tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69993770307783098782024-03-21T01:18:03.102-07:00Kenleigh's Fiber StudioMy passion is crafting and trying new things. My main love is felting! I live with my son and husband on a small farm where we raise jacob sheep.Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-3002245479526018842010-03-11T10:55:00.000-08:002010-03-11T10:55:48.268-08:00Good-bye for now...<div style="text-align: center;">As much as I like the idea of having a blog for the studio, it just isn't reality at the moment. So, I will be sharing studio news on my <a href="http://kenleighacres.wordpress.com/">farm blog</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-17748844860930970662010-02-26T21:52:00.000-08:002010-02-26T21:55:13.079-08:00Quiet in the studio<div style="text-align: center;">I have been very busy in the barn with lambs, we currently have 46 with just a few more expected. The studio has been very quiet and a few projects have been put on the back burner. Luckily, I am back to felting and it feels good!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The current projects are awards for the Portugese Podengo Pequeno National Specialty. What is a Podengo? Good question! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Portuguese Podengo is an ancient multi-sensory hound (sight and scent) breed of dog from Portugal. There are three sizes - small (Pequeno), medium (Médio), and large (Grande). Each size with two hair coats (smooth and wire) and its own unique temperament. All three sizes love to hunt in their native country. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't know what one was until 6 months ago and I have learned a lot about them since! A few of my bags were given as awards at their Specialty show at the beginning of the year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I finished the Best of Breed award today. They requested a smooth and wire haired Podengo coursing a rabbit in the Portugal countryside :) It took a lot of thinking and visioning on how I would accomplish this. I finally came up with a plan and I am pleasantly surprised with the outcome. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-20634909291894099502010-02-12T17:24:00.000-08:002010-02-12T17:24:19.910-08:00and the winners are...<div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to Alison!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is her entry...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All of the entries were awesome! Thank you for participating in my little felting challenge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have updated the <a href="http://kenleighsfiberstudio.blogspot.com/2010/02/felting-challenge-entries.html">original post</a> to include all of the entrant's information - check out their blogs!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The winner from the comments is - Marci.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-77230723344308421032010-02-08T10:40:00.000-08:002010-02-12T17:05:15.919-08:00Felting Challenge entries - entrants information now included.<div style="text-align: center;">Thank you all for entering the Felting Challenge!!! What a crafty, inspired, creative, talented group of people. We have 11 entries for judging. The creators will remain anonymous at this time. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please leave a comment voting for the number that corresponds with your favorite entry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">***** Special giveaway ***** </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">In addition to the winner receiving a prize, I will also be randomly choosing a lucky person from all of you that leave a comment. So, come on all of you lurkers - VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Judging will close on Friday the 12th at noon. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Once the judging has closed, I will be announcing who all the entries belong to and share their wonderful blogs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnyBXZDTUSCWXw6HoD3zQ2hezXEtICVuiTQ-zGoHr7-AnJOdBGZRAZUQdg9CoajlrxjREQcAhtCGDSvIyQIsB3Nj6YiCdeHjiJEtctOd2V405cc4xEi8TQHhdvIkJTLwkb12o0dpaTK8/s1600-h/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnyBXZDTUSCWXw6HoD3zQ2hezXEtICVuiTQ-zGoHr7-AnJOdBGZRAZUQdg9CoajlrxjREQcAhtCGDSvIyQIsB3Nj6YiCdeHjiJEtctOd2V405cc4xEi8TQHhdvIkJTLwkb12o0dpaTK8/s640/1.jpg" width="323" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Alison - <a href="http://www.artisanry.blogspot.com/">http://www.artisanry.blogspot.com/</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me know what one is your favorite!