Sunday, 16 January 2011

Felted poppies

Following on from my last post......
I have been going to a felt making class for the last few months. I'm a bit disappointed as I envisaged making bags and scarves just like in this book

but having been shown the initial techniques we seem to be doing quite a lot of embroidery too. So I decided to have a go myself at home. I ordered some wools

and decided to 'copy' my Ikea picture. This is my first attempt and it is still wet so looks a bit 'glisteny'.



I think there is probably room for improvement (!) but I have so much wool (merino tops) that I can keep practising.

I love the way that vintage things can sit alongside the contemporary and modern and both look good together. Underneath this picture I have vintage enamel on a vintage Hungarian table runner. This stripy modern cushion sits well with the French monogrammed R (and Laura Ashley fabric) cushion and the cushion I made from Hungarian grain sack (more available on my website or to order.

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8 comments:

  1. ted and bunny16 January 2011 at 18:14

    just had to come over and say YES! You've summed it up so totally completely in the comment you just left- and they will never ever understand!
    Mind you, if they weren't like men they'd BE women and then where would that leave us!

    I love your first felting, and I'm also a great believer in mixing old and new- I think they both bring out the best in eachother.
    If you think it looks good it usually does, and hey- who want's to look like veryone else, be it a la Cath K or Ikea!

    I also think old houses have perfect proportions for modern designs, and I LOVE putting modern prints in old frames.

    Hope you had a nice weekend- pouring with rain here- and a good week coming up.
    xx

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  2. Hesta Nesta16 January 2011 at 18:23

    I love your felt picture, something I have always fancied trying. I too have a mix of vintage and new and they can work well together, love the grain sack cushion.
    Jo xx

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  3. Vintage Tea Time16 January 2011 at 19:09

    Lovely felt picture - really effective!

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  4. Lyn16 January 2011 at 21:16

    lovely felting, it is fun but hard work on the arms!
    love
    Lyn
    xxx

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  5. Andi's English Attic17 January 2011 at 10:13

    I think your pic is absolutely lovely. xx

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  6. DEBBIE18 January 2011 at 12:33

    LOVE YOUR FELT MAKING PICTURE...

    DEBBIE MOSS

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  7. Unknown18 January 2011 at 21:57

    I think your attempt is brilliant! It looks very 'modern art-y', well done you! Clever Mummy :)
    xxx

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  8. Louise25 January 2011 at 16:20

    I totally agree with you Ruth. My home is a mix of vintage, contemporary and modern too. I really like this style. As for your felt picture, I am so very impressed. I'm amazed it's your first attempt! x

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