Ash stool

Well I managed to finish the little stool/chair for Elizabeth.
I weaved the top with some 4 ply Jute twine, it worked out very well and is very comfy.



The pattern is Rush style, something that I have never tried before. I will be ordering some paper rush for future chairs.





I think its turned out ok, a rustic style stool for my daughter, anyway she enjoys it and thats what really counts.

Beech Bench

I was involved with a large job at work recently which involved removing a few large Beech trees that had quite alot of Ganoderma fungus.



Because of the extent of the fungus and their location next to a footpath they were a risk so were removed and left at 8m for monoliths encouraging wildlife.
One of the large pieces was to be made into a rustic bench, this is what I did.



Elizabeth seems to enjoy it. Hopefully it will still be there for years to come for her and everyone else who passes to enjoy.

Chair for Elizabeth

A while ago I removed the bark and drilled some holes in some Ash, the idea was to make a simple rustic chair for Elizabeth my 2 year old daughter. This was drying for about 6 months before it was carved to fit and glued.
Today I have made a start on weaving the seat, I will post more pics when its finished. I plan on making a long slim needle of sorts to weave in and out of the seat.