Thursday, July 16, 2009

Needle Felting Experiments

I have been working on finishing the new punched piece and the patterns, but needed a break today, so I played around with my needle punch. I broke one needle, so using two for now, and waiting on new supplies I ordered today. I was going to go to jo anns, but remembered I had amazon money, so it was nice being able to buy stuff without paying;)

I made a purse yesterday, or a pouch, something simple and will hold items. I used yarns and appliqued some wool too.
It was fun and easy to do. The flash grabs the colors and makes things stand out, but the yarns are actually punched into the background.



Today I tried a new idea, a pumpkin, mostly filled in with yarns. The orange is an old yarn I got and over dyed, so it is rougher and didn't felt as well, but give a nice effect. The leaves are done with a hairy wool, so it felted right into the backing. Today I got a book from the library, to make small animals. Not sure if I can do that, but it would be fun and I would use the real roving for them. Both eyes were the same, when I started, lol.

9 comments:

Primitives By The Light of The Moon said...

Goodness you just keep going and going...are you the energizer bunny? Great projects that pumpkin is super cute!

antique quilter said...

love the new purse...and the pumpkin is just perfect!
amazes me how much you get done
kathie

Kathy (woolfind) said...

Great pieces and really like the different eyes lol. Love your energy!

WoolenSails said...

If you only knew, lol. I have no energy, fighting joint pain this week and have been sitting in the chair mostly. This is something simple and easy, you can do without thinking;)

Debbie

softinthehead said...

I LOVE THE PUMPKIN!!!!!!! I want the pumpkin...I need a 12 step program for pumpkins!!!!! Pam

Bren said...

You amaze me! You are always making something wonderful. The purse is to die for, but that pumpkin is the BEST! Is it hooked or punched? You always inspire me to get busy.
Have a Great day.
Hugs, Bren

Anonymous said...

Love the new purse! and that pumpkin is soooo.....cute!!!

WoolenSails said...

The pumpkin is needle felted. I lay the yarn down and just punched at it.

Debbie

Lydia said...

Love the pumpkin - I think it's perfect!