ornament
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Pieces and parts
I spent the weekend with my sister and we traveled around a little of Northeastern Ohio. We had a fun time and in our travels I am always looking for objects to use in my art. Here is one exceptional pieces that will be a challenge to tear apart as it is a well made… Read more
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Orange wreath in steps
I decided to show this completed wreath in steps. Again using #7 Steel hook and #10 Crochet cotton. Added fun for in orange and gold studded stars. Read more
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I’m having so much fun! Now wreaths.
I had been think about this idea for a while but just had not done it until now. Lots of mechanics needed to be worked out but I think I have it down now so should be easier to make. Many, many ideas come to mind so watch for new things! Tada… I present you… Read more
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Round and Round We Go- orb
Today is the first of series of orbs I will be showing. Please subscribe to receive new orbs that I will be showing. This yellow orb is crochet then felted in my 1950’s Speed Queen washing machine. Circles are crocheted with novelty variegated ribbon and dark teal fun fir, it is adorned with turquoise chips… Read more
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I’m in orbit again
Well, I decided to post a picture a day of my orbs on my Facebook site Daisy Hill Studio. If you are a Facebook user stop by to see a new one every day or to see past ones. I might start one here too. Read more
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Carousel for orbs
I found this carousel for my orbs. It spins so can be seen from all sides. I added a few stills to show them separately. There are more than these but that’s all that fits on the carousel. Read more
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Red circus finished
I had been looking for a container for this piece as I wanted it to be a sculpture. I’m still trying to decide if I want it to become permanent side of the piece of make it interactive. Read more
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Back to orbs?
After looking a my finished orbs I’m getting the itch to make more. I recently bought a hand to hang a few off of them. 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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“Wrapped Candy” ovum
I was gifted some interesting yarn. And once I looked closer at it, it was tubelike. I decided to see if I liked it pulled over my ovum. It was fun! The beads were sewn in the cross hatches and additional beads in the in between parts. A little gold beads for a glimmer. The… Read more
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“Apple Blossoms” ovum
Here are steps and the finished ovum. Used olive green flat chenille for the raised stems, white felted flowers with brass flowers and brass leaves. Red and green beads, burgundy crochet thread for French knots and fuchsia glitter threads all on a taupe felted ovum. Read more
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** finished “Blues” ovum
I’ve started a new ovum that is being done in all blues. I wanted to show it before and during the beading process. I find it hard because I like both the un- beaded side and the beading. Read more
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“Studley” ovum
Having different types of leather laying around I decided to make a masculine type of ovum. Using brass studs, studded leather suede strips and brass nails to evoke that masculine look on a rust felted ovum. Read more
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“Weaving Pastel” Ovum
This one does not show up as well as I would like in photos. The colors are subtle and needs to be seen from all sides. it has a lot of depth. I’m showing with and without backgrounds. Read more
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“In the Deep”- ovum
The colors came together really well with is ovum. Deep and rich layering of complimentary colors. Read more
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*** update Minty Fresh – ovum
Really like the mint color of this one. Just enough glitz to grab your attention. Lots of visual impact to want to pick it up and observe the design. I have added statin ribbon buds to this. Adds a little more elegance to the piece. Read more