Blocks by Design

We have been overjoyed by the generosity of so many of you during the run up to the Convergence and we would like to express our appreciation to everyone who has contributed to the event by providing donations of goods which we will use in participants "goody" bags and for prize draws.

We were particularly  delighted to open up a package sent to us by Doug Osbourne of Blocks By Design and find this amazing hat block -

Blocks By Design - Evenly Curved Multi Piece Block

We felters are all keen hatters and a good hat block is a must if you want to achieve a professional result.  If you have ever considered getting your own block then look no further than Blocks by Design.  They have the most amazing range of blocks we have ever seen and will also design one specifically to your needs.  Just browsing through Doug's website makes us get deep into the art of millinery.

Their motto is "to help you create your dream".  Well Doug, you certainly live up to it by helping us to create our dream Felting Convergence.

The fabulous Blocks by Design hat block is worth $270.00 and one lucky  11th Southern Hemisphere Felt Convergence attendee will walk away with it.

The block will be proudly displayed at the Convergence so make sure you have a good look atit and admire the high quality. 

In the meantime pop over to the Blocks by Design website and start deciding on what block to order.   

Then get creating.

Hidden Love by Jacqueline Gibson

We have added their website to our Felt Network over on the right hand side bar so that you can find them easily in the future.

Thanks again Doug.

Raffle Winner

The latest raffle to raise funds for the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence was drawn at the Bunbury Felters meeting on Friday 5th November.

The lucky winner was K O'Loughlan pictured here accepting the prize basket which is literally stuffed full of good things. 

A big thank you from us to everyone who donated a prize to the raffle and of course to everyone who bought a ticket.

If you would like to contribute an item for a future raffle to help us raise funds for the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence then please contact feltconvergence2011@westnet.com.au .  The lovely Helen O'Neill of Sals Wool Den is our raffle coordinator so when you see Helen on her travels please buy a ticket and support a great felting event.

Felt on Sale Today

Come and meet the Felt Convergence Committee at our stall at the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School Craft Fair today - Sunday, 17 October 2010: 10.00am to 3.30pm.

We have lots of beautiful hand made felt items for sale including bags, scarves, wraps and jewellery.  A wonderful opportunity for you to buy some unique Christmas presents away from the shopping centre crush.

All proceeds go towards making the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence Bunbury 2011 a fabulous festival of felt.

Date: Sunday, 17 October 2010: 10.00am to 3.30pm

Venue: Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, 5 Allen Road, Gelorup WA 6230

Fabulous Felt on Sale

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School Craft Fair - Sunday, 17 October 2010: 10.00am to 3.30pm

The Committee are having a stall at the Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School Art and Craft Fair to raise funds for the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence Bunbury 2011.

There will be lots of beautiful hand made felt items for sale including bags, scarves, wraps and jewellery.

Come along for a wonderful day of artistic and cultural pleasure.  This year's event will be bigger than ever with something for everyone including  lots of gorgeous felt of course!

Date:  Sunday, 17 October 2010: 10.00am to 3.30pm

Venue: Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, 5 Allen Road, Gelorup WA 6230

 

See you there!

If you would like to donate a felt item to sell at the Craft Fair please email feltconvergence2011@westnet.com.au

Raffle Winner

The latest raffle to raise funds for the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence was for a bag full of beautiful Natural Olive Oil Soap Factory products worth over $70.00

The lucky winner has now been drawn and it is Judy Ballantyne from Augusta. We hope you enjoy your prize Judy.

A big thank you from us to Jenny Tate who donated the prize to the raffle and of course to everyone who bought a ticket.

Raffle Winner

As many of you are aware the 11th Southern Hemisphere Convergence Committee have been raising money for the Convergence with raffles organised by Helen O'Neill of Sals Wool Den.

The last raffle had a fabulous prize  put together especially for those interested in wool and included Annette Quentin Stoll's quirky book The Felted Play,  a hand dyed network felt scarf and lots of lovely Maybrook Farm wool.

The lucky winner has now been drawn and it is Monica from the Denmark Spinners.  We hope you enjoy your prize Monica.

A big thank you from us to everyone who donated a prize to the raffle and of course to everyone who bought a ticket. 

If you would like to contribute an item for a future raffle to help us raise funds for the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felting Convergence then please contact feltconvergence2011@westnet.com.au .

2011 Felt Convergence Fund Raising

It’s an unfortunate fact that it will take a lot of money to run the 11th Southern Hemisphere Felt Convergence.  One of the Convergence Committee’s first tasks is to start the fund raising program and to run it relentlessly right through Convergence. The more money we raise the better the Convergence will be and we have a big and exciting program in mind for you to enjoy.

Helen O’Neill of the wonderful Sals Wool Den, got the fund raising going straight away with a raffle for a big $110 worth of wool tops. Members of FeltWEST and Bunbury Felters all were eager to be a winner and bought tickets from Helen when she joined the groups at their recent meetings. Barb from Bunbury Felters was the lucky lady and we look forward to seeing some of her creations made from the prize.

Helen is now raffling two items donated by Jacqui of the Bunbury Felters group. A copy of the inspirational new book The Felted Play (Fitz Spiel) written by German felt maker Annette Quentin Stoll. It’s a quirky and fun approach to felt objects and beautifully illustrated.

The Felted Play available from Artisan Books

Plus a lovely hand dyed network felt scarf. It’s also the right size to use as a table runner during our hot summer months so can be used all the year round.

If you see Helen on her visits to the various felting and weaving groups make sure you buy a ticket. If you’d like to support her with her fund raising and would like to donate a suitable item please email us here at feltconvergence@gmail.com