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Post by Teri Berry on Feb 20, 2014 16:15:42 GMT
Oh yes - please do, it is one of my favourite places in the world! If they weren't 4 hours drive away I would be there every week. If you go in person you can select your own botany lap waste from the big bins (just ask for a bag to put it in), then of course there are all of the lovely boxes of wool and other fibres upstairs and they don't seem to mind you stroking them all to your heart's content. The staff are really helpful too, I'm sure if you explain your are new to this felting lark they will point you towards some suitable fibres. I am so jealous!! Top tip - if you are on a budget don't take your credit card  |
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Post by halay on Feb 20, 2014 16:36:31 GMT
It's good I don't live close to any such fiber store. I believe I would spend all of my money there. By buying from a catalogue at least I manage to control my spending. Polly, I wish I could visit WW.
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Post by MTRuth on Feb 20, 2014 17:14:33 GMT
Ooooo.... let's all take a road trip! |
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Post by Shepherdess on Feb 20, 2014 22:28:05 GMT
ok Ruth pick me up as you go by.  |
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Post by MTRuth on Feb 20, 2014 22:36:45 GMT
Well, you are right on the way!
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Post by Pandagirl on Feb 20, 2014 23:50:15 GMT
Me, too!
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Post by MTRuth on Feb 21, 2014 0:00:00 GMT
I'll be there soon, so pack your bags  |
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Post by zed on Feb 21, 2014 12:31:46 GMT
I'll meet yous at the airport! I've only been once, but they were really nice. And Huddersfield is gorgeous. |
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Feb 21, 2014 13:26:15 GMT
I'm In!
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Post by pollypixie on Feb 21, 2014 13:49:14 GMT
Ohh I will meet you all there and you can show me what I should be getting. I did nip to hobby craft yesterday and got a few small packs, just so I could have a go. And now my index finger is very painful where I hit it a few times with the needle. But I am in the process of trying to make something.
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Post by halay on Feb 21, 2014 14:27:53 GMT
Polly, leave needle felting for a while and turn to wet felting - it's safer and doesnt' hurt, just get some good soap and warm water.
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Post by pollypixie on Feb 21, 2014 15:51:16 GMT
Halay its really wet felting I want to be doing, and when I have finished the needle felting I have started I will be having a go at the wet felting. Just fancied a go with the needle, and although my fingers resemble a pin cusion at the moment I am quite enjoying myself.
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Post by Teri Berry on Feb 21, 2014 18:52:00 GMT
Halay - what are you needle-felting? Is it 2D or 3D? If 2D you might be safer using a wooden skewer or cocktail stick to pin your wool down while needling, that way on the stick gets stabbed! It's a bit more tricky if working on a 3D project though...
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Post by Shepherdess on Feb 21, 2014 21:19:16 GMT
I have carvers tape that you cam make little "thimbles" with to protect your finger.
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Post by Pandagirl on Feb 21, 2014 23:47:25 GMT
Ann, is that like a thimble?
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