fiberart
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Caught in a Net- orb
This cream/dusty blue orb is crochet then felted in my 1950’s Speed Queen washing machine. White pearlized flowers between the crochet netting. Dusty blue beads also were added Read more
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Buzzy Bee- orb
This yellow orb is crochet then felted in my 1950’s Speed Queen washing machine. Used black ric rac was placed around. Added assorted black disks and large yellow and black medium acrylic beads. Added the sequin flower also. Read more
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Some of my unconventinal crocheted pieces
Here are a few of many unconventional crocheted items I have made throughout the years. Read more
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Multi zip bag- finished
I found these gray felt zipped bags and decided to make a crochet/felted cover for them. Here is the first one. I still will embellish it. So glad I was able to crochet then felt it to fit the pouch. The wool yarn is from #brownsheepcompany. I added a little beading around the top just… Read more
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Felted Fossil
Small felted hanging piece that reminded me of an areological find. Using shells, wooden beads, French knots And glass beads. Read more
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“Psychedelic”
Well I went a little “Psychedelic” on this piece. No drugs of any kind were used! Just a jumble of yarns. We were talking in our Tri-state Artist Guild meeting today about just taking paint and throwing it on the canvas onto the floor. This would be my response to that in fiber. I reworked… Read more
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Turquoise stripe bag.
Started working on the turquoise bag. Here it is so far. still has more to do. Read more
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New color choice
I am not much on the pastel liking but I thought I would change it up a bit. Here is the new color choice I will be working in. Will be interesting to see how the colors felt. Read more
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Michigan Fiber Festival
Got up early today and drove to Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan, Michigan. It was fabulous!!! So many fiber vendors with yummy yarns! Everyone was nice and courteous. Thank you very much for having this event. Read more
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Purple gold and rust
I made crochet felted this piece a few months ago and is ready to be embellished. I will update pictures as it is worked on. Read more
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Sand and dusty blue bag
This art bag is the first of alternating front and back post HDC . I like the visual of the stitches. Let’s hope using a P hook will bind together good. The unfelted is: 12”X 14” they look a little wonky because of the loose stitches but should square off once felted. Read more
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New stitch type
I decided to try a front post back post stitch. This is to attempt to eliminate the crochet stitch lines from the rows and to blend the yarns together as they felt. I’m also going up a hook size from my normal size (M) to make it thinner and softer. 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
