Laying out layers of bright orange and yellow wool.
Applying three 'strip resists' to each side of the bag...
...and covering them with various colors of wool roving.
3 differently-colored sections on one side, and 3 on the other.
After topping the entire layout with blue roving and felting for a time...
...then removing the resists and finishing the felting process.
Twisting the colored strips of felt and pinning them into place in a new orientation...
...and here, prior to stitching, on 'side two' as well!
I wanted a new purse to take with me to work...
...so I laid out all of its usual contents (to check for size)...
...and then just started sketching.
I decided on a simple shape with lots of great colors...
...and a felt inner pocket that's the perfect size for my photo ID.
I covered the main resist with several layers of bright roving in my favorite color...
...then added strips of plastic for use as resists.
Next, I went wild, covering each of the six strips with a different, bright color...
...and wrapping the entire project in a few layers of variegated, slate blue roving.
After felting for a time, I slit the felt to remove the strip resists...
...and continued felting the piece, eventually removing the main resist as well.
After rinsing and drying, I 'twisted up' each colored strip and pinned it into place...
...showing off each vibrant color in turn.
Next time: the finished purse...
...with a special fabric lining.
15 comments:
it looks wonderful! are you going to machine-stirtch or by hand?
I'm very anxious to see the outcome. Very interesting skills you made it.
whow!!! the inside looks like fire---very beautiful!
This is a very unusual design! But then.... I expect that from you :)) hugzz...peebee
Riet--I later machine stitched the strips into place.
Terrie--It was something new to try...for me, too!
Anu--Thank you! I love that color very much, too!
Peebee--hahaha...yes...'unusual' might be just the adjective that people use when they meet me! Giggle.
We need more "unusual" people in this world : )
I'm simply in love with this purse too, the orange is so vibrant and really does fit the name.
LOVE!!!
I can't wait to see the finished bag.
Pumpkin--Thank you for the kind support! :)
In the next post, you'll see why I really named it the Chinese Parade Dragon purse!!
Andrea--Thanks! You must be home today...enjoy your holiday!!
beautyfull already!!
Well, you've done it again, blown my mind! Where you come up with these ideas, I may never know, but lady, I think your imagination is a wonderful treasure, and to see it at work is pure joy. :)
Kim--Thanks! :)
Sandie--Hahaha...you are so sweet!
It's looking really wild and wonderful!
Rachel--You know how I love those adjectives!! :)
Bardzo Dziękuje za miły komentarz.Twoje prace są przepiękne i inspirujące.Pozdrawiam ciepło.Lila.
Thanks, Lila!
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