Cindy Obuck

Well I must say I thought I would be doing a better job of posting on my blog.  However life seems to of gotten in the way.  I love having my iPhone, and find that I can do so much on it that I am rarely on my computer.  Another reason why I haven’t blogged for awhile.

Although it seems I have been quite, I have actually been working a fair bit.  I am trying to challenge myself a bit more in my felting.  One of the items I thought would be fun to try, is making an article of clothing.  Last summer my girlfriend in BC asked me to help her create a vest.  I really had no idea how to go about it, but we plugged along and after several days she had a beautiful vest.  Well I thought I would attempt this myself this time.  I used some beautiful fine merino white wool, along with some silk organza pieces. I also incorporated some hand spun lambs wool my mom had given me.  Once it was all felted I then tossed it into a dye bath of turquoise and blue.  The final touch, a beautiful hand made wooden button!

This is available for sale at Traditions Handcraft Gallery in Regina.  I will be at the gallery on May 26 during the Cathedral Arts Festival.

Well it’s been a few weeks since I have last posted.  Work has gotten really busy as well our sports schedule has gotten a little fuller.  My youngest son Jayden has taken up squash and inspired me to also learn the game.  Jayden has taken a real shine to this game and so has added an extra practice session each week.  Him and I have also joined the league, which means we play once a week.  Add this onto my racquetball and soccer schedules, and my weeks are pretty full.  I have also been volunteering for a few racquetball tournaments.

That being said, I have been able to make some scarflets lately.  These are fun to make and don’t take up huge amounts of time.  They are keeping me in the studio enough that I don’t totally lose my mind.  They are made of merino, and silk.  One has locks added and two have a nice little gem!  More to come…..