Charlotte's Creative Web

I have a new blog!

2011-11-17T08:33:00.000-08:00

It has been forever since I posted here! We have been in Texas, living in our camper pictured in my last post here, for nearly 2 years. Much has changed for us! Living close to our grandchildren is the best change! Our grandson Robert is now 4 1/2 and our brand new granddaughter Quinn Aria is 1 month old today! They are such a joy! Robert loves sleeping over with us in the camper! He calls us Memoo & Papa & we were his day care providers for nearly 1 1/2 years. He is now in pre-k and loves it!

The main reason I started a new blog, is to share my most recent passions, which include pictures our grandchildren, as well as my spinning, knitting & pattern designing. My new blog is called Charlotte Des Roches Designs
Please check it out.

Our Home for a while

2009-11-30T06:34:00.001-08:00

Here is the camper we are picking up tomorrow and it will be our home for a while! Looking forward to it & to our move to Texas!

Much has changed or is about to!

2009-11-14T10:22:00.000-08:00

I know it's been a very long time since my last post here. Much has been changing & more is about to change. We are packing up to move to Texas to be near our son & daughter in law & our grand children. We hope to be there before Christmas.
Sorting & tossing & packing & downsizing what we have can be time consuming & emotional at times. We have had a wonderful 10 years living on our little "off grid" farm in Northern New Mexico. Now all the goats are in new homes as are the chickens. Sure seems strange not to have chores to do..but it also seems strange not getting fresh eggs every day.
We are already planning our new garden space in Texas. The availability of water & the longer growing season are most attractive!

Back to the sorting, tossing & packing now. Hope to get back here to post again soon.

Brand New to my etsy shop

2009-03-17T14:15:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of the new Beading Looms
we are now making. They are adjustable from 24 inches to 45 inches, to accommodate those longer bead pieces for Hat Bands, Belts or Guitar Straps etc. It will allow pieces up to 4 inches wide & is prefect for Delica bead, as well as other sizes. They are custom made to order & are available in my ETSY SHOP . The first person to own one other than me, said "I have done loom work before but left it alone for a long time because I got frustrated with the warping and having to release the tension to wind up the work and get the tension right again to continue.

This particular type of loom is a breeze to warp and eliminates releasing the tension because you set the desired length before hand - life is good."
The loom will come with warping instructions.

New Items in my Etsy Shop

2009-02-20T07:32:00.000-08:00

I have started making leather purses again & am adding my beadwork to them. These purses are all my own design & are mostly deer skin. I cut all my own continuous lacing for the purses & most are lined with cotton fabric. The straps are mostly 4 strand round braid & the edges of the purses are laced to match. The lacing alone takes hours. Please check them out in my ETSY Shop Charlottes Creative Web

Happy New Year Everyone

2008-12-31T17:46:00.000-08:00

2009 is really almost here!!! May all who read this have a Happy & Prosperous New Year!

Dec 27,2008 Where did the time go?

2008-12-27T08:07:00.000-08:00

It's been way too long since I posted anything here & I hope to get back into the habit of posting regularly.
I have not done any needle felting in ages, mostly knitting, Beading & leather work. I have gone back to work beading for a beaded suede & leather clothing designer. I do beaded applique on suede, lazy stitch on suede clothing & jeans. I am fortunate in that I can work mostly at home. I am starting to try to make some things to sell in my ETSY shop, but have not had a lot of time to work on my own things. Christmas gift making kept me busy when I wasn't beading for my employer. Christmas is past for another year & I hope to work on new things for my Etsy Shop.
If you get a chance, stop by my ETSY Shop and let me know what you think.

Needle Felted Rabbit Pin Tutorial

2008-05-14T12:07:00.000-07:00

The site where this was hosted is no longer available, so I have posted the entire tutorial here.

