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Soon to be leaves; purpose made prefelt
If you remember I started to work on a new cowl design for maybe teaching or maybe selling but at least one for myself. here the blog if you missed it or want to remind yourself. https://wp.me/p1WEqk-9Ha Sorry to disappoint but … Continue reading
Posted in color, Design, Prefelt, Uncategorized
Tagged handmade prefelt, making prefelt, pre felt
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A New Drop Spindle and the Holiday Card Exchange
In early September I came across the website John Galon Designs. I think I found the link in a spindle group on Facebook but I don’t remember. https://johngalen.com/ He makes beautiful spindles, many from old, timepieces. I didn’t get a … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Holiday exchange, Spinning, spinning
Tagged drop spindle, Holiday exchange, holiday exchange 2020
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Slow progress and a workshop
I am writing this Sunday evening. My plan was to work on my cowl this afternoon. But after lunch, I just didn’t have any energy to do it, so after an incredibly busy week of baking, I decided on a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, workshops
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Where has all the time gone?
I do not know where time has gone. I remember having time but it seems very elusive at the moment. Most of my time is taken up with preparing things for our farmer’s market. Thursday is cookies and Friday with … Continue reading
The wool arrives , part 2 , the delivery
The wool had to be delivered. I didn’t take my things out first because I thought everyone would want to see mine too. We met at Jans as she is in the middle. See its not that much wool. There … Continue reading
The Wool is Here!
I needed to order some wool and Jan need some wool, in the hopes of being able to teach again. And… Well….who doesn’t need more wool. I order a large amount when I order. I was aiming for 20 kg. … Continue reading
An Interesting Cowl Experiment, Part One Design
Here is the link to the pattern I used for inspiration. https://catbordhi.com/wp-content/uploads/Rio-Calina-Cowl-1.3.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2sORW3PfXAJ3hP9Rcf_ZGYJM0rMsn5kdSnELmee1ca33VxeaoSSg2HLsw When I saw it it had been shared form here. It is a free pattern. https://www.facebook.com/groups/knitscents/ When knitting this you do it flat and sew it together. I … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Design, Experiments, Inspiration, Scarves, Uncategorized
Tagged designing a resist, felted cowl, felted scarf
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Felt Basket #3
Yes, I made another felt basket. this one is with some Bergschaf Tyrollean wool I got from Lituania when it was on sale and had free shipping to boot. I don’t know if its the same as the Bergschef that … Continue reading
Posted in Experiments, natural wools, Uncategorized, Wet Felting, Wool
Tagged Berch, Bergschaf Tyrollean wool, Felt basket
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3rd Quarter Challenge and Summer Poker Challenge in One.
My guild does a summer poker challenge every summer. first, you pick weaving or spinning or new this year felting. You pick 3 cards from a deck of cards to find out your challenge for the summer. The idea is … Continue reading
