I've done some needle felting in the past, but all 2-D stuff-- sweaters, scarves and such. I love it--it's much cheaper than therapy, and such a lovely, productive way to work out any, um, angst. Not that I have angst. Life with a two year old is pure bliss.
I also love applique work. And as of last night, count me in with the ranks of card-carrying, certified, no-turning-back, die-hard Heather Ross fans. I have looked at her designs on-line, and yup, I bought this fabric more than a month ago, but I hadn't tried to do anything with it yet. This fabric feels good. That is all there is to it. It's soft, perinially cool and refreshing against your skin-- yes, yes, I know it is meant to be pj's, and now I get why. I also get why people pay exorbitant amounts of money for it. I'm hooked.
This little play pouch is a new idea I'm trying out-- the little mat, with Heather's beautiful lillypad design, cinches right up into this little carrying bag. And inside are some wee felted friends. 
This little dude is felted around a tiny magnet-- so he can be caught (and returned!) by the little peg fisherman I'm working on.
Obligatory duck.
I can't decide which style of frog I like best- but I'm leaning towards the one that is just a little ball with a face. I need to work on the scale a bit-- I showed these to Grady, and he tried to shove it the duck up his nose. That kid. But I do thing a little larger might be better. This is Frog #1.
I also love applique work. And as of last night, count me in with the ranks of card-carrying, certified, no-turning-back, die-hard Heather Ross fans. I have looked at her designs on-line, and yup, I bought this fabric more than a month ago, but I hadn't tried to do anything with it yet. This fabric feels good. That is all there is to it. It's soft, perinially cool and refreshing against your skin-- yes, yes, I know it is meant to be pj's, and now I get why. I also get why people pay exorbitant amounts of money for it. I'm hooked. 
This little play pouch is a new idea I'm trying out-- the little mat, with Heather's beautiful lillypad design, cinches right up into this little carrying bag. And inside are some wee felted friends. 
This little dude is felted around a tiny magnet-- so he can be caught (and returned!) by the little peg fisherman I'm working on. 
Obligatory duck.
I can't decide which style of frog I like best- but I'm leaning towards the one that is just a little ball with a face. I need to work on the scale a bit-- I showed these to Grady, and he tried to shove it the duck up his nose. That kid. But I do thing a little larger might be better. This is Frog #1.And Frog #2. Do tell me what you think. I'm horribly indecisive these days. Probably from a lack of sleep. It was pretty far this side of midnight when I finally made it to bed last night. I had to make just one more pair of pants out of this stuff. Love.
7 comments:
Great job, Melissa! Those are SO cute. I'm kind of partial to the first frog, but they are both adorable. :)
You crack me up! Come visit. We need to meet! Go for frog #2... he looks like Kermit on Valium... very happy.
I was thinking kermie too. I like it...smiling frogs can't do anything but make others smile.
But this is a great idea. & your applique technique is amazing! I need some serious lessons!!
WOW!! That is sooo cool! I really need to borrow some of your inspiration!! I have been contemplating felting, but I was going to do like food, not a whole playmat in a bag!!
I'm having a hard time "seeing" frog #1, but I often have perspective issues. So I guess I have to vote for froggie 2. :)
Oh my goodness, this is the cutest darn habitat ever! Any kid would be lucky to have it. In regards of the frogs, they both have their place and different appeal. I love them both. ;)
you MADE this? awesome! it is so adorable!
nicola
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Hey... I have a sick boy today, but just found your asheville question. if you can... email me at heather.brownrobin@gmail.com... i've got some ideas for you! right now, though, i gotta give some love to my little guy.
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