21 July 2011

Love You to the MOON!

This pillow was made to be a nightly reminder to a very dear person in my life that I love them to the MOON (and back like a mol of times). 

The fabric (other than the ribbon frame) is all soft, reused t-shirts. I personally wore that Yellow Submarine shirt out as a young(er) thang.  I did not use interfacing for this because I really wanted the softness- and I made it before I was introduced to Woven Fusible... many moons ago.


I added this side view so that you can see the dark side of the moon is on the back, of course.  The Sea of Tranquility happens when you either put your head on it or arms around it.  Made with love Summer of 2007...

15 July 2011

Woven Scarf


This scarf looks like real 'fruit of the loom' to me with all the bright colors. Barb Originals was at the Sewing Expo this past March, with a few handmade triangle looms. These are brilliant because you create the warp and waft at the same time! Barb was also very encouraging to me as a young weaver, which is always appreciated.

Needless to say I got hooked fast and here is my first scarf from it, felted with all the triangles whip-stitched together. Also with the triangles and variegated yarn there was a wonderful lattice effect achieved.