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Red Bird Tree Pillow

Red Bird and Tree Pillow

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Red Bird and Tree Pillow
Red Bird and Tree Pillow
Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?

Category: Other

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Eco-Friendly


Materials

Linen, wool roving, wool crewel yarn

What was your inspiration?

I wanted to show a tree that had been shaped by the wind. I use wool roving to dry needle felt my trees. The red birds are also needle felt. I was experimenting with showing birds in flight. The tree buds are wool crewel yarn embroidery.

What are you most proud of?

I love how the tree trunk looks feminine. Can you see the shape of a woman's body?

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

I often work on linen as my foundational fabric. If you do, too, be aware that the weave of the linen cannot be too loose, or your needle felting will not be sturdy at all.

 

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tova dian dean on craftsy.com
Apr 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I really have to learn to do this. So many possibilities!
NestleAndSoar on craftsy.com
Apr 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Tova, do you think learning how to do this from a pattern would work for you? I am designing a line of needle felting patterns and it helps to know what would work for those who show an interst. Georgianne
tova dian dean on craftsy.com
Apr 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Well it's in the style I love. I 'll definitely look for your patterns, and try it when you have one ready:)
tova dian dean on craftsy.com
Apr 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So beautiful, thank you!
NestleAndSoar on craftsy.com
Apr 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you Tova!
mimis quilts on craftsy.com
Apr 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I looked at your site and you have lovely things!
NestleAndSoar on craftsy.com
Apr 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you very much! I love what I do. Best wishes, Georgianne
mimis quilts on craftsy.com
Apr 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Another question, do you needlefelt right into the linen or apply it after felting with sewing?
NestleAndSoar on craftsy.com
Apr 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I needlefelt by hand directly into the linen, before I sew the pillow together!
mimis quilts on craftsy.com
Apr 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
really nice-what size?
NestleAndSoar on craftsy.com
Apr 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
The Red Bird Tree pillow is 14"x14"...