I made this little pouch ten or so years ago and gave it to Chris Durante, as a thank you for the beautiful job he did framing my work for a show. It is about ten inches long by five inches wide, is made from recycled wool sweaters, and adorned with some very special antique buttons. I just borrowed it from Chris because I had forgotten to photograph it. So, voila, here it is! It holds nice memories.
“Whenever I think of the past, it brings back so many memories.”
Three little brooches, waiting to be pinned.
Three little dolls, on their way to afternoon tea.
Three little bags, made from wool sweaters.
Three little pinkeeps, adorned with lace.
PAGE FROM A VINTAGE BOOK FOR CHILDREN
Three little kittens who lost their mittens.
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.”
When I started making things from felted wool (which I process from recycled sweaters and blankets), about 12 or so years ago, I made lots and lots of bags. I don't have many good photos of them - it was pre-digital camera time for me. I do have some nice shots of this more recent bag I made - with my favorite motifs of birds and stars. This was a custom order, made for someo
ne whose last name actually is Starbird. How's that for a perfect coincidence? I had a lot of fun making this bag. I hope you enjoy it too. Above is what I think of as the front of the bag and to the right (below) is the back. It is made entirely from my felted wool and hand stitched with wool tapestry thread. The drawstrings are also from wool yarn, which I first knit into a cylindrical cord, and then felt along with the sweaters.
Speaking of Star Birds, you just must go see
Einstein, The Amazing Talking Parrot
. He's a kick, and he's pretty much guaranteed to put a smile on your face.