Monday, August 10, 2009

Kiki Mariko at rest


As I bound off the great tube I was not excited. I felt that by sticking to my stash I had compromised the color options. As I hoisted it from the washer I was even less excited. The various stash yarns had all felted differently. But I remembered Kay's post and I kept driving. Now I adore our new rug. I could never have planned the colors this way. It looks like a watercolor to me. It feels wonderful. I am planning another, larger version.

10 comments:

  1. it is inspiring -- i haven't wanted to take on that big of a project, and steeking, well, SCARY!

    but your kiki mariko is delightful; i'm glad you love it!

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  2. I was thinking watercolour, too. Very nice - congrats!

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  3. Love the rug... what a great idea. I have that book and think I will take it out for a closer look.

    very inspiring,
    Meredith

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  4. It's gorgeous. Did you have to re-felt parts?

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  5. It is just lovely....sometimes things turn out better if unplanned! Just beautiful!!!!

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  6. Great job, I think it looks lovely!

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  7. Thank you for the nice comments. Gale, I did have to felt the ends a little more and I steam ironed parts and tugged a little and then I just cut the edges straight.

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  8. Well, THAT sure is beautiful! Really beautiful!

    Still catching up . . . the leafcloths are absolutely brilliant.

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