Category Archives: natural wools

Werewolf Boy

Posted on November 16, 2019 by

Ghost Girl looks lonely 1 Werewolf Boy: Last post I showed you the OVWSG sale and exp. between photos I was demoing needle felting.  I brought the ghost girl and had already decided she looked very lonely even with her … Continue reading →

Posted in 3D, natural wools, Needle Felting, sculptural felt, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Knitting and modeling a shawl

Posted on August 6, 2019 by

After a big hiatus, my knitting mojo finally woke up, and it was craving complicated stuff, not just the customary stocking stitch pattern. I’ve a soft spot for lace shawls, particularly those by British pattern creator Boo Knits (find her … Continue reading →

Posted in Beading, Guest Writer, Inspiration, Knitting, natural wools | Tagged , | 22 Comments

Todays task is dryer balls

Posted on July 25, 2019 by

I got a call form one of my outlets that they are out of felted soap and dryer balls so todays job is dryer balls. First I make middles out of old or failed felt experiments. They might as well … Continue reading →

Posted in natural wools, Repurpose, Tutorials, Uncategorized, Wet Felting | Tagged , | 16 Comments

Naturals For A Nature Lover

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

I wanted to make a piece of felt for one of my friends as a thank you for helping us out recently, he’s into the environment and nature, so I thought a piece using all natural wools and undyed fibres … Continue reading →

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A brief glimpse into the Knitting & Stitching Show in London

Posted on October 14, 2018 by

This weekend the biggest fibre and fabric-related event in Europe happened right here in London. Every year I volunteer for my spinning guild and, in return, I get a free pass for all days. Although the Knitting & Stitching Show … Continue reading →

Posted in embroidery, Free Motion Stitching, Guest Artists, Guest Writer, Inspiration, Mixed Media, natural wools, Other Fibers, Shows, Stitching | Tagged , | 17 Comments

Chico the needle felted dog

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

Hello, Leonor here. My guest post for today is going to be a simple “show and tell” as the weather here in London is too warm for complicated thoughts! Some of you might be aware that I am a fibre … Continue reading →

Posted in 3D, Guest Artists, Guest Writer, Made From Felt, natural wools, Needle Felting, sculptural felt, Wool | Tagged , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Natural Wools and First Quarter Challenge

Posted on March 18, 2018 by

We made thick mats/placemats/coasters at the well being group last week. I took in some natural wools, partly to keep costs down, but also because I really like the combination of colours and textures they create when used together. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, natural wools, Surface Design | Tagged , , , , , , | 21 Comments