Here it is finished.
Can you find the field mouse?
This is my completed commission piece, which is now parcelled up and on it's way to Connecticut, USA. It will be joining two more of my felt works, 'Wily Old Hare' and 'Robin Redbreast'.
Starting from the left, lets take a closer look. Lots of leaves, flowers and twiddly bits.
3 Bumble bees were requested.
And a little mouse hidden somewhere in the picture for grandchildren to find.
There is lots of free motion machine embroidery and some hand embroidered French knots.
Couldn't resist another close up. I love him.
The whole piece is made from wet felted wool and then embellished with embroidery. It measures approximately 34 inches wide by 23 inches high.
I must admit, I was quite sad to see this one go.
Till next time
love Fi x
Edited to add; For Liniecat and Virginia... This piece is completely wet felted. I used a single felting needle to add details to the bee's and the mouse only :) As you can imagine it's not easy to get something that size and thickness under a domestic sewing machine without catching the odd piece. But everything on the design is there, and felted before it goes anywhere near any machinery. x
23 comments:
WOW!!! Beautiful and unique work, with lovely details!!!
Smiles, Saskia :)
That is amazing.What a talent you have.
It's exquisite! A beautiful piece of art!
Absolutely beautiful! I could imagine spending a long time looking at this picture even after I'd found the mouse! I'm sure it's going to be very loved in its new home xx
Oh my goodness words seem a little inadequate to describe how impressed I am by this stunning piece of art. How can you bear to let your work leave?
Amazing work. :)
Fi, well what can I say, its stunning, love the little mouse, just like the real thing, hard to spot! Regards Sharon
Wow, this is amazing. I'm so impressed with your talent.
It's fabulous, I love the idea of finding hidden creatures too. Betty
Love that little mouse!
jacqui x
This is beautiful. I can understand your sadness to let it go after all the work you have put into it. Love the blue of the small flowers and the detail of the bees and mouse.
WOW! Beautiful, gorgeous, it is so pretty
Julie xxxxxxx
Wow, so beautiful! I particularly like the white seedheads, so graceful.
Jak x
It is really wonderful. Do you needle felt any detail? It just looks so REAL! x Jo
it's really lovely, I'm sure your client will be chuffed. I love the little bumble bees
As usual it's an amazing piece of work. I'm sure the client's grandchildren will have fun finding the mouse and the bumble bees and something they will remember for years to come :)
That is fabulous - you are such a talented lady.
Gosh, it's stunning. Yes I would find it hard to let such a beautiful piece of work go but just think of the pleasure you are spreading around the world.
Thanks for sharing
Caz xx
Totally amazing.
Gillx
delightful!
Bimbi x
You get better and better! Such a pretty piece.
Fee! That is the most beautiful piece - I'm in awe of your talents! Thank you for sharing. Did I detect felting using the embellisher as well as rolled felt work?
You are so clever! Thanks for letting us see it/ The new owner must be thrilled!
This is simply the most beautiful piece of felted illustration Ive ever seen, its adorable!
Looks as if youve machine and probably hand felter embellished on pre felt?
Stunning work and I adore the mouse and bees!!
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