Showing posts with label sample mat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sample mat. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Peg Loom Sampler

I received a lovely peg loom kit for my birthday...


                    ...and 'wood burned' numbers into both the pegs and the loom...

                      ...(so if several of the pegs pull out at the same time during weaving...

                                 ...they can easily be put back into their proper holes).



                               Warping the loom with strong linen cord in two colors.



                                                         Beginning to weave...



                                      ...using various kinds and weights of yarn...

                                                  
                                                     ...and sari silk ribbon.



                          It's fun to see how each type of yarn looks and 'behaves'...

                                                ...in a finished (woven) project.



                                                     The completed sampler...



                         ...made from both synthetic and natural yarns and ribbons.



                                              Because it was just the right size...



               ...the finished sampler has become a nubby cushion in my cat's bed.



                                                A photo of Erykah (age 18)...

                                      ...enjoying her soft and cozy new bedding! :)


Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Fiona Duthie's Surface Design Class-Felter's Rendezvous 2014

   
                                             For the surface design class at Felter's Rendezvous...

                                                     ...our studio was spacious and well-lit...


                                                 ...with loads of yummy supplies on hand.


                                           The absolute highlight of the workshop for me, though...

                                ...was finally getting to meet my long-time blog friend, Fiona!! :)


                                               

                                              Her expert teaching style and friendly personality...                                 


                                  ...enabled each student to fully express herself in shape and color.


                                               Using a combination of exciting techniques...

                                    ...we fashioned felt 'samplers' during this intensive 2-day workshop.


                                      The finished work can now be installed as wall hangings...

                                      ...used as table runners...or even sewn into purses (my fav!). :)

                                                    

                                                   It was exciting to see all of the finished pieces...


                                      ...as each student's own unique project was revealed...


                               ...created with different kinds of wool roving, cotton and silk fabrics...

                                 ...non-textile inclusions (like beads and mirrors)...and lots of love!


                                             Felter's Rendezvous was an absolute joy for me...

                                      ...and much of the credit goes to my instructor, Fiona Duthie.

                                    If she's not headed to your neighborhood anytime soon...

                              ...consider signing up for one of her online surface design classes, here.

                           The weekly modules contain gorgeous photos and wonderful, clear directions...

                                        ...and the projects are quite inventive and fun to try!

                         In the online course, she answers questions and comments on all posted work...

                                    ...a sure way to take your feltmaking in wonderful new directions!!

                                                      Next time: Fun with felting friends in Boulder!