This past weekend, I finally had a chance to play and see what I might do with them. I had received a quick demonstration of how to use these tools at the time of purchase. Wool felting machines are now widely available but I like the fact that these tools are so portable.
Basically, you lay the roving (shredded wool) in a shape you like
and then "stab" at it with the needle to get it to mesh with the fabric which is laid across that thing that resembles a scrub brush.The colours the roving is available in are simply fabulous. I am quite sure that is what attracted me to them.
I decided that needle felting could possibly add more dimension to my work.
I began by making a cone flower............yes, that is supposed to be a cone flower!
I was not entirely impressed but I was sure it could be "enhanced" ( well I hoped)
A bit of thread painting was added and it began to take on a much more pleasing shape.
Here is a look at the back, as you can see I added a fair bit of thread.
But what to do with this?...............well of course, make a postcard.
I combined a few scraps, laid the angled cut cone flower piece on top and practiced my free motion quilting. Now I am all set for our next postcard exchange.
hmm..... How many days till spring?
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