I had no chance to work on her yesterday, sometimes things pop up and you have no choice but go with the flow. . . .
I was up early this morning and finished her head just about now. I couldn't wait to see her with legs so I took Robin's advice and made the front legs of wooden dowels, the hind legs are bend, so I used wire for those.
Now, I have her standing on my kitchen table and try to see if they are the right size.
It's better to put her away and don't look at her until tomorrow morning.
If you are working for hours and hours on a project you have to take a distance.
I took some photo's ( this will help too, also looking at it in the mirror) and I tell you: I looove her !
It's funny, when I'm working on a animals head, there comes a point that you see it come to life and it's a strange feeling poking it with a needle :-)
Прелестное дитя!!! Он только родился и его ноги еще не окрепли!!! Произойдет чудо и мы увидим его красоту, силу и грациозность!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Helen! So the animals you make, like your owls and the wonderful deer above, are they completely needle felted?
ReplyDeleteЕлена, ты поэт! Это поэзия :-)
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Hi Sarah ! I first sew a form out of felt, a bit rough, and stuff it with wool. Then I needle felt over it and because of the wool stuffing I can shape it as well.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!
ReplyDeleteIt really is alive!
Bravo, Helen!
Katya :)
Katya, thank you !!
ReplyDeleteHelen, I love her, look so alive!
ReplyDeleteIna :)
Thank you so much sweet Ina !
ReplyDeleteWow! Thank you so much for replying, I just love your owls they are incredible :)
ReplyDeleteOh goodness Helen! I love her!!! Those eyes.....the endearing innocent look! You captured a roe deer for sure! The legs will be grand too! Wow...wonderful my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteAaaaw Barby, thank you so so much :-)
ReplyDeleteWat een plaatje!! Ik vind haar helemaal fantastisch! Hoe krijg je het voor elkaar, knap hoor.
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful! You are so talented, just amazing!
ReplyDeleteDorien: Dank je wel ! Ik vind t zo leuk als ik nederlandse reacties krijg ;-)
ReplyDeleteSharon, you are always so sweet ! Thank you !
ReplyDeleteOh Wow, that face is just the cutest thing ever, she's going to be absolutely beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen !
ReplyDeleteHer eyes and expression are fantastic! So sweet! :-) And I know what you mean about a plush animal coming to life--glad I'm not the only one! ;-)
ReplyDeleteOH MY HEART! Look at her..standing ever so carefully on her new legs. She looks right inside you- those Big Eyes are irrestible! If you put her up in the woods, by our home, I Know she would run off with the other deer.Magnificent, Helen!
ReplyDeleteYes Jennifer, I almost feel sorry :-)
ReplyDeleteApril, Thank you :-) now my day really can't be ruined :-)
oh Helen, she is adorable! i know just what you mean about the needle, i used to feel uncomfortable if i had to sew an ear or an eye back on the children's teddies ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Helen! So life like!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sue! I tried to comment on your Pecan pie, but it wouldn't let me :-(, so hereby: Thank you
ReplyDeleteShe is wonderful!! I can see she is looking at her creator with Love :-)
ReplyDeleteBeth
Aaaaaw thank you Beth !
ReplyDeleteWunderschön! Die Proportionen und dieser Blick!!!! Zum verlieben, Wiedereinmal eine großartige Arbeit von dir!
ReplyDeleteLiebste Grüße Conni
This deer is stunning!!! SO WELL DONE, she looks RIGHT if you know what I mean. The head, body and the expression are adorable. Your work blows my mind. The white owl with the smile touched my heart too, SO magical!
ReplyDeletexxx Lorraine xxx
Conni, vielen vielen Dank !
ReplyDeleteLorraine, you are so kind, thank you for all of your sweet comments !
ReplyDeleteAaaah Dees ! Ik ahd al gelezen dat je druk bezig bent met je franse lessen !Dank je wel dat je de tijd hebt genomen om te reageren !
ReplyDeleteGroetjes,
Helen