Tuesday, March 25, 2014

My 'Very Heather' Surface Design Sampler- Part 3 of 3

                                                   Dyed silk cocoons provide a jolt of color...


                                                       ...and a felted-in mirror gives sheen.

                                      

                                                          There are color contrasts...


                                                             ...loads of texture...



                                                     ...and a patchwork quilt of felted-in fabrics.                                      


                                           I prefer the more 'aggressive' corriedale to the merino...


                                           ...because of the wonderful texture it provides!




                                                               The finished sampler.

                                                        (Looking at it just makes me happy.)

                                     

10 comments:

FeltersJourney said...

It is beautiful Heather! Love the colours and textures.. it will be perfect hung in your studio!
xx

Rachel said...

Experimenting with techniques and materials is the best fun there is, isn't it!

Heather Woollove said...

Thanks, Deborah!
Rachel-YES!! :)

Unknown said...

Now you just need to frame it and hang it up, and it will put a smile on your face daily.

Just because Merino wool is so very soft for wearing, does not guarantee it is the best for felting, obviously. When I am spinning, I much rather work with Black-faced Leicester wool than Merino.

Love the sampler! Very unique, and definitely YOU! :)

Kelci Price said...

I also love the more aggressive wools!

WonderWhyGal said...

I love it! I'm thinking about taking a sampler class this weekend.

Squeal! This Fiber Arts Friday, I'm going to share not one but two, yes two, felting projects. Long overdue.

Heather Woollove said...

Sandie- oh, I love BFL, too!
Kelci- ...and you make such lovely things from them, too!!
Andrea-Felting projects?!? Be still my heart!! (Can't wait!)

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous. It makes me happy to look at too.

Terriea Kwong said...

The very Heather color and great textures. Such a good ref of textural effect. Thanks as always for sharing the wonderful skills.

Heather Woollove said...

Thanks, Jess!
Terriea-Hahaha...yes...the very Heather color! :)