Thursday 3 November 2011

Felting...

When I went shopping with mum (posted about here), I also picked up this:


A twist of merino top. In orange, of course *laughs* Of course it looks bright red in this picture, but it is actually a darkish orange.

I wanted to try some sort of felting and have seen some great tutorials for felted balls, so when the shop we were in had some available I grabbed the colour I liked best and bought it immediately.

I haven't actually tried it yet (which is a shame, as it would make this post far more interesting!) but I can't wait. I only have one colour at the moment, but if they come out as well as the image below then I might make them in a variety of colours. Either as decor or to thread onto a necklace... Who knows ;)


Then there's the felted soap idea I've seen on other blogs too... Because I need more hobbies *laughs*

9 comments:

  1. I've been keen to try some felting at some point. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Have you seen that amazing felted ball rug all over the internet?

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  2. Oh, felted soap is really fun to make. I've only done it once (in a class) and still have the bar. :-)

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  3. Wish you luck with the felting. I'm not much of a felter. I don't want to blame the wool I used, but who knows. Maybe I shoul try again.

    Have a nice day!

    Regula

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  4. oooh, felting is addictive and there is so much you can do. How I wish you could take a class or have a play date with other felters.

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  5. I got a book on felting a while back but haven't ventured into it yet. Love the colour of your felt - hope you have fun with it :)

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  6. Oh! Those balls would look pretty strung together as garland or bunting.

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  7. Can't wait to see how it turns out - felting is so much fun!!

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  8. I can't wait to see what you come up with. I've never tried it, but would like to, when another hour gets put into the day!

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  9. That colour will be wonderful. I did my first bit of felting this year - turned an old pure wool jumper into a knitting bag. Surprised and pleased with the result. Hope you have lots of fun.

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