Another week over and a new one just begun.

This week has simply flown by....

on Tuesday Dexter and I (briefly) attended a conference,

I say briefly, as after 45 minutes we left. But not until I had told them

"My name is Julie Black, I am an artist and i think I must be in the wrong room!"

We then spent a lovely 'stolen' day in the sunshine feeling very naughty!!

On Thursday we spent the afternoon visiting an old friend and fellow textile artist

Gemma Nemer at her pretty little studio in Rotherham called 'The Button Tin'

her work is delightful and her attention to detail is second to none.

I always feel so inspired when I spend any time with her.

Then it was back to Huddersfield to spend a couple of hours with the lovely crafters at Scissett Middle School.

One half of the group spent the session making handmade soap with Dexter

whilst I taught the others how to make fantastic flowery felt phone covers.

Saturday was a quiet day in the shop and the 'artists' that visited had been before

and didn't need my help soooooo I had time to make my friend a crocheted cafetiere cover for her birthday....

......I'm pleased to say she absolutely loved it!