Good Afternoon All

Though not enough rain, the weather is beautiful and the roses are in full bloom.

I am very excited to have the tea towels arrive. As well as the Australian, the French ones include designs by Christian Tortu, Coucke, Euskal, and Le Jacquard Français, I particularly like the Le Jacquard Français, one of the surviving manufacturers in the valleys of the Vosges in Gérardmer. Their products are woven with materials that are beautiful by nature, linen and cotton woven by high technology looms. They range from $18 - $45. Hint- keep them away from adolescent boys who may happen to help clean the kitchen. They are a great gift for someone who loves to collect beautiful things and who won’t wipe out the frying pan with them.

NEW
More gemstones – smoky quartz, cherry quartz, amethyst and rose quartz.
The large sterling silver earring hooks will be in tomorrow
Bead caps that can be strung in groups to be part of bracelets.
Sterling silver clasps will be here by Friday latest – If you are waiting for them ring Thursday

Coucke Tea Towel from France

Rose quartz

Amethyst

Bead caps

More roses in full bloom

Helen French's felt at Designers Showcase

Le Jacquard Français Tea Towel from France

Cherry quartz

Smoky quartz

Roses in full bloom

Lana Twyford with her 'Mammoth' designs

Jan Collins with her beaded jewellery

Re : art prize Award
(for students 16-20 years in the Canberra/Monaro Region)

Gift Trading & Soiree
5pm-8pm Wed 5th Dec
Opportunity to buy and/or sell quality ‘local’ handmade gifts Interested exhibitors Call Kate 62842868

Designers Showcase
Gallery looks great and has some very beautiful work at reasonable prices. A great range of things from $20 to $200. Felted glass cases-$20, Brooches $22, Hairclips-$6
Cards , bookmarks and voucher envelopes – all hand made- from $2.





Quote
‘When I give to you what I make with my hands, I share with you my heart” Michaela Laurie, Wren’s Nest Studio

Tip for the week
Drink more water

We didn’t see a movie this week as we were busy with the Fibre Day


The lucky newsletter voucher for this week goes to Tracey Burrows. Must be collected from the bead shop by next Thursday 22nd November 2007.


Take care,
Kate