Hi dear friends,
Funny how tangents get in the way of everything else you had planned. They get a grip and won't let go until you get them out of your system. This week it was just making stripy felt and what effects you could get with the same yarns with different coloured backgrounds.
What are they for? Who knows! Does it really matter? Of course not!!
Testing yarns for felted strength - not all yarns are great felted. The higher the percentage of wool the better.
Neutrals for a change
Flat ribbony yarns and thick slubby yarns.
Like furrows in a field
The trouble in this creative life, is getting caught up in the almighty dollar. Fresh, lovely and original ideas evaporate in worries about production and supply, commissions and orders.
So this week to all you fab friends creating out there - find time to experiment, to try something new. Work in different colours, add a new element. Try a different shape, try an old idea in a different size. Work outside, work with friends.
We make art because we have to, that is the sort of folk we are - but do we have to be so driven that time to just have fun - with no thought for the outcome is overlooked?
I hope not!
Love
Elizabeth
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Your work is so amazingly beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI agree totally - arty crafty work is so uplifting we should do it because we can and because its good for us!!
ReplyDeleteHow do you do it!? I think you do things really really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOne question, which is going to be the use of this really beautiful work?
I have just packed up work for a big show and I am with you...time to play!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, really inspirational
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
martine
What a delightful array of colour and a great way to use up scraps of yarn.
ReplyDeleteHi girls,
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting - I check every morning to be sure I haven't missed anything!
Alba - I am not sure what thse pieces will be
but will post a pic if I do anything worthwhile.
Andrea - best of luck for the show I hope you "knock 'em dead" so to speak!
The weekend is coming ladies - go have FUN!
Love E
Whatever you turn these into will be magnificent. As they are beautiful just as they are and ARE works of art already.
ReplyDeleteYou've done a lovely job with these. I'm new to felting, but what a wonderfully expressive textile!!I love these.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying your felt and fibre experiments
ReplyDeleteHi Elizabeth! I just stumbled across your blog from Autumn Summerfield's blog and wow, your work is just gorgeous. I love, love, love your colors and am now going to spend some time reading your older posts. Nelly is adorable!
ReplyDeleteWe do have to make (otherwise I'm a bit grumpy I think!!!).
ReplyDeleteLove these new pieces Elizabeth and I can feel the need for a new felted scarf for the winter coming on.
Jacky xox