</div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-84891193081657350712010-02-07T10:49:00.000-08:002010-02-07T10:49:54.034-08:00Slight delay...<div style="text-align: center;">A few people have had camera/computer problems, so there will be a little delay in posting the entries. They will be posted by tomorrow morning and judging will close on Friday the 12th. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">In the meantime, enjoy some pictures of our new lambs...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-38852721008229491322010-02-03T21:18:00.000-08:002010-02-03T21:18:52.013-08:00Felting Challenge deadline...<div style="text-align: center;">is fast approaching!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The deadline to have your picture to me is February 5th at noon. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have seen a few entries and can't wait to see the rest :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-88909724325357955052010-02-03T09:06:00.000-08:002010-02-03T09:06:04.393-08:00Our new fiber producers!<div style="text-align: center;">Lambing has started here on the farm and we are having so much fun with the new babies! <br />
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I love the first lambs of the season because I have time to thoroughly enjoy them. In a few weeks we will have around 50 lambs and the chores will become very time consuming - but for now we can just cuddle and snuggle with them!<br />
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Lots of precious moments!<br />
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For more photos of our lambs you can visit the <a href="http://ww.kenleighacres.wordpress.com/">farm blog</a>.</div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-81447129042346580932010-01-31T11:36:00.000-08:002010-01-31T11:36:05.078-08:00My Felt Smackdown entry<div style="text-align: center;">I know I am going to be blown out of the water by the other entrant's projects, but I had so much fun learning how to make these little dolls!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks <a href="http://mylifeunderthebus.typepad.com/">Patty</a> for hosting the 'Felt Smack Down' inspired by <a href="http://weefolk.wordpress.com/">Salley Mavor's</a> book <a href="http://www.weefolkstudio.com/">Felt Wee Folk</a>. This book is a real treasure and there are many techniques that I would like to learn this year. My first project was very simple and I am truly amazed at the details on her small dolls - some are 1 1/2" tall with very intricate embroidery. Truly amazing!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My son was so excited to finally get to play with him and now wants a whole family!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">but, I didn't have a bag of my own...<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had plans to meet my friend, Kristine, up in Portland and go to the big dog show yesterday, so on Tuesday I made the decision to take some time and make a bag for myself. The big choice, what dog? In the end, Paisley won.<br />
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</div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-63599646431336564752010-01-16T11:20:00.000-08:002010-01-16T11:20:50.743-08:00A bit of inspiration...<div style="text-align: center;">If you have entered the Felting Challenge - your kits are on their way!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now for the Felting Challenge!!! I don't believe you should ever stop learning new crafts, so I have entered a felting challenge over at - <a href="http://mylifeunderthebus.typepad.com/my-life-under-the-bus/">My life under the bus</a> - The premise of the challenge is to make something based on the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Felt-Wee-Folk-Enchanting-Projects/dp/1571201939/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263100342&sr=8-1">Felt Wee Folk</a> book by <a href="http://weefolk.wordpress.com/">Salley Mavor</a>. It does include felting, but I am not familiar with making the adorable fairies and dolls. I have an idea in my head and I hope it translates well! I will post pictures once the challenge is finished.<br />
