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Nature dominates our world & commands our respect. Appreciate your garden, sunrises & sunsets & translate them into your art accepting with grace what only nature can provide. Self-taught in various creative mediums; my enthusiasm for design began as a child with nature as my focal point. My passion for yarn, fabric & fiber evolves daily. My creations embellish the surfaces of my daily life giving detail to austerity. Does it catch the eye? Does the piece draw attention deeper into the creativeness of the piece? The natural world is my preferred palette and in human hands-magic often happens. The artistic process is the desire to create & play with concepts. Patricia Maxwell (wearableartdesigns) My pieces are for sale. Please contact me through wearableartdesigns@yahoo.com if you have any questions. I am more than happy to answer your questions. Items can be made-to-order. Thank you for stopping by.
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A cathartic work, this piece represents my younger years in Montana watching my older brother fly fishing in the gorgeous Gallatin River. The river,ripples,& bedrock are all represented in this piece & I can see my brother's fly fishing rod & the line rhythmically dancing & the heat mirages on the river dancing with and through each other. I feel patterns of my own life joining with them. The stories of life are like this river & I touch the water & the ripples grown larger & drift silently away from my fingertips & I know that eventually all things merge into one as Big Sky Montana, Ponderosa Pines, the bedrock (flap) & the river encircle me & eventually all merge as A River Runs Through It. Visiting China & Hong Kong I purchased batik cloth & the blues in the fabric line the interior base carrying on the river theme. Two silver Hushco buttons adorn the front flap. This gorgeous yarn stripes with shades of blue representing the river & the strap & flap edges ripple like the river & therefore, in this work..".A River Runs Through It "( a book by Norman Maclean)
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"Jellicle Cats are black & white, Jellicle Cats are merry & bright, Jellicle Cats have bright black eyes And wait for the Jellicle moon to rise" from T.S. Eliot's book 'Old Possom's Book of Practical Cats' & from one of my favorite Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals I saw in the London Theatre. This medium tote begins with a black wool base and then novelty yarns are carried upwards depicting Jellicle Cat whiskers, fur & then the large black & white beads which surround the lower top of the bag depict Jellicle Cat's eyes. A lovely fashion button continues the Jellicle Cat black & white theme. The top interior edge has black grosgrain ribbon with white dots carrying on the theme. One interior pocket continues the black & white Jellicle theme as does the double I Cord handle which pulls through for use as a shoulder strap. One magnetic interior closure keeps items secure & the finishing touch is a fabric covered needlepoint foamcore base in a lovely & fun black & white theme. (a Jommi bag) En
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This medium cat tote is The Cat's Meow! A tortoiseshell is a cat whose coloring is a flecked mixture of either black & red & sometimes some white & cream. ' Jennyanydots' from the musical Cats by Andrew Lloyd Webber has three costumes & one is very like the tortie cat. I knitted/felted this fun cat bag with black wool & various novelty yarns. Top lower edge has gorgeous reddish beads knitted/felted all around. A pretty tortie pendant hangs from the top front or one can use the lovely fashion pin. Interior pocket, lovely interior top edging & interior base fashion tortie fabric covered foamcore. Torties have made their mark in history & folklore. Enjoy The Cat's Meow!
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My 'La Boheme' felted bag has a lovely accessory in this eye glass case/IPOD/MP3 player case. This lovely case fits perfectly inside the 'La Boheme' bag & is completely handstitched & the embellishments are all handstitched (needlefelting, embroidery,crewel). A lovely seashell button adorns this case & the colors compliment the felted/cut/embellished wool sweater pieces. A buttonhole in the flap is handstitched & the flap comes over the top edge to catch the lovely shell fashion button. Enjoy!
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A precious, vintage wool sweater washed & felted into a beautiful fabric that I cut to create this lovely metamorphis from a wool sweater to a lovely Bohemian (hand embellished) handbag. Completely handstitched with a lovely interior top edge & exterior top edge gold trim. No sewing machine or embellisher was used-all handstitched. Lovely shell beads trim the front and back middle of this creation & several embroidery/crewel stitches & needlefelting add to the Bohemian look & fun of this bag. The handle has tiny floral embellisments the length of the handle & each side has a knotted/fringed twist which comes through beautifully to embellish & strengthen the shoulder strap. Recycled from a precious wool sweater this was such fun to design. I think of the opera 'La Boheme' when I look at it & the beauty of the music. Interior pocket is the neck edge of the sweater. Enjoy!
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Rose-scented geraniums (Pelargonium graveolens), with a delicate, spicy rose-scent came to mind together with 'Le Vie en Rose' (Edith Piaf/french singer) as these gorgeous organic wool/soy yarns felted. These two beautiful bowls with trivet & coasters have a myriad of uses. Rose-scented geranium petals are used for potpourri,preserves,teas, vinegars & sachets. Enjoy my 'rose geranium organic pottery & think of Paris & 'the little French sparrow' singing' Le Vie en Rose'. (No real fragrances used in creating these.) Enjoy!
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A lovely knitted/felted medium size roomy bag depicts various animals/landscapes out of Africa with several novelty yarns knitted together with the lovely brown wool. A love of Africa inspired this bag. Memories of Africa ; its beautiful animals & landscapes are knitted/felted into this bag. Top interior edge embellished with animal print grosgrain ribbon & two interior pockets continue the theme. The interior base is beautiful animal print fabric covered foamcore for durability & strength. Orange print wooden beads (felted in) surround the lower part of the top edge & one wooden African pendant embellishes the mid front. An I Cord handle pulls through for one long handle or two shorter ones (over the shoulder). Thanks for joining my safari. (no animals were injured/maimed in designing/creating this bag-all fur like novelty yarns)
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Knitted shawl in various yarns & multiple stitch variations simulate the animals, people & cultures of Africa. Multiple yarns create the fringed side of this lovely shawl & each end is done in a multiple of stitches in black & ribbon novelty yarn and embellished with wooden buttons simulating African cultures. Warm tones of blacks, browns, taupe & cream enhance the beauty of this 'Out of Africa' shawl. Enjoy.
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Knitted/felted with gorgeous tones of teal,purple wool & purple/silver mohair this messenger bag has a fabulous flap taking on the look of barnacles & seaweed (dreadlocks) giving it the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Jack Sparrow flair. Several pockets & a twice reinforced base is covered in complimenting fabric taking on the look of the sea. This was an amazing bag to knit & felt & I was very pleased with the exquisite flap with all of the bobbles & fringe felted to look like barnacles & dreadlocks. An over-the-shoulder strap enhances the look. Enjoy my newest treasure/design. Thanks for stopping by.
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'Skimbleshanks' tote depicts an orange tabby cat from T.S. Eliot's poetry "Old Possom's Book of Practical Cats" & Andrew Lloyd Webber's muscial 'Cats'. Beads are knitted/felted into the lower top edge & depict cat's eyes & the various novelty yarns add to the orange tabby colors, furriness & softness of a cat. An I Cord double handle pulls through for one long ,over the shoulder handle. He lives on the night mail train & is a friendly uncle to all the cats. Lovely orange tabby bag. (my Rafet -ne trop bag-African Wolof language) Enjoy!
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Knitted, felted & needlefelted this medium tote replicates Van Gogh's famous painting 'Starry Night' (1889). A night sky filled with swirling clouds, stars ablaze in their own luminescence & a bright crescent moon each are exaggerated features in a scene we all can relate to as the sky keeps the viewer's eye moving about & following the stars. A small town lies below the rolling hills with a peaceful essence with a tall church steeple center point. A unique dichronic glass button coordinates for the top edge closure. Reflected in the eleven stars is Van Gogh's religious endeavor from Genesis 37:9..'behold, the sun, moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me...' I stood near this painting twice in my life & it touches me deeply. This was a pleasure to attempt to recreate in yarn. Enjoy!
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Lovely turquoise wool held with several novelty yarns , knitted/felted into this lovely, fun spring basket. Use it for a baby shower with gifts inside & in the baby's room or use it in a child's room to hold favorite things. ' Toot Sweet' has a sturdy welt-ridge base and then flows into fun fur & then into a colorful' jelly bean' basket with a very lovely ruffle and densely felted I cord handle. Also use it for holidays. Fun for a small child, tweens & teens. Enjoy this fun 'Toot Sweet' basket!
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Black, grey & white wool yarns knitted & felted into this lovely tweed medium sized tote named for a familiar address in London. A lovely ICORD handle has D rings and a silver hook to catch & wear as a long strap or two straps & additional beaded handles create a totally new look & feel. The beaded handles can be tucked inside when not in use so wear it your way! Two large & two smaller interior pockets embellished with lovely fashion buttons, top interior black fashion trim, lovely black & white fashion fabric covers the interior base, ICORD ties at each top edge side are embellished with novelty yarn as is the top edge of the bag/tote. Numerous pockets, buttons, magnetic snap, black frog top closure all add to the fashion bag for all seasons. I knitted THREE flowers in 3 different wool yarns, felted them & embellished them with a lovely silver fashion button for the front of the tote. Think of Sherlock Holmes & Watson & where they lived in London & the tweed coat that Holme
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Soft, fun fleece tied blanket with a Charlie Brown theme & a purple fleece backing designed, created for an adorable baby boy, Nicholas, for one of his holiday gifts. This will keep baby cozy & warm & he will enjoy picking at the scenes of Charlie Brown & his friends playing in the snow. Just the right size for Mommy & baby to cuddle under or for Nicholas to lie on when he is playing on the floor. Four soft animal friends enjoying the blanket are part of the warm gift. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by!
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Once in a Blue Moon one designs a work of art that defines one's passion in and for life. Knitted & felted with gorgeous colors emulating water, earth & sky coming together & existing harmoniously as the astrological belief that the world is in the Age of Aquarius-an age of love, light & humanity. This work is filled with symbolism with the bobbles around the bottom edge symbolizing the planets; up into the turquoise with the silver beads as stars in the sky & still upward to the rows with fashion buttons and a large pendant which emulates earth & then back into the bobble like planets around the top edge. The top edge is beautifully felted with two ICORD loops on each side of this piece and they hold two ICORD handle twists. The interior carries on the theme of Aquarius with two lovely pockets and a fashion fabric in purples covering a twice reinforced base for beauty, strength & durability. The entire work is surrounded with the beads, bobbles , buttons & pendants on the front & back. Everything becomes unified. All of our differences, all of our dualities mix together like the fragrances of a flower garden, with all the varieties of flowers adding their bouquet to the overall mix until they are inseparable . Each individual flower remains distinct & individual, each one's fragrance is unique & discernible yet joined together in unity with the others in a wonderful mixture that is the fragrance of life's garden with water as life's source. This work was commissioned & the colors specifically chosen but giving me creative carte blanche. Thanks for stopping by.
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Lovely organic wool/soy yarns felted into this perfect duo for a lovely presentation/gift/beverage holders for the holidays & anytime. Lovely ICORD tie embellished with tiny seed beads & I knitted/felted vines & grapes (luscious looking) in various shades & added them after felting. Amazing Grapes will make a lovely presentation with any beverage included. Please enjoy Amazing Grapes.
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Knitted/felted with beautiful denim look yarn held together with a fun Fling yarn in shades of blues & whites that creates the look of sea life. A lovely flap with three button holes & three beautiful silver buttons add to the look of denim & silver-a lovely combination. I chose these buttons which remind me of dubloons (treasure from the sea). This bag is very roomy, fun & functional. Aphrodite , a Grecian goddess of the sea is associated with all the creatures of the sea. She represents the sea which is life giving & is the goddess of love & beauty. A truly fun bag with one interior pocket. Thanks for stopping by.
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Stunning mohair yarn in a blend of impressionist colors & a lovely novelty yarn in the same color palette knitted together to create this stunning shawl. Light & airy (but cozy) this lovely shawl's ruffled sides & fringed ends gives it a romantic flair. My attempt with yarns at impressionism & its 'en plein air' attempts to emphasize vivid overall effects to achieve the overall effect of intense color vibration. This attempt at impressionism expresses a bright & varied use of color. Each airy fringe is accented at the top points with a wisp of ribbon. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by.
