Monday, July 11, 2016

'Wellington' Slippers plus a Cord Necklace!

While in Boulder...

       ...Tylar and Marsha each shared a project with the group.


                We made slippers by wrapping our feet in several layers of wool roving...

                                           ...plus lengths of yarn and silk fabric...



           ...covering each fully wrapped foot with a plastic bag filled with soapy water.



                 We popped our plastic-clad feet into an oversized pair of rubber 'Wellies'...

                   ...and in an hour or so, we walked our colorful slippers into being! :)



                                               We also practiced cord making...



                                                 ...creating long necklaces...



                                      ...with 'geegaws' on the terminal cord ends...





                                               ...cut from partially felted wool.




                                                 Next time: I felt a top hat!!

3 comments:

Kathleen said...

I love the idea of wrapping your feet in wool roving and then tromping around in wellies till the slippers felt! What fun. How long were the tables where you made the long cords? I love making cords but feel constrained by length of deck table top.

Rachel said...

Certainly saves wear and tear on the arms - walking your slippers into existence!

Heather Woollove said...

Kathy- We need to meet up again soon...and I'll show you the cord technique...very 'small space' friendly!
Rachel- Hahaha...true!!