Wednesday, December 12, 2007

A Silken Angel ..................................

I took part in another swap on Craftythreadsnyarn Forum. This time we swapped Christmas Decorations. I received a lovely knitted silver and white angel from Chrissy at BrightDyes. This is the angel I sent to the blogless Carolinne.

I made it from the pack of Oliver Twist Silk products I bought at the RDS. The head is a cocoon, the wings silver wire covered with a silk handkerchief, hair and cloak different fibres etc etc. Instead of glueing the bits or sewing it I used pearl topped pins to put it together so it became a recyclable Eco Angel, if Carolinne wants to recycle it that is. I have so enjoyed these monthly swaps as they have persisantly challenged me to try new things :) I look forward to next years challenges :) First up is a Dishcloth swap, great to start spring cleaning with? :)



7 comments:

sgeddes said...

That is stunning! What a great idea - a christmas ornament swap!

I'll have to try and find such a thing next year.

Anonymous said...

thankyou so much gilraen i really love her

tiennieknits said...

Pretty angel!

Craftybernie said...

She's absolutely gorgeous. So delicate looking. I bet was hard to part with her.

BEAUTIFUL.

Linda said...

Wow, how lovely is that! I expect it will be on the tree year after year.

LittleBerry said...

she's lovely....

Maggan said...

Such an adorable angel!! It´ll look great in the xmas tree for sure! I have to go in and check the swaps too, haven´t done that yet ;)