Needle Felted Rabbit Pin Tutorial
Including start to finish photos
By: Charlotte Des Roches

Materials:
A sketch of the desired Rabbit
4 x 4 1/2 inch Foam Working Block
Felting Needle Size 38 Star
Core Wool
Pin Back
Embroidery Floss in desired colors

Directions:
Take a piece of Core Wool, that is about the size of your foam working block.
Draw out the basic shape of the desired Rabbit with your Felting Needle, by poking the outline of the shape over & over until it is well defined.
Start folding the extra wool on the outside area all the way around the outline, over onto the piece, poking as you do this.
Continue poking all over, firming up & smoothing out the entire Rabbit. Once the piece has become firm, turn the piece over & work on the back side of the piece. Pay special attention to rounding out the edges as you continue poking & firming your work. You also can begin defining the legs & ears & tail now.

Sew the pin back onto the back of the piece by stitching part way through the wool, so the stitches don't come through the front side. Note: the piece must be very firmly felted, so the stitches hold the pin back in place.

I decided to give my Rabbit a collar and eye of Embroidered French Knots.

If you have any questions or comments about this tutorial, please feel free to contact me.

New Items in my Etsy Shop

2008-04-07T11:18:00.000-07:00

I added more items to my ETSY Shop.

Gnarl and his egg & his big sister Spring,
The Dragon Kids, and bunny pins & little
ducks and a new "Inchie" pin.

Needle Felted Bunny Pin Tutorial in The Simpler Times

2008-03-22T10:41:00.000-07:00

Click on the Bunny to go to the tutorial

Click on the Button to go to the main page of the current issue.

There are two of my Bunny Pins in the First Annual Softie Easter Parade
Along with loads of other wonderful creations by many many artists!

Some of my beadwork in my Etsy Shop

2008-03-07T19:32:00.000-08:00

Was another chilly day in New Mexico today after over 6 inches of snow, so I spent some time getting photos of some of my beadwork and got some of it added to my ETSY Shop
I will be adding more sometime soon, along with a bunch of Needle Felted things. Hope you enjoy the beadwork I have added so far. They are all my own designs & are One Of A Kind.
The picture is just one example, and I still have to add this set to my shop...

Member of the Year The Simpler Times Community

2008-02-20T10:21:00.000-08:00

I was very surprised & honored to learn that I have been bestowed with the honor of "Member of the Year" by " The Simpler Times Community" It is a wonderful forum for those interested in Primitive Crafts & Decorating. Check it out if you are interested in things Prim.
Be sure to keep an eye out on-line for the new issue of "The Simpler Times"

To all my friends on the forum, Thank You!

Mary S made a Kitty using my Tutorial

2008-02-15T07:56:00.001-08:00

Mary S is a fellow member of The Thread Artist Guild and for her very first try at Needle Felting, she used my tutorial (a few posts down) on using a wire armature & she created this adorable little kitty. His name is Snowflake. He is three inches to the top of his head and about four and a half inches in length. Bravo Mary!!!!!

Frugal / non electric / handmade fulling machine

2008-02-14T15:42:00.000-08:00

For those on a budget & don't want to ruin their washing machine with all the fuzz & who enjoy spending time on line, here is a description of the new fulling machine I made today, with the help of my hubby.

You only need 2 things.
a 5 gallon plastic bucket with a snap on lid
a new plunger (Preferable to one that had been used in the toilet I think)

Make a hole in the center of the lid, just large enough for the plunger handle.

That's it..that's all...now it's ready to use.

I did 2 pair of little ballerina style slippers & 1 pair of adult size Mary Jane's in mine today...took about 2 gallons of hot water, a little soap & setting it in front of my computer chair, then, just like churning butter...up & down..up & down with the plunger handle...I was able to visit all my favorite sites & post messages...lol one handed..but that's ok...and got the slippers all felted just like I wanted them...just pop the lid off occasionally to keep an eye on how they were progressing...so remember to keep a towel handy so you can dry your typing hand...lol

Let me know if you try this...I really love it & hope it helps others too.

New listings in my Etsy Shop

2008-02-11T15:35:00.000-08:00

Been a while, but I am finally getting some new things made to put in my Etsy Shop
I am really loving spinning & knitting & wet felting/fulling these little slippers...I have more ready for felting & more to get pictures of, so more will be added soon. These are pictures of the ones I added today.
In the one picture, you can see the difference between felted & unfelted.

