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Post by Frances on Nov 7, 2014 21:49:25 GMT
I had purchased a silk scarf back in September at a fiber show (the label just said 100% Silk Made in Japan) so I have no idea of the type or quality of the silk. The scarf was already dyed a soft yellow and white. I decided to use yellow and green to embelish the scarf and felted some flowers, swrils, etc. on it. I had previously used silk hankies and silk roving and made a scarf using cheese cloth so this was my first of this type. The next time I complete one I will put the design on both sides of the scarf. The wool felted to the silk but did not migrate through it to show the design on both sides. Should it have? It was a fun project another technique used.   |
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Post by MTRuth on Nov 7, 2014 22:42:42 GMT
That looks like spring! The wool does migrate through the silk or it wouldn't have adhered to the scarf. But it will never be as thick on the reverse side as where you laid out the wool. It just depends on the look you want whether you decide to put wool on both sides.
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Post by Shepherdess on Nov 7, 2014 22:55:20 GMT
It is a nice spring looking scarf. Very tranquil colours. I find if the wool is of similar colour it doesn't really show but if it is a contrasting colour you see it. never as much as the other side but with the ruching it looks good anyway.
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Post by zed on Nov 8, 2014 10:46:12 GMT
That's really nice, Frances, well matched colours  |
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Post by Pandagirl on Nov 8, 2014 15:28:22 GMT
Lovely colors Frances. As Ann pointed out the design won't necessarily show on the other side but if you want the ruching you could just the same colors in between the designs on the backside for a little different effect. I think it turned out great.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Nov 8, 2014 16:14:28 GMT
Very pretty scarf, Frances!
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Post by halay on Nov 8, 2014 16:33:47 GMT
Pretta scarf, I like the colours.
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Post by lyn on Nov 9, 2014 13:15:33 GMT
The scarf is beautiful - I hope you enjoy wearing it.
p.s. I like the white dummy you have to photograph scarves on.
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Post by Frances on Nov 9, 2014 14:21:19 GMT
Lyn - the dummy is "Mabel" and belongs to someone else - wish it was mine but cost over $100.
Thank you all for the lovely compliments - It will probably be a gift as I can only wear so many scarves. I really do not want to get into the retail market and for felting to become a job. I sold a couple of pot covers to garden club members for enough to cover my expenses and make a donation to the club.
Ideally I would like to make things for friends and have them pay for the supplies only. Felting is my creative outlet and therapy.
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Post by Teri Berry on Nov 14, 2014 21:48:47 GMT
It is lovely Frances - it looks very delicate and floaty.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 21:54:09 GMT
A very pretty scarf Frances. Light and airy look.
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