fiber art
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* updated Crocheted Firecracker
I decided to try a woolly that is in non-felting yarn. I thought this yarn was pretty cool and that it would make up interesting. It all just single crochet stitches. I will still add some embellishments too it. I decided to make this a necklace also. Added a cord to it and turned it… Read more
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Ivory on Ivory
This has been in the works and I am thinking it will be all shades of ivory. It is very dimensional. Lot of work still to do. Keep an eye out for updates. Added these leaves. At first I did not like them but after studying the a bit I think I like the texture… Read more
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Small wreath
I made this small wreath using shells for the flowers. Green pearls for buds and black with white polka dot ribbon. Addition for green leaf ribbon. Read more
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Working away
Working away on my “stretched canvas” piece. Still lots more to do but it has been an interesting process. Read more
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Crochet/felted urn update
Still working away on this piece. Trying to keep it simple but finished. It’s not there yet but still in the finishing stage. Read more
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White on white?
I thought to make this one just white on white. I have not finished thinking this to completion yet and needs shaved down but I did end up liking the one solid color. I will begin stitching it down soon. Read more
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Crochet/felted Urn update
Well I felted the urn and am now cleaning it up. still has finishing to do so will post again on it’s next step. Read more
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Flower results from yesterdays felting
Here are the pictures of the felting process. After this process is completed it will be shaved and cleaned up. I am considering adding color on this and re-felting it. As you can see it went from being 12” to now after felting it went to 6”. It felted down a little more than usual… Read more
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Felting day!
Today became the day for felting a few project that were in waiting. It will be done in two different batches (just to be safe). the ivories then the colors Read more
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Interesting color block
Ready for felting. Don’t know why I picked these colors and the felting process will possibly have great color change. Plan on adding it to a canvas back once felted. Read more
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Flower ready for felting
Working around to get things ready for felting. This piece is approximately 12” This might be felted a second time with color Read more
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Rainbow wall canvas layout
I have the canvas cover with my crocheted/felted piece. The pictures below show the yarns, threads and bead I picked out and might be using on it. I found some wood chips that I could visually see the layout. Plus I am considering using them as weaving boards for the colors or crochet over them… Read more
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Testing, Testing,Testing
I am seeing what my felted crochet piece works up on a canvas. Right now it looks like the paintings I see in the contemporary art galleries. We shall see where it goes now that it is on a canvas Read more
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I am fighting with myself
I have always wanted to do a single colored piece but… I fight internally because I like color. I have been trying to restrain myself not to add a dark brown outline on each piece. Secondly, I have always wanted to dye my pieces after felting but I tend to work in so much yarn… Read more
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Shades of green and rust
I had finished this piece a while back but finally decided to frame it. Read more
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Framed more woolies
Got some more shadow boxes and did a little framing today. Matched up two complimentary woolies for the white shadow box. Read more
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Ready for felting
Finished doing the basic for the yarn from yesterday and its now ready to go to the felting process. Read more
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What will this be?
I have had this yarn for a while and contemplated what it will be cone. Well off I go on an adventure! Using wooden hook attempt “M” 9.0 Read more
