The finished bag (front)...
...and in close-up.
(I think that this photograph makes it look like one big eye and a funny bulbous nose!!)
(I think that this photograph makes it look like one big eye and a funny bulbous nose!!)
The bag back...
...and a detail of the dyed tussah silk additions...
...so shimmery!
...so shimmery!
I used a vintage button to close this purse...
...and I did hand-stitch the flap (below) closed...
...prior to giving it as a gift.
(Sorry-no photo.)
...prior to giving it as a gift.
(Sorry-no photo.)
The 'resist twins' shown together...(fronts)...
...and backs
So, there you have it...
...two different purses made from the same resist.
...two different purses made from the same resist.
It's interesting, isn't it, how slightly different wools and lengths of felting...
...so altered the size and shape of each bag?!?
35 comments:
These are beautiful!
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so so sweet, Heather, and pro made!
Hi Heather,
Me Again :-D
I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. (You can find more info on my Blog).
Thank you for being such an inspiration. your creations are wonderful!
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ooooh, I LOVE this bag too.
That style is very eye catching and so is the design on both purses.
The recipient should be very pleased with the gift.
Natalie--Thank you for the honor of this award!
Monika--I'm glad you like it. :)
Andrea--Even though it's not orange?!?! Giggle.
It's the details of how each type of fibre or thread responds to our work with it that make working with textiles so endlessly fascinating, isn't it!
I love your work. This is amazing.
Rachel--You are so right!! It's magic, isn't it?!?
Jess--Thank you so much! :)
Both bags are beautiful. I love your unusual resist shapes. Very inspiring, thank you for sharing.
Becky x
Peebee--I'm glad you like them!! :)
Becky--You're welcome. It's fun to create different resist shapes.
Marvellous piece. Reminds me Van Gogh's Starry Night. Pretty and functional.
Thanks, Terrie!! XXO-
I love your bags - they are such beautiful colours :)
You never cease to amaze me. Love the Starry Night bag too!
You are so talented. Both of those bags are wonderful. I can't get over how awesome that seahorse is.
Myrtle--Thank you!
Becky--I thought you might get a kick out of seeing the 'twin' to yours! :)
Andria--You are very kind. Thanks!
Fun. I think it looks like a rabbit when the top is folded back!
This bag is fantastic too! You are very talented and creative!
This is luuurvly.. as is its resist twin! I love them both.
You are right.. you could make a fabulous cartoon face bag (maybe with raw fleece hair) on this resist :)
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OhMyBob - those are super!!!! The seahorse on the aquatic twin is inspired. The recipients should be very pleased.
Lois--You're right...this resist is very 'rabbit-shaped'! :)
Dawn--Thank you so much!
Deborah--Thanks! Hahaha...I have one that you haven't yet seen that kind of looks like a hairy horse face (different resist, though)!! :)
Denise--Thanks! I'm glad you like them!
Stunning! I love that shade of blue!
The two purses together do look like twins, but each with amazing character!
With all that cutting and trimming, you must generate a lot of fabric and fiber scraps. What do you do with them? (I can't imagine you tossing them.) Maybe that's another tutorial ;-)
"Starry Night" is my most favorite painting, so I really appreciate the handbag you made! It's lovely!
I'll be at MD S&W early on Saturday. I go as close to 0900 as possible. I go as early as I can every year ... I'm just convinced that if I go later, all the good stuff will be gone!
Emily--Thank-you!
Vivian--I do keep my finished felt scraps and make different things with them. :) I have spun them (along with roving) into art yarn, have done this: http://woollove-functional-fiberart.blogspot.com/2011/02/two-projects-made-from-leftover-felt.html and this: http://woollove-functional-fiberart.blogspot.com/2010/11/terrible-top-purse-repurposed-part-2.html
...but Vivian, did you notice that I was talking to YOU, here? http://woollove-functional-fiberart.blogspot.com/2012/04/pre-felt-centipede-scarf-tutorial-part_15.html (Giggle)
Beth--I used to try to be the first one there on Sat., but then 3 years ago or so it was SO hot and crowded that I vowed never to attend on the first day again.
Alas...we will meet another time! :)
These are so beautiful. Works of art, really. What a joy to have come across them today. Thank you.
Jeanny--How kind of you to say so!!
Heather, how I love your bags, I hope you don't mind that i pinterest them? I love to show my friends how great your work is, have a great weekend. janine
Janine--How kind of you, and yes, it's fine...'pin' away! :)
Hello,
A wonderful bag and I marvel always the at the interesting form of your bags.
Best regards Senna
Senna--Thank you! I enjoy making new bag shapes. :)
And both of them are really nice, but my preference is for the sea life. LOL I like fishies. :)
Sandie--Thanks! :)
Both of those purses are AMAZING!! Great work! And my favorite color, too. =)
Thanks, Heather! Yes...blue seems to be a fav for a lot of women! (Not me, I'm an 'orange grrl'!) :)
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