#wool fiber

[thypandatetor]

TO HELL WITH ALL CURRENT PROJECTS, I GOT SOFT MAIL:

Time to spin and knit me a peach!

My dearest @fossilfibers made the discord our own existential peach colorway since we try to see how many screaming peach stickers we can find when we get new friends lol

[kreechur-croft]

Made some little freaks

[ancient-art-of-craft]

Yarn for Christmas?

An open PSA to anyone with crafting friends (and isn't really sure what they like):

DON'T BUY THEM YARN

Part of the hobby is the purchasing yarn, which some might argue buying yarn and using yarn are two different hobbies. "But OP," you might argue, "I just know they'll love the Red Heart Super Saver I got on sale at Joann's! One skein should be plenty, and they can make me a sweater!"

This is one of those rare cases where a gift card to their favorite yarn store is more personal. First off, nothing against Red Heart, but if they're a yarn snob, it's going to collect dust. If they're a project-oriented purchaser, it's going to collect dust. If they like to buy yarn, then it's just mean.

Also, NEVER imply that your crafting friend should make something for you. If they love you, they will. If they don't, then you're not close enough to be making expensive demands.

[bembely]

I've dropped every other WIP I have for this and couldn't be happier

[silly-bus]

THE GLOVES 🙌 I made these back in spring this year for a friend and I think they're so gorgeous. It was my first ever full project on dpn and my 2nd stranded color work. They were such a joy to make

Pattern by EricaHeusserDesigns on Etsy!!

[ink-the-artist]

THE WIZARD CLOAK COAT IS FINALLY FINISHED!!!!

[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!

[webdiggerxxx]

꧁★꧂

[highlynerdy]

The final (I think) result of all the dyeing I've been doing for The Bestie Art Retreat

I may do a few more pale shades for contrast, but oof, it's probably been a decade+ since I've dyed this much fiber at once. Wools used: Rambouillet, Targhee, New Zealand Romney, Domestic Wool Blend, Falkland, Shetland, and Merino/Silk.

[cozylittleartblog]

yeah like having to deal with the obnoxious middle aged women who thrift to resell wasn't bad enough, now we got the braindead fast fashion bozos cluttering things up too.

its ok shirt, i will love you like somebody else apparently couldn't even if you shed microplastics into the water supply and will fall apart after 7 wears. and then i'll sew you back together like anyone with two braincells to rub together Should

[kreechur-croft]

Made more fimsh / guys + 1 ouppy

That feeling when you

When y

Ough

[pastelispunx]

Now, I'm about to say something sacrilegious. I'm thinking of painting my Ashford Elizabeth.

Her stain job is slightly off and it Bugs me. I don't use her as much as I should and I want her to be a jaw dropper.

Now I'm debating doing a paint job similar to those below:

First from here and next from here.

Now unfortunately I love magnolia home colors, but I get Ace Hardware to match it on non magnolia bases so I don't pay those people.

Color for base of the wheel???? I'd also stencil it with folk designs. Put a lil Mokosh sigil on there too somewhere. Just to really make it mine.

Now the poll: am I crazy to paint something I paid 800 for? Or do I yolo it and paint it bc it is mine and it will spark joy?

[shannonpurdyjones]

Historical fiction research: European style in-hand spinning

I'm in love with this beautiful gold Corriedale wool, so here's my latest progress on learning to spin in the in-hand or "twiddle" style spinning common in Europe in the 800s when my novel is set. I'm getting better at drafting with my left hand from the distaff (opposite from drop spinning, where you draft the wool with your dominant hand), and it's coming out quite nice and even for the most part.

I also definitely see the appeal of the distaff now that I'm getting better at using it. It allows holding a large amount of wool at once, and makes walking while spinning much easier than in drop spinning. Once you get good enough to stop clenching and relax into it I totally see how you could feasibly spin for hours by the fireside or walking without your hands getting tired.

At this point I could probably spin 50g of wool in a day, if I spun a fair number of hours between other things. Medieval women who were really skilled spinners must have processed an absolutely staggering amount of fiber per day by comparison.

[itscolossal]

Nastasya Shulyak’s Miniature Felted Friends Sprout and Smile with Joy

[saltedsnailstudio]

@gloryhands booth for their first Massachusetts market looked so damn incredible, had to share these shots. I watch them make absolutely wild stuff every day and it looks so pretty all laid out together!!!!!!

[five-thousand-loaves-of-bread]

see many people do this >:)

*coral = color

** EEW 6 = electric spinning wheel

*** said mohair fleece can be combed into functional fiber to spin w patience n strength

**** rainbow mini sheep (rainbow not in order)