The Olympic Cushion Project is now starting

After the success of the Weymouth Knitted Carnival Project -The 'Let's make It' community project - is continuing it's creative venture & encouraging groups & individuals all over Weymouth & Portland to participate in a new exciting project, making cushions for the

'OLYMPIC CUSHION PROJECT' – for more information please visit our new Blog by clicking here Olympic cushion Project Blog


If you would like more information regarding 'Let's Make It' You are able to contact me via my website www.juliemccabe.co.uk -
or on my mobile 07814698685

About Me

I am a visual artist living in Weymouth. I am passionate about the link between creativity and well-being, and use my art as a tool for expression and distraction. You can view more about me on my website: www.juliemccabe.co.uk

Monday 20 June 2011


Molly Mermaid and Lobster Pot have been on their travels again. Lobster Pot and our first fishing net (made mostly from finger knitting) are now complete. Molly is
making good progress thanks to all the young people
who have helped (finger knit, crochet and plait), at Littlemoor Youth Club, Littlemoor Library and Southill Youth Club. Molly will continue on her travels until she’s complete, so keep a look out for
her.
The last few weeks have been lively with our final workshop at the Park Centre, where everyone is busy continuing with
their themes,( lighthouse, Rose Arch,sea,beach and more).
Thank you all for your continuing support. Just a reminder, there are some make
up sessions at the Park Centre on Sat July 30th 10am -1pm and Mon 1st Aug 3.15-5.15, So if anyone out there would like to give us a hand in making up some larger items please drop in.

Ladies at the YMCA Portland gave us a

warmwelcome and were keen to get started. By the end of the session we saw the birth of the lobster pot, eel, rat, flowers and seaweed (finger knitted from green plastic bags).



Thankyou to all for your amazing efforts, a mass of items have now been handed in. Thanks also to Fairways Court Craft Group for their creative pebbles, ladies at Swannery Court, Thursday Art Group(at Park Centre) and Littlemoor for all the incredible fun items you’ve made so far.

I’ve also had the opportunity to help out and share ideas at Westham Methodist Hall Carnival Club. Their float is themed around Noah’s Ark, and already they have completed some fabulous interesting items. I had such fun making some giant feathers from wire and Tutu netting that will help make up a bird of paradise costume. If you are interested in helping with their float, Carnival club is on Fridays 4pm – 6pm, all welcome.

High flyers

High flyers
Knitted Seagulls .. Incredible!!