Whilst I’m busy trying to boost my stock levels for my stall at the IPC, I also know that it’s important have a break and do something different sometimes.
So, this is what my work table has looked like over the past few days:
Isn’t that exciting? I don’t often use a protractor and compasses. And, look, I’ve got a new hole punch for paper and fabric (although it has struggled a little with the scrim backing on the felt I’m using). A couple of months ago I started making a felt bag, but I was really unhappy with the result, so I put my work to one side with the intention of coming back to it later. This weekend I finally admitted that the felt was not what I wanted for the bag and that it was time to do something creative with it.
So, I’ve been experimenting with making little pouches… or perhaps purses. As you can see from the number of templates, I couldn’t quite decide how many holes to make for the drawstrings. In fact, the felt that I’ve been working with is a bit thicker than would be ideal. Nevertheless, I have learned quite a lot and I will add some of the little pouches to my stall in September. I may even get round to making some felt especially for this purpose. What do you think?
The Snail of Happiness 
Karen B
/ August 3, 2015I love them! They are so cute!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 3, 2015Well, perhaps I’ll make some more!
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Nanette
/ August 3, 2015I love all sorts of little pouches and bags, perfect for little treasures, and yours are very sweet and so colourful. I’ve made them in the past to put little pocket dollies in, kids love them. Wondering what sort of felt it is…..wool or acylic. I’ve not seen felt with scrim on the back? Perhaps if you had something like an eyelet punch, something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/eyelet-punch which will give you a sturdy hole, and will go easier through your thicker felt. I vote for making your own felt too, what fun. Yes. keep making more:)
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 3, 2015The felt was made by me too – it’s wool and in fact I have an eyelet punch, so I will have to experiment!
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jem arrowsmith
/ August 3, 2015These are lovely!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 3, 2015Thank you – I think I could do better, though
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nanacathy2
/ August 3, 2015I think they are very pretty.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 3, 2015Looks like I have a new product!
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thecontentedcrafter
/ August 3, 2015I love the look of these – the colours are so eye catching. I’m wondering what I could do with a few of them …… 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 3, 2015I think they’s be good as a coin purse or for storing beads… or sending out light catchers…
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thecontentedcrafter
/ August 3, 2015Ha! You may well be onto something – show me what you got and if I can afford them you are on!! [Size approx usable space 100 x 130 mm]
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 3, 2015Well. these are experiments, but I could make whatever size you like… let me do some more paying and I’ll get back to you!
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thecontentedcrafter
/ August 3, 2015Lovely!!
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katechiconi
/ August 3, 2015They’re very cute, but you’re always going to find felt a bit thick unless you shape your template a bit so there’s less at the top. If you make a flower with slightly pointy rather than round petals, instead of a circle, and do a bit of stitching to join the edges of the petals halfway up, you’ll still have a round pouch but you won’t have so much thickness at the top. And you can still use your compasses to make the shapes!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ August 3, 2015I could make nuno felt which can be cobweb thin and gains its strength from the fabric it’s worked on to. Yet another thing to experiment with. This was just a play because I had already made the brightly coloured felt…
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katechiconi
/ August 4, 2015Nuno is beautiful, but it’s a lot of work and it would be lovely to see it as some form of garment – an infinity scarf, for example.
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arlingwoman
/ August 4, 2015The felt is beautiful–I like the colors–and the little bags are very cute and could have all kinds of uses, some whimsical, some not. I think you’re on to something, so keep experimenting.
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gentlestitches
/ August 4, 2015I am involved in a twice a year craft market that is very successfull and I find pouches of any kind seem to sell well. I dont personally make them but i sell a lot of them that others have made.
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Born To Organize
/ August 4, 2015Gorgeous! Those would look cute on a Christmas tree. You could tuck in a small gift or coin as well. My friend Liz taught a one day workshop on felting after spending time in New Zealand. It was great fun but a lot of work. I have great admiration for the time and energy it took to make these. Charming.
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alookatthelittlethings
/ August 4, 2015Those colors are wonderful. They are sure to catch people’s eye.
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crawcraftsbeasties
/ August 5, 2015Sweet! I love the colours! If you grow lavender or camomile in your garden, you could maybe make scented pouches for people to hang in their wardrobe too…
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