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Category Archives: natural wools
More dyeing shenanigans (with a twist)
The last time I wrote, I talked about dyeing yarn. As an indie dyer, my job is to create colourful yarn that someone else will turn into something beautiful. That’s pretty much the norm. Now, what if I turned that … Continue reading
Posted in color, fibre, Guest Writer, Knitting, natural wools, resists, Wool
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What goes into hand dyed yarn?
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
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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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Felt Basket Mark 2
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 Felt basket, wet felting a basket
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Do I have a finished vest? (Spoiler: I don’t)
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
Posted in Guest Writer, Made From Felt, natural wools, Needle Felting
Tagged cat cameo, needle felting, sewing, victorian waistcoat
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Cabin fever and mock-ups
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
3D wet felting experiments (part two)
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
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Studio Space -“Final” Layout
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
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Werewolf Boy
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
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Knitting and modeling a shawl
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 lace shawl knitting, shawl knitting
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