The Dolliver Hat Project
Two done. The second is a bit different, the point flattened in to make a different shape, same procedure
This weaving, a lot of firm pulling in the process, is quite hard on your fingers, so it needs to switch to this
I've changed from the bright green fabric behind the yellow, too shouty, and replaced it with fussycut Indian sari organdy. Fussy cut is a silly term meaning cut so that a specific part of the fabric design is shown. Much happier with this, though it's a good bit harder to work with. There may be beading, too.
And here's the latest arrival on the fiber front, with a portrait of the source
Cashmere, raw fiber, combed off a goat, wonderful surprise present, and ready to make its acquaintance with the diz. This is so soft you pick it up and have to check there's something in your hand. It smells very subtle, different from sheep fiber. You need to enjoy handling and smelling and knowing the source to really get the most from this experience. Which I plan to.
So that's the current state of play around here. Play being the operative word.