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AUTUMN DAZE brings to mind the cooler nights and warmer days in an autumnal season. The fabulous wools and novelty yarns add warmth to this bag and bring to mind the beauty of an Indian Summer. Designed, knitted,felted with a reminder of summer days gone and autumn days one by one reaching out to take us to a new place on the color palette of artistic endeavor. Lovely fashion buttons add to the autumnal beauty. This bag is featured at MINNESOTA ARTISTS TEXTILES ON THE TOWN (MIXED MEDIA).
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Gorgeous & luscious Cascade Pastazza yarns & novelty yarns knitted/felted into this lovely, medium sized tote with two interior pockets & a twice reinforced (lovely) fabric covered interior base. An ICORD runs through the top edge & two loops stand out to twist over the top edges and catch the lovely wooden leaf fashion buttons. Two ICord handles knot in the four corners & a gorgeous trim embellishes the top interior edge with two interior pockets knitted/felted to continue the Central Park autumnal theme. I beaded two wire handles in shades to compliment this medium sized tote which boasts lovely maple leaves in autumn colors cascading down the front of the bag. You can easily use the two beaded handles or you can carry this tote over-the shoulder with the two ICORD handles. The beaded handles fold down into the bag when you are not using them. The top interior edge has magnetic snaps Many memories knitted into this lovely knitted/felted/embellished bag. Enjoy Autumn in New York's Central Park.
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The Legend of Baggar Vance demonstrates the process of personal renewal & transformation and the felting process demonstrates the transformation of knitted yarn into something beautiful yet transforming it into something totally new & even more beautiful.
Indeed a showpiece; this briefcase, travel bag, satchel is knitted and felted with gorgeous Peruvian wools in deep burgundy and rust. Peruvian wool MAGNUM felts into a dense blanket texture and the burgundy is highlighted with a rust colored I CORD bindoff. Large enough for long file folders and for carrying a notebook computer with two felted exterior pockets for added space. The base is knitted/felted with the contrasting rust Peruvian wool for added highlights. Interior foam in black is handstitched to each interior side to prevent static to one's notebook (computer) with added deep brown grosgrain ribbon edging. A fabric covered foamcore interior base , suede topstitching & magnetic snaps. UNIQUE!
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Roomy enough for daytime & stylish enough for evening I crocheted this black bag & then beaded a lovely applique with seed beads & bugle beads to embellish the front of this bag. The handles are plastic tubing with black crochet around them. The interior is lined in black fabric with a small pocket. A key chain hooks around one of the handles and is embellished with a black, crocheted flower attached. You can attach charms to this key chain also for further embellishment. Enjoy my Bead Me Up black fashion bag. Thanks for stopping by.
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The wool/soy organic yarn kniitted & felted into a gorgeous sky, sea & sand theme. The essence of Beyond The Sea is the sea itself stirring powerful memories of Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Sun, sand, sea & sky-what else could it be but inspirational. In my work; I continually explore the relationship & balance which exists between design, shapes & creation. Four coasters & trivet lightly sprayed on backs with non-skid fabric spray. Fun wooly/soy organic stripes!
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Fascinating wool & soy fibers knitted and felted to create beautiful & functional bowls, trivets & coasters. It is exciting to explore different shapes and fibers to create something beautiful & useful for home or office. Densely felted these organic pottery pieces offer an appreciation for Nature & an expanding opportunity for unique designs with inspiration from different cultures & traditions. Unique & versatile with a variety of uses. The possibilities are endless. Unique & multi-faceted the knitting & felting process is unpredictable and once I am working with the piece-suddenly I know what works and it becomes art. The smaller bowl nests into the larger bowl for added convenience. (trivets & coasters sprayed on back sides with non-skid adhesive for safety)
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Black wool yarn & silver novelty yarns knitted together to create this traditional, timeless evening bag. A lovely vintage fashion button adorns the front and adds glitz & glamor to the flap. A long I Cord handle knitted/felted with black & silver compliments this roomy evening bag. One interior pocket in black & silver adds to the functionality of this bag. Not just your average evening bag. Timeless elegance! A showstopper!
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Wrapped & ready for the holidays or as a host/hostess gift anytime this Black Tie Affair dynamic duo will hold any bottled beverage with elegance & will make a lovely table even lovelier. Organic wool/soy yarns in greys, blacks & whites knitted/felted/needelfelted & the bow ties & ICORD tie ends are needlefelted with gorgeous mohair yarn for a very festive/elegant Black Tie Affair look. (bottom of wine sac & wine caddy sprayed with non-skid fabric spray) Enjoy Black Tie Affair. Thanks for stopping by.
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The Big Easy, Crescent City, New Orleans-call it what you may and with this piece I attempted to capture the essence of the Louisiana bayou and its timeless beauty. With the bayous & the Cajun "joie de vivre" this work attempts to reveal some of the mysteries of the swamps, trees & Cajun music with this washboard look to the flap on this work. In my attempt to capture the "bon temps" (good times) I have experienced in New Orleans I added a beautiful set of silver beads knitted and felted around the base of this work and also added silver beads to the lower edge of the flap. The fringed flap expresses my love for the southern trees with Spanish moss hanging down from the branches. The wonderful sense of history & life of New Orleans has influenced the arts from writings of George W. Cable,Lafcadio Hearn, Grace Elizabeth King & an endless variety of artists with infinite genres. The interior of this piece continues the Bayou theme with the lovely Creole fabric I purchased in New Orleans.
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A lovely eyeglass case knitted/felted with organic wool/soy yarn in lovely shades of blues & then needlefelted with gorgeous mohair yarns. A lovely triangular flap comes over the top to catch a silver heart-shaped fashion button. The flap is also needlefelted & beaded around the edges with sparkling seed beads in two shades of blue. An ICORD knitted/felted strap allows it to be worn over-the -head with your glasses always nearby & for length of strap; an ICORD stretches with time so begin with a shorter strap. It can also be dampened and pulled into a longer length. It is stunning in person & the photos do not do it justice. This case was a special order. Enjoy the Blue Danube. These eyeglass cases can be made-to-order in any color or needlefelting/special buttons or charms. Contact me through wearableartdesigns@yahoo.com. Thank you!
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This fun knitted/felted bag has a thick, gorgeous ruffle embellishing the bottom. Four different shades of blue wool yarns held together knitting this bag. A fun handle knitted/felted widens at sides and narrows in top middle and is a great shoulder bag. An I Cord runs through the top edge and forms a large loop which comes over the top edge to catch a lovely blue shell fashion button. An interior pocket completes this Blues On Parade theme. All my bags are twice reinforced with webbing & lovely fabric covered needlepoint foamcore for durability & beauty. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by.
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This is just the sweetest fabric which was a dress my daughter wore years ago and now it is metamorphosing into other things such as this lovely book carrier with lace edging & lovely heart & butterfly embellishments . A ribbon bookmark is sewn into the layers. As a little girl, my daughter chose this fabric so she will receive this book carrier as a gifted memory & a poetry book inside. Enjoy!
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This delightful book cover with handles is created from recycled fabric & lace. Exterior pocket for pens & notepad on the front is embellished with ribbon & lace. It is amazing what one can design/create from fabrics (dresses,blankets, bedding) which are no longer used but have potential for other creations/ memory making. This will be used in a wedding for bridesmaids gift books & scrapbooking mementoes from the wedding preparations & bridal shower photos. Let your mind wander & you will think of a myriad of uses for these lovely book carriers. A ribbon bookmark is sewn inside the layers of fabric & lovely ribbon & lace closure secures the book with velcro & embellishes the book carrier front along with ribbon & flower embellishments. This was the bride's bed coverlet recycled for a bridesmaids gift.
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This art scarf is knitted in two pieces and then grafted together in the middle where I then knitted two rufffles which look like a lovely flower. The knitted shells on either end of this scarf represent the shell Venus is standing on in Botticelli's painting circa 1480. I knitted this scarf with a lovely, pink silk yarn that is so soft to the touch & wonderful around one's neck on a summer day or evening. Enjoy!
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Bourbon Street Bag knitted/felted into this fun Mardi Gras (New Orleans) celebration & I find it very apropos to have completed this bag for Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday) and the celebrations/merrymaking taking place in New Orleans & in other places around the world. Celebrations include a carnival atmosphere and this is what I attempted to capture in this Mardi Gras Bourbon Street theme bag. Several lovely wool yarns and many novelty yarns combine to create this fun/frivolous bag with a lovely knitted but NOT felted flap surrounded by a large ruffle which is edged with lovely novelty yarn looking like beads & flowers. I knitted with beads throughout the ruffle giving it more of the carnival/merrymaking atmosphere occurring in places like New Orleans where merriment & excessive indulgence awaken all senses of frivolity before the solemn season of fasting for Lent. Masks, parades, beads, flowers & street dancing enhance the merriment associated with Mardi Gras.Enjoy!
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A lovely vintage knitted pattern discovered among my Grandmother's patterns; I utilized newer fashion yarns to create these bow tie scarves which have a knitted slot and one 'petal' slips through the slot to keep the scarf in place and to keep your neck warm & cozy. Two different sizes and different yarns were used to show variations with the pattern. The larger bow tie scarf is done in a very soft, multi-colored chenille yarn and the smaller two are knitted with gorgeous Glitallic synthetic yarns in soft lavender & one in light burgundy/wine & flecks of gold & silver add a touch of bling.
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'Breakfast at Tiffany's ' a classic, chic black bag knitted/felted in gorgeous imported black wool which looks like velvet when felted. Lovely novelty ribbon yarn in gold, silver and black highlights several areas on this bag creating a sensational look. A lovely knitted/felted bow on the front of this bag is highlighted with the gold, black & silver as is the top edge of the bag and the top edge of the interior pocket. Two ruffles enhance the lower edge and one ruffle enhances the lower top edge. Lovely rhinestone enhanced fabric covers the interior base for stunning detail. A knitted/felted handle completes the elegant & classic look giving this bag the classic look of Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" as she sits on the fire escape singing "Moon River" and longing to find her place in the world (that daring, darling Holly Golightly). Elegant, classic, chic with timeless style for a night on the town. A unique showstopper.
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Broadway Melody , a large tote/overnight/carryon recreates the aesthetic manner of the Broadway theatre district of New York City. Reds and blacks feature the Broadway theatre scene beginning with the base of the bag in black and at the lower base in white and black are piano keys running across the lower bottom and three inches down from the top (another set of piano keys). The front edges of this tote depict a theatre marquis and then the body of the bag is Broadway streets and lights with wool yarns felted together with hundreds of sequins knitted along with the wool and felted together to create the illusion of Broadway in the evening lights of New York City streets and as the bag's theme continues into the top we see the pinks and purples of the Broadway lights reflected in the evening sky. Two lovely vintage buttons are crossed over with gold and black I CORD twists. A vinatge pin with three dancers adorns the right top of this bag and they seem to be beckoning to yo
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Every once in a while we all BROWN BAG IT and this piece defines the ultimate carry all for a day at the office or a day of shopping fun. Chocolate brown wools combined with several novelty yarns take BROWN BAGGING IT to a new level. Knitted & felted and then detailing begins with an interior knitted/felted pocket handstitched to the interior which has a lovey fabric covered foamcore base for added strength, durability & beauty. Top edge interior is finished with grosgrain ribbon in a neutral tone along with gorgeous vintage beaded ribbon to enhance the beauty of BROWN BAG IT.An I CORD handle runs through the top edge and can be used long or doubled and worn over the shoulder. A lovely shell leaf pendant decorates the top edge exterior and adds to the beauty of BROWN BAG IT. Two versions of the same bag.
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A lovely white mohair yarn & a truly fun, funky & extremely colorful novelty yarn were used to knit this lovely scarf/shawl. Ruffles surround the edges & give the shawl a hint of romance. This shawl is very soft, lightweight & warm. The colors are gorgeous and intense and look like the tip of an artist's paint brush dripping with every color one can imagine. It was fun to design & use this wonderful novelty yarn which adds so much to this scarf/shawl. Enjoy Brush Strokes!