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This inspired me to do a Felting Challenge of my own. No previous felting experience needed - I will even provide the materials!!! I have been tossing around the idea of a felting kit in my head and I have decided on the little felted sheep. <br />
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They are so fun to make and easy for beginners.<br />
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Here is how it works:<br />
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1. I have opened this up to 20 entries, so you must <strike>be</strike> become a follower on this blog or <strike>have commented</strike> leave a comment on my <a href="http://www.kenleighacres.wordpress.com/">Farm</a> blog if you would like to participate. If you have always wanted to try needle felting - here is your opportunity!<br />
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</div></div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-31393631392419771322010-01-02T21:37:00.000-08:002010-01-02T22:08:18.724-08:00Fab Glue<div align="center">Fab stands for fabric and fabulous! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I found this little gem at the fabric store while I was shopping for fabric for Christmas gifts. </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422384458700582594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiamW6JRFc4Ur4vUCyq1NcKLAZ1OI73yxlFil91vQAi6d-IjULmKcFRAIvZkMbda9rrhyphenhyphenqiCwufWGKb85zxnr5cTcbD-Hz0czgLOYIcn9S5TFrm3mDXGWkRPwkrEIkfS_XVKm8_xV4mNbk/s400/web+fab+glue+4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">The uses include - basting seams and matching plaids, positioning ribbons, trims, and appliques, basting hems and zippers, and tack down seam allowances to keep them from moving or flipping over when sewing.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">AWESOME!!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">No more ironing and pinning hems :)</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422385030032230242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1srLBQFk26LZFxLgmpmy69oSX9BDHPiFPu0DAebv6W1GirjF6rCpObf6VppPnBzV8T728yPXtLkgWS2n6lXPrpwr8_YtCGCXrxdcV8QvLNPUVqdQ2AJBzqX7NMaE8AmVgcjgLSOcSBCM/s400/web+IMG_1538.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">I started making bags that are a combination of felt and fabric and the beautiful thing about felt is that you don't have to hem the edges! It's not that ironing and pinning is difficult, it just doesn't excite me!</div><div align="center"> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422384560268667810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXDtQXOSWB3I-bJu6VAuV1uCpuWv3vufvDgAtqJRFdKm19KL71mYozXh34fDp055WehrBjj0f_KhbvUoUvyMtrwg5-eBrLmTArPoGwbUYRktkgbR1hVdC1EdJ5wojWgO20_NI0JThqBs/s400/web+fab+glue+3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">You use it just like a regular glue stick - rub on area...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslItUKAPAEIuMmeHGDPphVu6tCvkBDNSEhdL88SmOiwUYqlg7oRnqpJWPuWTydbuAo4WsHu0_oB5_Zpe4uvwOeuz3z3RFkZLQ9veIZxmoack0DHLw9Km91dpj63UK_pE4c9eD1Kyk3QI/s1600-h/web+fab+glue+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422384666042066738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslItUKAPAEIuMmeHGDPphVu6tCvkBDNSEhdL88SmOiwUYqlg7oRnqpJWPuWTydbuAo4WsHu0_oB5_Zpe4uvwOeuz3z3RFkZLQ9veIZxmoack0DHLw9Km91dpj63UK_pE4c9eD1Kyk3QI/s400/web+fab+glue+2.jpg" border="0" /></a> and fold hem over. I was amazed at how well it worked!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">You can sew right through it and it washes out.