Laying out the fiber.
I think that this tote resembles a pinch-top vase.
The finished tote bag with small beads sewn onto each flower center.
I received some beautiful Gerbera daisies recently...
...and decided that their vibrant colors and basic design would make a pretty tote bag.
I laid out orange roving for the handle and bottom section on each side of the resist...
...then applied variegated orange, pink and red roving to the middles in a circular fashion.
I left a bit more of the finished felt than usual after felting...
...to make a higher, more pinched-looking top...
...which can expand to haul lots of items.
I made sprigs from four small, gold seed beads...
...and sewed three of them to each flower center (front and back).
As this is a present for a blog friend who likes orange almost as much as I do...
...I hope that she will be happy with her surprise!
22 comments:
The color, i think its more beautiful then the flower itself ;-))
With love, Els
Awwww, Els...that's so nice!! XXO-
Beautiful flowers to inspire a gorgeous bag. I love when we find inspiration for our projects for life around us. Spring has definitely inspired me.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
What I want to say is "GORGEOUS". Lve the bring color so much that it makes me happy.
Oh she DOES love it! Thank you sooooo much!
Andrea and Terrie--Thanks so much!
I'm always happy when the colors I love make other people happy, too!
Kelly--You are VERY welcome! XXO-
Beautiful bag. I absolutely love the colors! What a lucky friend.
Thanks, Harriet! Do you have a blog for your work?
it's so vibrant beautiful! great colourcombination, i'm glad you received such a great inspiration-gift:)
Thanks, Riet! I'm lucky...my BF brings me flowers every week.
Heather, What do you do with everything that you make? Do you have the same problems that I have with where to put it? I can't give it all away, and I sure don't sell it all!!! My sister thinks that her friends in LA will buy some of my nuno scarves. Wool in LA with 75 to 80 degree temperatures already. Well, I sent it off, we'll see. Let me know what you do. Hugs
I love the color and shape!! what a fun bag!!will have to remember all thee that I love so you can help me make some!!! too fun! xo
Cameron-You would be shocked to see my studio. Nearly everything I have displayed is the work of OTHER felters, not my own! Honestly, since I don't sell my work, it mostly goes to my friends and children as gifts. I do a lot of giveaways, too...and lately, I've arranged individual swaps with felting friends and that's the MOST FUN of all, since I make them something I think they would love and they do the same back! I say, try LA. There are a lot of rich people there and they are always in air-conditioning, anyway!! :)
Linda--Yes. We have purses and totes on our 'to do' list!! XXO-
Good morning buddy,
What a bright, beautiful way to start the day. This bag is gorgeous!!! Your friend is going to love it!!!! Looking at it, I'd have thought that this one would be right up your alley. You're such a giving soul...May it come back to you in bunches.
Big hugs to you.
Thanks, Dawn! It was fun making this for Kelly, since she and I are both 'orange grlzz'! :)
fabulous colours Heather.
Thanks, Simon!
So beautiful! Thanks for visiting my blog - new follower!
Thanks, Cheri! Your story about overcoming pain is quite remarkable. You have an open, warm and loving spirit, and it really shows!!
I can easily see how the Gerbera Daisy inspired you, and the colors are definitely yours too. I hope you have a lot of fun with that bag. :)
beautiful colours! and the way you've blended them makes it look like the bag is glowing :)
Thanks, Tracy! Those colors do make me happy!!
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