fiberart
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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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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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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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Ready for framing
I finished this piece and it is ready for framing/mounting. I like this wood piece to put it on. Read more
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Last lap for base of first threesome
Here is the last Leo of making the base. From here on I will be building, embellishing and beading. It still needs pressing before I begin. Read more
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First of threesome finished
This came together rather quickly. The beads turned out to be just right and I had gray beads to go along with it. Read more
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Updated blue cupcake
This one too took on a different look as the addition of wire arches give more height and overall finished look Read more
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In between felting
This felting day but there are several moments that I have to wait so I bring things today. Here is another neck piece I’m working on. These do not get felted. The crocheted piece is all one item. There is no re-attaching for the front back and flap. The embellishment is separate. I’m making this… Read more
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Red stage 3
This is where I have started to add beads and reinforced the folds. they are side 1 and side 2. More embellishing will be done. Read more
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Stage 2 red
I decided to use multi colored yarn to accentuate the red. Crocheted a long piece and stitched it down then stitched around the edge. Now to fold it up a bit. Read more
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Different green
Well, I had a piece I had cut away from the folded green and decided to work with that first. It’s kind of an envelope shape with an ear mark. Using that found some crescent green shell shapes and attached them with silver decorative earring pieces. So far so good. Read more
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Brown small Step 3
Here is what I’ve decided on for the next step so far. pretty Punch threads and some gears. Read more
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Smalls neutral beaded
I finished another small piece in my series. This is crocheted wool yarn felted then cotton threads stitched into it. Complimentary beads scattered throughout. Additional novelty yarns are added. Read more
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Finished-Small brown swirl
I took a break to readjust since finishing the series of orbs/balls/ovum. So this small is my departure from them. I am considering doing a series of smalls. I am not finished with this yet. Will add pictures of completed here. Read more
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Ova in the works
I have two very different ova in the works right now. I think that I have about two more that are felted. Once they are done I think I am retiring the ova’s. Read more
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Way back machine
I was looking through my old crochet stuff and came across this My sister (Deb) found it and gave it to me. It’s a 1974 simplicity pattern. I never tried to follow pattern but it is a treasure to keep. Read more
