CRAFTS AT GRACELINGS
This page is a bit of a blog as I am just uploading and sharing pictures of various crafty projects I have created recently. I am still experimenting and very much learning through trial and error !!! When I get better at it, some of the things might be for sale in the future. Watch this space !!!
Very soon there will be a page for a few items for sale at www.folksy.com (just need lots more time to produce a stock!!!)
Felt Making
Stitched and embroidery made into cushion.
More felt making made into a Tote Bag - getting a bit fluffy now with use !
Felt Broches with hand made beads. (Some for sale now)
First attempt with pliers, hammer and block. Hand made beads.
First attempt at a dangly necklace. 2nd go was better which I gave to my daughter.
These are my first attempts with polymer clay - very ethnic and primal !!! (bit rustic).
A little more dainty !
More recent work - I wear this to work quite often - lovely glass beads like eyes that you can't really see in the picture.
Very first attempt at jewellery making. Handmade felt beads and polymere beads but I used the wrong stringing material so delicate !
My first needle felted doll (probably the last) ...it took so long needling him and was more difficult to do than I thought - especially the hands!!! need to get the correct wool next time !! Started off as a girl but got so ugly that she turned into a boy. Fun to do as gradually comes to life !!!
Second attempt at Nuno Felting (first fell apart as I didn't apply it on silk - trying to do it cheaper!!!!)
Feels so soft and warm against your skin.
The first attempt (grey one) at a bunny looks abit like a mouse and the second is better but started to look like a donkey !!
First, second and third attempts at Easter Chicks. (I like the 3rd one but
the expression of the 1st)
First crochet amigurumi animal. Very fidly - need good eyesight !!
Crochet snood - very quick to make in treble crochet.
She is 44cm (about 17') high. She ended up a bit short legged and took too long to make, so will stick to the bunny rabbits I think !!!
These are for the grandchildren.
And these are for me - I loved them so much, I had to have one.
Amigurumi crochet monkey and giraffe for grandchild to be!!!!
Recycled from large cardigan of a special lady - felted - cut - and sewn !
Recycled cushion from scarf
This has taken soooo long to finish but turned out a bit too big.
The wool (with silk) is gorgeous though. It will have to be a 'sloppy joe'
Tooth Fairy pillows with pouch for money!!!
Crochet bag - great for current knitting or crochet project !!
Couldn't find owl pattern so had to make one - this is the prototype!
Nicer fabric next time and less lumpy cushion stuffing !!!
Laura Ashley Hearts
More Laura Ashley for my daughter
And another one !
One for the boys along with black and white bunting.
Fabric pictures - don't ask me what the cars are called but grandson knows every one of them!
Fabric pictures. We did stick some extra tiny buttons on the small one to finish.
More hearts. Top two small ones are separate.
Ozzie the owl - cushion 41cm x 25cm
Weighted Doorstop 27cm x 25cm
Owl Cushion and two Owl Doorstops
New Addition! Doorstops Linen fabric
Oblong Cushion approx 18" x 10" Applique
Owl Cushion approx 400cm x 350cm Gorgeous batik style fabric
Adorable Doorstops
Owl Cushion 41cm x 25cm approx with Doorstops
Sleepy Owl Cushion 41cm x 25cm approx with matching Doorstop
The Owl family is gradually growing for that market stall or 'Folksy'
Doorstops - both in Linen
Linen fabric Doorstop approx 27cm x 25cm
Needle felted Chicks
Needle felted hungry Rabbits!
Cut out from old curtains and duvet cover: cushions, bags, doorstop and bunting
Red fabric for a change!
Owl Cushion and Doorstop