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Title: some inspiration needed please
Post by: Bionic on March 20, 2016, 09:59:53 am
I know it seems early to be talking about Christmas but I need some inspiration for my Christmas challenge.
The topic is 'flower'
We can make anything using wool (and other things too if we want) as a medium. So it can be spun, woven, felted, knitted, crochet etc....
Last year I made the felted squirrel so I don't want to do something similar.
I am at a total loss as to what to do this year. Please help
Title: Re: some inspiration needed please
Post by: SallyintNorth on March 20, 2016, 10:39:05 am
Flower cap in Xmas colours? Knitted, or felt, or knit-> felt.

Try overshot weaving to make a flower motif?

Socks or slippers, knitted, with flower motif - could be stranded colour work, or cabling.

Wet felt flowers, could be decoration or brooches.

I can never think of anything when it's my own challenge!
Title: Re: some inspiration needed please
Post by: HappyHippy on March 20, 2016, 01:28:53 pm
What about a crochet or felt table runner with poinsettias or Christmas roses?
Would look nice with some metallic thread in and twinkly little seed beads sewn in  :)
Title: Re: some inspiration needed please
Post by: Bionic on March 20, 2016, 02:38:13 pm
Lots of nice idea from you both. I will take a look on google to see what patterns I can find.
thanks
Title: Re: some inspiration needed please
Post by: Dogwalker on March 20, 2016, 06:36:28 pm
how about using 'flower' dyed fleece or yarn.
Title: Re: some inspiration needed please
Post by: Bionic on March 20, 2016, 07:17:00 pm
That's an interesting thought Dogwalker.

I already have some fleece that I dyed with rosebay willow herb and himalayan balsam. I will get my books out and see what other flowers I can use.
Title: Re: some inspiration needed please
Post by: Anke on March 21, 2016, 04:42:26 pm
That's an interesting thought Dogwalker.

I already have some fleece that I dyed with rosebay willow herb and himalayan balsam. I will get my books out and see what other flowers I can use.

Dandelions will be in flower soon....
Title: Re: some inspiration needed please
Post by: Bionic on March 21, 2016, 06:46:20 pm
I was just thinking that Anke. There are usually plenty of those around.