</div><div align="center"><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsdltZxrwT7UsUEkAZP_Zkohi5z3Vo1jRfQ8s_0j1wMuRgfRy99hOGhMPZEB9ZchKdlAJbKmCxFHM6om9Tj5Xl57apQE0xAWNtxth4zK8WqhT39DT8Url6r8ORhSKRzz9nM6kNYuIN70/s1600-h/web+fab+glue+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422384318523754338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsdltZxrwT7UsUEkAZP_Zkohi5z3Vo1jRfQ8s_0j1wMuRgfRy99hOGhMPZEB9ZchKdlAJbKmCxFHM6om9Tj5Xl57apQE0xAWNtxth4zK8WqhT39DT8Url6r8ORhSKRzz9nM6kNYuIN70/s400/web+fab+glue+1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is the finished project.</div><div> </div><div>If you want your very own stick of this fabulous glue, then leave a comment and I will put you in a drawing for one. Drawing to close noon on January 8th!<br /><br /><br /><div> </div></div></div><br /></div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-58667156624387266742009-12-29T11:20:00.000-08:002009-12-29T12:52:12.318-08:00Yarn, Buttons, and a new hair cut!<div align="center">I have been such a bad blogger! I have been busy crafting and hope to share some of my new projects very soon. For now I am going to share my new hat that I made with some of my Christmas presents. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I am not one to get my hair cut very often - once or twice a year - and the last couple of times I have just had my husband cut some off the bottom :) He has done a very good job, but it just isn't the same.<br /></div><div align="center">So, while my son was gone for a few days last week, I decided to take advantage of the time alone and go get my hair cut. Unfortunately, the gal who usually cuts it had an emergency and had to leave right before I got there, so someone else was able to fit me in. The result is a very cute, but very short hair cut. I don't have a pony tail anymore!!! I love my ponytail and living on the farm it is a very practical hairstyle. It was quite a shock!</div><br /><div align="center">My mom gave me a really cute hat for Christmas and I got a couple skeins of alpaca yarn from a friend...</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7H3rjdNhDm-IBuz5LLaNa94d9sLNhNCh0yuzDy52thT4yfmDNOEsMvHN92-ohhPrFQcmNGA6pSZwybLr_T2MKX-Vw12NnQc_PQVR4e51Aoj_oapNikiWCpgklnQQxUxZRfXqIidFQdE/s1600-h/web+wrapped+19.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420754210074433682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7H3rjdNhDm-IBuz5LLaNa94d9sLNhNCh0yuzDy52thT4yfmDNOEsMvHN92-ohhPrFQcmNGA6pSZwybLr_T2MKX-Vw12NnQc_PQVR4e51Aoj_oapNikiWCpgklnQQxUxZRfXqIidFQdE/s400/web+wrapped+19.jpg" border="0" /></a> and some very fun buttons from my dad from a recent trip to Alaska...</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYF1Za-w3dH_3UptWdbETP-Hgjd5k6nhuk-xfhLJAHVDKa_uIHTfQI3tdq-fNNFdBaNfBFrWWWUwEz1layFikiIv3jZZ-ayOuwb-LFuvp0TR28V458OmSIWBaMdTRSkHwtK5NCW6QuoI/s1600-h/web+wrapped+11.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420750221055939778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYF1Za-w3dH_3UptWdbETP-Hgjd5k6nhuk-xfhLJAHVDKa_uIHTfQI3tdq-fNNFdBaNfBFrWWWUwEz1layFikiIv3jZZ-ayOuwb-LFuvp0TR28V458OmSIWBaMdTRSkHwtK5NCW6QuoI/s400/web+wrapped+11.jpg" border="0" /></a> throw them all together and I have a new hat :)<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420750445610487618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqQzVIFhJbS_h4KZwJEsgkG41P4YgU4Mue_VxCijaZIAL56NpReCB7FMjE-k3CxlLjcc_iMqJDD0zGMxKanepub3JKrQ3jMaPn78o4YIlHqJZ9z8gkOBAsCOld_nFNUo38lGhg7M65s0/s400/web+wrapped+18.jpg" border="0" /> </div><br /><br /><div align="center">The hats have been helping me cope with the hair in my eyes! </div><div align="center">My 6-year-old son took this picture - I see a future photographer in the making :) </div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420758418386599586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJYf1BQyk-GNme6gvHoyjQX2gb4epB9NXnOfRLE3InIJhoKWw0rMG6DPfKbqwpgUcMZOmieevQOgS1F73RArJw5YGRleoNEFd1qI6kWqV7t7xoDY13J_m_gF1DFTZt2hsd1hlBZGiA7M/s400/web+wrapped+20.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">I made this hat using the <a href="http://www.provocraft.com/products/detail.php?cl=knifty%20knitter&scl=looms&cat=&item=21-0103">Knifty Knitter</a>. If you aren't familiar with this product, it is a circle loom and so easy to use. There are numerous <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=knifty+knitter+round+loom&search_type=&aq=0&oq=knifty+knitter+r">YouTube</a> videos showing you how to use it and a ton of <a href="http://www.provocraft.com/projects/projects.php?dsp=list&prdindex=kniftyknitter">projects</a> online.