Leather back side with red stitching.
Side view of the finished pillow...check out the wild tufts!! :)
Et voila!
After allowing the pillow front to dry for several days...
...I cautiously squared it up with a rotary cutter.
Since I was planning on stuffing it with some wonky roving that I had on hand...
...it wasn't necessary that it be perfectly square, or fit a pillow form exactly.
I cut a portion of tanned deer hide for the reverse side...
...matching the shape and size of the front when cutting.
I machine stitched around the edges (using a leather needle)...
...and left an open area for stuffing.
I packed it firmly with roving...
...then discovered that I had a bit of a problem!
None of my sharp, small hand-sewing needles would pierce the leather...
...and I didn't know how I was going to sew the opening shut!
Luckily, I had bought a leather punch tool some months ago...
...and I was able to punch holes along the edge and pull my thread through those.
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the process involved in this project...
...and am curious about how my other fleeces will felt, too!
11 comments:
I love it! You had a lot of work with it but ..... Great job!!!
Greetings.Peebee
Your husband must be thrilled with the result! Love, Riet
Will it felt flat after a few sittings on?
I'm not sure, Jackie.
Right now, the tufts are pretty turgid. (I know how much you love innuendo!) :)
I invite readers who know the answer to this question to please weigh in! Thanks!
Looks great Heather!
If the fluffy hairs are getting flat try carding them with your fingers:) I have made samplers with raw fleece some of the locks I carded with a brooken feltignneedle and the locks became sooo soft. I advise you to try it out first on a small part:) or better make a sampler.
I love it Heather! SO beautiful! Now I know what my next project will be.....
Jeanette
Kim--thanks for the tips.
Jeanette--I can't wait to see what you come up with!!
That looks wonderfully soft and fluffy. I would say your little experiment was a 100% success. :)
My all time favourite piece of yours Heather but of course it is made with my favourite fleece from Rhinebeck!!! X
Your pillows are very creative, but this one is my most favourite! :)
Thanks Licho_Nie_Spi! I've just checked out your blog and you do AMAZING work!!
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