Bethany Tiara

This is Bethany Tiara, a new addition to my range.   Swarovski crystal and silver lined seed beads on a handmade base, perhaps for younger brides or even bridesmaids; I like the delicacy of the 'branches' which tremble or move with the wearer.   There's nothing like the sparkle of Swarovski, and these are some of my favourite colours; the purple is one of Swarovski's new colours, something like Purple Opal - its a beautiful shade.

Another Felted Wrap, piles of pink...

Just finished this piece - its Merino wool and silk and its large and soft, soft soft.  Took around 7 hours to complete and I am soooo tempted to keep this, but no, it will go in the pile for the website.   I adore the colours - can't quite decide - is it pink? peach? blue? yellow? ochre?   A wrap of many colours, then.  The feel of these pieces is beautiful - I can't get over how tactile the wool is.    One thing I didn't expect as a result of working with so much water and soap (albeit olive oil soap) is how soft my hands are after felting - and wow, my nails grow like mad too - must be something good in it then!