Spring Surprise Felted Shawl

Long time no post, I know, I know....and this one is a quick one, just to show off something recent that I enjoyed making and really like--enough to make more (that says a lot for me, I'm usually a one-of-a-kind type of designer).  This is my "Spring Surprise" shawl.  It's  a larger shoulder wrap that I hand felted from a 70% wool--30% mohair blend of farm roving in blues and greens, purchased from SpinningMoonFarm on Etsy.  I nuno felted it onto a thin layer of silk gauze with a single stripe down the center to grab and pucker the silk.  It's warm yet light for spring and summer evenings.  I donated it to little A's school PTA Fashion show fundraiser for a raffle this week, so I hope it helps to raise money for them, and drums up a bit of local recognition and possible future business for me. 

Here it is on the line, doubled up, (idrying:

and draped on a picnic bench:

These pictures make me realize just how much I need a dress form to shoot my stuff on.  The pictures just don't do this piece justice.  I just have to break down and buy one soon, because it's just silly not to get good photos of my work.

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