Lily S. May–Life with Art
Before I took up feltmaking, I worked for a few years making quilts and appliqués . While making appliqués from cotton fabric, I ventured into using synthetic felt for the ease of cutting the shapes and sewing them. I then began learning about real felt--I mean material made from wool. And thought I'd try my hand… Continue reading What Lead Me to Feltmaking
I've been thinking about the work I've done in the past, some of which I have hanging on walls I walk past daily. One media I greatly enjoyed working with was wool. For several years, I used merino wool roving to make small felt wall hangings, purses and ornaments. I used the wet felting method which… Continue reading Feltmaking
Arts of May 