#fiber magic

[songs-of-fensalir]

My current spinning workspace…

So… I bought a bag of alpaca fiber but it wasn’t even processed. 🤢 I still don’t have any carding tools, so I probably should look into that.

[howlsystem]

first finished (minus some weaving in) crochet project of 2023!! treated myself to some scales 🐉

[xensilverquill]

"No sorrow will live in me so long as that joy -- save one. And I thank you for that part, too."

[amerricanartwork]

Oh my, is that really what I think it is...?

It is!! Another little creature has arrived! And it's so fluffy too! Though that isn't gonna do much in this hot weather!

Here, have some food, little guy. And come inside! I'm sure the others would love to have you!

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That's right guys, Rain Wool is back in business!! Now that I'm getting back into the swing of needle-felting and FINALLY have lots more core wool to make all sorts of projects with, it's only right that I keep on going with this project, especially since, after Saint, I'm only one away from being done with the slugcats! I apologize for waiting so long to continue on with this project, but going forward I hope to start felting more of these guys more frequently.

In the meantime, however, I'm happy to finally share this fluffy little green bean!

It probably isn't very visible in these images, but on the cheeks, arms, and tail I intentionally left the wool less felted in for a softer, fluffier appearance. Since I have barely any of the straight wool roving felters normally use for long hair, this is my general go-to method for fluffy creatures.

I still think he looks adorable though, and I'm so excited to be close to finishing the slugcats!

Well, I hope you enjoy this new Rain Wool content! Hopefully there will be more to come soon!

[chknnuggs-the-eel]

made a silly finfin felt sculpture‼️ 🐬🪽

i struggled a little too much with his eyes & feet lol

[lilianade-comics]

Magic Crafts #046- Guide to Knitting Needles

[uncanny-tranny]

Something that amuses me between knitters and crocheters is this... almost humble nature each craft has about the other. I couldn't imagine how one would knit, and I know some of the basics - and yet, I have met so many knitters who say crochet is impossible, and yet I find it to be so simple. There's just something charming about when one recognizes just how much skill, effort, patience, and care go into a craft, and to be humbled by just how incredible human ingenuity and creativity are

[badstitched]

What's your favorite type of bat? Mine is: all of them.

[theenbyroiderer]

Just some fluffy green pillows of moss.

[quehecke]

rare never before seen footage of me drawing something other than jjk fanart

[milkweedman]

My cat loves wool maybe more than I do (her favorite thing to do with wool is rip it to shreds....her second favorite thing is to lay on it as though brooding wooly eggs, and refuse to move), but I didn't think she'd care about the linen blanket at all.

She seems to like it a lot though. I don't know if its because it smells a lot like me (or so I imagine, as I did spin this yarn and knit it up) or because she also has an appreciation for high quality natural fibers...hard to say.

[mirith]

Blocking is magical. I didn't expect it to block as well as it did, but oh wow am I really happy with this scarf.

I mean, look at this guy. Pre-block it's just a snake. And then it turns into a scarf??

Machine knit, free pattern (not mine) on Youtube: https://youtu.be/IaW9c9JGQz8?si=bd2cSgY8h_tJT8VE.

Yarn is handspun, I believe the fiber was Paper Roses by Greenwood Fiberworks.

Very quick knit and satisfying pattern. Will probably make another scarf or two like this.

[magic-the-girlbossing]

if you get mad at the theft player for hitting gas off the top of your library you should also be thanking them when they hit dead cards off the top instead, otherwise you are a hypocrite

[strawberrum]

[fibrefox-stitchcraft]

These are going to be huge, and gorgeous 😍

Feather Wings Shawl, design and pattern by Megan Lapp, Crafty Intentions (paid pattern, Ravelry)

Bonus cat inspection from Eve:

[lilianade-comics]

Magic Crafts #056 Guide to Knitting Stitches

Months ago a reader requested this guide! I promised I would do it, and I always try to keep my promises even if it's months after I promised!

One update left! See you next week :)