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Calfuray (kal-foo-RAW-ee) means 'violet flower' in Mapuche. This lovely spring basket is knitted/felted with gorgeous purple wool & several novelty yarns held together. The base has a knitted welt-ridge for stability & an I cord top edge which gives the basket durability/strength & beauty. The I Cord handle is densely felted & lovely! Great holiday basket or purse for a young girl, tween or teen. Mapuche peoples live in Chile & Argentina. Enjoy this lovely basket!
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Reminiscent of "a sea nymph" from Homer's "Odyessy" and the sea nympth CALYPSO. This turquoise "odyessy" depicts an oceanic theme with turquoise, purple, blues and black wools and novelty yarns complimented with a purple I Cord flap holder highlighted with two vintage buttons. The nubbiness of the flap denotes oceananic barnacles created by combining gorgeous wool with a novelty yarn felted together. Two I CORD handles knitted/felted with turquoise & purple wool and tied rosettes hold the handles in place in the front and back of this lovely bag. An interior pocket continues the oceanic theme and a reinforced base covered in lovely oceanic theme fabric completes this piece. One of a kind! A Showstopper!
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Knitted/felted with four colors of Cascade wool with Fling fun novelty yarn in the same myriad of colors carried along to create this one of a kind carnival bag. The fun novelty yarn adds bling to this bag and contributes to the carnival theme. Large interior pocket knitted/felted with the same fun colors. A go anywhere bag! This one was fun to design & is quite roomy for all of one's necessities. With a Carnival flair-this one makes you smile. Unique! A showstopper. Thanks for stopping by.
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A gorgeous black designer silk Dupiono fabric was used in machine sewing this evening/afternoon bag. I machine stitched a lovey, rich burgundy fabric applique & then machine stitched it to the front flap of the bag. I handbeaded/stitched the Celtic Circles with seed beads in rich tones of burgundy, bronze & silver with one longer bead inside the top and bottom of the larger circle. A Celtic Knot button is handstitched to the fabric and the flap comes almost completely over the top of the bag and catches with a piece of the cord used for the over-the-shoulder strap in black which can be knotted to be worn at any length. The strap measures
32 inches (81 cm) & the bag measures 6" wide by 7 " hi. The designer silk has an iridescent sheen. Celtic Art has many geometric patterns as ornamentation & in modern times Celtic Art is popularly thought of in terms of national identity and therefore, specifically Irish, Scottish & Welsh. Enjoy.
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Such a fun & flirty bag knitted in the most gorgeous handspun/kettledyed wools. Felting these gorgeous wools creates the beautiful blend of colors throughout this bag. Three large ruffles compliment the colors of the wool and are knitted and felted along with the bag and two lovely wool shoulder straps add to the fun. One interior pocket continues with the kettledyed wool and the base is reinforced and a lovely fabric covers the needlepoint foamcore base for added strength, durability and beauty. A Showstopper!
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I knitted these lovely lace patterned fingerless mitts when I was attempting to design fingerless mitts for bridesmaids for a wedding in October. The bride will be wearing white fingerless mitts but these are only for my use. The bridesmaids will be wearing black & white. I also knitted a white lace garter for the bride. These fingerless mitts are knitted in all cotton variegated yarn. I hand stitched lovely green seed beads around the top edge and around the thumb gusset. I embroidered French knots around the lower top edge to highlight the seed beads. I also knitted ICORDS 8-10 inches long & placed seed beads at each end for embellishment. The ICORD pulls through to tighten the mitt on the wrist area.
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Fun fabrics which are no longer used can be made into a multitude of useful items. It is fun to take one of these out of my purse to write a check when necessary and it is even easier to find my checkbook. Made of recycled fabric & lace, these are lovely and very functional. I have people ask me where I purchased them and they are so easy and fun to sew. Lined with a soft white cotton fabric & light weight batting in between the layers. Enjoy!
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These seasonal pieces are molded & crafted from muslin,wire shapes and a special paste and then allowed to dry. Please take note of how carefully the muslin fabric must be handled to create the look of folded fabric and the way in which the robes look as though they have drape to them. After the drying process they are very firm and can be spray painted or handpainted with gold or silver. Cording is used for hair on the angels and also for ties on the shepherds' robes and Joseph's robe and the head pieces. The tallest angel is 18 inches high ;small angels 8 inches high, Mary(holding baby Jesus)/Joseph & shepherds 12 inches high; wisemen 15 inches high (each). Sturdy and gorgeous seasonal pieces. I have made them each five feet high using wire plant holders (firm wire tomato stands) for an altar display. These are beautiful year after year. (One can finish these with jewels for the wisemen and Joseph and the shepherds have wooden staffs that fit into each of their hands.
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How fun to knit & felt these citrus colors & create a basket that is so like a Citrus Grove. Knitted /felted with a lovely yellow wool held together with several novelty yarns & the lovely green novelty yarn gives the basket a grassy look with little colorful pom poms sticking out amongst the grassy areas. The base has a welt edge for strength & durability & the I Cord handle is densely knitted/felted for strength & beauty. A lovely ruffled edge adds to the fun. This is a fun spring ruffled basket which can be used for holidays or in a child's room, tween or teen for their favorite things. Enjoy my Citrus Grove basket.
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Designed, knitted and felted with regal, royal purple wools combined with rich purple novelty yarns held throughout the body of the bag. Rich turquoise and purple novelty yarn adds contrast and compliments the top edge and handles. A rich purple fabric covers the needlepoint foam core interior base. The lovely turquoise and purple handle runs through the top edge and the handle can be worn doubled or pulled through for an over the shoulder look. These photos were taken before I added the gorgeous interior fabric to the foamcore bottom of this lovely, regal bag.
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Gorgeous organic wool/soy yarn felted into this lovely beverage sac & wine caddy knitted/felted with organic yarns. The knitted/felted vines & berries were added after the felting process to embellish both the beverage sac & caddy. ICord ties are embellished at the ends with seed beads in various colors to compliment the felted yarn. Song lyrics came to mind when I designed this host/hostess set. Dean Martin sang 'Cuddle up a little closer, Lovey mine; cuddle up & be my little Clinging Vine' & because I am a fan of Dean Martin songs I 'felt' it apropos to name this 'Clinging Vines'. Enjoy & thanks for stopping by. Fabulous host/hostess gift with any beverage. Caddy is lovely on the table or buffet.
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Knitting/felting this fun (checkers anyone?) basket was a pleasure for me because my grandson chose his school colors at my local yarn shop. He was eager to have me work with these wool yarns, fun & funky novelty yarns and beads. The base has a welt for added strength & durability & the handle is densely felted & I knitted beads throughtout the top ICORD bind off & the ICord handle for added fun. I look forward to filling it with surprises & giving it to my grandson. Please enjoy! (Made with TLC for Adam & one more for Geoffrey!)
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Knitted/felted Cotton Candy ruffled basket is just too adorable and fun. Gorgeous pink wool & several novelty yarns complete this colorful basket which can be used for holidays and little girls' rooms all year long. Tweens & teens would find this fun for holding items in their rooms.The large ruffle at the top is so beautiful with the pink wool & pink fun fur bling yarn held together. An I Cord bind off at the top edge keeps the basket so sturdy & the I Cord handle is densely felted to stand on its own. The base has a knitted ridge for added strength. Think Spring & 'The Easter Parade'. Enjoy! (taking orders now/any colors)
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Rich wool yarns in shades of deep greens & several novelty yarns used in creating this showstopper bag/tote. Covent Garden is one of my favorite places in London because of its street performers, theatres & the Royal Opera House. In the heart of London's West End, the area is recognized as a premier entertainment destination where jugglers, mime artists & variety acts entertain in the piazza. 'Covent Garden' felted bag has two ICORD handles, 2 interior pockets, interior fabric covered reinforced base & gorgeous 'roving' seed beaded/needlefelted flowers embellish the front of the bag reminiscent of a flower garden. Lighter green ICORD ties at either side embellished with tiny seed beads. Gorgeous green/gold interior top edge trim. Lovely & roomy. Enjoy 'Covent Garden'! Thanks for stopping by.
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Our 15 year old granddaughter wanted me to design some knitted jewelry for her wrists so I knitted these fun & colorful Cuff Links (wristlets) and her friends want them in their school colors. These will make great stocking stuffers & are wonderful wrist protectors when working on the computer. Fun & colorful they are knitted in one piece but look like a second band is pulled through. A paper towel holder makes a great place for them in our granddaughter's room! Jazz up any outfit! Enjoy!
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Knitted/felted vintage bubble bag pattern is reminiscent of a flower garden. My mother-in-law loved daisies & had a garden full of them so with the three lovely daisy fashion buttons the colors in this bag look very much like her flower garden. Daisies are such friendly flowers. The knitted/felted scalloped flap has three button holes and two I Cord handles run through the top edge and are tied like small rosettes in the front and back top edges of this fun/flowery bag. Novelty yarn crocheted around the button holes looks like the daisy buttons are in a garden & the top edge is also embellished with 'flowers'. Large interior pocket embellished also. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by my daisy garden. Stop anytime for A Daisy A Day. Enjoy!
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DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES captures the essence of a romantic picnic or a couple in love seeking those carefree, intimate moments together of the DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES (and YOU). Lest one forget that the DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES never need to end and this tote was designed and created with that in mind. The tiny and beautiful purple silk roses which delicately surround the top edge of this piece continue to remind a special someone that there were those magic moments and that the flowers may fade and die but that magical time of being in love will be remembered. The purples, pinks and fabulous contrasting colors only compliment the total essence of this piece. Knittted and felted with many gorgeous wool and novelty yarns and the interior is a lovely as the exterior and the theme continues in the interior pockets and the reinforced bottom with its lovely fabric covered needlepoint foamcore. Love is in the air with DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES. The phrase "days of wine and roses" is originally from
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Knitted/felted in a fun ,versatile shape and ready to go with jeans or any outfit. Vintage buttons from my Grandmother's sewing box secure the flap that I embellished with Trio novelty ribbon in a blanket stitch around the flap & top edge. The interior has a lovely knitted/felted pocket together with the Trio novelty ribbon in shades of blue. A fun bag! Thanks for stopping by!
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Living in San Diego, we witnessed the beauty of the Anza-Borrego Desert in bloom with its colorful carpet of spring flowers. Stunningly magnificent; desert wildflowers & gorgeous insects drifiting from flower to flower is nature's palette. In knitting/felting/embroidering this bag I attempted to capture the essence of the desert in bloom. My felted bags are not mass produced & due to the nature of the fibres & material used, each is a unique creation/design. An adjustable ICORD handle may be used double or pulled through to tie at the side (adjustable tie) for a lovely over-the shoulder look. The interior is exquisitely detailed with magnetic snap, reinforced , (hand tie-dyed) fabric covered base , two interior pockets & top edged interior trim. A fashionable, fun bag. A deep purple base of a desert evening gives way to the desert dawn's natural wildflower splendor and a lovely dragonfly fashion pendant embellishes the novelty yarn embroidered flap. Enjoy!
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I knitted/felted this IPOD/Eye Glasses Case to accessorize the Desert Wildflowers Bag. There are a myriad of uses for this accessory. A lovely shell button in colors of the lovely wool yarn imitating wildflowers embellishes the front, knitted/felted loop. Two photos show the accessory case embroidered to match the Desert Wildflowers Bag. These cases can be made for anyone and can match any bag or just an accessory case for any bag or backpack. Very functional. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy!
