A vessel here, a pod there

[Pandagirl]

I've been busy this week making a vessel and pods in addition to a couple of experiments.  For the vessel, I made batts from some of the domestic 56s I had dyed in my big 4 day dye experiment.  I also used the 56s for the inside giving it dual color.  I wanted to try making cuts in the vase as well. It's embellished with alpaca, silk hankies and strands of mulberry silk.
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I'm going to visit my son and daughter in law this week in CA so Ii decided to make them each a pod for change or keys, whatever.  I made batts of cheviot, merino and angelina for the pink pod.  Unfortunately, the angelina must have gotten buried and there is no sheen.  I used silk thread as an embellishment.

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The black pod is all merino with a silk hankie embellishment. It is not as thick as the mixed fiber pod, but I'm sure it will do the job.

[MTRuth]

Very nice Marilyn. Have a nice trip to CA.

[Pandagirl]

Thanks Ruth!

[halay]

Very nicse vase and pods. Recently I made my first pod, using local 31 mic wool and lots of embellishments: silk, polyester fabric, viscose, and some other stuff which I found in my box. Being this my first pod I'm quite pleased. It is very studry and will hold the shape well. www.ipernity.com/doc/724735/33601701

[carole aka craftywoman]

Marilyn these are so gorgeous, and the colours from your dyed batts are work well together, they will love them :-) when you say you use silk hankies do you lay them over the last layer of wool before felting? I've only ever used silk hankies for flowers and making silk paper.

Halay I love your pod, your style resonates with mine, have a look and here and you'll see what I mean - craftybeetle.wordpress.com/2014/03/10/felted-pods-inspired-by-underwater-themes/

[koffipot]

Lovely pods and vessels Marilyn and Carole.

[halay]

Carole, yes indeed, we do have something in common. I love all your pods, can't say which one I like best.

[zed]

Very nice, Marilyn, I love the turquoise and black colours.

I love your pods too, Nada and Carole.

[lyn]

Jul 7, 2014 4:23:17 GMT halay said:

Very nicse vase and pods. Recently I made my first pod, using local 31 mic wool and lots of embellishments: silk, polyester fabric, viscose, and some other stuff which I found in my box. Being this my first pod I'm quite pleased. It is very studry and will hold the shape well.http://www.ipernity.com/doc/724735/33601701

Beautiful pod Nada - great decorative piece.

[lyn]

Jul 7, 2014 5:48:18 GMT carole aka craftywoman said:

Halay I love your pod, your style resonates with mine, have a look and here and you'll see what I mean - craftybeetle.wordpress.com/2014/03/10/felted-pods-inspired-by-underwater-themes/

Sea-shore beauties.

[lyn]

Marilyn - you have been busy! I really like the vessel with the cut-outs and the colours work so well to enhance the design.
The pods are not only attractive, they make really useful gifts. Have a good trip!

[luvswool and dyestuff]

Your vase and bowls look terrific, Marilyn! They all seem firm and well-shaped and will make wonderful gifts for your family.

[Pandagirl]

Thanks everyone! I was a bit conservative since they were gifts. They look nicer now they are finally dry. The cut outs were fun. Maybe next time pods with cut outs and more embellishments.

I love Nada and Carole's more elaborate pods. I'll have to try some more when I return.

Yes, Carole, I put the hankie over the last layer around the whole thing then finished felting.

Lyn, I used your tutorial! :-). Thanks!

[MTRuth]

Nada - your first ever pod is wonderful - great job.

[luvswool and dyestuff]

Nada, I just viewed your bowl and think it is just wonderful! Love the subtle colors and embellishments.