fiber art
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Getting ready
I have a show at a nearby Library at the end of this month so working away at planning, organizing, tagging, and packing. We have been blessed to have two cars so packing the car we will be taking to the library while still having a driving car makes it so much easier. The challenge Read more
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A new to me art bag
I got this bag at a garage sale yesterday. I think it fits my needs. It does also stand up on a car seat so no tumbling around of my crochet/felting needs. plus it has a carrying shoulder strap too. No maiden voyage yet but here at the house it works good. Read more
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60’s needlepoint wool
I was given many strands of 1960’s needlepoint wool and I have been sitting on it for quite a while because I thought I would use the strand individually but… my patience got the best of me. I decided to use all of it (99%) on one piece. I thought it will be the awesomeness Read more
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Poll Request please help
I have finished this orb and can’t seem to title it. The titles up for choice are: Please let me know which one you would pick. Thanks in advance. Read more
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Medusa – orb
This took a turn from what I thought it was going to be but I’m very happy with how it turned out. #sphere, #ornament Read more
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On the Eve of Dawn -orb
This gray, and silver orb was so easy it almost made itself. My partner was taking a pair of shoe laces out of his long deteriorated shoes and I had the vision of that movement which led to the making of it. No these are not his shoelaces 😊 I just got the beads over Read more
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2nd mini orb
I finished a second mini orb. This one is in burgundy. These are a challenge to embellish as the smallness of the size but definitely quicker to complete than the larger ones. These are a little larger than a ping pong ball. Read more
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Screaming 😱 70’s
Does this not just scream the 70’s colors? I was gifted this wool and have wanted to work in it for a while sooo taking a little time away from the orb make – not much though to work on this wool. I absolutely love working in old needlepoint wool❤️! Read more
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“Plums in Snow” orb
I wanted to use some bendable wire on the orbs and this natural one begged to use the purple color wire. The wrapped wool sets it off. Read more
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“Round and Round We Go” orb
Golden orb is different shades of yellows to golden felted wool. Chips of turquoise and light rust wooden circles fill in the spaces between the circles. Turquoise fuzzy yarns in the centers of braided circles finish the textural work. Read more
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“King of Hearts” orb
This orb of soft blue wool is indicative of renaissance royalty and sits instead of hanging. The bejeweled top is reminiscent of a king. With hearts and pearls surrounding him. Read more
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“Caught in a Fish Net” orb
Dry as a bone this orb was ensnared in a crocheted fish net of soft sun bleached tones to dry. The flowered urchins cling to the orb and emit an oyster like pearl tone. Read more
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The natural urchin
Natural wool and addition of raised wool before felting adds depth. Reinforcing the ribs is done with green chenille yarn and fun fur yarns. Half moon shells give it an armor against predators. Reindeer moss added to the top hides the orb below. Four flanges at the top are like eyes. Additionally wool yarns once Read more
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