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Divinely Victorian is the epitome of frivolity. In the Victorian Era and also in the Rococo era of painting women's fashions were seen as fussy and overdone. Even the glimpse of an ankle was considered scandalous. Some people now look back on the Victorian Era with wistful nostalgia. This work only began with the knitting & felting. The artist in me truly begins the theme with the knitted & felted bag as my canvas. Luscious silk ribbons adorn each corner of this piece with beads and pearls adorning the wool roving needelfelted onto my "canvas". Three pink, pearlized buttons adorn the flap where Little Flowers yarn is crocheted around the flap edge and also around the top interior edge under the flap. The interior pocket is also embellished with these tiny "flowers" in colors to compliment this work. The outer area of the front of this piece frames a lovely, embellished pocket with a loop which catches a lovely fashion button & a knitted/felted rose embellishes the bottom of the small e
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This fabulous organic wool/soy yarn is gorgeous & felts beautifully. While knitting this bag I thought the colors reminded me of the southwest & the decorative flap is very southwest & reminds me of earth, wind & fire. The funky felted fringe looks like fire and the flap bobbles look like earth & rocks. An I Cord handle pulls through for one handle or two. I placed a golden sun pendant under the flap for even more of a southwestern theme. Enjoy this lovely fun & funky bag aptly named after the 70's group Earth, Wind & Fire whose music combined soul, gospel, jazz & an element of African sounds for cosmic, mystical sprituality which adds to the theme of this bag.
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EBBTIDE'S A LINE DESIGN lends to the total theme of of an ocean beach. The bottom of the bag is the ocean (blue color), the body of the bag is the sandy beach with gorgeous handpainted wools combined with a copper novelty thread , Three large ruffles form the waves washing up onto the sandy shore and the flap continues the ocean theme with a ruffled edge and JOY yarn (shades of rust,copper) held together with the handpainted wool to create ocean seaweed with tiny seashell buttons intertwined in the seaweed and three seagulls stitched to the top edge of the flap as they fly over the ocean. Four I CORD handles compliment the ocean theme and the large seashell pendant is sewn to the front of the flap for added oceananic beauty. The interior continues the ocean theme with lovely knitted/felted pockets & a twice reinforced interior fabric covered base for strength, durability and beauty.
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This wool & soy organic yarn knitted & felted into a beautiful English Garden theme. How beautifully the colors came through the felting process. These two bowls with a trivet & four coasters remind me of the serenity of a rose garden with the lovely pinks & greens. An organic garden treasure these remind me of roses in an April dawn shimmering with morning dew in an English Rose Garden. The bowls are nested together on the trivet with four coasters tied with wool/soy yarn. Trivet & coaster backs sprayed with non-skid fabric coating ) Thanks for stopping by.
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Lovely organic wool & soy yarns were used to create this lovely Garden Party knitted & felted bag. I knit & felted three flowers in the shades of the bag & combined them into one flower to embellish the front. The fringe is cut & added to the top edge ICORD bindoff before the felting process. This bag is very roomy & has one long ICORD handle which pulls through for two handles or for one. A lovely fashion button embellishes the flower pin (shades of purple & pink). Enjoy English Tea Garden Party reminding me of high tea in London, England. (pretty with or without the flower pin & the fringe is funky, felted & fun!)
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An etui was a small needlecase used by the sailors in the 1800's to mend the ship's sails. These etuis were small & fit into the sailor's pocket. I designed a large pattern and crafted this ETUI for an office setting with many places to put things. The theme of this is astrological and each side holds an office supply and the center box holds pens/pencils/magnifying glass etc. The inside of the lid is decorated with astrological minature pieces such as stars and moons to compliment the exterior fabric and to show off the beautiful blue fabric lining. These are one of a kind and definitely a conversation piece. A true Showstopper.
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I designed a pattern for these ETUIS (French) (needlecases) which is much larger than the sailors in the 1800's used to carry their items for mending the ship's sails. The lids come off and the gorgeous interiors present themselves with places for office supplies, toiletries, baby's room items etc. Let your imagination go and flow with the fabric and interior design. I placed beads, pin cushions and charms into the lid interiors. The black stretch cord on each interior side is used to hold supplies. I created one for an office and it contained pens, pencils,stapler etc. The small box in the very center can be turned over and a small vignette can be made from the many minature scrapbooking pieces on the market. I created one with a minature desk,computer,chair & with added office items in minature. These make wonderful gifts. The two are not for sale but I am designing more of these lovely, practical ETUIS which are indeed conversation pieces.
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Warm and Adorn your hands and still maintain the use of your fingers in any situation with fabulous, fanciful, functional, fingerless mitts.' Nearly gloves' leave fingers free to walk the dog, drive the car, etc. or just show off your hands with a new accessory. These even go over another pair of gloves! Designing as I go these mitts are fun & functional & knit with many different yarns & stitch patterns. Johnny Depp wears gauntlets (another name for fingerless mitts) in his movie-Sweeney Todd . Enjoy these designs and yarns. Some can be knit & felted and some can be worn over a regular pair of gloves for added warmth & color! Enjoy 'nearly gloves' for a fun addition to your wardrobe.
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This fun scarf is knit in a lovely denim look yarn & as I knit this particular scarf I cast on stitches at each side and then knit them and cast them off again. This way I end up with fingers on the sides of the scarf. This is a very fun scarf to wear & lots of fun to knit. This scarf rolls up easily for storage! Fun! Enjoy Fickle Fingers Scarf!
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This lovely yarn by Nashua is perfect for the ribbed scarf and the fun hat to match. I enjoy knitting with such lovely yarn and especially when it is a gift for a family member. I enjoy Eve's Rib in the knitting pattern and it shows off so beautifully with this particular yarn. Enjoy Fiesta. Thanks for stopping by.
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A lovely small, over-the-shoulder bag knitted, felted, cut, stitched, embroidered & needlefelted with a lovely, long, embroidered, felted shoulder strap & small zipper top closure with a wet-felted decorative ball attached for easy opening & a lovely fashion fabric lines the interior. Coin purse, cell phone, IPOD holder,keys & lip gloss-small bag-about five by eight inches. Beads added around the needlefelting for lovely embellishment. A floral wooden button embellishes the needlefelting. A small, fun. over-the-shoulder bag completely hand-stitched. Enjoy! This is a fun bag!
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Lovely deep purples,turquoise,black,blues and gorgeous copper yarns combined in a knitted rectangle with eight inch drops at one side creating the 'fringe benefits'. Closing the rectangle at one side provides for a shawl that does not slip off when worn and leaves the arms and hands free. The knitting is open and loose so this shawl/sharf/poncho drapes when worn on or off the shoulder. Gorgeous with black for a very dramatic, dressy look. A SHARF is a knitting term describing a wearable piece which combines a shawl/scarf look.
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Fabulous colors imitating fur which often times is dyed in many hues these scarves are knit with three strands of novelty yarns held together. They are very light weight, soft and fun to wear with a sweater, jacket or coat.
No animals were hurt creating these fun' Fur Get Me Knots' scarves. Enjoy! Fun to make and fun to wear to jazz up any outfit for any occasion.
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A lovely basket, knitted/felted with a green base with welt for durability & a densely felted I Cord handle kniitted & then added before the felting process began. The loveliness of this basket is emphasized by the many tiny novelty yarn flowers which look like a lilac garden in the spring. This basket will be used for a baby shower & I knitted very soft baby washcloths in pastel colors to insert into this basket. There will be five pastel cotton washcloths when the knitting is completed. They stick out from the top of the basket looking like petals on a flower. There are so many uses for these lovely baskets. Enjoy this Garden Party!
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Gifts for the holidays or anytime will be welcomed wrapped in this lovely wine sack(any beverage in a bottle) knitted, felted & needlefelted with leaves & also various complimentary shades of beads embellish the ICORD tie ends. Once you bring the gift the recipient may use the lovely beverage caddy with knitted/felted ICORD handles on each side. This keeps the beverage cold and your table dry. Spray on fabric adhesive keeps these from slipping off the table. (organic wool/soy yarn) Great host/hostess/housewarming/h... gift. Needlefelted leaves add a warm touch to the wine sack along with the ICORD tie with beaded ends. Fun 2 give & 2 receive this ultimate host/hostess gift. Enjoy Grapes of Wrap!
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Lovely Foliage yarn became this lovely ruffles & ridges magic pattern scarf. The colors remind me of a vineyard with the grapes, foliage on the vines & the beautiful earthiness of a vineyard. This yarn is variagated and knits into these gorgeous colors. It is soft and luxurious to wear wrapped around one's neck with the lovely ruffles & ridges adding to its beauty. Enjoy my magic scarf pattern with its ruffles & ridges in Grapes of Wrap. Thanks for stopping by.
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A brilliant deep orange-red yarn knitted into this fun bag with its forty inch over-the-shoulder strap. After knitting & felting the pieces are cut and hand stitched to create this one-of-a-kind knitted, felted, hand-embroidered, needelfelted bag with French knots around the top exterior edge & small shells attached to look like jingles on a tambourine. I needelfelted the flower to the front and then placed a brilliant purple & silver fashion button in the center. I hand-stitched purple & orange metallic seed beads embellishing the flower's edges. The over-the-shoulder strap has an embroidered chain stitch with gorgeous yarn in rusts & purples which accent the orange-red bag. A zipper closure has a wet felted ball attached for ease in opening & the interior is lined with a fun fashion fabric. A perfect bag for anytime and holds smalls items in a lovely way. Enjoy my Gypsy Tambourine Felted Bag (6" w/8"h/).
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Hardanger embroidery or 'Hardangersom' is a form of embroidery traditionally worked with white thread on white evenweave cloth but colored cloth is now popular. Crewel embroidery is done with a stamped pattern on the cloth and then embroidery stitches added to create the various designs. Counted Cross Stitch is another form of embroidery. Hardanger is thought to have originated in ancient Persia & during the Renaissance spread to Italy. These make wonderful gifts/keepsakes. Please enjoy!
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This lovely shawl is knitted in a palette of impressionist colors on two needles knitting back and forth without turning my work. Two yarns were used and one was carried up the edge and caught with the next set of stitches back and forth creating a lovely impressionist palette with novelty yarns swirling out at strategic areas giving this shawl an airy, whimsical & romantic look. I added fringe to each end and each side is hand knit ruffles giving this a lovely look for any time of the day or evening. My attempt at impressionism with yarns & impressionism's 'en plein air' attempts to emphasize vivid overall effects to achieve an intense color vibration expressing a bright & varied use of color. This wearable attempt at impressionism expresses a bright & varied use of this color palette. Thanks for stopping by.
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Knitted/felted triangular bowl with warm autumnal tones & organic CORN yarn (cornucopia) added for a true harvest theme. Large enough for a bag of cinnamon pinecones, potpourri, popcorn or any family treat. A lovely addition to one's fall table setting/Thanksgiving. A fun triangular shape densely felted. After total drying I needelfelted the entire exterior of the bowl with ROVING in autumnal colors. While walking I found a beautiful Maple Leaf and I made a template from the leaf and needlefelted a Maple leaf to the bottom of this lovely harvest bowl. This would be a lovely place for a side dish , rolls/breads, salad for Thanksgiving or any table setting or a lovely harvest bouquet. Endless useful possibilities. The bottom of this sculpted bowl felted like velvet. Very lovely yarn & the needlefelted Maple leaf adds to the harvest theme. Thanks for stopping by.
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Navy wool felted into a gorgeous fabric for this very functiuonal, fun & versatile accessory case. This case is awesome to use for your passport when you want it hidden underneath your shirt as you travel along with currency from various countries. Over -the-head strong cord (TrimTex/CarolLace) is used for the strap & I created a frog closure from the cord which closes the top edge to keep things inside. Thin but very strong cording. Interior edge is embellished with a silver/blue trim & two lovely fashion heart buttons embellish the front of this accessory case. Use it for eyeglasses, IPOD, cellphone, passport, etc. Very versatile & can be made to your specifications, colors & embellishments (charms, buttons etc.) Hand & machine stitched. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy!
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I crocheted this afghan for a Valentine gift for my mother who lives in Georgia. Each heart represents her five children, grandchildren & great grandchildren and their families. She loves it and keeps it close to her. She always loves to receive a box in the mail and especially when it is something that I made for her. She knows that it is made with lots of love. She loves flowers so I crocheted roses for each heart. Enjoy Heart To Heart.
