I didn't photograph the process, but this is how I did this:
- I used craft felt, (note the weird green color in the background)
- cut the shapes larger than the finished leaf would be, to allow for trimming
- laying down various roving, I used the Babylock 12 Needle Embellisher, I felted the roving to the craft felt. This could easily be done with a hand needle felter.
- I then laid down the wool self patterning yarn in a "vein" pattern
- I trimmed the piece to the finished shape.
Gratuity Moment: walking dogs, watching the sun come up, the special light that only occurs in the early morning.
Gratuity Moment #2: for the owner who pulled his horse from the Belmont to protect him. Good Horse, Good Owner. I'll Have Another
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