Yarn-Embellished Pre-Felt Table Toppers- Part 4 of 4

The finished topper...

                                                ...with its assertive green base. :)

                                     The texture of the felted-in rings and circles...

                                          ...is quite visible on the project back...

                                         
                       ...and if you look closely, you'll see the multi-colored cotton dots...

                                         ...that are embedded in the green wool.

                             A side-by-side comparison of my two new table toppers...

                                   ...plus a few photos with other, earlier toppers...

                                                          ...just for fun! :)

Yarn-Embellished Pre-Felt Table Toppers- Part 3 of 4

Using the same embellished, pre-felt circles...

                         ...but swapping in a bright green wool base (with cotton dots)...

                               ...a second yarn-embellished, pre-felt topper is begun!

                            A margin of base wool is left around the rings and circles...

                                        ...for an irregular, finished appearance...

               ...and, as before, the extra wool is used to reinforce the topper edges.

                                                   Mid-way through felting...

                                         ...the project is starting to come together...

                                            ...as the pre-felt rings and circles...

                                       ...are easily incorporated into the base wool.

                                                 Next time: the finished project...

                ...plus comparison photos with several of my other recent table toppers!

Yarn-Embellished Pre-Felt Table Toppers- Part 2 of 4

After wetting it out and rubbing it for a time...

...the project is flipped over...

                                            ...and trimmed with sharp scissors...

                                                ...into its final, irregular shape.

                                          The wet, trimmed off bits of base wool...

                 ...are added to the topper perimeter for extra heft and reinforcement.

                                                            During felting...

                                               ...the pre-felt pieces and yarn...

                                               ...easily 'melt' into the base wool.

                                                       The finished topper...

                                  ...with its bright, geometric shapes and stitching...

                                           ...is sure to liven up any table top! 

Yarn-Embellished Pre-Felt Table Toppers- Part 1 of 4

Drawing concentric circles onto a piece of freezer paper...

                       ...and ironing it onto a double layer of commercial pre-felt...

                                             ...as a vehicle for pattern transfer.

                                           Cutting out pre-felt rings and circles...

                                                        ...in primary colors.

                                                   With merino wool yarn...

                                                ...in a variegated colourway...

                                ...simple designs are hand-stitched onto each piece.

                                     Because this project was laid out 'face down'...

                                     ...this is a view of the circle backs (with knots).

                         Covering the layout with wool from a fluffy, dark brown batt.

                        
                                                  Next time: the felting begins!