Barbara Potoczny ~ Fiber Artist ~ Teacher

Here are a few photos from recent classes.

The first are from the Angels All Around.

 

 

 

      This doll class is great fun.  So many embellishing ideas to make each Angel doll unique.  Good work ladies. 

The next is a photo of some of the beautiful new journals made in class.  One journal cover is made of a variety of luxurious fabrics that were needle felted, and the other journal cover was needle felted using a variety of  fibers, including beautiful silk hankies.  All finished with handdyed and handspun yarns.  Absolutely beautiful.  I had a great time with the journals. They are so addictive.  A wonderful canvas to try new ideas in a small form.

I’m back.  I have some wonderful new classes I’m teaching  this November at Accent Sewing, in Murrells Inlet, SC.  For all of you who love making needle felted flowers,  here  is my new Poinsettia Wreath.   It would look great on a front door, or anywhere.   It is made by needle felting loads of fabulous fabrics to create the petals and leaves, then 3D Effects are added, along with lots of sparkle.  I think you’ll love making this one.  Especially if you are a person who loves color and textures.  But who doesn’t!

Another great project is the Book of Secrets.  I’ll have two choices for you to choose from.  First is a White-on-White cover mostly felted with silk,velvet, and satin.  You may choose to do your felting with all fibers.  I have wonderful fall colored wool fibers that felt so easily.   To complete our projects, we will add handspun yarns, beads, embroidery stitching, and more to make them even more fabulous.  This would make a great  notebook for the college crowd, a new bride, or your best friend.   Easy to create, yet it looks very time consuming. (That will be our secret.)  Before long, you will be designing one to fit each personality on your list. 

 

Also, we can’t forget this cute little doll – Angels All Around.  This is a very easy doll to create and embellish to your hearts desire with laces, trims, beads and fibers.  I’ll share several techniques for creating hair and some great new wing ideas.  Most supplies for her are provided in this class. 

If you have any questions about these or any other classes, please email me at CountryPastimes@aol.com 

I have some wonderful photos of recent student work to share with you next time.

Here are a few more photos of the Tiger Lily class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m back from teaching for another fun filled week in Murrels Inlet, SC.    I can’t say enough good things about all the students I have had this week.  I enjoyed seeing many of my past students and had the pleasure of meeting several new ladies.   I think they have been bitten by the needle felting bug.  I don’t blame them.  I’m hooked as well!

In my Cat Dancer class I enjoyed teaching a young lady, new to dollmaking.  She did a wonderful job, worked so hard, and left with a completed project.  All I can say is WOW.  Great Job!   

The kitty claws came out among the others trying to see just who could be teachers pet.   =-)    I think it was a 3 way tie.  (You know who you are.)  So many laughs and so much fun.  This class begins with a little sewing, then hand painting, then sewing, stuffing, more sewing, more stuffing, and finally embellishing and making their own style of hair Lots of hard work, but well worth all their efforts to create their own Cat Doll.   A memorable day for us all.  We had a great time. 

This week we also made some machine needle felted Clutch bags.  I am very proud of all these ladies.  Beautiful work.  Just a few more stitches, and they are ready to go out on the town.    Very stylish………..

 

 

 

 

 

Finishing off the week with the Tiger Lily class.  The ladies each choose a main color of fabric for their lilies.  Then added additional fabrics from a mound of silks, velvets, satins, sheers, and more.   Add in some  fibers and the fun begins.  They made the most beautiful flowers you have ever seen. 

I am to eager to see all the Tiger Lily wall hangings once they have all their finishing touches.  Beautiful!

Here are a few more journal covers made by Pat.  She took my journal cover class a few months ago and has made just a few more.  She has added a few shells and other sealife for some wonderful dimension.  Thanks for sharing you wonderful creations.

I am so proud of the students in my Hollyhocks class.  I have photos of some of their completed projects.  Hollyhocks is a machine needle felted project, including lots of extras.  It is beaded, felted from both sides, and has a nifty  way to do your flower cutting.  (If you were in one of my classes, you know the secret.)  Great job on those borders and your finishing touches.

I couldn’t be more proud of these floral arrangements, they are fabulous, and even better, they are Finished!  Absolutely great work ladies!  If you are still working on yours, it’s not too late.  Send me a photo of this or any felting or doll project you have finished.  I love to see completed projects!

Here are  Bev’s and Diane’s