I belong to a Women's Art Group called KAIROS, and on Saturday, four of us met up for a day of "Felting and Stitch". Jackie led the workshop, which we all thoroughly enjoyed, and I've put the results of my efforts here.
I've done a small amount of wet felting before, but it has always been a very energetic, and quite exhausting process. However, the technique that Jackie demonstrated was far more gentle, and quite relaxing, so I think this could be something I'll be doing more of in the near future. My two samples are above, and as you can see I've started to stitch into one piece. I plan to do more, so will post the finished results at a later date.
The group has also decided to make a wall hanging that we can all contribute to, and then raffle in aid of The Smile Train charity. We are all making a 6"x8" panel, with a theme of "The Sea". We have all exchanged some of the fabrics we are going to use, so that hopefully, the finished result will have some uniformity to hold it all together. The only other stipulation was to design a panel that was not too representational. My panel is above, and I started by weaving together some of the fabrics I was given, plus a few of my own. It has turned out to look a bit on the solid side, although I hope that by indicating some wave movement, and some seagulls, it will have a hint of the ocean about it. I may do another one so that I have a choice, but I just need to sit on it for a bit I think.
The group has also decided to make a wall hanging that we can all contribute to, and then raffle in aid of The Smile Train charity. We are all making a 6"x8" panel, with a theme of "The Sea". We have all exchanged some of the fabrics we are going to use, so that hopefully, the finished result will have some uniformity to hold it all together. The only other stipulation was to design a panel that was not too representational. My panel is above, and I started by weaving together some of the fabrics I was given, plus a few of my own. It has turned out to look a bit on the solid side, although I hope that by indicating some wave movement, and some seagulls, it will have a hint of the ocean about it. I may do another one so that I have a choice, but I just need to sit on it for a bit I think.
Your felted pieces are gorgeous Cath. I also like the sea piece and in the photo it doesn't look solid. Congratulations on your Breakthrough piece being in the Spring issue of The Quilter by the way.
ReplyDeleteHi Maggie, Thanks for your comments, I'm pleased with the felted pieces, and must get on with finishing the stitching.
ReplyDeleteI was really pleasantly surprised when I saw my Breakthrough piece in The Quilter, wasn't expecting that!!
Well done Cath, great stuff I will look out for the magazine, your felted pieces are amazing, you know I must have a go at stitching onto the bits I have done. Time, I need more hours to a day to get all done I wish to have a go at. Your sea piece is absolutely gorgeous Cath, I look forward to seeing the whole thing when everyone has done theirs. Brilliant work....again.
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