Leafy “Cape” Collar of Merino and Silk
October 19, 2019
This new piece is almost finished, with just some dark brown stitching to add for emphasis here and there.
My New Necklace “Lion’s Mane” for sale at my venue: Alpaca by Design, in Sisters, Oregon. $135
November 9, 2021
Dreaming Writing
August 18, 2020
I dream I am laying on my paper filled desk, giving birth. As I labor I find it odd to be laying on my desk instead of in a hospital, or in a bed. My labor progresses and I give birth; not to human babies, but to puppies! I wake up. Having been taught dream … More Dreaming Writing
A couple more photos of the new roof.
November 16, 2019
So we had to take down the old rafters because they were getting rotten along the top and on the ends due to the white tarp disintegrating. We put up new 2 x 6 rafters and 2 x 4 stringers to support the galvanized metal roofing we are putting on now. Since I’m not using … More A couple more photos of the new roof.
New roof on my old studio
November 13, 2019
In Florida I had built an open air art studio in my backyard. We had used white tarp on the roof as a way to let in light as I painted. When I moved away we used it for storage and the tarp was falling apart. I’m back in Florida now with John, replacing the … More New roof on my old studio
New Felted Necklace Starts
October 25, 2019
I just finished felting these two necklace starts. Next I will figure it out how I want to decorate them. So fun to be creative– learning to felt in new ways.
Felted Sample: Fluffy Clouds
October 3, 2019
This little sample was originally about 12 x 20 inches. It shrunk to about 3 x 5 inches. That is the way of fluffy clouds in felting. There was no other structure other than two layers, one of fluffy clouds of merino wool, very thin, and another layer of fluffy clouds of plant fibers, laid … More Felted Sample: Fluffy Clouds
Felted Sample: Chunky Knit?
October 2, 2019
As I may have mentioned in another post, I have been taking felting courses online from one of my two favorite fiber artists in the world, Yekaterina Mokeyeva ( https://www.feuer-und-wasser.com/about ) This felted piece is my latest homework in her structure and surface texture class which is ongoing right now. I love this technique and … More Felted Sample: Chunky Knit?
Another little eclectic piece.
September 25, 2019
This piece grew gradually overtime. I changed it probably three times before I was completely happy with it.
Michele Ballantyne 