Daily Dose of Fiber May 2019

[MTRuth]

I can't believe it's May already. Especially with the cold weather we have been having. It doesn't seem like spring. What is everybody up to in your creative world? We'd love to hear what you are working on. Please join in on the conversation

[Antje]

Following on from my post I took my latest Felt project with me and continued slow stitching whilst waiting for the arrival of a delayed train. Next week it will come with me to my daughter's wedding celebrations....so will be living up to it's origin as a travel cloth.
Having made her bouquet using silk flowers I'm planning on creating a felted 'skirt'. She loves sunflowers so this will be my starting point - each petal bearing the name of close family loved ones - those present and those who can't be.

[lyn]

How lovely Antje and what a keepsake.

[MTRuth]

It's always nice to have a piece to work on while you're waiting. The sunflower idea sounds lovely.

[Antje]

Thank you both. I'll try to take production photos and post the result. I've planned the how (where I can cut corners etc - to save valuable time) in my head - so hope it matches my image....!

[MTRuth]

Teri Berry wrote a post about a class with Gladys Paulus. Lyn asked to see the front of the mask. Teri did add it to her post but if you missed the post, you really should check it out. Very cool masks. feltingandfiberstudio.com/2019/05/02/introducing-petunia-and-friends/

[Antje]

Fantastic Teri. So glad you have shown us Petunia . She is quite a unique feat.

[lyn]

Petunia is beautiful!

[Antje]

Marilyn - if you are reading this....I’ve tried 3 times to reply to your comment on my Learning curves part 2, but it won't let me!!?

This is what I tried to send :

Yes Marilyn it is an interesting ride. Glad you like the cute factor.
Before doing my fleeces I read everything I could find about washing them, but all involved back breaking methods. One day I’ll post my method in the hope it will help others.

[lyn]

May 3, 2019 17:05:48 GMT Antje said:

Marilyn - if you are reading this....I’ve tried 3 times to reply to your comment on my Learning curves part 2, but it won't let me!!?

This is what I tried to send :

Yes Marilyn it is an interesting ride. Glad you like the cute factor.
Before doing my fleeces I read everything I could find about washing them, but all involved back breaking methods. One day I’ll post my method in the hope it will help others.

That would make an interesting forum blog post Antje.

[Shepherdess]

The sea dragon is amazing. Your post about it was great.


Not a lot of felting going on for me. I still haven't finished my hats. I may do it tomorrow as the two men are going out. I have been working on our guild show. I am not sure how I got roped into being chair and registrar at the same time.

[Pandagirl]

May 3, 2019 17:05:48 GMT Antje said:

Marilyn - if you are reading this....I’ve tried 3 times to reply to your comment on my Learning curves part 2, but it won't let me!!?

This is what I tried to send :

Yes Marilyn it is an interesting ride. Glad you like the cute factor.
Before doing my fleeces I read everything I could find about washing them, but all involved back breaking methods. One day I’ll post my method in the hope it will help others.

Hi Antje,

Thats sounds odd, but in our digital world you can never tell. I’m glad you posted here.

i give you credit for washing your fleeces.  But after two back surgeries and a hip replacement I’d rather send it out.

i look forward to learning about your method.  Thanks.

[MTRuth]

I'm doing some machine stitching on my 2nd Quarter challenge piece. I have been doing 10-15 minutes each morning before work. It's coming along but still have at least an hours worth of work left. What are you working on?

[lyn]

I like to needle felt with one needle, but I've just bought a 'Clover' 5 needle punch to see how I get on with it. So that's my plan for a few days!

[MTRuth]

I have one of those Lyn. I don't use it that much but it does work well for covering more surface area at a time.