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Tag Archives: felt
When inspiration strikes
Hi all, Kirstin here. Thanks for your concern about my shoulder. It looks like it’s going to be a slow healer, I’m afraid. Anyhoo. I’m close to driving myself nuts, since I can’t do any of the things I normally … Continue reading
How to: felt a horse ornament
Alright, alright. Maybe that post about the little horse ornament who couldn’t was a touch…negative. Well I’ve tried again, and I took a ton of pictures so I could walk you through the process. So read on, intrepid souls, if … Continue reading
Posted in fiber art
Tagged Christmas ornaments, embroidery, felt, felt ornaments, felting, needle felting
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These are…eh.
Hi all! Kirstin here. I’ve been busily not succeeding at felting horse Christmas tree ornaments. I’m just not feeling these little guys. It’s supposed to be a palomino with a few vaguely native American-y designs. I tried felting on the … Continue reading
It’s Christmas in September!
Hi all! Kirstin here! The rest of the fam is out in the barn, power washing everything to prep for the big charity show tomorrow. They’ve been cleaning, cooking chili, baking cookies, knitting, and organizing their hearts out. ACES (artists … Continue reading
Posted in business, fiber art
Tagged Christmas stockings, felt, needle felting, stockings
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Stockings by the fire
It’s been over two years since I (Kirstin) did any felting at all, but last weekend, I was feeling inspired. With the charity show coming up on September 7th and the Christmas crafting season in full swing (I know, really), … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Christmas stockings, felt, felting, needle felting, stockings, wet felting
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Artist bio: Aunt Geri
My Aunt Geri is an artist, a real one. We are lucky that lately she has been channelling her creativity into fiber art, rather than painting. The results have been astounding. I’ve compared felting to painting, but my work is … Continue reading
Without no seams nor needlework
So you know that song “Scarborough Fair” by Simon and Garfunkel? The most memorable line is “Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme” because they say it over and over, but there is a whole stanza I want to call your attention … Continue reading
Fiddlehead fern clutch
I just sold this clutch to a graduate school friend. Before it leaves the nest, I want to share it with you all. I’m rather proud of it. It’s made from Tulip’s neck and leg fiber. Those areas are only … Continue reading
Posted in fiber art
Tagged alpaca fiber, clutch, felt, felting, needle felting, wet felting
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I updated the felt gallery.
Preparing for Cimmaron Sky Dog Artists Show
The fiber artists at Cliff House Alpacas have knitted/crocheted/felted/spun ourselves into carpal tunnel preparing for our next show. We’ve been invited to bring our wares to a private silent auction and craft sale to benefit the wild horses at Cimarron Sky … Continue reading