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This lovely, soft, varigated yarn knitted in a herringbone pattern can be worn all year long because of the lightweight yarn called Foliage whose colors rival any spring garden. It is an exquisite pattern & a ruffled edge can be added for further beauty. Hyacinth is a lovely flower from the Netherlands & the bulbs are available in many colors. Enjoy Herringbone Hyacinth in its many spring floral colors.
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These fun knitted/felted holiday baskets are so adorable and I made them with lots of love for Chloe, Georgia & Luke & purchased adorable, soft bunnies in colors to match each basket along with holiday grass to match each basket. These baskets are such fun. The black & red baskets are for Adam & Geoffrey in their school colors with Spiderman (black & red fillable) plastic eggs filled with special items for each boy. How fun! Enjoy!
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Three images of Christmas embroidered with counted cross stitch and framed for your holiday mantel, coffee table, baker's rack display. I painted the frames with holiday colors. Enjoy my newest counted cross stitch works of heart. My mother will receive these with her holiday gift box. Enjoy the images of the holidays. Thanks for stopping by!
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Knitted/felted with organic wool/soy yarn in gorgeous, warm hues of pinks & purples self-striping into this lovely & versatile dish. I used a gorgeous novelty yarn for the top sides and the edge of the ruffle. Really added some bling/beauty! Useful at any time of the year but a lovely addition to your holiday table holding whatever you wish. Insert a plastic or glass dish to hold relishes or sauce at your holiday table/buffet. This one I knitted deeper than the previous one. Very versatile. Enjoy!
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A fun knitted/felted bag with three adorable fashion buttons which highlight the flap & front of this bag. An interior pocket completes this theme with the tweed like texture. How Tweed It Is compliments any outfit for almost any occasion. Two knitted/felted I Cord handles make over the shoulder fun with this bag.
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This Itacare' fiber pottery piece is an explosion of color and texture offering an introduction to the colorful town of Itacare', Brazil. This lovely place is an explosion of colors, sounds,smells, flavors & textures which elate our senses. There are only a few places in the world where nature has been so generous offering such a diverse group of attractions concentrated in a single place. Itacare's welcome appears to be one of an atmosphere of permanent festivities and it is not a false impression. Visiting there I enjoyed diverse musical backgrounds between a 'forro' & a hip-hop dance. Everyone and everything in the evening delights the senses & exudes a colorful welcome & a wonderful time alternating between a capeta (drink with herbal energizers) and learning a new dance step. This is a lovely organic wool/soy yarn & the wooden beads & colorful suede embellish the center of this piece & the lovely top edge is finished with a picot edge
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My Christmas/holiday afghan is crocheted in one piece although it looks like separate blocks. Every other block has a Minnesota pine tree crocheted into the block. After completion I wove red ribbon through the holes between each block for a very festive look. Hand crocheted with love . This will always remind me of our lake home in northern Minnesota near Itasca State Park where the headwaters of the Mississippi River is located and where we have crossed on foot many times.Thanks for stopping by to enjoy my holiday afghan in the pines of northern Minnesota.
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Je t'adore: C'Est Magnifique bag knitted/felted/needlefelted with gorgeous , handdyed wool in shades of luscious greens is a designer handbag so lovely that the photos do not do it justice. Exterior flap & base ruffle not felted & both added after the felting process to give this bag a designer look. Needlefelted exterior berries & leaves-lovely fashion buttons flap & interior front edge-base interior twice reinforced & lovely green fashion fabric lines the interior base-gold magnetic closure -& lovely interior top edge trim in green/gold. Two gorgeous interior pockets continue the loveliness of this bag-ICord handle doubles or pulls through for a lovely single cord. Tiny colorful beads adorn the entire bag-knitted into bag. Magnifique! Enjoy!
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A lovely wool variegated yarn topped with pink fun fur created this Kitty-Pie Bed for Jommi. Jommi is my adorable grand-kitty & the Kitty-Bed is the Pie and Jommi is the pie filling. A teddie bear & two soft plush kitties are filling the pie in the photo. Jommi is a lovely black & white kitty. She loves her Kitty-Pie Bed & waits for Santa to come to fill her stocking hanging by the fireplace. Enjoy Jommi's Kitty-Pie Bed.
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Ju-Xian, is an ancient Chinese city whose name means "chrysanthemum city". This flower was introduced to Japan around the 8th century A.D. & the Emperor adopted the chrysanthemum as his official seal. There is a 'Festival of Happiness" in Japan which celebrates this lovely flower. It was brought to Europe in the 17th century. Linnaeus (botanist), named it for the Greek prefix 'Chrys' which means 'golden' (the color of the original flower) & 'anthemon' meaning 'flower'. The flower is called Oogiku in Japanese meaning big Chrysanthemum. This is a lovely, large bag with a gorgeous interior fabric base continuing the Chrysanthemum theme. A smaller accessory bag continues the theme. Enjoy!
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Crocheted from jute twine and lined with a fun, colorful cotton fabric; this bag/purse is very durable and fun. I will try any fiber to experiment and see what happens with the fibers. I also placed wooden beads in several strategic places to embellish the flap and also strands of beads add an additional fun touch to the flap closure. (The shoulder strap is also lined to help curb undo stress/stretch on the jute.) It is fun to work with natural fibers creating something useful and fun. It amazes me to find materials around my home for creative endeavors.
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Fun hats knitted with lovely, soft yarns. The patterns are fun and with different yarns they take on a life of their own with added funky fun yarns & cords. I began with a rolled brim, added 6-8 rows of ribbing & finished off in the round with stockinette stitch. Topped one off with ICORDS in complimenting colors & topped off the other with a pom pom in both colors & an added ruffle for warmth around the face. The Summer Breeze is mostly cotton yarn with a little bit of nylon and fun novelty yarn. Enjoy my hats! Fun to design and to wear!
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These lovely and fun (boa) fashion scarves were knitted with a very fun yarn that is high fashion and glamorous when knitted. The keyhole is knitted near the top edge and one can pull the other end of the scarf through or just wear it wrapped around a pretty sweater or blouse. Knitted with glitzy yarn these are fashion fun. The knitting is done on very small needles; they are fun to make and fun to wear. One of my more popular fashion scarves & the yarn is so soft next to your skin or wrapped around twice for softness, warmth and fashion. This yarn comes in many gorgeous colors.
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Fun,lightweight & versatile knitted necklaces dress up any outfit for any occasion. The vintage fashion button is worn in the front and a fiber closure easily buttons and unbuttons these fun fiber jewelry pieces. The longer ones can be twice wrapped for a choker look with the fashion button in the front or they can be used as belts, bracelets and ankle bracelets. It is interesting using various yarns to create these fun, versatile pieces. These are pretty & fun to wear. Thank you for stopping by.
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TOTE/CARPET BAG knitted,felted & needle felted in a variety of gorgeous yarns & ROVING to produce this theme tote depicting beautiful LAKE HARRIET in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lake Harriet, the walking path, road, bandshell and the beautiful rose garden ( satin roses are knitted and felted into this tote) depict a lovely respite in our City of Lakes. This is a very large tote which can be used for overnight, carry on or just to get a multiple of items from one place to the next in style. The beautiful Lake Harriet Bandshell was knitted & felted separately and then pieces cut to create the bandshell & then needle felted to give it a three dimentional look. It is surrounded by massive tree lined beauty and the large glass window reflects the blue of Lake Harriet . Two lovely I Cord handles & two lovely blue shell buttons complete the top edge & the interior has two lovely, large pockets. Summer breezes & symphonic sounds waft through this popular lakeside area.
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Knitted with gorgeous wool yarn (Foliage) whose colors could compete with nature being warm & cool, very organic & uber-texture. This pattern is a favorite of mine and it is like magic as I knit and the blocks take shape like 'magic' and the ruffle only adds to the beauty in the colors of this gorgeous yarn. A fun pattern that truly knits up in a magical way creating ruffles & ridges. The concept is so interesting as I knit blocks of stockinette & reverse stockinette to create 'magic ' in checkerboard/basketweave. Soft as cashmere and cozy and warm for Minnesota winters or just to wear with a sweater or blouse. Enjoy ruffles & ridges for Lavender Blue Dilly Dilly!
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Lovely lime green, polyester,acrylic,chenille ponchini. Perfect for evening, school, work/office, chilly evenings. Great with jeans or is quite dressy. A rhinestone floral, removable pin centers into a lime green sequined flower (also removable). Short, sweet & versatile.
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My love for Minneapolis as the CITY OF LAKES inspired my LORING PARK, CITY LIGHTS AT TWILIGHT felted tote. AT the bottom of the tote I attempted to create the earth by knitting green wool along with a novetly ribbon to give it the look of earth/'dirt' and then proceeded to knit into the grasses and greenery around the park and the lake with its many flowers. The CITY LIGHTS at TWILIGHT look inviting in the evening twilight at the right side of the tote and the evening sky with its twinkling stars completes the theme. The interior is finished with felted pockets complimenting the theme and the base is twice reinforced with webbing and a lovely fabric covered needlepoint foamcore for durability and beauty. I CORD handles run through the top edge and twist to come over the top edge to catch two blue star fashion buttons centered with two silver star buttons. This piece is a "WORK OF HEART".
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This bag is representative of the Incan City of Machu Picchu. In preparing an artistic piece I must prepare my soul and sharpen my senses. To visit Machu Picchu one must do the same and forget the small transcendental problems of our lives and modern man. Terraced stonework is celebrated in this bag with the imitation stone beads surrounding the bottom of the bag with gradient terraced artwork knitted and felted into visually stunning colors. Imitation stone beads celebrate the top closures to this bag and represent the 'intihuatana' (hitching post of the sun).
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Fascinating wool & soy fibers knitted and felted to create beautiful & functional bowls, trivets & coasters. It is exciting to explore different shapes and fibers to create something beautiful & useful for home or office. Densely felted these organic pottery pieces offer an appreciation for Nature & an expanding opportunity for unique designs with inspiration from different cultures & traditions. Unique & versatile with a variety of uses. The possibilities are endless. Unique & multi-faceted the knitting & felting process is unpredictable and once I am working with the piece-suddenly I know what works and it becomes art. The smaller bowl nests into the larger bowl for added convenience. (trivets & coasters sprayed on backs with non-skid adhesive for safety)
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I chose a lovely and very colorful yarn to create these exquisitely fun ruffles and ridges. I began with 200 stitches & continued to increase until I had 1400 stitches that I was knitting and then casting off. It is quite the process but well worth it. This is a fun scarf & goes around my black coat many times for both warmth and lots of color. It truly looks like Mardi Gras time with a carnival flair. Very soft and fun to wear. Enjoy my Mardi Gras Scarf. Thanks for stopping by.
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Misselthwaite Manor is a gorgeous knitted/felted, needle felted, embellished piece of fiber art. Two stunningly beautiful hand beaded handles compliment the colors in this piece. I knitted & felted this piece, adding lovely roving to create flowers in a 'secret' garden by needle felting in various shades which compliment this piece. Stunningly beautiful hand embroidery surrounds the base of this piece giving it the look of a flower garden. The embroidery encircles the entire base of this piece. A felted interior pocket is embellsihed and felted with a lovely yarn added to continue the garden theme. Gorgeous trim is hand stitched to the interior top edge & compliments the colors in the felted piece. The twice reinforced interior base is covered with a hand tie dyed fabric which gives the interior of this piece the continued look of a garden.Wispy grasses & stems of twisted roving make the front of this bag a floral fantasy. Misselthwaite Manor is a place in the movie/stage play called "The Secret Garden" (novel by Frances Burnett 1909). The three children find a way into the secret garden & work astonishing magic in themselves & those around them lifting the spell from the mysterious Misselthwaite Manor.