<br /></p><p align="center">Happy New Year to all!</p>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-49544517370967846232009-09-16T16:23:00.000-07:002009-09-16T18:22:32.629-07:00Thanks, Joan!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382210341807902082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjbUg4-boChgn0hlRM0BX4wsU6g4gVrADdJKRoJHljApkxj_ZbkwDeb43USAXPHhjxzDeo0S11_A_SFaQzkqpw4eCjZDVycPANz_lI5VVI20dvNgkgT-AOqDmgI9fiuotvwVxWFYnqGQ/s400/KreativeBloggerAward.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"> I received an award from Joan over at <a href="http://www.mudranch.com/">Mudranch</a> awhile ago…and I have been so busy creating that I am just now blogging about it! If you also follow my <a href="http://www.kenleighacres.wordpress.com/">farm blog</a>, then you may be thinking that you are seeing double! I was lucky to be awarded this award by two very creative ladies within a couple days of each other - thanks!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I already posted who my favorite authors are on my other blog, so I am posting 7 of my favorite felting/fiber books on this blog...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">1. Uniquely Felt by Christine White </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">2. Felt by Robyn Steel-Stickland</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">3. In Sheep's Clothing by Nola Fournier and Jane Fournier</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">4. Wool Pets by Laurie Sharp and Kevin Sharp</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">5. Felted Bags, Boots & Other Things by Cendrine Armani </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">6. Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts: Fuzzy Felted Friends by Saori Yamazaki </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">7. How to Raise Sheep by Philip Hasheider (features some of my pictures!)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Now for the 7 blogs I would like to award…</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">1. <a href="http://www.mudranchmercantile.blogspot.com/">Mud Ranch's Mercantile</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">2. <a href="http://meridianjacobs.wordpress.com/">Meridian Jacobs</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">3. <a href="http://www.feltinginfibrespace.blogspot.com/">Felting in Fibrespace</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">4. <a href="http://thistledownswooldesign.blogspot.com/">Thistle Downs Wool Design</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">5. <a href="http://www.benmcfuzzylugs.blogspot.com/">Ben McFuzzylugs</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">6. <a href="http://www.skylarsclips.blogspot.com/">Skylar's Candy Clips</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">7. <a href="http://www.thefunkyfelter.blogspot.com/">The Funky Felter</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">and now for those that would like to see what I have been busy creating!</div><div align="center"> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqqOEa80f0b8Ky8l7BR2fpX7qIoXHnoEtUnv_wwRqPzhW5-z4Dxctrzdn0WL2tJ3_HR3fpuEF40u2ESx1jqIHBPcpeL_Ua7t3KD1az7pBSUfQGe_Nl_bfarBwKlsj3BRkYu5rl9p-bQAk/s1600-h/web+IMG_9816.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382216084342070210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqqOEa80f0b8Ky8l7BR2fpX7qIoXHnoEtUnv_wwRqPzhW5-z4Dxctrzdn0WL2tJ3_HR3fpuEF40u2ESx1jqIHBPcpeL_Ua7t3KD1az7pBSUfQGe_Nl_bfarBwKlsj3BRkYu5rl9p-bQAk/s400/web+IMG_9816.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGaI1ZV4486qsZGLgTwDaKJzNpwSNhANQTGGOu8Ofg6msWPPuljK6SfYCNRV0jw8g6ovtoAzeqM_0whHvN3-fNVhe93BggZl08FtH6uHPbh11Lr3SszOsrtqmI79UNdExv9_uat2aREV4/s1600-h/web+IMG_9813.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382215920979169586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGaI1ZV4486qsZGLgTwDaKJzNpwSNhANQTGGOu8Ofg6msWPPuljK6SfYCNRV0jw8g6ovtoAzeqM_0whHvN3-fNVhe93BggZl08FtH6uHPbh11Lr3SszOsrtqmI79UNdExv9_uat2aREV4/s400/web+IMG_9813.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPQJ08T2r0JI7CXGeOOQFToDlONsCY0OOCPieXOct_XFza3ltAElF-6iNCAvjUQvnJZrPAuzm1R6S0TKSf3KfN1-ozwEepCR_u_dOLg6RbxHEkttvshsXFddblygI7h0Q_t9IHJ43GOhI/s1600-h/web+IMG_9817.