Crafter of the Month

2008-02-02T17:53:00.000-08:00

I am very proud to announce that I have been chosen February "Crafter of the Month" on CraftBuddy.com . You can see my bio & some pictures of my work & there is a great forum there as well. Click on the link below to check it out.
Crafter of the Month for Feb

Special Thanks to Fred & all the wonderful folks on the forum who selected me for this wonderful honor.

Special hello to all my Craft Buddies!

Needle Felted Life Size Beavers

2008-01-28T04:58:00.000-08:00

Wow...doing life size Critters takes a lot of wool, a lot of poking & a long time to complete. This pair took 2 solid weeks!!!

There is an article about making this pair in the Feb issue of Mini Teddy Hugs

Needle Felted Mystery Critter with Wire Armature Tutorial

2008-01-04T06:02:00.000-08:00

This project can become just about any 4 legged Critter you desire, by adding the desired color outer layer of wool & features.

I started with 22 gauge florists wire and twisted a basic shape.

Next I took some wool yarn that I had spun, and wrapped the armature. I made a small tight ball of the yarn to fit inside the loop of wire for the head.

Next I started adding small amounts of core wool, wrapping it around the body, and started carefully needle felting it on using a 36S needle, working very carefully & slowly so I didn't hit the wire. What seemed to work the best is to poke parallel to the wire, if you get what I mean.

I added small balls of core wool to the bottom of each foot, because I didn't like how close the wire was to them.

Now just keep slowly poking & shaping & adding core wool to end up with the shape you want...this could end up being a wide variety of different kritters, using this basic wire armature. Most importantly, work slowly & carefully, so that you get it well felted & do not break any needles.

Needle Felted Chili Pepper Mini Tutorial

2008-01-03T07:50:00.000-08:00

1. My felting needles
2. Piece of Core Wool
3. Core Wool after Carding with #6
4. Chili taking shape (Felted with size 36T)
5. Firmly felted chili (felted with size 38S & 40T double needle)
6. My carding combs
7. Red Roving
8. Carded Red Roving
9. Red wool being added to Chili
10. 3 finished Chilis
11. Rovings used for the Chili's

Calla Lily PictureTutorial - Needle Felted

2008-01-02T07:44:00.000-08:00

This is a picture Tutorial of how I Needle Felt Calla Lilies.

If you have any questions, I would be happy to help.

Happy New Year Everyone

2007-12-31T16:57:00.002-08:00

2007-12-23T08:04:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Every One!!

Slide Show of Clogs

2007-12-13T12:27:00.000-08:00

Clogs

Here are some of the homespun, knitted, wet felted clog I have been working on for Christmas gifts.

Beau Jingle

2007-12-10T09:34:00.000-08:00

Beau Jingle is an 8 inch Needle Felted Christmas Gnome Doll that I just finished. He has blue glass eyes & knitted knickers & hat & scarf, and lots of jingle bells. He will be listed later in my ETSY Shop.

December Mini Teddy Hugs

2007-12-01T07:23:00.000-08:00

Now Listed in my ETSY Shop.

The December Issue of Mini Teddy Hugs is posted on the web now. You can read my new article at: http://www.miniteddyhugs.com/articles2.htm

The whole issue is packed full of wonderful things!

Special Thanks to Mary for all you do!!!

New Felted Purses in ETSY

2007-11-26T11:30:00.000-08:00

I posted 2 new Felted Purses in my ETSY Shop today. These are a bit smaller than the other ones.

Custom Bear Ornaments - Needle Felted

2007-11-23T16:44:00.000-08:00

Now available in my ETSY Shop You can order one of these tiny Needle Felted Bears. There are several choices of colors for the bears as well as the bows.

Prices Reduced

2007-11-16T07:13:00.000-08:00

I just reduced the prices on the Felted Purses in my ETSY Shop
I am working on several new ones to come soon.

