Picspam as promised

[wiseheart]

So, here are my basic little felt Nativity scenes:



The pattern seems to be easy, but getting all the necessary stitching done, through multiple layers of hard felt and double-sided tape was a killer on the fingertips, so I seriously doubt that I'd make them ever again.

I still have to parts for 5 more penguins cut out and taped together, and after that I might want to give this little angel a few tries, if only I can figure out how the body was folded:



Frankly, if the charity fair gets cancelled this year again, I don't know what I'm gonna make with so many Christmas felts. Although I might be persuaded to "sell" them for paid LJ time if someone is inclined. They're light and flat enough to send them off in a simple envelope as a letter, without getting taxed... I think.

Comments

[meathiel]

The nativity scenes are really cute. Now — what are the penguins for?

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

They are for Christmas, too — just like snowmen. Which reminds me, I could actually make some snowmen, too... *stomps on idea ruthlessly*

Edited cuz' wrong userpic

[noadvertising.livejournal.com]

There´s nothing complicated about folding those angels- cut out a circuit, do a straight cut to the centre then fold. I sincerely hope that the charity fair will take place! It´s about time that Covid comes to a halt!

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Nah, it is folded differently, but I did find a tutorial how to do it fairly easily, so I'm content.
You're so right about Covid!

[noadvertising.livejournal.com]

I gave it another try, before I wrote to you, and it came out the same. Besides, I've done this quite often with my students. T'was a last minute present to their parents!

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

I do believe you, I just found a different way to do it.

[adafrog.livejournal.com]

They all look great.
You have to pay tax to send something?

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

No, the receiver needs to pay tax, if it is a package, no matter how small. If I send it in an envelope like a letter, then they don't have to.

[adafrog.livejournal.com]

Oh wow. Not great.

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

I just experimented with a piece of paper and got something that looks similar (fabric is softer so will give a better look). I cut out a circle, folded it in half (toward the back) from top to bottom, then folded the sides in (toward the middle front). Does that give you a starting point?

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Yes, thanks. Someone on the DW version of get_knitted suggested to fold 1/3 of the circle backward, then the sides forward, and it worked like a charm... with paper. The felt is a bit thicker, but I think it will look great.

[noadvertising.livejournal.com]

You´ll have to show me, because my friend and I decided, that putting tiny angels in the middle of the stars we intend to make might be nice. Maybe you´ve found a way that affords less felt! The quantity of felt I possess is meagre!

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Basically, you can make them any size you want. It's a circle of felt, folded back at the one third mark and then folded forward from each side from the centre point. The head and the wings are added afterwards.

[mirasaui.livejournal.com]

Love all the crafted items, especially the penguins! That's a lot of hand sewing through tough layers. I don't envy you the work.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

I enjoy doing it while watching crap telly. As I'm not really capable of writing at the moment, such mindless tasks are very relaxing, even if the fingertips hurt afterwards.

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

I love them.