I'm trying a new technique; cutting shapes from flat wool felt and joining and sculpting them with a felting needle. It's turning out pretty well. Feeling a little wary about the durability of the pieces with only wisps of wool holding them together, I added stitching to secure the pieces. The beading also adds more stability along with the decoration.
It is made with plant-dyed, 100% wool felt, about three layers, with a little bit of eco wool batting to fill the belly and a touch of merino wool roving for the hair. The sparkles are basic glass seed beads. The blanket stitch in cotton embroidery floss around the edge is decorative and holds the two base layers together.
I'm thinking of stringing it on three twined strands of rose quartz and flourite beads.
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