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Utilizing natural resources (wool & soy) makes knitting/felting these three organic sets of bowls with trivets & coasters especially gratifying and offers an appreciation for Nature and different cultures and traditions. The natural fibers create sensational and bold color combinations and it is exciting to explore different designs/shapes. It is like kneading dough and as I work with the felted pieces in my hands; I see the wool changing. The possibilities in form and color are endless. These are called: Mardi Gras (pinks/magentas); Saharan Sand (blends of natural tones) and Big Sky Montana in its radiant hues of blues. Each set has two bowls (medium & large) with a trivet and a set of four coasters tied with wool/soy yarn. As an artist it is exciting to explore different shapes, designs & fibers. Functional with endless, creative possiblities make these pieces unique. (trivets & coasters sprayed with non-skid adhesive on back side for safety)

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Organic Pottery (three nested sets with trivets)
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Organic Pottery Coasters (four per set)
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 Artist:   Knottylady Designs Showstoppers  ( ) Contact Artist 
Knottylady Designs Showstoppers
Trendy or traditional ; pretty and petite are perfect adjectives for these gorgeous knitted , felted & needle felted bags. Until I have a bag in the works and complete it; I have never "FELT" this kind of passion for an art form which is not unique to this era but has been handed down though generations and has become more popular for bags, slippers,mittens, scarves and anything that can be knitted with the gorgeous wools on the market along with so many beautiful novelty yarns. I hope that you enjoy looking at my felted pieces as much as I enjoy the whole process from hand spun yarn to kettle dyeing to the final felting process it is a challenging and fulfilling artform. The process of needle felting adds decorative wool 'pictures' to my finished felted pieces & at times gives the piece a three dimentional look. It is a very rewarding process. I have used many mediums and this is one of my favorites because it is like 'PAINTING WITH YARN". My theme bags/totes are exciting to create but I have other artistic creations that I will enjoy sharing with you. Thank You for stopping by. Patricia Maxwell

Patricia Maxwell
Minneapolis MN 55124 
http://www.mnartists.org/Patricia_Maxwell


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  • allysewn
    this rocks
    Allysewn: i think this idea of textile pottery is awesome. keep up your inventiveness i love seeing it posted.....
    11/3/2006 8:58 AM



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