Turning the tote right-side out...
...and looking a little 'Alien'-like in the process! :)
...and looking a little 'Alien'-like in the process! :)
The felted bag prior to trimming...
...and after trimming (back side)...
...and front.
...and front.
Using white roving behind the painted silk helps to preserve the delicate design.
Placing roving around the edge of the resist keeps the raw fabric edges from showing.
This side looks rather 'planetary', I think...
This side looks rather 'planetary', I think...
...while this side reminds me of diatoms swimming happily in the sea!
Unlike some of my other totes...
...with this one, I wanted less of an open 'market tote' and more of a 'project tote'.
So, in order to keep my friend's knitting needles and works-in-progress from falling out...
...I angled the layout of the handle to make it a bit more secure.
I like that so much of Melissa's beautiful hand-painted silk is visible in this project...
...and I hope that she has it filled with yarn as we speak!! :)
...with this one, I wanted less of an open 'market tote' and more of a 'project tote'.
So, in order to keep my friend's knitting needles and works-in-progress from falling out...
...I angled the layout of the handle to make it a bit more secure.
I like that so much of Melissa's beautiful hand-painted silk is visible in this project...
...and I hope that she has it filled with yarn as we speak!! :)
30 comments:
beautiful, clever way how to 'join' fabric at the edges.
Thanks, Monika! I guess my pillow failures resulted in a bit of learning!! :)
So full and tough enough. Love this one with prints. The orange one is yummy too. I also love orange color - so cheerful. You asked if I learnt from Kim N in Holland last year. Indeed I went to the north - Friesland, leart nuno felt from Vilte. I visited Kim for a day in the south. A great pleasure to meet the artist in person. Will be excited to meet you too on 9 June !!
Definitely planetary looking. So cool!
Heather this is dreamy!
A beautiful piece of handpainted silk.. which you have showcased excellently! I am sure your friend loves it and will get lots of use from it
xx
It reminds me of the planetarium where I looked through the telescoop and I saw all the planets. Breathtaking Beautiful!! hugzz...peebee
Thanks for all of your kind comments! XXO--
This is gorgeous - you are so clever!
Thanks, Libby! It is always fun to try new things!
I love the alien picture, that's funny. I looked at it first before I started reading and thought, "what is....oh I SEE" Lovely bag, the design is clever and the patterns show up beautifully.
How cool, I agree - Out of this World!!
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It turned out great! I love how the silk came through too. I was totally thinking planets.
Andria--It is a funny photo...but sometimes I think it's interesting for others to see the 'fun part' when I work inside-out...the 'big reveal'!! :)
Natalie--Thanks! :)
Andrea--I didn't notice the 'planet-look' to the fabric in the messenger bag that I made from it...but so much more of the design shows with this tote, that I think it's hard to miss! XXO-
I'm sure she'll be thrilled every time she uses it!
Rachel--I sure hope so! :)
Wow, your tote is a piece of art, really!
What an awesome bag! That would be such a great project bag for Nerd Wars!
Carmela--Thanks so much!
Gracey--Hahaha...thanks!
I love it and I am delighted every time I use it which is all the time! It's absolutely fabulous and I feel so spoiled for receiving two felted beauties from you, completely spoiled!
I'm in the planetary-looking camp. :) Love it! I'd definitely use that all the time to tote around projects.
Melissa--I'm so glad that you are finding it useful!
You are a super person and deserve to be spoiled from time to time! :)
Denise--Thanks!! I think it's a pretty good size for needles and yarn and the like. :)
planetary, that's the word I was looking for. love the color combinations too!
You are such a genius. How wise of you to make the opening smaller, to keep the project items inside. Smart thinking my friend.
Now, I have to tell you, when I first saw the bag, with that bottom poking out, the first thing I thought of was that movie "Alien." Then I read your remark, and totally lost it. Cracked me right up! Thanks for the chuckles. :)
OH MY, that is beautiful!!!
Vivian and Dina--Thanks so much!!
Sandie--Hahaha...great minds?!?
Lovely! In one photo it reminded me of a pufferfish!
This is incredible! So clever, I love it!
Beth--Hahaha...now I see it, too! :)
Kelly--Thanks and happy Easter to you and your family!
I live your work, and getting excited and inspired with it, but sadley I have to make ohter stuff for my exhibition, but when ready, I'll startt feting!!
Thanks, Janine! Yes...when you have time, I think you would love felting!!
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