Hi folks!

We hope you're having a good summer. Ours has been filled with the usual school holiday juggle, but we did manage to get away for some sunshine, sea and mountains for a few weeks so feeling recharged and ready for autumn.

A stone, yarn, scissors and a tapestry needle is all you need for stone weaving.

Last month we collaborated with the Cornish brand Seasalt who were interested in the sustainable and mindful elements to our business. We're the first brand that they've featured for their 'Modern Creatives' project outside of Cornwall and we were delighted to welcome their lovely team to the studio. It was a nice opportunity to talk about the launch of my book 'Weaving as Art Therapy for Beginners' which is now available for pre-sale on our website (see notes below on getting a free advance copy), and share one of the projects within. You will find a video tutorial on stone weaving, and a video and Q&A on the Seasalt website.

Some of you will know that I've spent the best part of this year writing a book.

'Weaving as Art Therapy for Beginners' teaches the basics of frame loom weaving, but also shows you various off-loom weaving techniques, from fallen branches and stones to your kitchen door.

There is a chapter of ten different therapeutic weaving activities that have been co-written with an art therapist to help ease anxiety, stress and depression and burnout, along with activities for self-love, happiness, gratitude, relaxation, letting go and hope.

Though it is now available on our website for presale, I am looking for a group of people who, in exchange for a free digital copy, would be willing to give me some feedback and a review.

If this is something that you'd be interested in, please keep an eye out for the next email which will have details on how to get involved. I can't wait to share this book with you all!

Book Launch Launching this autumn, i'm looking for reviewers

Nature Weaving One of the off-loom weaving activities in chapter 7

If you have any questions about the book, or feel that its something that would benefit you, please do reply to this email and I'll be happy to chat to you about it.

NATURAL DYEING WITH DYER'S COREOPSIS Claudia's natural dyeing blog this month is on coreopsis. These were grown in my garden and have produced some stunning shades, from nude to tangerine. We've also managed a YouTube video this month which we're hoping to make a regular feature. Read and watch below. 🌼 Read the blog

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That's enough from me for now. I'll be sending out an email in a couple of weeks with our monthly book recommendation, and information on how to get a free advanced digital copy of my new book.

Wishing you all a wonderful start to the autumn 🧡🍂

There's nothing we love more than seeing all your wonderful creations, so please do connect with us on social media and tag us in on your projects.

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If you have any questions about any of our our products, online courses, or in-person workshops, please don't hesitate to get in touch, we're always happy to help and look forward to hearing from you.

Happy crafting!

Ellie & Claudia x

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