A Felted Vase

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.

A Whimsical Doll

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.

Dresden Plate Further Blocks

Here is another Dresden Plate block plus a block showinghow half a Dresden Plate can also be used as a block. Two great blocks to build a quilt around, wheather it be a lap quilt or bed size.

Dresden Plate Tree Skirt

Another innovative project that can be created with the Dresden Plate template is creating a Tree Skirt. Create the Dresden pieces in the usual way but leave a opening so that the skirt can be place around pot plants or trees. Bind the inner edge with matching bias binding. Again this Dresden Plate pieces were made from mens ties.

 

Dresden Plate Block

A play with the Dresden Plate design. Here l have used mens ties. Unpicked them, washed and template cut out. It is looking great.....might make a few more to make a lap quilt or maybe cushions. What do you think?

 

Dresden Plate Quilt

From Quilting Digest a wonderful colourful quilt that explores the extending uses of the Dresden Plate pieces. A technique worth exploring.

New Work.........Just Playing

Just finished 2 new pieces. The centre of both pieces are flocked leaves and flowers. The second piece, with flower motifs, has a collage of fabric pieces underneath a fine layer of organza. Then stippling stitched to finish both pieces. Just a fun idea to play with fabric collage technique.