I make no apology for using a similar header photo from last time, as I have been continuing with the felt work this weekend. Refining the process of creating the bangles is a delight, as more and more ideas emerge. I have been feeling a bit under the weather, both meteorologically and physically, lately, and have needed the 'colour fix', and felt has certainly fitted the bill!
So more pincushions have arrived, giving opportunity to mix colours and create texture with chunky stitching and appliqué.
Ideas buzzing in my head for decorating the bangles. Still debating to bead or not to bead!
A change from the bright primaries, more of a 'woodland vibe' with these, and using a smaller core.
Also I have designed another large angel panel - it uses a LOT of felt but I love the effect of the layers.
I start with a design on freezer paper. Then I colour the outline of each layer so I can see which one to cut in which felt. This is the 'master copy'. I then trace, again on freezer paper, each layer seperately, and cut them out, iron onto the appropriate colour felt, and cut out.
When I layer the felt pieces up there are often minor adjustments to make. I'm starting to think now, about how each piece will be embellished, and time is spent very happily making my selection of threads.
Here you can see the start I've made on the wings. I try and do as much embroidery as possible on just two layers, to avoid trying to get the needle through too much felt.Also, it's easier to manipulate smaller pieces.
I also finished the Wingèd Heart which you saw as cut pieces in the previous post.
So there it is. And I shall be stitching today as well. Though I wouldn't want you to think I have been neglecting the shopping / housework / mum stuff/ ironing .......oh, well, perhaps I have neglected the ironing, but there's no change there! I hope you have kept yourselves warm and happy over the cold weekend.
Stunning work, and so prolific..... love everything, you must open up a folksy shop, you can't keep everything yourself and you can't have that many friends to gift your work to, surely? ok, maybe you can.....
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Thanks Sue. Yes, I have been thinking recently about Folksy or Etsy - people keep asking if I sell my stuff. Don't know how easy it is to get started on them though - I am a bit of a technophobe!
DeleteBrilliant! I love the muted bangles too though. Hope you will feel better physically and that the weather will brighten up if you have a dull day as we have today (yesterday was fabulous though so not complaining!) Your post was a real colour fix and I feel cheerful already.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the colours did you some good too! Yes, we had sunshine yesterday, but the rain it raineth very hard today, and my face is a bit sore and swollen again. Seeing surgeon on Wednesday .... Lx
DeleteYou must get through piles of felt! Love all that colour! Yes, less is more, add some seed beads to a few of them.....
ReplyDeleteI certainly do, Sandie! Thanks for popping by, and yes, I think I need to get the bean boxes out. More mess!!!!
DeleteThank goodness for your cheerful, bright, colourful pictures on this horrid grey day!! Did it get light today - if so, I missed it! The bangles are seriously gorgeous - my faves are the 'woodlandy' ones. What a fab idea! Hope you're feeling a bit better soon. xCathy
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy, no, we didn't get much light here at all, just wind and rain. Though secretly I have enjoyed having a quiet stitch kinda day! I do need to work on some subtler coloured bangles - just to play around with colour combinations really. And I STILL need to chat to you about some buttons! (I'm prevaricating because I need to do some measuring!!) Lx
Deletesorry to hear that you are not so well but glad to hear you are still able to sew!!!!! good luck at the hospital on wednesday - sounds a bit serious with you seeing a surgeon ...... wrap up warm and take care - as usual i absolutely love all the colours in your photo's - i think you would do really well selling online - i would love to have a pin cushion!!! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Lynne. Well, I'm not sure what's going on - just relieved it isn't a neurosurgeon I'm seeing that would have been VERY scary.
DeleteI really have to get my head round this online selling lark. But don't hold your breath!! Lx
Sometimes you just need to have a bit of 'me' time to sort yourself out. What a productive time you are having and such lovely results. I used to love working with felt when at college.
ReplyDeleteThat's so true, Dc, and thank you - felt is such a forgiving medium as well as being lovely and gentle to work with.
DeleteOh my ! Do you ówn a felt shop ?????? What a STASH !!!
ReplyDeleteYour angel will be a beauty when finished !
Ohhhh ..... I lóve that yellow variegated thread ....
Of course the bangles and pincushions are so vivid in colour
they MUST cheer you up ;-)
I fear, Els, that one day the felt stash may overtake the fabric stash! It is such sheer joy working with this amount of colour. Lx
DeleteYou certainly have developed a super style of your own and produce quality desirable items so I do think Etsy, Folksy etc., would be a perfect venture for you.
ReplyDeleteI hope the hospital visit goes well for you and you get back on track asap.
love Jo x
Hi Jo, - thank you, I'm sure the hospital will be fine. Well, I am telling myself it will be! And thank you for your comments about the felt items - I feel I've suddenly got into my stride with them, really enjoying the making ad the ideas are coming thick and fast. I suppose I need to look into this online selling - I think I'm dragging my feet because my heart isn't really in i, and it requires a bit of techie input. (always a bummer for me!) Lx
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful Lynne, the colours, design and stitches are great, clever you! :) x
ReplyDeleteCheers m'dear, I'm enjoying this stichy interlude ....for however long it lasts!
DeleteThose colours are just gorgeous and must definitely be a pick-me-up when you're not feeling so good. Hope this finds you feeling better.
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Hi Patricia, I'm not too bad at all, just waiting to see the surgeon about this swelling on my face. In the meantime - colour and texture - loving it! Lx
DeleteHave been having a catch up on your blog, love the colours your using. Might have to pop along to Swanton Novas at the weekend.
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Thank you Gill! Oh do come! We (Yvonne and I) are going on Saturday, hoping to get there early (in order to get parked!!) am SO looking forward to seeing everything, I understand it is really good quality items - I would love to be invited to join them next year. As I say, we'll be there in the morning - would be great to meet up with you! Lx
ReplyDeleteHope you are soon feeling a whole lot better Lynne. Beautiful winged heart and my giddy goodness your angel is going to be magnificent, I live the autumnal colours of her wings. Is your angel a her or him? Really great to know that colour fixes sort us crafty lot out, especially if it has been grey and grim x take care xox Penny
ReplyDeleteHi Penny, glad you've enjoyed the colour fix!I think it is a her, though of course, it doesn't really matter, does it? I t is already spoken for! And the pincushions and bangles are being snapped up as I make them, which is great - lovely to make stuff knowing that someone wants it, eh? Lx
DeleteWonderful work Lynne, What a great way to use felt in the bangles. Much more comfortable to wear than a solid bracelet. If I can set up a Folksy and Etsy shop anyone can!
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better soon, Fliss x
Hi Felicity, and thanks for your comment. They do feel nice to wear I must say. Will check out the folksy and easy - and might come back t you for a chat a bout it sometime... Lx
DeleteI'm loving these pieces Lynne ... you just have such a way with colour and stitch :)
ReplyDeleteAh thanks Annie! I am so enjoying this mad phase I'm having! Lx
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