Sunday, March 16, 2008

A felted purse


I love felting purses. I think technically what I do to them is called fulling, but since it ends up looking like felt, I will call it felting and make it easier on myself. I crochet the bags with wool yarn (this is Lion Brand Wool), I add the funky yarn on the edges to sew the bag, then I throw it into the washer using hot water. When it comes out, it's felted. I added the beads to weigh down the flap since there isn't a closure for it. The strap is a chain. I really like how pretty it is.

Other stuff, I got some really great indian stamps (indian of the American sort). I got them cut and have used a few, but I'm trying to figure out if I'm going to use the project for an ezine article for May or if I just want to put it on my blog. I think it's pretty dang cool. Oh, and I just have to direct you to this blog I found. It's called A Bitchin' Escape. It can definitely be offensive, so if you're a sensitive sort, this wouldn't be the place for you. I also think it's hilarious, so if your sense of humor runs to the dark, you might like it. When they say "Bitchin", they aren't talking valley girl talk. But I found it last week and it's interesting to read.

7 comments:

Corie said...

This is so pretty!!

Stampin' Meg said...

ohhh that looks so soft and lovely-I just want to pet it!

ktstamps said...

great purse...I want one! Again, my hats off to you and an incredible display of artist talent! You go girl! kt

Michele Kovack said...

This one is gorgeous too! ( I used the little one on Sunday) I have a little something for you, but I need to get my butt to the post office! How's things?

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Rosella said...

Your purse is awesome!! You are so tempting me to try this!

Kerry Johnson said...

Oooh this is so pretty! Meg's right - I just want to pet it!!!