wool
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Ready for framing
“Not Quite Fall” is finished in the design stage and is now ready for framing. The mini twin is done too. This one turned out to have an Indian vibe, like a horse blanket feel or a Kachina doll. Haven’t decided on the framing yet but will be simple. Read more
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Will I remain Neutral done
Finished this piece today except for the framing. Mini Twin was completed too. to see the beginning to end go to https://daisyhillstudio.art.blog/metamorphosis-at-work/ Read more
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“Kicking Old School Modern”
Started this piece and its title from the yarn pictured. I incorporated the yarn in the piece and used it as the jumping off point to make it. It was felted yesterday and still have re-shearing and embellishing to be done. I will show more progress as I work on it and once finished it… Read more
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“Just Peachy”
I finished making this piece. She is a small size but substantial inside her 19” X 6.5” frame. Soft and light colors male the teals come forward to carry you through the design. I made a mini twin to carry with me when I show. I find it hard to see the depth of the… Read more
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Accident or on purpose?
I made this piece the other day. I felted it and here is the outcome. Was it an accident or did I do this on purpose? I am gifted yarns from time to time. most know that I only request felting wool. However, I do use novelty (non-felting) yarns too. Many times the skein bands… Read more
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I’ve got a speck
I have wanted to attempt a style I call speck work. This is crocheting all in one color then going back in and just put in specks of colors. I was wanting to do all in wool but…I had this stuff called “Pretty Punch” threads so decided to see how this reacted with the felting… Read more
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Southern Winter Winds
Started this new piece. The colors are interesting together, interested to see how they felt up together. Also started working in fingering weight so piece should be lighter in weight. I will need to compest Read more
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Brown and Blue ready
Finished the crochet portion of this and it is now ready for felting. I try to felt in batches so will complete another piece before I do it. Read more
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Pieces and parts O’ my.
Things drying on the line. Oh which ones go with which? Lots of clean up for them then the embellishing. Read more
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New stitch, maybe
I have been working in half doubles and like them for my work but I decided that I will try the below stitch. It is not a double crochet stitch but a broken half double. I think I might not need as big a hook as I usually use (this is an “L”) using this… Read more
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Another new concept
I decided I wanted to do an all cream colored wool design then add the color after it is crocheted. It will then get felted. I think that the color will be contained near where it gets crochet it. Maybe will be like tie dyed look. We shall see. I bought the yarn from https://brownsheep.com/ Read more
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Thinner wool yarn?
While I was getting new wool I decided to try doing a sport weight yarn. I also started modifying my stitch. Maybe felt out easier. We shall see. This piece still has alto of work to be done before it gets felted. Got got the yarn from #brownsheepcompany Read more
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What will this transform into?
Since I began using #burlap in my work, I found this piece at a retail store and it should become an interesting piece once I #crochet then #felt it in my old washing machine. It is dimensional with the extra burlap strips. Can’t wait to get started on it. Read more
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In my out of town happy place
Taking a little trip and had to stop at Brown Sheep Company in Mitchell, Nebraska. Nice people and wonderful yarn! Such fun I will have! #brownsheepcompany Read more
