Tag: fibre artist

Crystal Grove sees the light of day….

I’ve kept this freeform piece under wraps for far too long & think it’s time for it to see the light of day – Crystal Grove is a special favourite of mine because it was inspired in a remote forest reserve where I often go for solace and inspiration which influenced the colours, textures and mood of this composition. A combination of delicate to vibrant green shades & edged with pale green artificial crystal beads give this piece a mystical look & feel – closure is a large hook & eye at top neckline.

A truly unique, one of a kind garment – I hope you like it…

Crochet Tips & Tricks update….

just finished this new page adding to the Crochet Tips & tricks collection with what I trust is useful & helpful information for bringing  in new yarn & joining crochet fabric, squares & motifs & hopefully enhancing both your tradition & freeform work – enjoy….

Off to the USA…

Oh.. no, not me… how I wish…

2 of my favourite items, ‘Side Show Alley freeform wrap & Summer Harvest freeform bag’ are now on their way to the USA – I’m always so thrilled when any of my  freeform pieces find good homes but not only that, I feel inspired to create something new & of course reason to explore the craft shops for new & exciting yarn

 

 

Beautiful Coraloid goes to the USA

 

Coralloid Wrap

I love this piece, it really does have that WOW!! effect on everyone & I’m even a little sad to see it go… But a lovely girl in the US owns it now so it’s off to a good home where it will be loved & cherished as it should be…

Coralloid is a gorgeous wrap evoking deep sea corals with its rich, lively colours & lustrous beaded bullions.

Beaded tassels add extra weight & drape to the garment & a large hook & eye holds the wrap in place or use a scarf pin & drape it any way you like.

A truly unique piece of wearable art

Amy – How A Felted Jumper Becomes A Handbag – E-book Tutorial

~ This E-book Tutorial (12 pages) is available as PDF downloads from this blog & on Ravelry, Etsy & Zibbet ~

Reclaim that old woollen jumper & turn it into a stylish handbag

It’s easy to become excited about this up-cycled, eco-friendly project & even easier to make. The tutorial takes you through the basics of washing machine felting, laying out pattern or template & embellishments – the step-by-step instructions are given in written form with clear photos & diagrams with some alternatives included

Requirements:

* Old woollen jumper

* Top-load washing machine

* Pure soap

* Template – 26 cm (10”) embroidery hoop or strong cardboard

* Sewing machine

* Crochet hooks of choice

* Eyelash yarn of choice

* Plain 8ply yarn of choice

* Sharp scissors

* Darning needle

* Sewing needle & strong cotton thread

* 2 buttons/beads