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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 31, 2014 0:24:25 GMT
Frances, what I was asking is what you are using for the base of nuno-felting--silk chiffon scarf? or something else, perhaps polyester or nylon? I was assuming your silk hankies were embellishments.
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Post by Frances on Mar 31, 2014 0:43:28 GMT
Am excited that I got to work on the project today and finish it! This was my first time leaving openings in a piece and I am very pleased with the outcome. This makes a plain white blouse into a spring Fashion Statement and should not be too warm - I live in North Georgia part of the year and in North Florida the rest of the year. Also any wool next to my skin makes me itch. feltingandfiberstudio.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/1mwi3zsh6g_1k4ka_o5n.jpgThe template worked well - it did get a little damp in places - I wet the scarf and hand rubbed/patted it gently and then turned the template over onto a strip of shelf liner and then slowly pulled the template away. The little flower is the first one I tried making - was just fooling around while watching TV - I ended up needle felting it together.
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Post by Frances on Mar 31, 2014 0:46:27 GMT
Frances, what I was asking is what you are using for the base of nuno-felting--silk chiffon scarf? or something else, perhaps polyester or nylon? I was assuming your silk hankies were embellishments. No base just the merino/silk roving - in the picture showing the layout there is a plastic template underneath the roving.
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Post by Frances on Mar 31, 2014 0:52:41 GMT
I forgot to say that the piece started out 60" long x 8" wide and finished was about 48" x 5" - I know everyone is interested in shrinkage with different fibers.
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 31, 2014 1:21:45 GMT
Frances it turned out great! Very springlike and will be perfect in FL and GA weather. Go make your fashion statement! Job well done.
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Post by carole aka craftywoman on Mar 31, 2014 5:19:08 GMT
turned out great, and your silk hankies stayed in place too, from what everyone is saying and my own experiences of silk hanging off my fingers, my clothing, that is impressive :-)
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Post by zed on Mar 31, 2014 7:16:55 GMT
Teri described the clinging perfectly. I've 'sanded' my fingers down with superfine nail buffer, but it still catches The scarf turned out really well, Frances If wool makes you itch, try a really fine merino or try alpaca if you ever want a scarf for colder weather.
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Post by Shepherdess on Mar 31, 2014 12:39:22 GMT
Your scarf turned out great. Just the thing for warmer climates.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Mar 31, 2014 12:57:35 GMT
Nice work, Frances…very pretty colors!
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Post by Frances on Mar 31, 2014 13:56:45 GMT
Teri described the clinging perfectly. I've 'sanded' my fingers down with superfine nail buffer, but it still catches The scarf turned out really well, Frances If wool makes you itch, try a really fine merino or try alpaca if you ever want a scarf for colder weather. The first scarf I made is alpaca -and it is still a little itchy - but during the winter I always have a high neck top on so it is ok. The alpaca is beautifully soft I should get some more - a lady near me raises alpacas and sells it but I would have to dye it.
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Post by halay on Mar 31, 2014 14:30:06 GMT
Nice scarf, Frances, light enough to be worn now in spring or in summer instead of a necklace.
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 31, 2014 18:17:50 GMT
Great design Frances! I'm sure you'll wear it a lot.
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Post by zed on Apr 1, 2014 9:23:51 GMT
That'd be great living near someone who raises alpacas, you could get the best cuts
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Post by Pandagirl on Apr 1, 2014 16:15:06 GMT
We have a bunch of alpaca farms near me. That's where I bought my drum carder. I bought some dyed alpaca but haven't used it yet. It is very soft.
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Post by lyn on Apr 1, 2014 20:58:49 GMT
The scarf looks really good on the white blouse with the white flower!
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