UK swaps ( Ravelry ) Information

UK SWAP (2) INFORMATION


Ravelry ; Goldenneedles

Crafting
I knit, crochet, silk paint, embroider, felt, spin,textile print,patchwork and quilt
I like to make most things, but not socks or baby things
My favourite project is one with texture, beads, buttons and colour
I like most of the natural wools, silk, cottons etc, I love hand dyed ones, and textured yarns
My least favourite wools harsh acrylics
As above, I also spin, silk paint embroider, tapestry, quilt, patchwork
Yes I knit in public, I carry around scarf’s, bags, etc
Gifts, any hand dyed yarns, beads, buttons, wool winder, silks threads, sea cell yarn, posh yarn

Favourites
Favourite colours are those of the sea, turquoise, blues and rich jewel colours
I do not like black, white , orange or many of the baby pastels
I love roses, rich oriental smells, flowery smells
I pamper myself with rich body butters and bath salts
I have to be careful what I eat, I have Crohn’s disease
I like both tea and coffee
I listen to audio books and have just discovered pod casts

About me
If I were a yarn a would be a deep sea coloured posh yarn to be made into a soft silky shawl, to cover someone in a warm soft textured reassuring hug or I would be a vibrant silk, glowing like an angel in the night sky.
Cambridge
I have lived here for most of my life, but I have lived in other towns
My favourite places in all the world are Egypt, morocco and India
If I could visit any where in the world, I have 2 places, the Taj Mahal and the Amish in the USA
My other hobbies include travel, theatre, reading , I love historical detectives, my 5 golden retrievers, nature, visiting museums etc, gardening, cinema,….

Themes
My theme is an Eider duck paddling on the River Cam, the colours are not those I would normally usually choose, but I loved the ripples of reflection in the water. The colours are subtle, with a hint of a silk shine on the ducks face. The neutral colours of the buildings in the background have a calming effect, but are textural in substance. Martin, took the photo whilst acting as an extra in the film the Golden Age, the duck refused to keep quite whilst they were filming. All the costumes, other than the queens were also made of natural colours.

Allergies
I have to be careful with foods
Other wise I am ok with most things

Other information
Hand made gifts are lovely
Other interests include angels, dragonflies, myths, sunflowers, texture and colour , the sea, mythology and nature of all kinds
I have 5 golden retrievers and 1 cat
I have only done 1 swap before
I don’t have a blog, so it makes no difference if I send to one with one or not
I will be around most of the time required
I live here all year

Goldenneedles