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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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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