But I am not content with the fact that I still create projects that I ultimately hate.
Case in point. The "cute little felted purse." My first attempt failed miserably because I used non-felting wool. I didn't fret, I moved on. I bought new, felt-able wool and started again.
And this is what I wound up with (note: the color is not this bad in real life):
Unfelted. Not bad. Has potential.
Felted. Bad. I hate it.
What's with the handle? It's stupid. Too short. Too horsey. I know it's been said to "trust the pattern." So I did. Despite the fact that I knew the handle was too wide. But I "trusted the pattern" and thought all would solve itself in the felting process.
It didn't.
Lesson learned: Trust my instincts and adapt where necessary.
Valerie's "cute little felted purse" came out really cute. Mine? Not so cute. Time to cut off the handles, re-wash to blend in the cut marks, then replace the horsey, knitted handle with something else.
I'll keep you posted.
lol - awwww, Stacy!!! Once you remove the handles it will look fantastic!! You are the first one i know that went with the pattern ALL the way and made the handles. And the only reason I didn't MAKE my handles was because I"m too lazy. :)
ReplyDeleteThe purse came out nice though. Once you get other handles on it, it will be good as gold.
I can't wait to see it after new handles.
I'm sure it will look great one you go with some other handles.
ReplyDeleteLike Marissa, I used lucite handles and they turned out nice.
P.S. I think your bag would look great with bamboo handles
ReplyDeleteI agree with Vanessa. Add some nice bamboo or wooden handles and you're all good. The colors are nice.
ReplyDeletehorsey!! hehehee... the color does look a bit like a newborn colt ;-)
ReplyDeleteDidn't I tell you not to bother with that felting-a-bag process. You should have listened to your mother!
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