Cotton string, wool locks and Angelina.
Most of the inclusions felted in easily...but there were some stragglers!
The completed throw...just the right size for a dorm room bed!
Since this was an experiment...
...I expected some of our 'add-ons' to fall off or become loose during felting...
...and this is exactly what happened.
We anchored the more recalcitrant pieces, like velvets...
...with brightly-colored embroidery floss stitches.
We put a 'running stitch' along the length of some of the loose silk strips...
...and hidden stitches in the middle of the gold 'silk fringe poufs'.
I think that everything is pretty secure, now...
...and I really love the texture of the lace and silk pieces which did felt in well!
H-2 was delighted with her gift when she arrived home from college...
...and I think that H-1 may have been bitten (a little) by the felting bug through this experience. Yay!!
Next time...
...Part 1 of the throw that H-1 designed for herself!
6 comments:
What a fun project...and perfect for the dorm.
I like the wild colors very much! She wil definitly find her bed, even in the dark :D. Hugzz...Peebee
speechless! it's unbelievable beautiful:) love it very, very, very much
Thanks, Joei and Riet!!
Peebee--Yes-it almost 'glows in the dark', doesn't it?? Giggle.
Good morning buddy,
How could anyone not be "bitten" by the felting bug with you at their side? Oh, I can envision the fun that the two of you must have had putting this together...Wish I'd been there, too;-) What a fun piece...So much experimentation...Bravo!!!!
Big hugs,
Dawn
Yes, Dawn--It would have been great to have you here, too... drinking coffee and now and then adding the odd bit...both to the throw and to our conversation!! Grin!
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