another August project finished

When I was in the felting mood

I tried another plan that I had for some time

but didn't get to.

I wanted to make a shawl with holes

or rather a collar.

I layed out the wool rovings on the paper pattern

that I made in the right (bigger) size

It was not very easy because I didn't want the fibres

to go in only one direction

well I finally managed to get it to my liking

and started felting

... keeping an eye on the size ...

So far it looked alright

but the largest hole in the middle was kind of sagging,

and I was not pleased with that.

Some holes had turned out too big and had a wrong shape.

( so I did some other things, as I mostly do in a situation like this,

before I decided what to do next )

I had to close some of these holes,

so up with the machine and some fabric

Then again some waiting and musing ...

there the internet is sometimes helpful with ideas

Cécile makes wonderful embroidery on felt

and the little bag of Corinna with hér embroidery on it

were just the little push I needed

So yesterday I started with swirls and spirals

( since long my personal  favourites )

on the collar

and finished it today

The other holes will stay open to be able to tie up the cords

( in fact the colour is more purple than in this photo )

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btw .... another feather