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I studied ART HISTORY at the University of Minnesota and Claude Monet has always been one of my favorite IMPRESSIONIST masters. Knitting this tote; I attempted to capture the splendor of MONET'S beautiful gardens and it is reminiscent of many of his paintings of flowering gardens, parks and groves. Lovely wool yarns combine with novelty yarns knitted/felted create this impressionistic landscape tote.
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Moon, Meadow and Marsh is a surreal work for a dreamer's delight. A harvest moon pendant is aglow in autumnal splendor and shines down onto the meadow and the marsh. It is the beauty of the harvest moon in an autumn season coming alive in fibers casting moonglow across the land. Two hand beaded handles compliment the autumnal theme with one main bead in the middle of each handle in a brilliant orange to match the swirls of color in the harvest moon pendant. The harvest moon comes out of hiding and there is a hush in the evening sky and it gem-lights the fiber needle felted meadow & marsh. This is a larger tote with two gorgeous interior pockets, a twice reinforced base & lovely top edge interior hand stitched autumnal trim. The interior base is covered in a gorgeous autumn fashion fabric to compliment & carry on the autumnal theme as we welcome autumn through this piece. Thanks for stopping by.
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his fun bag was knitted & felted with gorgeous deep navy Cascade wool together with a tiny threadlike pTurple novelty yarn. The top edge is a lovely purple ruffle with a myriad of colors throughout depicting the high kicking Parisian Can Can dancers and along the right side of the bag one sees three colorful ruffles (red,wine,navy) depicting the dancers' skirts kicked high over their heads. The ruffles are knitted with gorgeous novelty yarn that does not felt but leaves the ruffles to swing in the breeze. They are felted along with the wool in the bag. A lovely knitted/felted I Cord runs through the top edge of the bag and an I CORD twist comes over the top edge to catch a gorgeous fashion button which adds sparkle to the theme. Paris and the Moulin Rouge were depicted by the famous French painter Henri de Toulouse Lautrec who observed and captured in his art the Parisian nightlife of the period (late 19th century). I CORD handle-double or single strap pulls through. FUN! OO-L
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Muffatees is the 19th century term for a wrist warmer & what could be more fun than these knitted, ruffled Muffatees! Add a colorful ruffled edge to any cuff & keep your wrists & hands warm. Fun to wear and they look great! Part embellishment, wrist warmer & cuff bracelet-it's a warmlet. Cozy, warm & 'off the cuff'! These are totally fun to make and wear. Add a Muffatee to any outfit! Enjoy my 'frosted cuff-cakes'!
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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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"SOMEDAY I'LL WISH UPON A STAR" but until then I knitted and felted this lovely tote with the rainbow at the top left edge of the front and the Emerald City in the right top edge both surrounded by clouds and a knitted/felted storm at the very top edge. Two lovely fashion pins highlight the Emerald City: Ruby Slippers with Glynda's (the good witch's) wand. Dorothy taps the ruby slippers and goes home because she know's "there's no place like home & a Toto fashion pin both by the Emerald City and the yellow brick road. From the base upwards one can revisit the LAND OF OZ with the colorful flowers and the yellow brick road under the EMERALD CITY and the rainbow. Knitted/felted with lovely wool yarns combined with several novelty yarns. The theme continues in the interior knitted pockets and the beautiful fabric covered foamcore interior bottom has strength, durabilty and beauty. This is a medium sized tote and one cannot help but smile and think about stepping onto the "yellow br
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A fun & pretty kniited/felted bag with a lovely pink fashion button and crocheted edging around the flap, handles and top edge. I crocheted around the buttonhole to give the button a look of a flower in a garden. A large interior pocket continues the theme with floral edging . I held a fun fur novelty yarn together with the main color yarn and after the felting & drying process; I shaved the bag to give it a fuzzy look without all of the fun fur. This bag is very roomy and lots of fun to carry around. Thanks for stopping by.
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Lovely,yummy (just peachy) Cascade peach yarn held together with Icicle in yellow & beautiful Pom Pom novelty yarn in a variety of (flavors) colors created this 'just peachy' spring ruffled basket. The bottom has a welt for added durability & beauty with an I Cord bind off at the top edge & then a gorgeous ruffle added for the 'piece de re'sistance'. The interior is as beautiful as the exterior. Such a fun basket for any room or holiday-small child/tween or teen. Enjoy! This Icicle novelty yarn is so gorgeous to add to these felted baskets. I Cord handle is densely felted. Thanks for stopping by for 'Peaches & Cream'.
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This knitted & felted bag is representative of the artist, Piet Mondrian's technique of using primary colors in abstract design. Piet Mondrian (1872-1912), Dutch artist and important contributor to the De Stijl art movement is famous in part for his use of primary colors and abstract design much like the artist, Kandinsky. This bag has a lovely ruffled top edge and the gorgeous wool yarn is kettledyed and felted beautifully. An ICORD felted loop reaches over the top edge to catch a gorgeous fashion shell button in shades of blue. The lovely interior has a large pocket and the base is twice reinforced and covered with a fashion fabric which is primary colors in an abstract design. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy!
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I knitted three more sets of fingerless mitts/gauntlets and the cables turned out beautifully. The one with the primary colors is named Piet Mondrian because he was an artist who painted with primary colors. The one done in beige & other beautiful colors is really a beautiful yarn which creates these beautiful colors as I knit. The last pair I knitted from NORO Silk Garden which is stunning yarn. Please enjoy these three new sets of fabulous fingerless mitts/gauntlets.
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Gorgeous yarn in a blend of many colorful pinks,browns, corals & rust hues knitted into this lovely scarf which I knitted in a basketweave pattern & voila- a magic scarf ( with ruffles & ridges) The crocheted ruffle is added after the knitting process and this scarf is stunning to throw around ones neck-very soft & a fun pattern that does knit up like magic. These gorgeous colors are truly like a pink peony. Enjoy the magic of this lovely ruffles & ridges pattern.
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Pony Express Messenger Bag, was specifically knitted/felted with gorgeous subtle neutral tones using exquisitely beautiful wool yarns to pay homage to a great time in our country when the pony express riders began to carry mail on horseback in April of 1860. That time in history was brief but picturesque and the pony express lives in legend as well as history. With this messenger bag I pay homage to that time and to the manager of the pony express-Alexander Majors of Kentucky. You will not need a horse to carry this beautiful bag and it is a modern version of an old messenger tradition. This computer/notebook bag contains two interior pockets, knitted/felted in the same gorgeous yarns and the pockets handstitched to each interior side of the bag where the three inch wide knitted/felted strap is handstitched to the bag after the felting process. Knitted in a lovely striping pattern the interior is as lovely as the exterior. The interior base is reinforced with canvas webbing and also with lovely fabric covered needlepoint foamcore for added strength, durability (also reminiscent of pony express riders). The flap attaches to the bag with two gold magnetic clasps and the exterior of the flap is embellished with two russet colored wooden fashion buttons to add beauty and a sign of the old west with its gorgeous, open range countryside. The two interior pockets can hold a computer/notebook cord and the battery charger. Stylish, unique and very much a part of our nation's history one can imagine crossing this beautiful country on horseback carrying invaluable information. Pony Express Messenger Bag-a timeless piece.
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Knitted with lovely baby alpaca yarn, this hat is one of my favorite designs/creations. A rolled edge flows into a moss stitch to complete the basic hat. I knitted four leaves & attached them to the top of the hat for perfect parfait perfection & then embellished them with a deep pink floral button which mimics the points on the leaves. I left the points of the leaves to curl a wee bit at the tips. I knitted a long piece in brown baby alpaca in a moss stitch for added warmth on a cold winter's day. It is easily pulled over the basic hat & three floral buttons embellish the front. A crocheted tie pulls through the top edge to ruffle the edges of this brown wrap to create a lovely look for the pink leaves. This ties at the side of the hat & gives it a Victorian look. I then knitted a gorgeous neck warmer with moss stitch and knits & purls for a basketweave look. This is such a lovely set designed for a special lady. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by.
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Crocheted ponchos for two little girls made with TLC by great grandma. These ponchos have adorable trim with tiny pink & blue stars around the crocheted pink neck edges & pink fun fur crocheted around the bottom edges. Crocheted in two different baby yarns-one more pinks & blues & the other more pinks, blues & yellow. Fun to make, fun to give & fun to wear! Enjoy!
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A lovely evening (afternoon tea/wedding) bag designed/created from wool felt cut into shape & machine stitched into a small bag. I hand embellished this small evening bag with needlefelting, pink floral beads, fashion pins/buttons/ & tiny pearls handstiched onto the front of the flap as tiny roses adorn the very edge of the flap & a twisted loop for fashion button closure. Using a lucite handle I cut two pieces of wool felt & made loops to hold the handle. This bag is very Victorian and appropriately named for a flower called the Primrose which is one of the earliest spring flowers in Europe. Also named after the song by Jerry Wallace called: Primrose Lane." "life's a holiday on Primrose Lane" Enjoy!
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Captivating holiday bag knitted/felted with gorgeous red Cascade & silver threaded novelty yarn. Front vintage fashion button adorns the top edge & a loop comes over the top edge to catch the vintage fashion button. Bow knitted/felted separately & handstitched to front like a present waiting to be unwrapped. A lovely ruffle adorns the bottom of this fun holiday bag. One Interior pocket & silver trim embellishes the top interior edge. Captivating elegance! A Showstopper! Thanks for stopping by.
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Knitted/felted kitty-pie bed is just the right size for Rafet who is my beautiful golden/orange tabby grand-kitty. The beautiful variegated wool yarn knitted/felted along with the orange fun-fur to make a soft bed for Rafet to sleep in while waiting for Santa. It felted down to 15 inches in diameter which is a good size for this lovely kitty. Enjoy Rafet's Kitty-Pie Bed. The bed is the pie and Rafet is the kitty filling.
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Many lovely & fun vintage cotton fabrics were pieced together to create/design this fun & funky jacket. I fringed the edges of the blocks after sewing the jacket together to give it an even funkier look. Many of the fabrics are from vintage clothing pieces so recycling can be fun! I am searching for just the right button for the front top. It, too, will need to be funky & fun. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind jacket that I call 'Rags to Riches'. All cotton, & washble and fun! This jacket is totally reversible which makes it even more fun! Enjoy 'Rags to Riches'!
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Using gorgeous organic yarn in wool & soy I knitted & feltd this lovely vase with picot top edge. It is 9 inches high & the base is 5 inches across. Fun to knit & felt & there are many uses for this vase. You can insert a plastic or glass container and use the felted vase for cut flowers or in your office, bathroom, guestroom with silk felted flowers added. Pencils, knitting needles & many other uses-use your imagination. I used double stands of wool yarn to make a more densely felted vase. Enjoy! I will be shaving the vase when it dries & adding a flower created with roving & beading. If you use a solid yarn you can add novelty yarns to this pattern. It will be a fun gift for someone special. Enjoy! Check out the photo with the top edge because the pink is so dense and gorgeous!
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Fun & Flirty Stylecraft ICICLE yarn used to design,create & knit this fun Butterfly Bag which will Razzle Dazzle anytime of the day or evening. With fun lining, zippered top-edge closure & double straps it is a versatile bag. I also knitted coin purses/accessory bags in other shades of ICICLE. This yarn is polyester & metallised polyester & totally washable. Any fashion pins, beads, sequins, charms may be used to embellsih the smaller clutch & coinpurse/accessory bags. These yarn glistens in the sunlight to give an amazing effect. Enjoy Razzle Dazzle Me Bags & accessory bags.
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Razzle-Dazzle'Em with this fun & flashy bag knitted with a gorgeous deep green wool together with two novelty yarns to give it the ole' razzle dazzle. A perfect bag for the holidays or anytime you need a bit of pizazz. Interior base is twice reinforced and has a lovely silver sequinned fabric covering. Two lovely, clear handles, two gorgeous top edge ruffles & a fun & funky sequinned, silver bling pin embellishes the top edge. Truly a fun bag & very roomy for a night out on the town or daytime luncheon. Enjoy Razzle-Dazzle-Em! Fun to design this one! Splendiferous & Stunning!
