Daisy Hill Studio
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Felted crochet?
To better understand my medium of process would stating it as felted crochet be understandable? Read more
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Burgundy art bag
Still working away on this art bag. It’s coming along. As I look at it still has a long way to go. the photo does not do it justice. Read more
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Update- green eggs and ham
Well continued work on it and it kinda took a different turn. The raised pieces are looking a little wormy. 🐛🐛🐛 Read more
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Update on green eggs and ham
It thrills me when the piece begins to bend and twist into a shape. I have to restrain myself from taking it to the ironing board to press flat just to turn around later and manipulate it into its current state before the ironing. It’s hard to see in photos of the dips and raising Read more
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Art show last week
I belong to an artist group (Tri-State Artist Guild) and had an art show last weekend. Here are a few pictures of my pieces. It was a two day show and was pretty well received. The establishment did not allow selling during the show but I did give out business cards. Read more
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New to me photo frame
I have been wanting one of those photo frames that show my works. The sizes I’ve seen have been too small. I saw this and said it will work. It does have to be plugged in but can take many different types of drives ( SD, flash and more). it will do videos too. I Read more
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Rarely seen process
I decided to show the beginnings of my felting process. I confess the base is crocheted. Then I machine felt it. Here are three different pieces ready for the felting process. The circles might be added to the striped piece after the felting. But… might be used as a stand alone. Read more
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Round again update
Well I went off orbs for a while and now I’m back! This time working in the smaller ones. Can you guess what this will become? Progress. Read more
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What a rabbit hole
What a rabbit hole I go down when I start working in orbs. I started off with large orb and now am looking into smaller orbs. Read more
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Maybe back in to orbit
I have been reviewing my finished orbs and have begun to think again about getting back into orbit. I do have a few other projects to finish up on but of course that does not stop new projects from finding its way to my work table😊 Read more
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Book on color
I am a color lover. I found the book I recommend. It’s call “The Secret Lives of Color”. Read more
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Lavender over Denim
This piece will be a challenge because I like it just the way it is however I hope to subtlety add without distracting from its simple beauty. Read more
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Swirl is done
I know I’ve shown this before but felt it needed something else to finish it. I am content with it now. Read more
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Chicago, Chicago
My kind of town, for the Art museum, that is. We took a bus trip via the Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart Indiana. It was great fun and so much to see. Read more
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Love of crochet cont.
As I work on this designing using front post half double waffle stitch. I intend to weave yarns through the open spaces. Currently the fabric is soft and pliable. This would make a great clothing stitch. I wanted to have the same design on both sides so when weaving other yarns in offered the balance Read more
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For the love of crochet
Once finished with my last two pieces I went looking for another project. At first I thought to get back into my crochet felting vibe but I love crocheting. The use of stitches to achieve the look I want plus the ease of manipulation of the fabric to form shapes inspires me constantly. The last Read more
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Completed weave/ crochet
Completed the one that I was working on. Frame is painted and fiberart piece is adhered to. If you can’t tell the frame is a soft sage green. I truly enjoyed the process of this one. Read more
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Another step completed
After finishing the weaving part of my crocheted piece, it was time to scrunch the piece up. After that’s was done I picked the frame for it. I painted the frame a soft green chalk paint. Added brass flat studs to add a little visual interest. Read more