...and wetting it out.
Laying out the reverse side of the bag.
Adding more layers of roving.
(The red fiber tells me where to cut when it's time to remove the resist.)
After trimming out the handle.
Stuffed and drying.
See how the white roving behind the scarf allows the design to be seen?
If you read my negative/positive messenger bag posts...
...you'll remember that I used green roving behind the fabric...
...as a way to 'color' the leaves.
With this project, I did essentially the reverse...
...backing the fabric with white roving...
...in order to showcase its intricate design.
For the back side of the tote...
...I laid out roving in a circular pattern.
(A look I like with these totes.)
Next time: the finished bag.
16 comments:
Oóóóóóhh....áááááhhhh, what a béautiful bag! You have a great feeling for design, my compliments on this one. hugzz...peebee
this is wonderful; your skills are just amazing! everytime i come to check your blog you are doing such amazing felt work.
Awww shucks, Peebee and Abigail! :)
Thank you for the lovely comments. I think you'll like it even better, though, after you see it blocked and nicely shaped.
Amazing! I love how the design shows through!!I am looking at silk scarves in a whole new light!
That's delightful. It shows the pattern very well.
great result Heather!! you are a bag specialist .
Thanks, Kelly, Rachel and Kim!! :)
slowly, very slowly, i start to follow yor instructions, last week i took a workshop: thinking inside out (or the other way around:)
love the bag!
Thanks, Riet! Yes...it takes a little getting used to..
making things this way...but it's a fun surprise when you finally see it finished! XXO-
I think that's incredibly cool! I can't wait to see the finished bag!
Wowie-Zowie!!!! I love this bag! It's one of my all time favorites! You are so talented.
Hugs,
Dawn
Outstanding job Heather! Truly an amazing bag.
Keri--Thanks!
Dawn--Hahaha...can't wait to see you!!!!!!!!!
Suzanne--I'm glad you like this one!
You're always so talented and creative. What's more is you're generous to share with us. So inspiring and I'd try it.
Terrie--I think you would LOVE making these, as much as you are now the "Queen of all things Nuno"!! XXO-
This is fantastic Heather! I'm working back through posts after being away, so saw the finished piece first.. lovely to see your process now.
The design shows through beautifully, and the colours you have used for the body of the bag compliment it perfectly! Absolutely love this piece! xx
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