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A lovely knitted/felted/needlefelted... bag with a 40 inch over-the shoulder strap is 6 inches wide/8 inches high with a zippered top embellished with a wet felted ball for ease in opening. Lined with a gorgeous silk fabric in blues to harmonize with the rhapsody. Hand needlefelted design is embellished with beads in silver & blues. Small French Knots are hand embroidered around the lower top edge & the 40 inch handle is hand embroidered with lovely novelty yarns in blues. A fun bag for over-the shoulder or even over the head & worn to the side for comfort. Lies flat against the body. Ideal for IPOD, cell phone, camera & lipstick/gloss. Fun bag completely hand knitted /felted/embellished. Enjoy Rhapsody in Blues!
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Using a gorgeous self striping yarn this lovely ribbed pattern shows off the color scheme so beautifully. For a man's ribbed scarf I just bind off the ends and a lady's scarf has a ruffled edge with fun fur crocheted to match one of the many lovely colors running throughtout this gorgeous yarn. This stunning yarn is a joy to knit & the pattern is fun. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by.
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Rococo Revival bag now has an accessory bag for glasses, IPOD, MP3, etc. This accessory bag is created from the sleeve of my felted wool sweater & the flap is the cuff of the felted sweater. Completely handstitched, cut, needlefelted & embellished & has a lovely golden fashion button which accents the front of the smaller accessory bag. The buttons are the same on both large & small bags. You can see the interior of the larger bag & the pocket which is the neck of the felted sweater. Thanks for stopping by to enjoy my felted /embellished accessory for Rococo Revival.
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This lovely Rococo style clutch is a lovely felted sweater totally freehand cut & hand stitched/embellished to give it the light & frivolous look of the Rococo art period of painters/artists like Jean-Honore' Fragonard who painted the lovely Rococo painting 'The Swing' in 1767 during the Rococo period corresponding to the reign of Louis XV of France. In decoration the fully fledged style is characterized by decoration based on arabesques, elaborate curves, symmetry and irridescent pastel colors-very light-hearted. The handle is a golden cord and a tassel adorns each side of this clutch which has an interior pocket & a lovely gold button with a floral design complimenting the Rococo artistic period. Hand embellished with many stitch variations & several yarns & threads. This lovely Rococo Revival was inspired by the many paintings I saw in the Louvre in Paris. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by.
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Knitted/felted with organic wool/soy yarn and a lovely ribbon novelty yarn embellishes the top & ruffled edges. A lovely candy dish which holds a generous amount of candy or nuts. A small dish/plate can be used in the interior for relishes or anything served on your coffee table/holiday table. This makes a lovely hostess gift which can be used year round. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy!
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A lovely basketweave/checkerboard pattern which knits up like magic (ruffles & ridges) created this yummy, luscious scarf which should be called 'Lemon Meringue'. It knitted so beautifully with this gorgeous varigated (self-striping) yarn which is so soft & luxurious to wear. With the lovely colors this scarf will work beautifully into spring. The basic basketweave scarf pattern is knitted and the ruffled edge is crocheted when the knitting is completed. These lovely spring colors remind me of my ruffled iris flowers which are so gorgeous. Enjoy my basketweave scarf pattern done in these lovely colors. Thanks for stopping by.
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Crocheted from sturdy rug yarn in a gorgeous blue with lovely cotton fabric lining. Wooden beads & a beaded, decorative closure embellish the flap. Rug yarn makes a sturdy bag and lining helps to strengthen & beautify the interior which has one large pocket sewn from the same interior fabric. Novelty ribbon in blues is crocheted around the shoulder strap , flap & interior top edges.
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Knitted, felted, needlefelted & beaded this lovely sac and caddy will delight any recipient. Organic wool & soy were used for this lovely set & needlefelting with wool, soy & mohair combined & then beaded to bring a holiday flair to this dynamic denim-like duo. ICORD tie ends are also beaded. Also wonderful for Hanukkah gift giving with the lovely blues & silver combination. (Bases have a non-skid fabric spray.) Enjoy Sac Au Vin! Thanks for stopping by!
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Fascinating wool & soy fibers knitted and felted to create these beautiful bowls. It is exciting to explore different shapes and fibers to create something beautiful & useful for home or office. Densely felted these organic pottery pieces offer an appreciation for Nature & an expanding opportunity for unique designs with inspiration from different cultures & traditions. Unique & versatile with a variety of uses. The possibilities are endless. Unique & multi-faceted the knitting & felting process is unpredictable and once I am working with the piece-suddenly I know what works and it becomes art. The smaller bowl nests into the larger bowl for added convenience.
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This dramatic tote was knitted/felted with gorgeous wools together with ribbon novelty yarn. In my mind I can see the mountain sunsets of New Mexico reflected in this felted tote. The interior continues the theme with two lovely knitted/felted pockets and a twice reinforced sunset fabric covered foamcore/web base for added strength,durability and beauty. Knitted I CORD handles continue the beauty of a SANTA FE SUNSET and shell fashion buttons in copper give this bag a sunset glow.
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Proud of my Scandinavian heritage I completed this set of Norwegian & Swedish counted cross stitch pieces with TLC. Counted cross stitch transfers a design from a printed graph onto evenweave fabric. The stitcher uses embroidery floss to place X's on the fabric corresponding to symbols on the chart. Each symbol on the chart represents one X on the fabric. The different styles of symbols on the chart represent different colors of floss.Cross stitch is easy to learn and requires only a few supplies. These make lovely gifts & keepsakes. Represented here are two Dala horses (red & blue) which are traditional Swedish keepsakes; a Norwegian Viking Ship; Viking (norseman), & Swedish flag. Thanks for stopping by.
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Large needlepoint work of Schloss Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria. This piece took three years to complete and is framed under glass to protect the work which will be handed down to my children. 'Mad" Ludwig's famous castle in Bavaria was used in Disney's "Sleeping Beauty". "Cinderella", "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and other movies and television shows. Neuschwanstein Castle, royal palace in the Bavarian Alps of Germany, the most famous of three royal palaces built for Louis II of Bavaria, sometimes referred to as Mad King Ludwig, who grew up nearby at Hohenschwangau Castle. It is located in one of the most beautiful areas in the world and is on the list to become one of the Wonders of the World. Thank you for stopping by to view this artistic endeavor. (needlepoint canvas is 18 1/2 " wide x 22 1/2 " high)
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A truly fun bag knitted/felted with Noro Kureyon wool yarn in a gorgeous striping pattern & base knitted with a sienna orange Cascade pastazza wool yarn. A fun, multi-colored novelty yarn added to the lower bottom and to the tightly ruffled top edge with colors which emphasize the colorful Noro wool in rich warm & cool tones. ICord handle pulls through for a double shoulder strap & interior pockets, fabric covered base in hand tie-dyed fabric to match the theme. Sienna orange ICord twists & is knotted & fringed at one side. A lovely beaded trim embellishes the interior top edge. Send in the Clowns is a fun bag & I knitted/felted the base to look like two large clown shoes pointing in either direction-then the striped pattened middle depicts the clown's costume & the ruffled top edge with fun novetly yarn depicts the ruffle around the clown's neck edge. This is a fun bag . Please enjoy 'Send in the Clowns'!
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"September Song" is a carpet bag knitted,felted & needle felted to remind us that September brings such superb color effects on a palette of forest greens to golds and reds. Autumn's glory is reflected in the beautiful teal wool combined with autumnal colors of varigated wool to reflect the change of seasons. Knitted/felted in a beautiful carpet bag shape with gorgeous knitted/felted handles that tie into lovely rosettes at each corner of this bag. The twisted I Cord on the sides is knitted and felted along with the bag and adds to the spectacular and fun design and the signs of Autumn. A lovely autumn scene of leaves and vines is knitted and felted separately and then the leaves are needle felted with roving for color variations after the felting process. The top edge closes with a gold magnetic clasp and the interior presents itself with a lovely pocket continuing the autumnal theme. "September Song" was a musical number from the 1938 Broadway theatre play called Knickerbocker Holiday.
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A special order for several black bags inspired this beaded amulet bag. Knitted & crocheted; this amulet bag has a drawstring top edge & also an over-the-shoulder strap which can be made longer or shorter by knotting the cord. I hand stitched three appliques with seed beads, bugle beads & gemstones & then stitched the appliques to the front of this bag. They can be easily removed so other charms, pins or whatever you like can be added to embellish. This bag is lined & has one interior pocket. Enjoy Simply Charming. Thanks for stopping by.
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I crocheted this lovely vintage afghan pattern in one piece and it is so lovely when finished. This is an intricate pattern but fun to do because it is challenging. It is lacy looking but nice & warm to cuddle under while creating/designing other things or reading a good book. I have crocheted many of these as bridal shower/wedding gifts & also one that has a pineapple pattern throughout. Enjoy this vintage (pattern) Snowflake Afghan.
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A portion of the felted sweater became a Solresol accessory bag for the larger bag. The button on this accessory matches the buttons on the front & back of the larger Solresol bag. The beautiful Solresol language consists of seven syllables-the notes of the scale (do-re-mi-fa-so-la-si (we changed it to 'ti'). Sudre also devised a means for translating ROYGBIV, the colors of the rainbow, with Solresol syllables so that every tapestry, painting, splash of color takes on literal meaning. Mila la sidomido lasi Solresol! Enjoy! Great IPOD holder! My son gave me this IPOD and I am certainly enjoying it! Wow-it's RED(monies go to fight AIDS in Africa)!
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I knitted a lovely sweater in gorgeous, rainbow colors then felted it & cut cut it into smaller pieces to create this lovely handstitched, embroidered ,embellished over-the-shoulder bag in Solresol which is a universal language created by Jean Francois Sudre. Each word in this language is composed of some of the seven notes of the musical scale & each of the seven notes is also represented by one of the seven colors of the rainbow. You can communicate in Solresol via a sequence of colors. Several messages are hidden in the colors of this Solresol bag. (frm mls - to be loved/one message) Enjoy!
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This lovely silk evening bag would compliment any outfit for an evening or daytime event or wedding. Designed, stitched, lace embellished, beaded & then a snap in place for the flap to attach to the base. Black vintage lace added in two ruffled layers & the flap boasts a hand-beaded dragonfly. The strap is 40 inches long & hand beaded for a lovely look to this small, intricate evening bag for "Some Enchanted Evening'. (4x6 ") (40" beaded strap) Enjoy!
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Knitted/felted with organic wool/soy yarn in lovely shades which imitate a southwest sunset this bowl has gorgeous gold beads surrounding the top edge & holds a 1 1/2 quart bowl for holiday table serving. Also can be used as a greeting card holder or holds a large bag of holiday potpourri. Lovely addition to a holiday table or anytime. Lovely hostess gift! Enjoy & thanks for stopping by.
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Hand knit in stockinette stitch this whimsical amulet bag with its drawstring top edge boasts black pony bead at each end of the drawsting ties. A long over-the-shoulder/neck cord leaves the hands free & can be knotted for length . I handstitched , beaded & embellished a piece of fabric for the elegant front applique which is stitched on. A crocheted edge embellishes the top of this amulet bag which measures 5" wide x 7" high. Applique is 2" wide by 4" high. Thanks for stopping by for a look at Sparkle Plenty. Enjoy!
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Knitted/felted with gorgeous greens & pink organic wool/soy yarns & lovely novelty yarns to give the 'impression' of Monet's 1890 landscape painting 'Spring in Giverny' which is a favorite of mine. The pastels in this landscape bag imitate the lovely pinks & greens of Monet's painting. Monet loved Giverny & his works have a clearness of vision & a fidelity to nature. Welcome to a Monet garden landscape bag with its many tiny pastel novelty pom poms felted into the midst of the bag looking like tiny flowers in a garden. A hand tie-dyed fabric embellishes the bottom interior & lovely pink & green trim surrounds the top interior edge. A lovely shell button embellishes the top edge & two interior pockets & magnetic clasp complete the bag. Two photos show knitted/felted wool/soy (organic) accessory bag. Enjoy!