Mini Teddy Hugs Article

2007-11-02T06:43:00.000-07:00

The new issue of "Mini Teddy Hugs" the online Miniature Bears & Friends Magazine is available & I have an article & pictures this month. You can see my article at:
http://www.miniteddyhugs.com/articles2.htm

Check out the whole magazine! There is a monthly contest & a Holiday contest called Home For The Holidays.

New Little Needle Felted Dolls

2007-10-23T04:31:00.000-07:00

I have been making some new little dolls. They are a variation of the little Holy Family Dolls I designed for an on-line class I taught for a while. These are all 4 inches or under & have jointed head & arms. They are all needle felted with Merino Wool. They work well for miniature displays or for story telling time. I hope to make a whole series of different ones. So far I have made A little Witchy Poo with a tiny pumpkin & 3 Father Christmas dolls that some say look like wizards.

You can find some of these little dolls listed in my ETSY Shop and more will be added soon. If there are any special topic Little Dolls you would be interested in, let me know. Orders are always welcome.

Second Topsy Turvy Doll added to my Etsy Shop

2007-10-12T12:52:00.000-07:00

I just finished my second needle felted Topsy Turvy Doll. I call this one "Best Buddies" because one side is a golly & the other is a bear...of course they are best buddies!!!
This doll is 5 inches tall, and the golly has violet eyes & blouse and both sides of the skirt have embroidered violet flowers. The bear buddy is Chestnut Merino wool. All features are needle felted. The skirt is vintage muslin feed bag, that I stained to look old with black walnut stain I make from the hull by boiling in water (I use this stain on lots of my baskets). This doll is now listed in my ETSY Shop

New things in My Etsy Shop

2007-10-10T20:48:00.000-07:00

Well the weekend show is over & was a huge success, and now I have put some new things in my ETSY Shop
The newest purses seen in posts below are there along with the wreath & monster. Today I finished a couple of Prim Style Dolls & they are there also.
Prim Rose & Topsy Turvy Milk Maid & her Cow

The Monster in the Pumpkin Patch

2007-10-02T15:01:00.000-07:00

OK sometimes I just do funny felties, and this one definitely fits that catagory.
This is the monster that lives in the pumpkin patch.

Alpaca & Indigo Merino Purse

2007-09-29T12:16:00.000-07:00

Here is the next Purse. It is from Alpaca Wool & Indigo Merino Wool. One strand of each, spun & plied together to make a tweed yarn. I decided on a lighter blue 5 petal flower for this one, and the beaded button I made for this one is made from cut beads that really sparkle & catch the light.

Another completed Purse

2007-09-28T15:28:00.000-07:00

I finished this one today.
Needle Felted Calla Lilies on a Raspberry Wet Felted Purse. I made a beaded button for the closure. This one is 11" wide & 9 1/2 " high.

I have another purse wet felted, but haven't needle felted a design on it yet. Will post a picture when it's done.

I should have a wide range of items for the show that is coming up in 1 week!!!

Newest Project

2007-09-27T10:06:00.000-07:00

Here is what I have been working on for the past couple of days.
Wet Felted Goat Milk, Oatmeal & Honey Soap Balls.
The Goat Milk Soap is some I made a while back, that was a batch that
didn't come out quite right...set up too fast to get into the molds, so instead
of loosing the whole batch, I grabbed rubber gloves & rolled the stuff
into balls. The soap was setting up so fast that it needed smoothing out
on the outside, and yet it never looked pretty enough to sell, so it sat here &
then I remembered that I had seen info on wet felting a cover for soaps..

As you use these soaps, the felting process continues & once the soap is gone,
you have a nice little scrub pad, or cut it open & make a tiny bag or doll or
teddy bear hat.

Ending Tomorrow Sept 23

2007-09-22T06:23:00.000-07:00

The listing for these little angel pins is running out tomorrow in my ETSY Shop
I won't be relisting them, because I have a local show in 2 weeks & they will go to the show with me if they don't sell on ETSY.

