This felted vase l created about 7 years ago at a live in textile retreat in Arrat, Victoria. I find it a great piece for ornamental display but also functional as it often holds bits and pieces till l get a chance to sort thru them. Its original shape was molded over a balloon then fashioned to its present shape before drying. The vase is constructed from wool tops with textured threads layered over the top and lightly felted in. Such an easy technique that produces very satisfying results l think.
Something a little bit quirky, a whimsical doll l made from dyed fabrics, ribbon flowers and leaves covering her top with her skirt made from pieces of fabric, yarn and thread sandwiched between layers of wash away fabric and stitched. Same process for her hair. The ribbon berries on the base of her skirt and the ribbon leaves on her skirt add the the final embellishment. Thank goodness her place of residency is directly under the reverse cycle air conditioner or she would be rather damp and cold from all the rain we have received in the central tablelands of NSW.
