Laying out wool, novelty yarn and dyed silk hankies for a pre-felt.
(The reverse side was decorated, as well.)
(The reverse side was decorated, as well.)
After drying, irregular plastic and glass marbles were tied into the piece with cotton string...
...and the brooch was felted a bit more.
...and the brooch was felted a bit more.
To finish it off...
...some of the 'pods' were cut open to reveal their embellished insides.
...some of the 'pods' were cut open to reveal their embellished insides.
For the collar, I laid out merino wool...
...shapes cut from pre-felt, silk and rayon fabrics, and yarn...
...shapes cut from pre-felt, silk and rayon fabrics, and yarn...
...then stuffed and tied bits of bubble wrap into the finished pre-felt...
...leaving some sections smooth (for ruffles).
...leaving some sections smooth (for ruffles).
A close-up of the spiral-accented cord and rayon ruffle.
A vintage button and hand-stitched buttonhole form the closure.
A vintage button and hand-stitched buttonhole form the closure.
The finished collar...
...nestled in the warm summer grass.
...nestled in the warm summer grass.
Claudia Burkhardt's work has a lovely, feminine aesthetic...
...and the above projects are ones that I made in her class at Feltfull.
Sitting and chatting and stitching with Claudia and my fellow classmates...
...was a lovely, peaceful way to spend the last two days of our workshop...
...almost like the 'sewing bees' of old! :)
...and the above projects are ones that I made in her class at Feltfull.
Sitting and chatting and stitching with Claudia and my fellow classmates...
...was a lovely, peaceful way to spend the last two days of our workshop...
...almost like the 'sewing bees' of old! :)
11 comments:
Bright and colourful, full of fun!
Rachel--Yes...certainly bright! :)
lovely colors and collar
No one could ever accuse your projects as being dull! LOL
Looks like it was a fun time for everyone. :)
You achieved some terrific textures!
Nice and loving descriptions, like the writer!
Good memories...:)
So cheerful accessories. Love your color tones. Thanks for sharing. Really love making it. Will practice and do a few later.
I love it! It's like finding hidden treasures. I really like the photo where you haven't opened the pods up yet. It's great in all of it's phases.
Thanks, ladies! It was a wonderful workshop overall and I'm really happy that I made the trip!
Piękna praca. Uwielbiam oglądać twoje prace są cudne.
Karolina--Thank you for your sweet comment!
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