Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Juniper branch in wool...


Our local Fiber Arts Guild hosted a Spin-In last weekend. We had lots of knitters, spinners, and some weavers and crocheters. Also, the vendors had wonderful yarns, roving, felts, and other decorative and handy supplies.

 When a few ladies showed interest in a needle-felting demo, I was happy to do it.  I had wanted to get started on a candle-mat that had needle-felted (cedar) juniper branches embellishing it.  I had asked one of my friends to give me a little cutting off her bush to use for inspiration and a guide.  So, that's what I used to demo how easy it is to get started in needle-felting a design on a flat surface. 

I got a good start, but had to finish it!  It was a perfect project for a cold winter's day, watching the football playoffs on TV. 






7 comments:

  1. I really like this piece: it's one of your best.

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  2. I love the little juniper berries! They are just perfect!

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  3. Love it! That Hitch Hiker is so pretty; it's on my list which is getting longer all the time. LOL

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  4. I love how delicate this project is. Nice job! One of my very favorites.
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  5. This is gorgeous! Good job. I have only felted knitting, never needle felting. You are very talented!

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  6. That is gorgeous! I have only felted knitting, never needle felted. You are very talented!

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