sewing the esparto

I have begun to sew the strips of esparto grass together to get the width and length of the window blind. It is hard going.. But looking lovely so far. 

Esparto grass blind progress

This is the roll of plaited esparto grass so far. I need to get the measurements of the window so that I can work out how much to make for them both. 

I eventually will sew it and cut it into strips which are sewn together to make the blind, which will be totally natural. 

baby quilt

A quilt I have made for friends new baby

😁👶

more esparto

Working on a seven braided plait ( or pleita) to eventually make a traditional window blind or two for my daughter. 

weaving esparto grass

I began to weave a plait (pleita) to make a lampshad or ornament for my daughter. I am going to make it much longer and she is hoping to make a lampshade with it..?