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Another new concept
I decided I wanted to do an all cream colored wool design then add the color after it is crocheted. It will then get felted. I think that the color will be contained near where it gets crochet it. Maybe will be like tie dyed look. We shall see. I bought the yarn from https://brownsheep.com/ Read more
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Thinner wool yarn?
While I was getting new wool I decided to try doing a sport weight yarn. I also started modifying my stitch. Maybe felt out easier. We shall see. This piece still has alto of work to be done before it gets felted. Got got the yarn from #brownsheepcompany Read more
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Do frames make the art or art make the frame?
As I have started having my work become more wall art type, framing them has started to challenge the bottom line. I had been making the pieces and then finding frames or having them framed. Framing Fiber-art has its challenges because shadow boxes can be too deep. Regular framing with glass squishes the art. Framing Read more
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What will this transform into?
Since I began using #burlap in my work, I found this piece at a retail store and it should become an interesting piece once I #crochet then #felt it in my old washing machine. It is dimensional with the extra burlap strips. Can’t wait to get started on it. Read more
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In my out of town happy place
Taking a little trip and had to stop at Brown Sheep Company in Mitchell, Nebraska. Nice people and wonderful yarn! Such fun I will have! #brownsheepcompany Read more
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Burlap Tree base altered
When I finished the tree I really did not think the base of the tree was finished so went back to it and added a few mossy looking puffs around the bottom. I like it much better. Read more
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Burlap Tree is completed.
I consider this completed. Something I noticed once done is it looks much better in real life than in pictures but Oh well. There’s is fungi growing on the three and the velvet fall leaves. Lots of texture and alot to look at. The size is 25” long and 13” wide. I think I will Read more
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Working up new piece
I found these cabinet doors (see previous post) and started working on a piece for it. Really like the vibe of the yarns and I have nice beads ready to be added once it is felted. Oh! The waiting!! Read more
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Tree got framed today
Well as I slept last night it dawned on me too use the frame and it turned out just as I wanted it too. It is so close to being finished. You can see the back on the metamorphosis page. Read more
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Wall hanging framing I found
I have had framing issues for my pieces when I stumbled, yes stumbled across kitchen cabinet doors at a garage sale and thought we’ll… these would make great frames for my fiber art. I now look for these in different oddball places. I normally can find them for about $1.00 each. They can be painted Read more
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Moving day again..
Today I moved around many finished pieces to https://daisyhillstudio.art.blog/a-study-in/ and made room for new projects on the https://daisyhillstudio.art.blog/metamorphosis-at-work/ page. Hope it is not too confusing to find. Read more
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Formerly Things That Go Rust…- completed and renamed
I did decide to change the name to “Let’s Go on a Safari”. I finished this piece today. It turned out to be more safari like so might change the name. Read more
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Life’s a Beach pin
Finished this pin yesterday. Approximately 3” around. Wood words, enameled fish, glass bottle, sea shells and beads. It was crocheted in wool then machine felted. Finished with embroidery thread and fuzzy yarn. Placed on a wood back cover in felt and added a pin to it. So much in a small package. Read more
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I’m considering doing a few postcards
I have been been thinking a doing a small series of art cards. Still mulling it over. So many other projects ahead of this but hummmm….😉 Read more
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Beautiful fabric
When I first started my journey using burlap I found this beautiful fabric but since I was just beginning I did not want to ruin it. But know that I have had a few under my belt I decided to go for it! Wish me luck. Read more
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