After staring at a computer screen all week, last night my fingers needed to play with something other than a keyboard or mouse. They were craving texture.
I got out some felt, some fabric, some scissors, a needle and thread and this is what I came up with... both pieces can be worn as either a brooch or pendant. They are quite large, statement pieces if you will...
This one I used the nuno felted beads I made a while back...
These kimono fabric with chrysanthemum pendants were created earlier this week. I love how the 'mums seem to be sitting on top of a pond. They remind me of this amazing lotus pond I visited in Cambodia a few years ago. Chrysanthemums are used heavily in Japanese design too.
The only problem is, I've started seeing these flowers around the parts a bit since I bought them last year. I'm hoping that the fact that I'm only using them as part of design with kimono fabric might set them apart... I'm not sure... what do you think? I'd love your opinion.
