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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 17, 2015 1:42:01 GMT
Did you hand-dye the Karakul Wool? Very nice colors! Is Karakul an easy felter?
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 17, 2015 1:39:08 GMT
they are all luscious looking…debating…neutrals, blends or go for the primaries and do a fiber color wheel? so many choices! And it’s hard to resist a sale.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 15, 2015 19:58:12 GMT
I played with colors today! Perhaps I was a bit shy with the paint. First time using gouache. gouache by catwycliff, on Flickr
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 15, 2015 17:33:03 GMT
Welcome to the Forum, Elizabeth! As a felting addict myself, I do feel your pain (joy!) But you have come to the right place to discuss and show your felt projects. We would love to see your photos!
I use my kitchen counter for felting, which works quite well. When I began felting a couple of years ago, I would lay out my felt project to dry, and later in the evening I would find one of my two cats sitting right in the middle of the felt. I ended up making each cat a “cat mat,” which is just a flat square or rectangle they can sit on and feel the warmth and wooly-ness of the felt. No more problems!
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 15, 2015 17:26:24 GMT
Judy--fab job on the bird pods! So colorful and attractive! I made a bird pod also awhile ago and hung it outside on my deck, but sad to say, no birds ever came to occupy the pod. Having said that, I do live in the city, so perhaps not as many birds to go around. I think the photo is still on my Flickr page.
If you live in the country, you may have better luck! Let us know if the birds come to visit.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 15, 2015 17:20:01 GMT
The tutorial seems thorough and on the surface is a good idea. Personally, I wouldn’t take the time necessary to make felt gloves as I prefer suede or leather gloves that are lined. However, once you make the lasts, you are good to go for many future pairs of gloves! It’s always fun to see what’s out there.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 14, 2015 20:34:04 GMT
Great liner for your eggs! So you have chickens as well as sheep? That’s a nice and respectful way to treat the eggs. ;-))
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 14, 2015 20:27:43 GMT
Very helpful, Ann and Judith! Great tips. Now I know what to do with my leftover lavender buds.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 14, 2015 20:25:16 GMT
Very cool, but I had to wonder if the sheep minded wearing those silly vests!
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 14, 2015 14:16:07 GMT
That’s an important lesson, Judith! I had always thought the folds fell apart from age and did not realize the moths had any part in destroying linens. I do have some lovely sweaters, though, which I can never again wear because of those nasty moths!
Cedar is supposed to prevent moths, but I have never tested the validity. I do keep my antique quilts in a cedar chest, and the quilts are wrapped in bed sheets. I read somewhere you are supposed to rotate the quilts, refolding as time goes by. They should not touch the wood of the chest.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 13, 2015 20:37:17 GMT
I’m all for giving vintage pieces a second life. I have done that with old hand-embroidered pieces but always do feel a bit sad about cutting into the work.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 13, 2015 20:35:22 GMT
Like Ruth, I also wrap my felted landscapes/abstract art around canvas or wooden stretchers, depending on the individual piece. For most exhibits, I’ve discovered that’s a must do!
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 13, 2015 20:33:09 GMT
I applaud you for making the lemmings and although I have never seen a real lemming, they do look adorable!
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 12, 2015 23:20:46 GMT
Thanks, Jill, for the link on dressmaking. Not only was the finished product beautiful, but I enjoyed watching Diana make it. I did wince when I saw her set the sander on top of that beautiful fabric, but oh well, I guess she knows what she’s doing!
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 12, 2015 22:53:28 GMT
Wow, Zara, the arm warmers are just gorgeous! I love the detailed beading and the very feminine addition of lace or crochet at the edge. What a lovely gift those will make for your new family member.
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