. The original books are beautiful decorated inside (stil have to do mine), and usually have a plain indigo cloth cover. I made an inset decoration of tyvek (again another material I wanted to work with) in the cover of mine book.<br />
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The book does unfold into 15 pockets. The Chinese name for these books is ZHEN XIAN BAO which translates as NEEDLE THREAD POCKETS. The book may look complicated, but using and following the Instructions in book 1; "Folded Secrets" by Ruth Smith it is not so difficult to make. Unfortunately Ruth doesn`t have a website but if you are interested in her books you can contact Ruth at: <a href="mailto:eruthsmith@btinternet.com" title="eruthsmith@btinternet.com">eruthsmith@btinternet.com</a><br />
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As you see above, I was quit productive in the Holiday Season, learned a lot new and did pick up some old.<br />
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