Wednesday, November 12, 2014

"Envelope Experiments" (Raw Fleece Pillows)- Part 2 of 3

Laying out the back of envelope number two...

...this time, with a 'flanged' center flap for its opening.


                                  Adding raw locks to the resist surface, tips down...


                    ...and covering the cut side of the locks with a layer of cotton scrim.


                        Wrapping orange wool from the back side around the resist.


                                                   Mid-way through felting...


                                                       ...and during fulling.

                                           (Look at all of that glorious orange!!) ;)


                                 The finished envelope with center 'turtleneck' flap.


                              Trimming the excess felt, prior to stuffing and stitching.


                        Twisty upholstery tacks hold the seam in place during stitching.


                                              Next time: the finished pillow...

                                               ...in all of its textural glory! ;)

6 comments:

Rachel said...

"Glorious" is the right word for that orange!

Heather Woollove said...

Rachel--:)

FeltersJourney said...

Gotta love twisty pins :)
This is sooo you with all the lovely orange and wild woolly locks :)
xoxo

Heather Woollove said...

Deborah- I have found so many uses for my gifted twisty pins...thanks, again!!

Jamie JJ said...

WoW! very fun to witness! How long did the felting/fulling take for you?

Heather Woollove said...

Jamie--Approx. half of a day or so. :)