wall hanging
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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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I keep saying I’m done.. but
Well I’ve worked and reworked this piece several times. Adding, subtracting and manipulating. This time I think it’s done. What’s new: Read more
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Budding new teal
Itching to start another wall art piece. Found a teal shaded yarns and a complimentary variegated yarn. I think it’s ready to be felted. The hook size is “P” the size before felting is 17”X 17”. Read more
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Update- green eggs and ham
Well continued work on it and it kinda took a different turn. The raised pieces are looking a little wormy. 🐛🐛🐛 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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Lavender over Denim
This piece will be a challenge because I like it just the way it is however I hope to subtlety add without distracting from its simple beauty. 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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Finished #2 of three
Finished the pastel of the three threads. I decided not to use the ivory threads because I thought it would be a little detracting. I had this pin that fit the colors really well. Read more
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Needs framed
I finished the work on this piece but forgot it still needed to be framed. Note to self get this one framed. Read more
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Ready to hang
I finished this a while back but just couldn’t decide how I wanted to frame so set it aside in this format. Today I looked at it again and said OK. Read more
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Same threads but…
After making the cache necklace, I will now start on a wall piece with the rest of the threads from the first threesome. Read more
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Black and white all around
I finished this one about a month ago but was waiting to frame it. I did that today. metal silver disks throughout. Additional black slub circles give another depth. Read more
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Disaster Averted
One takes a chance whenever you are gifted, purchase old wool or wool that no longer has a label. Well this piece is a perfect example of the known, unknown. The many of the grays did not felt and left these large open holes in the piece. I had to set it aside for several Read more
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Burlap pine tree
After felting this piece I decided to set it aside. Not sure why but it has been niggling at me so today I brought it out to begin working on it again. It has a long way to go but we shall begin again. Read more
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Mini gallery
A mini gallery spot of all my own and behind glass. My dearest life partner has had this shelving hidden in the garage for many years. After I begun to create pieces and quickly in need of keeping them clean and dust free he unearthed it for me to store them in. I finally was Read more
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Installation complete
First and foremost I want to thank the Carnegie public library in Angola, Indiana for their awesome opportunity. They have a wonderful area for showing. They allow it to run for a month. They had a place card for my business cards and two clear stands for my artisan statement. The Stuben Art Scene generously Read more
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60’s needlepoint wool
I was given many strands of 1960’s needlepoint wool and I have been sitting on it for quite a while because I thought I would use the strand individually but… my patience got the best of me. I decided to use all of it (99%) on one piece. I thought it will be the awesomeness Read more