Needle Felted Pumpkins Tutorial

2007-09-12T07:51:00.000-07:00

I posted a tutorial yesterday in the Edinburgh Community Forum. You can see it by clicking on this link.
Needle Felted Pumpkin Tutorial

Let me know if you have any questions.

Happy Felting,
Charlotte

Primitive Artisans Faire Sept 17 thru Oct 1

2007-09-11T09:17:00.000-07:00

Coming:
September 17th to October 1st, 2007
http://www.primitiveartisansguild.com/faire.html
We will have many of our Baskets available as well as needle felted items .
There have been many new & special things added. You can visit the forum from the link above to learn about chats & games & contest and specials from all the vendors.

New Baby Grey

2007-08-29T09:05:00.000-07:00

I discovered why this little one has a yellow tongue...it's really not his tongue...he has been eating my little Yellow Pear Tomatoes!!!!

I just finished my second Needle Felted African Grey. This one is 2 1/2 inches tall sitting on your finger, & 4 inches total including the tail. It has tiny black cut beads for claws. I will list it later today in my ETSY Shop

Black Eyed Susan Felted/Beaded Purse

2007-08-17T10:53:00.000-07:00

Here is my newest project. A hand spun / knitted / wet felted Purse with Needle Felted Black Eyed Susans & bead accents. Peyote Stitch Tubes are on the ends of the handle. This purse will be in my ETSY Shop soon.

A day in my life...crafting & living off the grid

2007-07-31T14:07:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would write about a typical day in my life...as in today. As some of you know, I have been spinning some of Edinburghs Wool Roving into yarn. I have an Ashford Traveler spinning wheel that I have had for years. Also as most of you know, we live off the grid. We have a solar panel & a wind mill and a battery bank & an inverter, along with back up generator. Also we have a propane refrig & cook stove.
So anyhow, yesterday I got this brainstorm...spin some of that beautiful Roving into yarn...and knit a purse to wet felt & then needle felt...first I had to make a new drive cord for my spinning wheel...the one that was on it had been working for years...but a certain puppy named Herk....kind of messed that up...so I got out my cotton crochet thread...bedspread weight...4 strands...twisted with my trusty cordless drill...twisted the cords & folded in half...to make an 8 ply cord...ohhh the spinning wheel was working again!!! So I spun the wonderful Raspberry Roving into yarn...then knitted a 13 by 14 square..plus a 3 stitch round cord for a strap...so then I needed hot water & washing machine...which required getting water...from our outside storage/catchment system...bring in the water...heat on the propane stove...pour into the washing machine...with soap...and starting the generator...to run the washer...having enough water for the washer so that it would start...back for more water...heat it...pour into the washer...finally got enough water for the machine to start...keep repeating the wash cycle... ahhh it was felting well...so let the water drain out...still soapy...so I took the felted pieces to the creek, thinking it would be a great way to rinse...the creek was muddy & high from the rain in the mountains upstream...so have to figure out another way to rinse...The knitted piece is now 9 by 10...so it really has felted down, and is very thick...once I rinse it, and let it dry...for however long that takes...I can start my needle felted design...and bead work....are you tired yet? I know I am... it's o-dark 30 now here...had to get greens from the garden for dinner...beat off the stupid catapillar worms who were eating my dill...fix dinner...something is still not right with the battery bank...so genny is still running trying to charge things...tomorrow is another similar day... so I will sign off for now...saga to continue.............

Needle Felted African Grey

2007-07-29T08:03:00.000-07:00

Here is my attempt at needle felting an African Grey. I had a wonderful model for making this one. Peaches, who belongs to a friend in Florida. I spent many many hours on this little fellow & he is now available in my Etsy Shop

How I spent my Summer Vacation

2007-07-20T12:45:00.000-07:00

On Friday morning we drove into San Antonio back to the bus terminal because they had found my luggage finally. My son had bought me an outfit the day before, so I had something to wear to go out to dinner that night, other than the clothes I had worn for the trip. He also loaned me a t-shirt to wear for a night shirt.lol.

