Love this little felted bird which I made last week at Jenny’s workshop. Although I have done 2D needle felting before this is my first 3D effort so feeling very pleased with myself. Mind you it was really due to Jenny’s patient teaching skills.
PS I haven’t had time to add his feet yet!
Fantastic Show – lots of high quality pieces. Looking forward to a busy and productive Mothers Day.
The secret to my success! something so simple but with endless possibilities!
What is Felt? (The technical version)
“FELT” is a textile structure composed entirely of fibres physically interlocked and consolidated by the utilization of mechanical work, chemical action and moisture without the use of weaving, knitting, stitching, thermal bonding or adhesives.
This can be a little bit of a mouthful to say the least and can be perceived as somewhat pompous and in it’s own way a little old fashioned.
So lets try something a little more modern.
What is Felt? (A straight forward version)
“FELT” is a fabric, normally manufactured from sheep wool, that is made by pressing and steaming to enable the wool fibers to interlock and form a continuous mat. Because of this natural process it has neither weft nor warp and exhibits the same structure throughout.
History of Felt
Possibly the oldest textile structure known to man (although this can’t be proved!).
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Join me on Saturday in the picturesque Hertfordshire town of Berkhamsted. I will be on the first floor of the Town Hall where there will be a wide choice of fantastic handmade Christmas gifts on sale.
Just imagine the faces of your friends and family when you give them a handmade present that’s locally produced and absolutely unique to them.
Join me on Sunday in the picturesque Hertfordshire town of Berkhamsted. I will be on the first floor of the Town Hall where there will be a wide choice of fantastic handmade Christmas gifts on sale.
The Farmers’ Market will be open and the town is also a great place for Sunday lunch so why not make a day of it?
The ANB Art Trail continues would love to see you there.
My new show is up and ready – hope we get lots of visitors.
Really loved Claire Cawte’s delicate nuno felted and plant dyed shawls and wraps. The textures and colours are just delicious. Very envious!
The Clusters Range has been dyed with Sanderswood
Clusters Scarf
Joanne Shewan Textiles 