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22.01.2022 Thanks for waiting! Here is Part A - a short video on how to sew my 'Laced Up Feather Stich'. I created this combo stitch for joining two pieces of felt together while making my Queen size bed throw. It has proven to be wonderfully flexible, decorate and not bulky. The stitch also magically accomodates felt's uneven edges. I have used a ripped Silk Fabric Thread for stitching. If you missed the video you can find it and full instructions at: https://treetopscolours.com.au/...ripped-silk-thread/. Part B - 'Lacing up the Feather Stitch' will be posted tomorrow. To view the full instructions and/or see the videos, find them here: https://treetopscolours.com.au/laced-up-feather-stitch-joi/ . I hope you find this stitch useful, if you have any questions please feel free to message me.

21.01.2022 Love the raw energy of this scarf from Chelle Textiles. She engages with our fibres and frabrics in a very unique way. She is thinking of publishing a book of her scarf creations, let her know if you think its a good idea...

21.01.2022 Fab to be a part of the creativity that is going on in #IndieRoad Magazine. Thank you Zetta Cant for including us in your lovely wall hanging!

21.01.2022 Looking to put some texture into your felting? Silk Throwsters Waste works a treat! We have just introduced two smaller (50gm) Sampler Mix Pacs - in case you want to just try some out, or have a leaning towards a particular colour palette. https://treetopscolours.com.au//sampler-mix-silk-throwste/. One mix features Earth tones and the other more Jewel-like tones. Selections are put together from our 17 standard Silk Throwsters Waste Colour Harmonies https://treetopscolours.com.au//sil/silk-throwsters-waste/ as well our standard 100gm Sampler Mix Pacs.

19.01.2022 Michelle continues to explore new ideas to teach machine enthusiasts. Check out her new classes soon on offer.

18.01.2022 It's all in the detail. Same stitch but with different stitch spacing and needle angle. Normal Feather stitch on the left. On the right, I shortened the stitch spacing plus used a horizontal placement of my needle. Of course, you could even have no spacing between the stitches for yet another variation. Both are great for joining felt (if you lace up the reverse side). Ripped Silk Fabric used for stitching. More details at https://treetopscolours.com.au/ripped-silk-thread/. and for Lacing up the Feather Stitch see: https://treetopscolours.com.au/laced-up-feather-stitch-joi/.

18.01.2022 Anyone wanting to know more about wool could look into these courses.

17.01.2022 For those of you who are IFA members, four specially commissioned videos will be available for FREE after the AGM on 27th March, 2021. If you would like more information about each video please go to: https://www.feltmakers.com/agm-2021-our-gift-to-you/. I feel incredibly honored to be have been asked to submit a video for this lovely project. In case you don't recognize the participants (from Left to Right) Nancy Ballesteros (Australia), Judit Pocs (Hungary), Nicola Brown (Ireland), Fiona Duthie (Canada). If you would like to become an IFA member go to their website at feltmakers.com

17.01.2022 International Feltmaker's Association VIDEO LAUNCH will be this coming Monday (29 March 2021)!! Members will have access to four different purpose-made felting videos by four International felt artists, including @Judit Pocs, @Fiona Duthie, @Nicola Brown, and me (Nancy Ballesteros). 'Meet the Artist' Chat session to be held during their AGM this Sunday 28 March, 2021. Members will be able to live stream. Find out more here: https://www.feltmakers.com/agm/. Become a member here: https://www.feltmakers.com/join-the-international-feltmake/.

17.01.2022 A lovely exhibition of new Felt works that many will not have the opportunity to see now. Enjoy this thanks to Felt a la main with Love.

16.01.2022 First opportunity to create some happiness for myself. Was suppose to be the start of a bed quilt for myself, but things didn't go to plan and I turned it into a wrap. Happy none the less.... working on take two of the quilt today. Needing to make it rather subtle as there are too many other patterns in the room to compete with it.... My challenge to myself was also to only work on one table. I used our Silk Chiffon in Limerick and superfine wool in Sea Grass, Aubergine, Jewel, Royal Indigo and Yellow Ochre.

14.01.2022 Would you like to experiment with a new variety of fibres and fabrics? Try out our Silk Mesh Design Pac! Our unique Silk Mesh fabric has been designed by Nancy Ballesteros and is exclusively woven for Treetops. Each Pac contains approximately 3 colourways of Silk Mesh, 3 colourways of coordinating Silk Hankies and Bombyx Silk tops. Eight different colour palletes to choose from (pictures colourway Dark and Moody). Visit www.treetopscolours.com.au then view at Silk Fabric, Sampler Mix Silk Fabric. Sorry if you received this twice, something happened to my previous post...

14.01.2022 What is the best material for a mask is the first thing any serious textile person (like me) would ask... more excellent info on this here. Please read!! As a professional textile person I would like even more technical data like what is the 'momme' and weave structure of these cloths. In case anyone comes across more info please let me know. As a last resort, DIY masks provide more protection than nothing. Researchers tested household materials. Here's which captured the most particles.

14.01.2022 My latest Treetops ENews, March 2021 has just been published. To view our latest ENews letter ReConnect for 2021 click here: https://treetopscolours.com.au/newsletter-archive/ If you would like to be on our ENews mailing list, sign up here: https://treetopscolours.com.au/subscribe/. First in best dressed for SALE items and Workshop sign ups, so best to subscribe.... Newsletter includes IFA FREE Video information, sign up for Ottoman stool workshop in July, Limited Sale Offer on Silk Hankies and Silk Velvet, plus more....

11.01.2022 Happy to be a part of Michelle's creative journey!

11.01.2022 Lots to learn here!

09.01.2022 I always seem to work LARGE and with plenty of time during lockdown I couldn't see why not. I wanted to create a lightweight (175gms), flexible, luxurious throw to go with my existing bedroom décor. I therefore, decided to nuno felt with two layers of Silk Chiffon fabric (150cm wide, 6.5mm) and 18.1 micron superfine merino wool between the silk fabric in a diagonal (Herringbone) layout. It was meant to be a KING size bed throw, but in the end, I settled for Queen size. There ...are many challenges working this large (more on that later). This layout, with a shrinkage ratio of 2 (50%) took 10 large trestle tables, so I worked in two panels which then needed to be joined. I ended up creating a joining stitch which I call a 'Laced Up Feather Stitch', a video on that later... I used some needle felted fabric for the border as a contrast and joined it with the Laced Up Feather Stitch as well. At times I wondered why I ever started this project, but in the end as I snuggle up under it on a cold night, am totally happy I always seen to work LARGE!

03.01.2022 Doing what we can...

03.01.2022 If you are interested in creating your own ripped Silk fabric thread, here is a short video on the process. This is what I use for my Laced Up Feather Stitch (video coming soon). For more complete written instructions view at: https://treetopscolours.com.au/ripped-silk-thread/. This thread is fabulous for all types of embroidery. You can rip it thin or thick. Many types of silk fabrics will work - my favorite is 5 momme Paj. Never worry again if you have the correct colour of thread for your project. Make your own! If you would like to see some fabulous embroidery using this thread see Trish Bygott's wonderfully inspiring work at Bukeshla. Wishing to acknowledge her wonderful contribution to my creative path, plus Elsje van Keppel and Nalda Searles.

01.01.2022 Here is Part B - Lacing Up the Feather Stitch. I found when joining two edges of felt together, side by side, without overlapping you could obtain a very flexible and drapable seam. However, the Feather stitch alone was not enough. The join separated on the backside. So here is how I solved the problem - I 'laced it up'! More details and full instructions can be viewed at: https://treetopscolours.com.au/laced-up-feather-stitch-joi/