Hello)))

[Lily]

Hello everyone! My name is Lily. I am glad that I came across this forum, where there are many tips and materials for improving my techniques. I do felting and embroidery. I have been working with wool for 4 years, and embroidery since 10 years). Wool is very plastic and cool. I am in awe of the possibilities of this material. It will be somewhat funny, but I started my "wool road" through non-acceptance)). So it turned out that I was looked for a job. And my friend gave me the contact of a craftswoman who was looking for an assistant. I had absolutely no idea what I was going to do. Mastress was needed a person who understands "handmade"))) So, that's how I found Yulia, who makes shoes from wool. Valyanki. They were beautiful and colorful. But still it was "Valyanki"! Ah, yes. I am from western Ukraine, where there was no love for russians for completely objective reasons. It is also connected with the history of my family. So, felts. Damn, I really needed a job. So, I decided to give it a try. And I successfully messed up my first job on the very first day) But I came back on the next one to fix it. Later, in the process, I began to study the history of wool. And discovered that felt boots "valyanki" are not russian shoes (haha)) at all, but Scythian. And that there is also needle felting. And wool is different. And, oh my gosh, wool is a super cool material!!! I don't make shoes anymore. I am interested in other products. Wool gives a very large space for experiments. And this is an opportunity to constantly learn. That's why I'm really happy that I found you))) A little too much text, sorry)))

[Ann @ frabjous fabrica]

Welcome Lily. Definitely not too much text. Your journey into wool is very interesting.
You could spend a lot of time on the forum, looking back through old posts and picking up links.
I hope you have found Felt and Fibre Studio too, lots more rabbit holes to dive down there (just click on the "grey square" below to be taken there.
Lots of help available here and on the Studio from members who are always happy to answer queries, and just delight in what everyone else can produce, so do show us what you've done.

[lyn]

Hello Lily and welcome to the forum. Not too much text - very interesting read!

[Lily]

Ой, дякую за теплий прийом))) Я дійсно вже почала досліджувати кролячі нори. І треба сказати, що це дійсно дуже захоплююче!
Бажаю всім гарного дня!

[charley]

Hello and welcome from me too.

[Ann @ frabjous fabrica]

Nov 26, 2022 12:03:50 GMT Lily said:

Ой, дякую за теплий прийом))) Я дійсно вже почала досліджувати кролячі нори. І треба сказати, що це дійсно дуже захоплююче!
Бажаю всім гарного дня!

Oh Lily, a free Ukrainian language lesson.  I'm in awe of your expertise.  My language skills are very poor - just a little bit of schoolgirl French and German.
I had to get Google to translate for me:

"Oh, thanks for the warm welcome))) I've really already started exploring the rabbit holes. And I must say that it is really very exciting!

I wish everyone a good day!"

I'm looking forward to reading about your work.

[Lily]

I wrote in Ukrainian? O God!)
Sorry))) I usually write a draft first and then translate since my English is not perfect. but I'm learning))) and where i can brag about my work in this amazing society?)))

[MTRuth]

Welcome Lily, I am glad you joined us. Please feel free to share your work and ask questions. How to post photos is in the Q&A section.

[Shepherdess]

welcome. Your journey sounds wonderful. I am looking forward to seeing some of your work.

[Lily]

this is part of my work. I love working with wool))) and embroidery too))) I know my works are not the worst but I still have room to grow))) My vision is that people should get joy from the world. And if I manage to do it through my creativity, then it is very inspiring)))

drive.google.com/file/d/1g8anmAuIju1Ip3DKJ-ZS4tkhWdeEknyp/view?usp=share_link

drive.google.com/file/d/1EXPzEHfdmjt-dqhk-2ROtoU3hnBj3nfe/view?usp=share_link

drive.google.com/file/d/1uLqQ75k-GQsJAnmABUxK-H8RSobWk94M/view?usp=share_link

drive.google.com/file/d/1hjFrbr1Fd0jetBTrZl_Pwntj4dIK8zHX/view?usp=share_link

drive.google.com/file/d/1rBjB5_t8tuoXAOLwiqzkvCzeiu9tAsor/view?usp=share_link


And I just received feedback from a buyer of pillows. It is extremely nice)))

[charley]

Beautiful work Lily.

[Shepherdess]

It all looks wonderful.

[Ann @ frabjous fabrica]

Wonderful work. I love the cats especially.

[MTRuth]

What a wide range of beautiful and fun items. It's always great to sell some pieces and to then get feedback as well is a plus. Thanks for sharing.

[caterina]

Welcome, Lily.
I loved your works, especially the pillows (I love the green ones on the left), the hats, and the whimsical aliens (they seem very funny). I hope that you will share how you make them, I am looking forward to learn new things from you, as I am a beginner myself and never had the chance to get apprenticed to a real felt shoemaker! :-) welcome welcome!