Here’s one of the pieces I was looking forward to seeing at Maker Faire this year. Rachel Hobson managed to snap a few photos, and I got to meet the creator of this fluid-pumping dress made from surgical tubing. From the Casual Profanity site: There was one question I got frequently that is worth answering, […]
Textile artist Charlotte Alexandra has a wide selection of truly lovely handmade textile pieces, including wrist cuffs, brooches, necklaces, and hair clips, in her Etsy store Sew Lovely. Pictured above is a piece called Japanese Love Affair, featuring wet-felted wool, embroidery, blue paper-based flowers, and Swarovski crystals. Just add party dress and cocktail, and you’re […]
I’m finishing my guest blogging today with the final introduction to some of the contributors to Feltique. Keep in mind that these are not all of the wonderful artists who added their projects to this book, which is a complete guide to felting in all its forms. I hope that you liked getting a glimpse […]
Guest blogging on Craftzine this week has been great. I’ve loved it. Definitely the best part is giving away copies of Feltique. Congratulations to our winners, including: Jeni, Auckland, NZ; Greta, Dallas, TX; Ammi, Wilsonville, OR; and Laura, Charlotte, NC! But there is still one more giveaway! I have 10 kits, featuring the Bauble Earring […]
Writing my first book was a dream come true. One of the best parts was getting to meet and work with contributors from around the globe. I want you to meet two of the international contributors to Feltique, and two very inspirational wet felt makers. Ray Reynolds lives Southampton, England, and she has one of […]
I love crafting projects that bring joy and silliness into people’s lives. Felt is the perfect media to make projects that capture happiness. The soft, dense fabric is where many of us got our childhood starts in crafting, and the two contributors of Feltique that I’d like to introduce you to today both maintain a […]
The launch party for Feltique last night was a total success. I had a blast and met some wonderful new people. My friend and contributor to the book, Michelle Feileacan, came with her crafty creative energy, and together we had a great time greeting guests and introducing them to the book and projects. We set […]