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Simply delightful turquoise wool yarn & novelty pom pom yarn in a myriad of spring colors were held together to create this fun knitted/felted basket. The base has a welt for added strength & beauty & the I Cord handle densely felted for added strength. Fun fur & pom poms make the body of this fun basket look as though one has hidden 'eggs in the grass' for a holiday look. This basket has a top-edge I Cord bind off. Top edge ruffle added AFTER felting-so fun & colorful! Simply delightful! Enjoy!
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Luscious citrus colors emerged during the felting process with gorgeous wool/soy yarns & I thought of beautiful St. Tropez on the Mediterranean Sea. These two lovely citrus bowls, trivet & coaster set add a touch of the Mediterranean to any room. Filled with citrus scented potpourri they take me back to St. Tropez with its charming little streets & alleys. Early AM at the Place aux Herbes one can find fruits, vegetables & flowers & watch the local fishermen selling their fresh catch. Enjoy a typical Provengal Market in the Place des Lices & festive processions called "Bravades". Enjoy St. Tropez!
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I knitted & felted this beautiful varigated wool and soy organic yarn and the concept of working with something so directly from nature inspired the artist in me to name this pottery after an ocean reef. The Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea forms a natural breakwater for the coast of Australia and contains coral gardens and unusual marine life. It is the largest reef in the world. Of the many hundreds of varieties of coral growing on the reef, the Staghorn (antler type) is one of the most common. The Great Barrier Reef is a true wonderland of color and beauty. This organic yarn knitted & felted into a beautiful oceanic reef pattern and I can hear the ocean and see the many beautiful sea creatures and plant life come out in this wool and soy as it felted and the Staghorn coral concept jumped out at me and longed to be part of these beautiful color combinations. Thank you for sharing in nature with me through these organic creations. (non skid fabric backing)
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These lovely jackets are fun to make because they are designed to look like stained glass and the puzzle purses I make match some of the 'stained glass' fabric pieces. The puzzle purse has many hidden pockets with myriads of uses and has a clear plastic interior bottom piece which can be removed so the purse is a hobo bag. The purse strap pulls through for two shoulder straps or one and the interior has two lovely fabric pockets. Stained glass has always intrigued me and I created this pattern for a stained glass look to a jacket. I also designed the puzzle purse pattern. One size fits most and it indeed looks like 'stained glass' as the pieces come together.
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Another fun Ruffles & Ridges Scarf knitted with gorgeous Tosca variagated (self-striping) yarn. This pattern is so variable adding ruffles or adding garter stitch around the edges. One can cast on any even number of stitches and create a variety of looks but I like the crocheted ruffled edge to this pattern and it is a fun pattern. You can make this scarf as long as you like & knitting it in a heavier weight yarn is really fun. Your needle size can be varied-just have fun with it! Enjoy!
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Van Gogh's Sunflower paintings (1888) have become nearly synonymous with his name & techniques. Colors in the many Sunflower paintings are vibrant & express emotions associated with the life of sunflowers. Bright yellows, oranges & browns typify the life and the wilting of sunflowers-all stages woven through these polar opposites are presented & I attempted to recreate these emotions in this bag with its vibrant colors to its browns & wilting dichotomy. I designed the beaded, dichronic glass button exploring the interplay of color to attempt to match the Sunflower's life. Two handles add to the theme with beaded handles and an over the shoulder ICORD handle. I attempted to reach a deeper understanding of how all living things are tied together. Enjoy 'Sunflowers'!
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Diagonally knitted baby (crib) blanket done in a gorgeous shade of yellow measures 48 inches square & will keep your newest arrival warm for months to come. The edges are embellished with two gorgeous yarns: a Pom Pom yarn in lovely pastel shades held together with the most gorgeous Icicle yarn in a brilliant yellow with a shimmer of light gold. These two yarns truly give this blanket a gorgeous look and I crocheted the edge with these two yarns held together. Truly lovely & a family keepsake. Enjoy this lovely Sweet Dreams Crib Blanket as much as I enjoyed creating it.
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Wool/soy yarn in these gorgeous hues blended into the Grand Canyon once it was felted creating these beautiful pieces: two bowls, trivet & coasters. The colors are amazingly beautiful. The Grand Canyon organic pottery is deep,multilayered & interwoven into something so breathtakingly beautiful & reminds me of our Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is untarnished wilderness encompassing beauty, antiquity,solitude, inspiration & revitalization of the human spirit. It is a living, infinite fractal of profound depth & I discovered it in this felted organic pottery. Take a hiking trail with me & enjoy The Grand Canyon & I guarantee you will leave with memories for a lifetime. Thanks for stopping by to view my Grand Canyon organic pottery.
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Gorgeous fuschia wool held together with a teal novelty yarn knitted & fulled (felted) into this fabulous era of flappers & the Charleston (1920's) calling it' The Great Gatsby' (bag). Two gorgeous ruffles, a felted teal flower embellished with feathery yarn & a ribbon trim in silver with blues & pinks throughout the ribbon is crocheted under the ruffles to give the top a very ruffled & adorned edge & is reminiscent of the headbands worn by flappers in the 1920's era. Two plastic silver handles add to the theme of the era of 'The Great Gatsby'! Enjoy!
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"The Rose' felted art is inspired by the song and the 1979 movie;"The Rose". In this piece there is a river & in the song-"some say love it is a river" & the lyrics also say "love is a hunger" but also like the song lyrics say: " I say love it is a flower and you its only seed...& the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live...then just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snows, lies the seed that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes "The Rose". This piece attempts to prepare the viewer for 'joie de vivre' or the literal French translation: joy of living'. For, in life, we live, we laugh & we love & when there is a winter in our lives it will pass and the light will shine and bring us: "The Rose
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A lovely Battenburg lace over-the-shoulder daytime, evening, wedding bag designed/created from a vintage wedding dress. A perfect bag for a bride for' something old, something new'. Linen outer fabric with polyester lining & small interior pocket. Zippered top edge & long vintage corded over-the-shoulder strap enhances this lovely anytime , lovely bag. Enjoy my recycled fabric Tiffany (Battenburg lace) bag.
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UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN is a KNITTED/FELTED THEME TOTE. This lovely tote is knitted and felted (fulled) with gorgeous wool yarns combined with novelty yarns to create this one of a kind theme bag/tote. Felting (fulling) is an age old process in which the piece is knitted then felted in hot water to create these beautiful totes and bags. This age old process has come full circle and with all the new yarns on the market it makes this process challenging and a creative endeavor.
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This beautiful pair of valenki slippers are a modified version of the traditional Valenki slipper. A very challenging process with very satisfying results. Raw wool is felted (by hand) directly onto a foot-shaped mold but I used a wooden shoe tree wrapped in plastic to protect the wood. With my hands and lots of agitation with the raw wool I felted a slipper around the wooden shoe tree using soap, water & a washboard for the agitation process. Once the raw wool is felted around the mold I pulled and stretched the sole to bring it into more of a moccasin type slipper. Valenki slippers have been found and dated back to the 4th century B.C. in Russia. I call them "Home Slippers". As you wear them they form to your feet and the double sole I worked into the bottoms is supposed to massage the foot as you wear the slippers. I used suede around the entire top edges of each slipper and then added a fashion button in complimentary colors. This process is very rewarding.
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Inspired by the impressionist painters a 40" over-the shoulder strap & a 6x8 " felted bag became my 'canvas' for a Van Gogh sunflower still life. Van Gogh began painting a series of sunflower oils in 1888. Sunflowers were his flower of choice. He wanted to decorate his studio with sunflowers. A series of Van Gogh paintings in 1888 is identified only as 'Sunflowers'. This knitted/felted/embroidered/... bag is lovely & fun. A wet felted ball is attached to the zippered closure & the fashion fabric lining coordinates with the colors in the stilllife. Enjoy my attempt at a Van Gogh still life-'Sunflowers'. Thanks for stopping by.
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A lovely , Victorian look bridal book cover designed/created from the mother-of-the-bride's wedding dress & accessories. This book will be used by the bride for her guest registry book & includes an interior pocket for the pen. A engagement photo of the bride & groom will be inserted in the heart on the front cover. This can also be carried by the bride for her wedding & can be used for bridal shower book guest lists. I designed smaller ones for each bridesmaid & the bride will insert small, scrapbook memories inside for each bridesmaid. Enjoy this recycled fabric design bridal book cover. It will be treasured for years to come. These can be made for a baby shower /birth also by recycling baby fabric/materials. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy!
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Knitted, felted & needlefelted in gorgeous shades of greens, pinks, etc. I enjoy the endless, unique possibilities with felting & took a huge step to knit & felt the vines and berries which look totally awesome & 3-dimentional needlefelted onto the front of this wine sack & matching wine caddy (for tabletop display) which is a wonderful way to present a bottle of wine, champagne or any beverage in a bottle for a host, hostess or a housewarming gift. I used gorgeous alpaca for the base of both wine sack & caddy and then wooly stripes up to the ICORD top embellished with an ICORD tie which has beautiful swarovski cyrstal beads at the tips in shades of pinks & greens. Enjoy Vines & Berries wine sack & wine caddy! It's the berries!
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Wisteria 'Lilac Rose' is reminiscent of my wisteria garden in La Jolla, California. Knitted/felted holding two skeins of wool and one novelty blend of greens, pinks, purples & lavender which felted into wispy wisteria-like flowers cascading & hanging on like true Wisteria flowers. Purple beaded interior trim adds to its beauty along with pink beads handstitched around the exterior edge. One interior pocket carries on the Wisteria theme. Bottom interior is twice reinforced & boasts a gorgeous fabric covered needlepoint foamcore base for added strength, beauty & durability. A long I Cord handle can either be held double or pulled through for a long over-the-shoulder look. A lovely fashion pin in shades of pink embellishes the top exterior edge. One silver magnetic clasp keeps the contents safe/secure. This bag is graced with a spectacular blossoming of tiny flowers. Wisteria has glamorous, oriental charm & one can almost smell the slightly fragrant wisteria (lilac rose) scent. Enjoy!
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Knitted/felted with organic wool/soy yarns & needlefelted with gorgeous wool roving which embellishes the front of the duo with lovely autumnal leaves. Seed beads embellish the tie ends with amazingly beautiful colors. The autumn leaves add so much to this lovely duo which can be used for any beverage & makes a wonderful holiday host/hostess gift. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy Wrap It Up!
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The Yanomamo are deep jungle Indians living in the Amazon basin in both Venezuela & Brazil & are believed to be the most primitive, culturally intact people in existence in the world. They are literally a stone age tribe with cultural characteristics dating back more than 8000 years. The women weave & decorate the baskets making both flat & 'burden' baskets. These baskets are dyed with a red berry called onoto that they also use to decorate their bodies in colorful, bold designs. They are also hunters & gatherers who tend small garden plots. They are one of the most successful groups in the Amazon rain forest to gain a superior balance & harmony with their environment. They are a beautiful people. My large fiber bowl represents the' Yanomamo Dance of the Women'. Wooden beads from Brazil decorate the top edge and also surround the lower part of this work in three different steps. I hand dyed this yarn to attempt to recreate the red from the onoto berries. Enjoy!
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Zuni Native Americans are a tribe of New Mexico. This design I created is from a photo of their clay pottery but I created it from natural fibers: organic soy, wool and corn yarns. The natural color wooden beads are added as I knit and then are felted into the bowl. This wedding bowl is called 'Harvest of Happiness" and has many uses besides being decorative. This medium organic knitted/felted bowl holds several bags of river rock & mixed potpourri. In a traditional Native American wedding ceremony the bridal couple is given a wedding vase made by the husband's parents. Indian holy water is placed in the vase and is turned around at the ceremony and given to the bride who drinks from one side and then turns it and the husband drinks from the opposite side. The couple treasures the vase throughout their married life and eventually gives the vase to another couple living a happily married life. The Wedding Vase is treasured & protected & is never broken or destroyed.
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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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