Friday night we went to JoJo's folks house for a fish fry & swim in their pool. Evie loves the water & is like a little mermaid. Gramma sure had fun swimming with her:)

Saturday afternoon we went back to JoJo's folks house & many of her family & friends were there for a huge feast. Rib Eye Steaks, Grilled Shrimp & Ribs & salads & watermelon. JoJo's dad just loves to BBQ, and he is good at it!!!!

We spent Sunday & Monday at Port Aransas , an island paradise tucked away on Mustang Island off the Texas Gulf Coast. This is a blurb from the Chanber of commerce about it:

Enjoy 18 miles of uncrowded, unspoiled beach on this part of the world's longest barrier island, and one of only three in the United States you can still drive on with street legal vehicles and all things beachy. The beaches are great for shelling, strolling, sunning, playing and family fun!

A popular year-round attraction, area beaches and inland waterways offer some of the best water sport activities such as windsurfing, kiteboarding, parasailing, kayaking, jet skiing, fishing, surfing and more. Soak up the natural serenity or take it to extremes in the surf and seas.

We stayed in a beautiful hotel called Beachgate,

that is just a few hundred yards from the beach.

This is the view from the balcony on the 3rd floor of the hotel where our room was.

We spend a couple of hours playing in the sand & water.

We had a wonderful time & did some sight seeing on Mustang Island & Padre Island.

I got to feed the sea gulls, and there were tons of birds around, terns & sand cranes & pelicans who were diving into the water for fish.

This is the USS Lexington.

Where JoJo went to school

Misty & Van Helsing
the kids new home
Got home Wed afternoon...an hour late...and missing luggage again...Greyhound is a place to never check in your luggage...take only carry on!!! Ohh and the people you meet...while traveling this way...interesting mix!!!I spent 6 hours in the Albuquerque bus station Wed...due to lost luggage, 5 hour lay over that turned into 6 & nasty, unhelpful employees, and still no sign of my luggage!!! You would be amazed at how many people can't find their luggage...a 21 year old headed for Colorado...lost all his camping gear...a 30 year old tattoed guy...who was headed for Butte Montana...because his 10 year old son had been in a car accident lost all his luggage...sad sad sad...
OK...enough for now...putting these pictures here is a royal pain....
Hope you enjoy my pictures & story!
I am so in love with Evie & miss that little one very very much...Jeremy & JoJo were such wonderful hosts to mom/gramma...I really had a wonderful visit...but the stupid stuff was a pain!

Primitive Artisans Faire coming up

2007-07-05T06:46:00.000-07:00

"The Primitive Artisans Faire"
Postponed until further Notice

Hidden Valley Basketswerks will have a booth in the upcoming online Primitive Artisans Faire. You will be able to purchase many of our baskets & some of my Needle Felted Items thru a shopping cart that will be available on our site there. (This will be an active link when the Faire opens) There will also be links to many other wonderful shops there as well. Hope you will be able to join us during this event.

I added more to my ETSY Shop Today:)

2007-06-20T13:14:00.000-07:00

This is a Peyote Stitch Beaded Amulet Bag & Earring Set that I designed & beaded a couple of years ago, and added to my Etsy Shop today. It is done with delica beads & was such fun to create the pattern for & then to see the Moon Goddess come to life was such an amazing feeling. I have had thie set stashed away for a while & came across it today...her skirt is part of the fringe...ohhh and see her crystal ball beaded in her hand:) She is looking into the future & seeing good things for all who see her:)
There are a couple of other new thing listed too!

New Americana Pincushion Basket

2007-06-11T12:01:00.000-07:00

OK...I am getting into the Patriotic mode, I am always Patriotic, but with the Celebration of the Birth of our country coming up, I wanted to make something special, so here is my newest pincushion basket.

Beaded Hat Bands

2007-06-07T20:08:00.000-07:00

Here is one of my peyote stitch Beaded Hat Bands. I love designing special patterns for these & most are limited editions & this one is a limited edition of 3 "Red Chili's". I posted one on my ETSY Shop tonight at a one time offer of the wholesale price.

