Easter Projects...
We are a few years beyond 'Easter Egg Hunting' in this house, much to my disappointment... (perhaps I'll hide some just for me...) I still wanted to do something with a Easter Flavor the last few days, so I made these two pillow tops. The one above started with a wool sweater that shrank in the dryer. I've never needle-felted before but thought I'd give it a try. I definitely don't have 're-fined' needle felting down, but it sure was fun! The one below started with some garden inspired screen printing on linen. I then cut out some rabbits of flat felt and needle felted over that. After I finished I realized that I could have gotten the same look by just cutting the rabbits out of faux fur, but then I would have missed out of the fun of felting - right? It's all about having fun in the process and seeing what comes of it!
I hope you all have a joyous holiday!!!! BLESSINGS!
These are beautiful
Posted by: Di Overton | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 02:54 AM
Your bunnies are tooo cute! I want to try needle felting but can't find the needles locally. Time to look online.
Posted by: Julie | Monday, March 24, 2008 at 04:14 AM
I 'felt' you had done it all but I was wrong. Of course- silly me!!
Hope your day was wonderful!!
D.
Posted by: Donna O. | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Hi Ulla...I love your needle felting! the rabbit is just wonderful!!! Hope you all had a happy Easter!
mary
Posted by: Mary | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 06:06 PM
I have been wanting to try needle felting - your bun-bun is charming, he looks like he is thinking very hard about joining his cousins in Donna's garden! Happy Easter, Ulla!
Posted by: Dorian Fletcher | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 05:28 PM
i like the organic look of your unrefined needle felting. great idea to use a shrunken sweater, i never know what to do with all of the sweaters i shrink, lol. happy easter!
Posted by: teri c | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 05:04 PM
hey ulla...
it's been a while since i've stopped in...will definetely have to play catch up once again. these are so cute...if i were trying this for the first time...it would be one big ball of brown...maybe like a football! happy easter...hope you're doing well...thinking of you. blessings!
Posted by: annie | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 04:15 PM
These are the sweetest bunnies yet!
And I've seen many a sweet bunny in Paris!
So there :)
Posted by: parisbreakfast | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Happy Easter Ulla,
Your rabbit felted embroidered pieces looks great. You are always experimenting with new techniques. I admire you.
Happy Easter!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeu | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Oooh...these are wonderful, Ulla. I like how the felted rabbit fur looks wild, like real fur. You are always so creative! And Happy Easter, Ulla!
Posted by: susanna | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Happy easter ulla
Reading you every day gives hope to my day. I miss the Bay Area so much and you are a very pleasant reminder of that place. Take care and have a beautful and glorious day!!
Posted by: Isobal | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Happy Easter Ulla, to one of the cutest bunnies I know...
Posted by: Lea | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Ulla, I'm in love with the background of the bunnies and the bunnies. You did something wonderful!
Posted by: Sara | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Those rabbits are adorable and I enjoyed your interview, what an interesting and creative life you lead.
Posted by: christie | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Thanks for your Comment about my Toes!, It was Snowing Today and it was the Day before when I took those photos and it was a bit cold under foot!
Posted by: Ben | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Those just make me happy!
Wishing you a blessed Easter.
Posted by: Yoli | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Happy Easter Dear Ulla,
I love your bunnies! I want to learn how to felt, ever since I saw that darling doll at the Castle, I want to make one...Have a wonderful day with you family much peace and joy to you xoxoxoPinkie Denise
Posted by: Pinkie Denise | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Happy Easter, Ulla, and hide some eggs for sure!
Your felting work is very charming, I think!
Christine
Posted by: Christine LeFever | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Happy Easter Ulla!
I love the Rabbits and such lovely Felting!
http://notesfromthetree.wordpress.com/2008/03/23/on-easter-sunday/
Posted by: Ben | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Hello Ulla,
a joyous Easter to you too ! The rabitts look very cute ! I like the white rabbit the most.
i've done needle felting before, but now it's a while ago. Maybe time to give it a try again seeing your happy rabbits !
greetings
Inge ( from Belgium)
Posted by: inge Bekaert | Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 01:12 AM
A very Happy Easter to you and your family.
I like your Easter felting a lot...I agree it is a lot of fun to needle felt.
Posted by: Mo'a | Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 08:01 PM
Blessed Easter wishes. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 06:13 PM