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Other: Felted tote
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Felted tote

Tote front

Tote bottom
Flower closeup
Tote front
Inside lining/pockets
Tote back
Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?

Difficulty:

Category: Other

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Funky, Retro / Vintage, Cute, Casual


Materials

Cascade Lana Grande 100% Peruvian highland wool 100gr; 3 balls; 100% cotton for lining; fusible stabilizer for strength; furniture protectors for feet; fabric for flowers; genuine leather handles; leather strips for handle reinforcement and coroplast for reinforced tote bottom.

What was your inspiration?

The creating of one of a kind felted items. I love something that is unique.

What are you most proud of?

The stability/wear and tear of the tote. That my felted items are not only lovely to look at but functional, strong and lasting. Most of all made with love and caring, which goes into all of my projects.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Read up on felting/knitting and go with your creativity!

 

5 comments

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forestmaiden on craftsy.com
Jan 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
thanks everyone for taking the time to comment! So glad you like the tote:)
mubba0mine on craftsy.com
Jan 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
It's fabulous. I love all the great details especially the lovely lining. You've done a wonderful job.
mubba0mine on craftsy.com
Jan 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love it!! You have given such attention to detail with the lining and studs on the bottom. A fabulous job.
Sue sew crafty on craftsy.com
Jan 25, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
what a wonderful bag! You did a fab job!!!
forestmaiden on craftsy.com
Jan 25, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much!! I appreciate your commenting:) I love making them.