After the second handle is attached...
...the felting continues.
As the wool begins to shrink...
...the handles become firmly attached to the body of the bag.
A small hole is cut within the raised pre-felt oval...
...and the resist is removed.
Mid-way through felting...
...the project resembles a squid! :)
The finished bag, drying.
Because I didn't 'veil' the synthetic yarn with any wool...
...some of it popped off during felting...
...but I think that enough of it remains...
...to provide interest.
The woven handles are quite strong...
...and (happily) kept their shape during felting.
The pre-felt bits on the base of the purse...
...provide a surprise jolt of color.
The finished pumpkin bag...
...in all of its green glory! ;)
5 comments:
It's a delight - and I'm sure it will be useful!
Thanks, Rachel!!
I love the shape, the braided handles, the green with yarn embellishment.. a really fun bag Heather :)
Xoxo
P.s. the 'squid' stage picture is great.. it really does :) x
Deborah--Hahaha...I'm glad that you see it, too! :)
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