More Turtles etc on ETSY

2007-05-29T15:43:00.000-07:00

I added more to my ETSY Shop...more Needle Felted/Beaded Turtles are now available there.

Tiny Angel

2007-05-27T13:02:00.000-07:00

Ohhh I made an even smaller version...this one is 1 3/4 inches tall & I added a little heart!!!! This little pin is dark Turquoise.

Needle Felted Angel Pin

2007-05-22T03:08:00.000-07:00

This little Angel Pin was inspired by Karen of KM Primitives
It is 3 inches tall. She has a rust color dress & is entirely needle felted. She will be available soon in my Etsy Shop.

What's you Angle Challenge

2007-05-13T10:49:00.000-07:00

Lisa has gotten me again!!! She posted a challenge called "What's your Angle", with a single pattern piece for starting with..only a triangle!!! Here is what I needle felted!!! Triangle head, body & feet!!! Button Eyes with Tri-beads. My chickens donated the feathers...lol
Thanks for the fun challenge Lisa!!!
http://qdpatooties.blogspot.com/2007/05/are-you-up-for-challenge.html

I started an ETSY shop

2007-05-12T08:22:00.000-07:00

I decided it was time to jump on the band wagon & go for it, so today I set my ETSY shop and this little turtle is the first thing (and only so far)listed there. charlottesweb.etsy.com

The magic blog fairy was here!!!

2007-04-30T17:36:00.000-07:00

I am soooo tickled with my new look!!! Thank you sooo much "magic blog fairy" Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I love it!!!!

3 New Pincushion Baskets

2007-04-16T07:50:00.000-07:00

Here are my newest Pincushion baskets. I seem to be making them larger & larger. The bear one is 4 inches across & 3 3/4 inches high.

Puff Bunny

2007-04-13T07:49:00.000-07:00

Here is my needle felted Puff Bunny, created as a result of a challenge from my friend Lisa Thoms of Twincubs She issued a challenge to create something using a unique pattern. The "Outside the Box Challenge" There is more information on Lisa's web site This little bunny is 4 1/2 inches tall standing & 3 1/2 inches sitting. It has movable arms & legs, lavender crystal eyes & id firmly needle felted in Cream Wool with Bubble Gum Pink Wool for paw pads & inner ears & nose.
Thanks Lisa, this was such fun!!!!

Profiled Artist for March

2007-04-09T07:43:00.000-07:00

I was fortunate enough to be chosen as the profiled artist for the Month of March, 2007 & since I am not sure how much longer the topic will be up, thought you might want to check it out at:
h ttp://eii2.com/Community/viewtopic.php?t=1474

PS. be sure & check out the profiled artist for April while you are there too!!!

Slide Show of Pin Cushions

2007-04-04T07:42:00.000-07:00

I have been busy weaving baskets lately. Have to get the inventory built up again! I did put together a slide show of some of my newest Needle Felted Pin Cushion baskets to share & here is the link to them.
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery.fcgi?p=12&gid=15810747

Needle Felted Pin Cushion Baskets

2007-03-29T08:01:00.000-07:00

For some time now I have been making small baskets to use for making needle felted pin cushions. I really enjoy being able to combine my favorite crafts all in one. This one is the Burgandy Rose that is in the background picture here on my blog. The basket is natural & burgandy round reed woven in triple weave. The pincushion is gold merino wool with burgandy merino wool for the rose. Each of the 12 petals were needle felted seperately & then needle felted in place to form the flower. If you are interested in more information or purchasing one of my pin cushion baskets, please email me.

Thanks to my friend!!!

2007-03-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

I am so excited & blown away...a very sweet friend offered to play around with a new look for my brand new blog. She asked for some pictures of some of my newer needle felted critters & look what she did!!!! I don't know how to thank her enough for making this place feel like home to me.

I will be posting pictures of my Needle Felted projects here as time goes on & welcome your comments, questions, etc.

Thank you for visiting!

First Message

2007-03-26T14:30:00.000-07:00

I am trying to get this new blog program figured out!! It's really different than my old one. Wish me luck!!!