http://folksy.com/shops/chocolatefrog Contemporary textile art for both people and places - from quirky jewellery to framed art. Want to see more? Check out www.annehoneyman.com and www.chocfrog.blogspot.com en-gb chocolatefrog Contemporary textile art for both people and places - from quirky jewellery to framed art. Want to see more? Check out www.annehoneyman.com and www.chocfrog.blogspot.com A impression of a country hedgerow with wildflowers amongst green foliage, this little bowl nestles perfectly in the palm of your hand to view from all angles. Although amazingly delicate in appearance, and very light weight, the bowl is not as fragile as it looks – it will survive a fall much better than glass or ceramics! It is intended to be decorative rather than functional, but a small trinket or pebble could be placed inside. As it’s round, without a flat base, it won’t always sit up straight – but that just gives you different views of both the outside and inside. It’s made by free machine embroidering on soluble fabric, which dissolves away to leave just the stitching. This ‘soluble lace’ is then moulded into shape while damp; the stitching is specially designed so that it will form a round bowl without tucks or pleats. When dry it’s sprayed with clear acrylic varnish for extra stiffness and protection. I’ve made a few of these over the years, but no two bowls of the same theme are identical. The bowl is approximately 10cm (4”) diameter, and 8cm (3.25”) high. Packed in a box with a polystyrene ball inside it, to prevent damage in the post. chocolatefrog Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:57:41 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2830978 http://folksy.com/items/2830978 Hedgerow Bowl An impression of an English cottage garden, full of flowers and foliage, this little bowl nestles perfectly in the palm of your hand to view from all angles. Although amazingly delicate in appearance, and very light weight, the bowl is not as fragile as it looks – it will survive a fall much better than glass or ceramics! It is intended to be decorative rather than functional, but a small trinket or pebble could be placed inside. As it’s round, without a flat base, it won’t always sit up straight – but that just gives you different views of both the outside and inside. It’s made by free machine embroidering on soluble fabric, which dissolves away to leave just the stitching. This ‘soluble lace’ is then moulded into shape while damp; the stitching is specially designed so that it will form a round bowl without tucks or pleats. When dry it’s sprayed with clear acrylic varnish for extra stiffness and protection. I’ve made a few of these over the years, but no two bowls of the same theme are identical. The bowl is approximately 10cm (4”) diameter, and 8cm (3.25”) high. Packed in a box with a polystyrene ball inside it, to prevent damage in the post. chocolatefrog Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:54:28 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2830950 http://folksy.com/items/2830950 Cottage Garden Bowl Delicate, lacy and reversible, this little piece of original textile art makes a perfect bookmark – an ideal gift for a nature lover or gardener, and very light for posting too! The design is an impression of a country garden in summer, full of wild flowers and foliage. (If you've seen my flowery bowls - it's the same design idea and technique.) It’s made by free machine embroidering on soluble fabric, with a base of green net so that the stitching doesn’t have to be too bulky. The bookmark measures about 18cm x 4.5cm (7” x 1.75”). It is tacked (basted) onto a printed card and presented in a cellophane packet. Please note: the bookmark you receive may not be identical to the one pictured – I repeat the same design and colours but the free nature of the technique means it’s impossible to make exact copies. chocolatefrog Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:59:32 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2771266 http://folksy.com/items/2771266 Cottage Garden bookmark Environmental art, about limestone pavement: its creation, ecological significance, and destruction. The limestone “clints and grykes” are portrayed in machine embroidery and applied packing foam on heat-sculpted felt; the surrounding text is freely machine embroidered. UNFRAMED. The piece measures 23 cm x 23 cm (9” x 9”), stretched over mount board. It fits a standard IKEA frame size. chocolatefrog Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:08:27 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2699858 http://folksy.com/items/2699858 ‘Re:Solution III’ original textile art Inspired by a mosaic tile floor in a historic house. Layers of subtly coloured silk fabrics, machine stitched and cut back to reveal the different shades. UNFRAMED. The textile piece measures about 12.5 cm x 18.5 cm (5” x 7.5”), and it’s attached to white mount board 18 cm x 24 cm (7” x 9.5”) – this fits a standard IKEA frame size. chocolatefrog Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:18:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2694670 http://folksy.com/items/2694670 ‘Lotherton Mosaic’ original textile art Inspired by a collection of beautifully simple ceramics in a house full of ornate antiques. A cream handmade paper pot on a background created from machine embroidered fabric and thread scraps with waxed paper ‘sequins’ and seed beads. One of a series, all different sizes and shapes. UNFRAMED. The textile piece measures about 10 cm x 10 cm (4” x 4”), and it’s attached to cream mount board 16cm (6.25”) square. chocolatefrog Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:03:47 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2693946 http://folksy.com/items/2693946 ‘Lotherton China’ original textile art, unframed Inspired by the wonderful Yorkshire grit wall in my garden. A highly textured piece made by free machining with applied fabrics and puff paint. UNFRAMED. The embroidery is about 9.5 cm x 12 cm (3.75” x 4.75”). It is attached to a piece of white mount board measuring 18cm x 24 cm (about 7” x 9.5”), which fits a standard IKEA frame size. A black frame would show it off beautifully. chocolatefrog Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:55:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2693530 http://folksy.com/items/2693530 ‘Dry Stone Wall’ original textile art A layered, spiralling design that stands out from the usual flowers! This lovely corsage or brooch is crocheted in pure wool, to my own design, and then felted for a more contemporary look. Great on a coat or knitwear. It’s about 8-9cm (3-3.5”) in