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382215769786310290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPQJ08T2r0JI7CXGeOOQFToDlONsCY0OOCPieXOct_XFza3ltAElF-6iNCAvjUQvnJZrPAuzm1R6S0TKSf3KfN1-ozwEepCR_u_dOLg6RbxHEkttvshsXFddblygI7h0Q_t9IHJ43GOhI/s400/web+IMG_9817.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnzeiTh3nzb3RFrC4fevXhSJpxXrN6mjFyN1DfN8QTo6pFKLESi8Qm0imA25nMSuPCp_QVfGyNtOJas3mxLeirUzU1rV4KoT2NcGMLudytwq-NvhY0IdItVJ8bkla6Ok0sTiHVL765Dw/s1600-h/web+IMG_9809.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382215571486500882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNnzeiTh3nzb3RFrC4fevXhSJpxXrN6mjFyN1DfN8QTo6pFKLESi8Qm0imA25nMSuPCp_QVfGyNtOJas3mxLeirUzU1rV4KoT2NcGMLudytwq-NvhY0IdItVJ8bkla6Ok0sTiHVL765Dw/s400/web+IMG_9809.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2PUKWhMXoXxftEg5Cu-sC0wYjmMvlEKLf6Jk9xs5Si6baLhCOCvBZ44OfvtUXOL6FkcYua4THfcVq80eHAww6xpXV_CAqv5ISVD1DoEpQaNh_iP-GaPoXdimKtIZx3d0w8HROokr4do/s1600-h/web+IMG_9814.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382215321793573282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2PUKWhMXoXxftEg5Cu-sC0wYjmMvlEKLf6Jk9xs5Si6baLhCOCvBZ44OfvtUXOL6FkcYua4THfcVq80eHAww6xpXV_CAqv5ISVD1DoEpQaNh_iP-GaPoXdimKtIZx3d0w8HROokr4do/s400/web+IMG_9814.jpg" border="0" /></a> The dogs are custom orders and the others are for the Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival that is sneaking up REALLY fast :)<br /></div></div></div></div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-50389931630547199602009-09-11T16:09:00.000-07:002009-09-11T20:11:19.444-07:00My love affair with Vistaprint continues...<div align="center"> I ordered my first business cards through <a href="http://www.vistaprint.com/vp/ns/default.aspx?xnav=welcomeback&xnid=removecookies">Vistaprint</a> last year and have been back several times for more business cards, rack cards, postcards, tote bags, t-shirts, and small/large signs. I have been really happy with all of the products and if you sign up for their e-mail exclusive offers then you can get a lot of the items for free - just pay for shipping!!! </div><div><br /></div><div align="center">While I was at the dog show a few weeks ago, I was approached by a vendor asking where I got the bag that I was carrying around? I told her that I made it and showed her several others that I had with me (I was delivering a few). She was over the top excited about carrying them in her booth along with her <a href="http://www.bairdhillbostons.com/Leadtothestars.html">Custom Kagaroo Show Leads</a>. What an opportunity! She has a few of my bags as samples and will be taking orders. I needed to get some tags for the bags and a sign. Vistaprint, here I come :)</div><div><br /></div><div align="center">My items came today and once again I am thrilled with the results!</div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380361178036655026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fsL2ZYIyiGfijUMxCVXQli_Ngis1w53XEoqiIEuxpJaM9GzdAdDUkjp8Kf6xdFsp605ArDuXcnH_4zVaHJxQfW5YjPp9B0SRI6oWNNSGT4eLG_rUG6K897ndH2Y89-zKinwM_8FqHj8/s400/Sign+2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Here is the sign that I ordered. They have a LOT of designs and you can order multiple items with the same design to create some branding for your company. I love the combination of blue and flowers in this design!</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380361568179053378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 366px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6o9wdizFF3DAJDZCqw-QQzmCpHIaGNFYkMQ4kcCPM6xkwQMCajuFzf3Zg5TncvlOd5ONABHgR0306FDRX6Sluqw_iCm2D0Ctd_4dRhf7y0tKDD2-yZ3iDLtrKPG08acZuYMwqhcAjYyI/s400/Business+card.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">I ordered business cards to use as price tags. I put care and cleaning instructions on the back.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380361685344145202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Uz0tk23OD5OsVJSWtx6Y3icKY-rgh5Hs6j50SECH-hFDh1kAJtpwTsXH1-4yB1pHUmUqipLFqiPyn3_lVSFCIK-ZVc4ZFy02-MhxfK1Oca-cqZqQpT3PtFBISvup_QXsZq8SJqyY-ro/s400/Rack+Card.jpg" border="0" /> <div align="center">This is a re-order of the rack cards for my studio.