Creating a new resist...
...and assembling all of my desired wool colors.
Working right-side out (for a change), I start with a layer of white roving...
...for a clean-looking purse interior.
...for a clean-looking purse interior.
Making multicolored 'dreads'.
You may notice that I'm using an 'open resist' technique this time.
Adding the first layer of 'dreads'...
...and then the second...
...and, finally, the last layer on side one.
...and, finally, the last layer on side one.
I needed a small 'special occasion' purse for my eldest daughter's engagement party...
...but since she hadn't yet 'weighed in' on the two dresses that I purchased for the occasion...
...I needed a bag that would coordinate, both, with a greenish-wheat-colored dress...
...and a pale grey-blue one.
Employing an 'open resist' technique, I laid out a white purse lining...
...and then a deep turquoise base for the bag.
Using grey-blue, greenish-wheat, periwinkle blue and aqua roving...
...I assembled a mass of 'dreads'.
I placed thin painter's plastic between the layers...
...and began to assemble side one.
Next time: the finished purse...
...plus a photograph of my matching blue toenails!! Giggle.
...but since she hadn't yet 'weighed in' on the two dresses that I purchased for the occasion...
...I needed a bag that would coordinate, both, with a greenish-wheat-colored dress...
...and a pale grey-blue one.
Employing an 'open resist' technique, I laid out a white purse lining...
...and then a deep turquoise base for the bag.
Using grey-blue, greenish-wheat, periwinkle blue and aqua roving...
...I assembled a mass of 'dreads'.
I placed thin painter's plastic between the layers...
...and began to assemble side one.
Next time: the finished purse...
...plus a photograph of my matching blue toenails!! Giggle.
9 comments:
ooooh, I am liking this with the dreads especially since you aren't using raw locks (which I adore).
I am excited for your daughter and all the fun that comes with being engaged. Congrats!
Andrea--Thank-you! Yes...it's fun to do brightly-
colored 'dreads' once in a while!! :)
It's looking lovely already - beautifully textural.
I love visiting your blog! Your work is always beautiful and everything is always functional. Thanks for the inspiration and Happy Fiber Arts Friday!
Love the colors here! And the engagement party already - it seems like just yesterday you announced they were getting married!
If you'd like a custom-made shawl for the big day, send email. Really.
Congrats on your daughters engagement! What an exciting purse, loving the colour and the dreads :)
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I'm thinking about getting blue toenails too! I love it that you'll be able to use something you made in the engagement party, in such a bright color to boot! Oh and we need to see a picture of the dress, with you in it :-)
Congratulations to your daughter.
Looking forward to the finished photos.
Rachel--Thank-you!
Ally--It makes me happy that you enjoy my work!!
Denise--The wedding is still a year away (it's to be held in Italy...I'm so excited!!)You're a dear! I'll send you a note soon.XO-
Deborah--Thank you!
Vivian--You're right that they're not my 'usual colors'(although the dress I chose was a greenish-wheat...more my style) :) I promise to post a photo of me in the dress next time. :)
Kathryn--Thanks so much!
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