diameter, with a brooch pin stitched on the back. chocolatefrog Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:42:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2692918 http://folksy.com/items/2692918 Grey Swirl felted crochet corsage A layered, spiralling design that stands out from the usual flowers! This lovely corsage or brooch is crocheted in pure wool, to my own design, and then felted for a more contemporary look. Great on a coat or knitwear. It’s about 8-9cm (3-3.5”) in diameter, with a brooch pin stitched on the back. chocolatefrog Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:38:31 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2692722 http://folksy.com/items/2692722 Lilac Swirl felted crochet corsage A layered, spiralling design that stands out from the usual flowers! This lovely corsage or brooch is crocheted in pure wool, to my own design, and then felted for a more contemporary look. Great on a coat or knitwear. It’s about 8-9cm (3-3.5”) in diameter, with a brooch pin stitched on the back. chocolatefrog Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:33:57 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2691922 http://folksy.com/items/2691922 Cream Swirl felted crochet corsage A very special little mirror, covered in a unique piece of beautiful linen fabric. I hand dyed the linen using a stitch-resist technique called Karamatsu or Japanese Larch and an indigo vat. The back of the mirror is lightly padded under the fabric, and there’s no plastic over the top, so it’s lovely to hold. The mirror comes with its own pouch, made from off white felt. I’ve decorated this with a heart cut from the same indigo patterned linen and needle felted in so it blends subtly with the felt. The mirror measures about 6cm (2.25”) diameter, and the pouch is about 7cm (2.75”) square when the flap is tucked in. chocolatefrog Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:09:04 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2602669 http://folksy.com/items/2602669 Indigo Shibori Handbag Mirror in felted pouch A very special little mirror, covered in a unique piece of beautiful linen fabric. I hand dyed the linen using a stitch-resist technique called Karamatsu or Japanese Larch and an indigo vat. The back of the mirror is lightly padded under the fabric, and there’s no plastic over the top, so it’s lovely to hold. The mirror comes with its own pouch, made from off white felt. I’ve decorated this with a heart cut from the same indigo patterned linen and needle felted in so it blends subtly with the felt. The mirror measures about 6cm (2.25”) diameter, and the pouch is about 7cm (2.75”) square when the flap is tucked in. chocolatefrog Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:57:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2602577 http://folksy.com/items/2602577 Indigo Shibori Handbag Mirror in felted pouch A mad mass of pretty pink loops, a bit like a crazy chrysanthemum flower? My own unusual, original design – stand out from the crowd! This lovely corsage or large brooch is crocheted in pure wool, and then lightly felted for a more contemporary look. Looks especially great on a coat or knitwear. It’s about 8-9cm (3-3.5”) in diameter, with a brooch pin stitched on the back. chocolatefrog Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:05:41 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2551033 http://folksy.com/items/2551033 Loopy felted crochet corsage A mad mass of loops, a bit like a crazy chrysanthemum flower? My own unusual, original design – stand out from the crowd! This lovely corsage or large brooch is crocheted in pure wool, and then lightly felted for a more contemporary look. Looks especially great on a coat or knitwear. The blue is a lovely shade, colourful without being too bright, not too dark or too light... just right. It’s about 8-9cm (3-3.5”) in diameter, with a brooch pin stitched on the back. chocolatefrog Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:56:37 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2541089 http://folksy.com/items/2541089 Loopy felted crochet corsage A mad mass of loops, a bit like a crazy chrysanthemum flower? My own unusual, original design – stand out from the crowd! This lovely corsage or large brooch is crocheted in pure wool, and then lightly felted for a more contemporary look. Looks especially great on a coat or knitwear. The colours is a zingy lime green. It’s about 8-9cm (3-3.5”) in diameter, with a brooch pin stitched on the back. chocolatefrog Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:53:51 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2541045 http://folksy.com/items/2541045 Loopy felted crochet corsage Delicate, lacy and reversible, this little piece of original textile art makes a perfect bookmark – an ideal gift for a nature lover or gardener, and very light for posting too! The design is an impression of a summer meadow, full of wild flowers and foliage. (If you've seen my flowery bowls - it's the same design idea and technique.) It’s made by free machine embroidering on soluble fabric, with a base of green net so that the stitching doesn’t have to be too bulky. The bookmark measures about 18cm x 4.5cm (7” x 1.75”). It is tacked onto a printed card and presented in a cellophane packet. Please note: the bookmark you receive may not be identical to the one pictured – I repeat the same design and colours but the free nature of the technique means it’s impossible to make exact copies. chocolatefrog Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:55:12 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2209305 http://folksy.com/items/2209305 Meadow bookmark Delicate, lacy and reversible, this little piece of original textile art makes a perfect bookmark – an ideal gift for a nature lover or gardener, and very light for posting too! The design is an impression of a hedgerow in summer, full of wild flowers and foliage. (If you've seen my flowery bowls - it's the same design idea and technique.) It’s made by free machine embroidering on soluble fabric, with a base of green net so that the stitching doesn’t have to be too bulky. The bookmark measures about 18cm x 4.5cm (7” x 1.75”). It is tacked onto a printed card and presented in a cellophane packet. Please note: the bookmark you receive may not be identical to the one pictured – I repeat the same design and colours but the free nature of the technique means it’s impossible to make exact copies. chocolatefrog Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:53:56 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2209301 http://folksy.com/items/2209301 Hedgerow bookmark