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380361283923160658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXb5tkywJw4QTCUDr7DsFe5w_fRWirS_QElWeWIE8B4psyeQodjcT2aD4ibJxrg1RV3-_U7cubw75BaXsMwAdz59_7Un48gU07U4TJm9HhWmUVJJi0Lkw9bghaT03mPnolnqxyUXDmmi8/s400/Shirt.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p align="center">Just for fun and for wearing at the fiber shows I got to, I ordered a couple t-shirsts. I was a little concerned about how the quality was going to be, but they are awesome. This was the first design I picked...</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380361378895215970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEBE4yel81aICvAnccMIg6ZTBJHcyNkJy7Xizl5pp6eT3Vjna_wI5jwM9ZVRk5SDSKS_RhmXLECG7S55CwExPtUBW-T_AoLW-jciXKu4lUyOPH-fmKMIA5ZmTvQH6lFWcInPFErpT7VU/s400/Shirt+2.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center">and this is the second design. I really like both of them - but this one is my favorite!</p>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-44460224339426882142009-09-09T12:05:00.000-07:002009-09-09T16:24:19.144-07:00A little ugly for some pretty!<div align="center"> I have been on a mission to find a really good wet felting soap. I have used Dawn in the past, but I have switched to rubbing a bar of soap over the wool to begin with and this works really well. The problem with most bars of soap I have tried is the amount of suds it creates - mountains and mountains!!! My mom reps for a line of French soaps and I recently ordered some Olive oil soap.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379606722735471042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm0ryZebK8b8xHQN3uyZuUGt4elNebNgaHgNNzuALo7NNjM5Zd-ofWC6WuaNXMP_v1KZ-iMhJ-JuId902dVIT2fPLX7Sso52FLKKOsIiB9oxR-1GdWM-MipUwmYbblwAS6kM6HKybgR6k/s400/web+IMG_9742.jpg" border="0" />Another wet felter calls these big blocks of soap the 'ugly' soap. They certainly aren't small and delicate. <br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379606849880833954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 395px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRSVlr_UuAnhLThYZKrH77PTm__43fL_cay7X_2eXZyN-f6bjXlTHFreuj3003WKBjYWoBWFmxK38U4JnZDvL_cx1_t04nC9tj4A1X205KuUOlaM7M_yYkjFAtcLvYmoJu-RUZiMkcfk/s400/web+IMG_9743.jpg" border="0" /><br />They are a traditional marseille cube made with 72% olive oil. They are unscented and pure - making them perfect for anyone with sensitive skin. Wikipedia had some very interesting information regarding this soap - Traditionally, the soap is made by mixing sea water from the Mediterranean Sea, olive oil, and the alkaline chemicals soda ash (sodium carbonate) and lye (sodium hydroxide) together in a large cauldron (usually making about 8 tons). This mixture is then heated for several days, stirred constantly. The mixture is then allowed to sit, and once ready, it is poured into the mould, and allowed to set slightly. While still soft, it is cut into bars and stamped, and left to completely harden. The whole process can take up to a month from the start before the soap is ready to use.<br /><br />Even more interesting is that this soap has been made around <a title="Marseille" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marseille">Marseille</a>, France, for about 600 years, the first recorded soapmaker in the area in about 1370. By 1688, Louis XIV introduced regulations limiting the use of the name savon de Marseille to soaps made in and around the Marseille area, and only from olive oil. Today this law still stands (although the regulations now allow other vegetable oils to be used).<br /><br />The felting results are fantastic!!! It suds nicely, but not too much. I used it to make the backgrounds for the following two wall hangings.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379607085580365410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Fjhuy9IiLgvGjwtXMuzN_xTykgslNlknfrRHQ-Aeh_UHCMdFQjY15_535TT0imo8YSYkm7mQCBX3Ul-kJYt_N83MSBOgAGDcndctOCzaSlKXl8NBrejl-PLxlsCwVCSlAjbRY20giXI/s400/web+Ibizan.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379607287595024162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 304px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVrd30PScoixUZORQZZJUSGDMCZdfJJeUIYg13R331QOjWWYVmnxHUrYCQnmtT08RChqQD-9Fys2f-ssiJYYusEWcqgNJaB7nZQhYY49NY4a3uBrEKqjPt658HVALJ_6Z-omMAqN7v5IM/s400/gretchen.jpg" border="0" />This is Gretchen...