MATERIALS
- 3 ½ " x 9" scrap of hand-dyed
wool or wool felt for a
foundation - Several 5" x 11" scraps of
sheer fabric such as tulle,
organza, and/or open weave
cheesecloth - 3 ½ " x 9" lining fabric
- Fabric scraps
- 18"–20" sari silk ribbon
- Additional scraps of yarn of
varying weights and textures - Embroidery fl oss and perle
cotton threads (#8 and #
weights) in a variety of colors - Sea-tumbled shell ‘shard’
- Ceramic or glass focal bead
for closure - 2 size #6 seed beads
Unique Materials make
Exquisite Results!Th ese pouches are pieces of art that will be examined closely. Consider adding
hand-dyed fi bers, unique threads, and specialty beads from your stash.
My pouches incorporate:- Hand-dyed wool by artist Sue Spargo
- Sheer cheesecloth I paint myself (see my article in Quilting Arts Magazine
April/May 2019 for a tutorial) - Sari silk ribbon
- Ceramic beads from potter Keith O’Connor
- An array of specialty commercial threads, including WonderFil® Eleganza™ and
Valdani variegated perle cottons
DIRECTIONS
Embellish the pouch
- Using wool fabric as the foundation, cover it with a layer or two of
sheer fabric such as tulle, chiffon, and/or cheesecloth. The sheers can
extend beyond the wool—this adds a nice organic edge to the piece.
Embed a few fabric scraps between sheer layers to add a bit of color and
depth. If you are using cheesecloth, it should be the top layer. Pin the
fabrics in place. (fi gure 1) - Arrange and pin a contrasting sari silk ribbon on top of the fabric layers.
I like to form a gentle curved S-like shape with the ribbon running the
length of the pouch, allowing it to fold and bend in places for additional
texture. Stitch it down the center with a running stitch using variegated
#8 perle cotton. (fi gure 2)
fi gure 1 fi gure 2