I have been working hard on a new label over the summer months under this label are cards pictures jewellery and some clothing.. the  ethos is recycled, found, vintage, up-cycled, textiles the name of the label is "I'm loving you again "

Here are some samples of work that  have now found their way into special little Shops and Galleries all around the UK . Above is button hill and is for sale at the Stable Gallery in Inverary along with another 15 designs at the moment.

and here is another I don't really think this summer was long enough do you!!

This is my textile Jewellery for sale at several outlets and I'm taking along to some vintage fairs too!

Here is an order getting all ready to be sent to studio 222 in Newburgh, Fife

here is a little close up

 now onto some  clothing that has been up-cycled and changed

 now worn by Amy who runs vintage fairs in Stirling Uni

Iv also been working on some bags....

and here is a rail of clothing

The next vintage fair is on the (9th October at Stirling University maybe Ill see you there?
https://www.facebook.com/afternoontwee  ill have even more clothes and jewellery and who knows what else.. if your too far away to make it why not pop over to my Etsy shop  ( see link to the side )

Please remember all work is copyright Morag Lloyds and the label " I'm loving you again" is owned and created by Morag Lloyds

Textile birds made with vintage fabrics

More birds

This time with my grannies old lace.. sizes are about 4inches to 7inches long...

nostalgia birds

I have been working on a new project called Nostalgia birds.. they are made with lots of processes but on this example I have bit of favourite dresses and  my Granny's old lace and some fabric my mother had.

I am going to be selling these on Etsy and various other places and thought that I could take orders for specially made ones too.. They would make a great christening present if someone gave me some bits and pieces like lace and certain fabrics from Granny and other special people in the family I can add these into the birds creating not just a lovely hanging bird for the nursery but a bird of textile memories!!!.The other ideas could be for a bride with something old something new ( the bird) something borrowed (maybe a box to put it in?) and something blue.. plenty of blue fabrics.. A present for Granny using up little scraps of fabrics that she has stashed and doesnt want to throw away... The list of ideas is endless and  I AM open to ideas.. however these birds take a full day to make, so they will  cost from £30 upwards.. leave me a message if you want to know more...

Newburgh's creative side....

 
I was over in Newburgh recently delivering some samples and business cards for my workshops to the very helpful, talented, creative and lovely Laura and Peter Beaven who opened Twist Fibre Craft Studio in 2003. I was introduced to the shop a couple of years ago by some very good friends and the shop has  been supplying my students and myself with  fabulous wools and textiles ever since. Many times my students have turned up at classes with enormous brown bags full of wool saying that they just couldn't help it, as the amazing colours and textures come out of their goody bags other student drool over the contents and are helpless to the lure of a trip over to Newburgh..... unless you've been to the shop you just wont understand!!!. Laura and Peter have worked hard to give not just the shop a great name but both of them and the staff that work there fire you up with passion about textiles because they love them so much themselves, they are more than happy to give advise and if you love textiles then you will love these photographs and no doubt you will be helpless and have no choice but to jump in the car and visit, be warned if you have anyone with you that you may be gone for some time!!

www.twistfibrecraft.co.uk

Tiffin

Now if after this you are feeling peckish, but your not rolling in money ( as you have probably spent it all on yourself in lovely Twist Fibre ) then pop up to the other end of town to Tiffin the food is great the prices are beyond reasonable and the young couple who have just taken over this wee place are lovely and will give you a warm welcome!  www.tiffintearoom.co.uk

The Sun Gallery

After you have eaten and feeling rather richer than you thought you would be as it didn't cost you a fortune.. you can head back down towards the town again and pop into the Sun Gallery and Nick will be happy to take some of your well earned cash and reward you with any of the following :- sculpture,ceramics,woodwork paintings or jewellery and great greetings cards too! An amazing array of talented artists work is here and Nick spends time getting to know all his artists so when you buy something you can get to know a little bit about the person that created it..Nick is an artist himself with a very impressive background so you can be confident that he knows what hes talking about when you ask for his advise..  www.sungallery.co.uk.

