Inspired by the abundance of hearts in production, the studio chicks have begun pairing up and falling in love. In lush up-cycled mohair blends and vintage cashmere, the budding romances will certainly lead to a bumper crop of spring song birds and primitive nesters!
In keeping with the primitive tradition, these wee birds are cut from a simple pattern on old fabrics that would otherwise be tossed in the trash. A vintage mohair garment never goes to waste at Hand of Bela Peck! Even the tiniest scrap can be used as beaks, bow ties, hearts and wings. What can't be used becomes stuffing for future rag dolls.
Mohair blends are by far my favorite up-cycled material. The thrifting gods have been very good to me this winter! With prices as low as 50 cents for an old sweater or jacket, I can buy in bulk and I often do! I've never met a mohair I don't like.
Having waaaayyy too much mohair blends lets me experiment to my heart's content! I have been chucking sweaters in hot baths, boiling others with mulling spices, and infusing the bland with hand-dyed color! One technique I've fallen in love with is needle felting mohair on top of mohair. I love the imperfection and instant charm!
This Valentine's Day show your love with a customized set of two love birds from Hand of Bela Peck! I love special orders and at the rate these chicks are pairing up it looks like there will be no shortage of love to go around.
LOVE & SWEET TWEETS!
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