Category Archives: natural wools

What goes into hand dyed yarn?

Posted on September 9, 2020 by

A few days ago, Ruth had the courtesy of sending me an email reminder about my upcoming blog post (this one). I mentioned I was sparse on ideas, so she suggested I talk about my dyeing process. This ended up … Continue reading →

Posted in color, fibre, Guest Writer, Knitting, natural wools | 26 Comments

Felt Basket #3

Posted on August 12, 2020 by

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 →

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Felt Basket Mark 2

Posted on June 17, 2020 by

I thought I would have a try at another felt basket. If you missed the other one it is here: https://feltingandfiberstudio.com/2020/06/01/second-quarter-challenge-mark-1/  It was part of the second quarter challenge and I guess this one counts too as we aren’t out … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Design, natural wools, resists, Uncategorized, Wet Felting | Tagged , | 15 Comments

Do I have a finished vest? (Spoiler: I don’t)

Posted on May 28, 2020 by

Hello! I hope everyone is doing well, or at least managing not to randomly yell at walls. If you remember, the last time I wrote I was working on a Victorian-style waistcoat mockup, and I was determined to have the real … Continue reading →

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Cabin fever and mock-ups

Posted on March 25, 2020 by

Hello. Let me start by hoping you and your loved ones are all of sound health. In light of recent events, last week my husband and I decided to self-isolate. Not too hard a task for two humans whose favourite … Continue reading →

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3D wet felting experiments (part two)

Posted on March 1, 2020 by

In my last blog spot I showed how I made a sprouting seed pod as part of a group of 3D wet felted objects I’m calling ‘Lifecycles’ that I am submitting to an open exhibition.  You can see that blog … Continue reading →

Posted in 3D, exhibition, Experiments, felt art, Inspiration, natural wools, Nuno Felting, Repurpose, Wet Felting | 26 Comments

Studio Space -“Final” Layout

Posted on February 6, 2020 by

On my last post, I showed you my new studio space. I had just moved in and my beloved fibre was still very much scattered around, and I felt a little at a loss as to where I should place … Continue reading →

Posted in 3D, felt art, Guest Artists, Guest Writer, Made From Felt, natural wools, sculptural felt, Spinning, Wool | 16 Comments

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 , | 18 Comments