New Beads & Felted Pieces

Misty Cedars - Side 1

Misty Cedars - Side 2

A couple of these beads are for orders, and the other I will either put in my Etsy or will set it aside for a show in May.

I don't seem to be getting very much time in the glass studio - I think I must be taking this "semi-retired" to heart!  Between day trips here and there, and a day or two in the basement felting, it doesn't leave a whole lot of time in the week for torching.  Don't worry, I have no intention of quitting - I love it too much.

Below are a few pictures of the felted pieces that have been taking up my precious torching time.  I think one of the reasons it takes so much time, is that I am still learning, and that always takes so much longer to do anything.  Felting isn't 2nd nature yet, and everything has to be planned and thought out thoroughly before I tackle a project.

A black sack style purse I made for myself - wet felted.  It is lined and has an internal
pocket.  I still have to put some sort of closure/clasp on it.  I felted the
front piece and then separately felted the black part.  I then sewed up
the black into a purse, sewed on the front decorative panel, lined it and
put the handle on.

Side 1 of a VERY bright small sack style purse - wet felted.  I have yet to line it and
put the handle and closure on.  Unfortunately, when I was cleaning up my craft
 area earlier this year, I gave away all my fabric stash (not sure what came over
me|).  Anyway, now I have to go fabric hunting for suitable pieces for lining these
purses.  It's a tough job! LOL.

Side 2 of above purse.

This is a small decorative panel that will be made up similar to the black purse above.

I hope you all have a great weekend!