Kit & Caboodle

Down further at the other end of town is the most amazing little shop, and sadly I dint get any photographs of it.. but please try and visit if you can.. its called Kit and Caboodle.. and is owned by Lou Shaw who must in my mind be the most creative person ever because she has mixed old and new, vintage, retro, handmade, eco, and recycled together to create the most stunning little gift shop I have ever been in.... Kit and Caboodle, 29 high Street, Newburgh KY14 6AQ


Last of all here is The Steeple where I will be taking my workshops http://workshops.moraglloyds.com

Beautiful Collessie and Fife open Studios

 I arrived in this fantastic little village in Fife to visit an old acquaintance and see her little studio. I remember her telling me about some 11 years ago. I was over in Fife on business and thought as I was only a few miles away and it was such a fabulous day I would go and see if she had been exaggerating and she had not.. in this group of pictures I made the little walk along a lovely path of wild flowers from the car park to her studio..

 Little thatched cottages

  a lovely little path

 the Studio at the bottom of the hill

 and... here it is! and I'm not joking when I say its fantastic inside!. I was treated to a coffee and she was busy selling her work. Marianna Lines has been producing  artwork onto textiles and paper( and now on placemats and coasters and bags!) of ancient stones using some very green techniques with plant dyes and other secret methods! She has been working in this field for many years,, Many of the images she is retrieving from ancient stones all around Scotland and further afield are in fact going to be the last real copies before they disappear altogether I think. Some of the stones out in the fields have little left of these amazing carvings. Her studio has these pictish hangings all around and it really is such a magical little spot. I have even been offered a bed for the night when I'm over in Newburgh teaching workshops.. what a treat!
Marianna Lines  website is www.stoneline.co.uk

 The fields are a riot of yellow all around

What a treat.. I haven't had a day off in ages and I loved every moment of it.

My Own Work

I'm working on designs for wall hangings right now in between my illustration work and developing ideas for an exhibition coming up in the summer. I find working in this style relaxing. A bi of prefelt  other early scraps of pre felt mixed in with recycled fabric some chiffon and recycled sari silk and some stitching here and there..

Textile Workshops

Iv been working away on samples to teach for my new workshops, and, as I'm teaching a variety of techniques it been a bit of a marathon but I'm just about there. Below are a selection of things I will be teaching both in Newburgh and Alloa. If you would like a list of dates please contact me or follow me on Twitter   @28parkave

 Wall hangings... using a variety of techniques in Pre felt and Nunno felting

Textile jewellery which is perfect for the summer

 Toys using needle felting techniques

and bags using  Prefelt and  Nunno felting techniques..

Dates are monthly in May, June July, August  September and onwards

THE CRAZY WORLD OF MORAG

Here is a little collection....

First class Newburgh Fife on 30th April all day workshop with all materials provided and materials to take away home with you so you can carry on creating new things after the workshop is over. Also and as much Tea and Coffee as you wish to drink.. class is about creating a repeat pattern wall hanging in needle felt. To book email me verulum@googlemail.com or click on the etsy shop link to buy the workshop... please make sure you leave a contact phone number and address at check out!

MORE NEW WORK BROOCHES

SEA CREATURES... My new range of quirky designs here is a sneak preview .. most of this work is for galleries. If your a shop or gallery and would like to sell my work please feel free to contact me. if your interested in buying please contact me so I can pass on information regarding stockists to you.

These brooches are made with lots of techniques including wet felting with pre felt and fibres and nunno felting and stitching and needle felting.. a real mixed bag and  lots of time working on

NEW WORK

Here is some new textile work .. a sneak preview  firstly some mini wall hangings.. these were made using wet felt techniques and some needle felt work afterwards

BOOK OF TOUCH

Here is  a sample of a book of touch. This was made with prefelt needlefelt and a ton of other techniques all put together for someone with limited sight but also fun to use with children and other groups. these little books can be made with a million ideas in mind.

Invent your own crazy fun little books at one of my workshops..