Showing posts with label silk ribbon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label silk ribbon. Show all posts

Friday, March 25, 2011

'Spring Break" Throws- Part 4 (Fini!)

Wetting out the throw.

 


Dyed silk ribbon and a stylized bird.

 


Mushroom close-up after felting.

 


The finished throw.

 


Working in a larger format like this can be a little daunting...

...but since I had my daughter for company and help with rolling, this one was a breeze!

We used far fewer 'add ons' for this throw than for her twin's...

and tried to choose only the ones which we knew felted-in best.

I love the dyed silk ribbon that H-1 put at the top of the tree...

...a swap gift from my friend, Linda.

I was also really delighted with my daughter's pre felt bird...

...and its little protruding beak! :)

Because I absolutely LOVE each of my daughters...

...and prefer spending time with them to anything else on earth...

...this creative time with H-1 was very special to me.

But it also reminds me of how it feels when I have the opportunity to create with other felters...

...and what a joyful, inspiring and just plain fun thing that is!!

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

'Spring Break' Throws- Part 3

Laying out a pencil roving tree.

 


Felting with my girl(H-1)..."Oh, happy day!"

 


H-1 laying out a mushroom.

 


Using dyed silk hankies for boulders.

 


After we'd finished H-2's throw...

...H-1 decided that she'd like to design one for herself!

It was so exciting to watch her work...

...since I am not a very representational artist, and she sure is!!

I was impressed with how quickly and decisively she laid out her design...

...and in fact, the only elements that I'm not sure of now...

...are the parts that I added...the boulders, pre felt owl and bug!

In any case, she is very happy with the result...

...and I'll show you the finished photos next time!

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