A Little Vessel

Without too much persuasion the felt coiled neatly into a freestanding shape.The next step was to add further interest in the form of hand stitching, beading and covered wire. I felt that the top edge was a little harsh so I added a toning piece of chiffon which was then distressed with a heat gun giving a softened more pleasing rim. I now have a permanent reminder of hedgerows laden with ripening blackberries.

   

I used the remaining felt to make some more samples to add to my collection. The first four are simple machine lines and grids. The second four are free machine stitching, all giving an interesting mix of raised surface distortions for future work.