Fulling the vessel...
...and hanging it up to dry...
...firmly stuffed with dishtowels...
...(in order to shape it).
...(in order to shape it).
The machine-stitched 'footer'.
The finished vessel with clouds of bamboo viscose thrums.
The finished vessel with clouds of bamboo viscose thrums.
The opening was enlarged from the original (small) hole...
...by cutting on a line just inside the thickened pre-felt 'orifice'...
...prior to final felting and fulling.
In Part 2 of this project...
...I neglected to mention that I enlarged the original opening of this vessel...
...then sealed the edges (with soapy fingers) prior to final felting.
Because some of the silk selvedge 'ribbons' were a bit loose in places...
...I did a little hand-sewing, once the project was dry.
The grey-on-grey tone of the vessel really pleases me...
...and I'd like to use this combination again in the future.
I envision this vessel as a plant holder (with inner glass or plastic liner)...
...or as a 'catch-all' for odds and ends on a dresser or table top.
...I neglected to mention that I enlarged the original opening of this vessel...
...then sealed the edges (with soapy fingers) prior to final felting.
Because some of the silk selvedge 'ribbons' were a bit loose in places...
...I did a little hand-sewing, once the project was dry.
The grey-on-grey tone of the vessel really pleases me...
...and I'd like to use this combination again in the future.
I envision this vessel as a plant holder (with inner glass or plastic liner)...
...or as a 'catch-all' for odds and ends on a dresser or table top.
9 comments:
That is super sassy! I like the bottom especially your photos in part 1 where you show the thicker felt being placed.
Here's a question. When I was with Jone and she showed me how to use prefelts, we did some hand stitching prior to felting...could/would that be smart to do for that open or is finger manipulation still better?
Andrea--I'm not sure I understand your question exactly. Hand-stitching on pre-felt is always a wonderful thing...in fact, my next project has a LOT of it! :) If you mean that you would fold the pre-felt over to seal it and make a nice edge, that might work very well, but I haven't ever done it. XO
Really lovely Heather.. its such a cute cuddly bag :) Love the grey on grey tones & sewn footer.
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This is a triumph! Well done!
I've been watching the progress pics of this project, and I love the finished vessel! I'd use it as a bag (of course).
Deborah--Hahaha...for you and I there are only bags, right?!? XO-
Rachel--I'm so glad you like this one! :)
Denise--Hahaha...join the club with Deborah and I!! XO-
OOO Heather i love it as a bag to, it looks really strong and be gorgeous sitting on a dressing table xo
Love the grey tone and the skill of making it. That would also be used as handbag.
Karen--Thanks! It is a pretty sturdy piece. :)
Terriea--I agree...I've made a larger one in a slightly different fashion for use as a purse that's a Christmas gift (so I'll post about it a bit later!)
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