Sorry it’s been so long….BIG update!
What have I been up to, you ask? Well, actually…..
GENCON-It’s been about preparing for GenCon (the best four days of gaming in the world), finishing the commission for Jeremy at Wastex Games to deliver at GenCon (the best four days of gaming in the world) and getting kits ready for my classes at GenCon (the best fo…you get the idea!)
So, without further ado, here is “Bud”, the mascot for Wastex...
Custom Order-Under Body
The next step in the process of creating this amazing dragon for my friend, Jeremy, has been done-creating the under body. As the armature is the skeleton of the sculpture, the under body is the musculature of the sculpture. Fleshing out the sculpture is easy to do with simple poly fiberfill.
I prefer to use sheets from a quilt top fiberfill, cutting it into strips to wrap easily around the...
Custom Order-Armature
I am working on a 3D custom order for Jeremy at Wastex Games (www.wastexgames.com) to be delivered next month. He has requested a needlefelted sculpture of his logo, and I’ve finally gotten the armature begun. Here are some pictures:
Next step: fleshing out the underbody before beginning to felt the “skin”! Stay tuned!!
What’s next?
The past few weeks have been spent at the sewing machine, finishing up a wedding quilt for my godson Phil and his lovely bride Betsey who got married yesterday afternoon. I wish them both years of joy together as they navigate this life’s ups and downs.
I’ve also been preparing for E-Week, our version of vacation Bible school at Covenant Baptist Church (www.cbctopeka.com). “E” stands for...
Two Saturdays ago…
…at the Topeka Farmers Market, the Potwin Fiber Artisans were joined by the Topeka Crochet Guild to celebrate “Stitch in Public” day. A great time was had by all as evidenced by the following shaky video taken by me:
“Ask Anna” needle felting tutorial session!
For those of you who have questions about needle felting, I will have a table set up to answer your questions, give you tips and share tricks at the next Potwin Fiber Artisans Open Stitch night-Wednesday, May 30th, from 7-9pm at the Potwin Presbyterian Church located at 5th & Washburn.
Bring the project that is vexing you, and the tools you have been using, and I’ll bring along samples of the...