<br /><div> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379606975751079458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMqOyjHW3eE_syZHcwNzzo-BwvOchzBq-w3bCLSgilvRmm-P-IKj6wf7yrKTpBth45yunEjSaRheujGvbfYpMq4R5uG1Yd0Bpa9sejdHL1ibBy9wIi4JR1A4YoSnzwlTgmjie7Rg_dXE/s400/web+Italian+Greyhound.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379607198020876546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkB9ILReDe-UwxF9ZK-tMxSpxsQgRX1fHgPzb3wDaWaBeE3XHnwSibVz6VL68fsay8xy_OkHsSHqxd6BZBxyVefKnVP81itcUQS41wHYFVGOH5GBx3ILRROES6cxdxbq8VWoSkpjPn1yA/s400/Eddastar.jpg" border="0" />and this is Edda. </div><div> </div><div>A very lucky lady had a friend and husband order these wall hangings for her birthday. These are her two favorite dogs and they wanted them on a mossy green background. I am thrilled with the results and I hope she is too! <div> </div></div><br /></div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-91830038809128847582009-08-30T16:27:00.000-07:002009-08-31T09:11:58.168-07:00Felting fun day!<div align="center">My mom/mother-in-law and sisters/sister-in-laws and I have been trying to get together for a felting fun day, but ALL of our schedules have been so busy this summer that it has been difficult to find a day that works for all of us. So, I called kind of last minute last week and told them that whoever could make it was invited over on Saturday to felt some purses. My soon to be sister-in-law, Patricia, and my sister, Cristen, were the only two that could make it - but we had fun!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2_dmDVrxOjbLKl5mMUdeCemMeyHIVA5n1g1WJm1W9IEBAMIDMaZLi3uPKUniQuX9algOayiXPh0KfjOHFj2SauJQymipvI2KeNsCwa5y2OMrG-ynq02qye1GWIPljzG9emQn7yrklR0/s1600-h/Trixie+purse.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375911223168958434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje2_dmDVrxOjbLKl5mMUdeCemMeyHIVA5n1g1WJm1W9IEBAMIDMaZLi3uPKUniQuX9algOayiXPh0KfjOHFj2SauJQymipvI2KeNsCwa5y2OMrG-ynq02qye1GWIPljzG9emQn7yrklR0/s400/Trixie+purse.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is Patricia working on hers. They were making fun of me because I would explain how to do something by first saying "ok, you aren't supposed to do this, but this is how I do it". I don't know what I do differently, but unfortunately my techniques were causing Patricia to break needles. She only broke two and that is pretty common for beginners, but I still felt bad.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROGSvzLRFqnHfzjBypY3j5GWowtoaPC4leVHIt1D3okNiLjP7GmJHL4ZRpImD5Vn1H0ZmpGs5Xiy_aRizGZutUfCcO0BtoiUdwYuw-KkIUqN5StqGueZJqyzTttjRz4DhMq8plP8IM0Q/s1600-h/Trixie+bag+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375911066662273858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 306px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROGSvzLRFqnHfzjBypY3j5GWowtoaPC4leVHIt1D3okNiLjP7GmJHL4ZRpImD5Vn1H0ZmpGs5Xiy_aRizGZutUfCcO0BtoiUdwYuw-KkIUqN5StqGueZJqyzTttjRz4DhMq8plP8IM0Q/s400/Trixie+bag+2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is her finished bag. She wanted a tree or branches with a crow on it and I think she did a great job! She also put a pocket on the inside that I'm sure will come in very handy!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KovqrOL051pYLeQf28ZF8U3EqZttLNUMPvq5yBZ0KrNTZhUOozvLpKRisuFZsim7wk0rIvxSUfDczsdEq3iyl9IkZBeoOV8Q8mhnD7Tn2ruLZEDWcMW8A6jJkbEYITAjSETWgAobRNk/s1600-h/Cristen+making+purse.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375904402254729122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KovqrOL051pYLeQf28ZF8U3EqZttLNUMPvq5yBZ0KrNTZhUOozvLpKRisuFZsim7wk0rIvxSUfDczsdEq3iyl9IkZBeoOV8Q8mhnD7Tn2ruLZEDWcMW8A6jJkbEYITAjSETWgAobRNk/s400/Cristen+making+purse.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is my sister working on her purse. She didn't put a pocket in hers and just zipped right along, so we were making her felt extra long to make sure it would REALLY stay. She put a flap on the outside with a magnetic closure.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggppwz5Xl21s5K7VXDPtQXH4XqAk22yr3k-VQsMBQgcpdmSJCIeVyKjPOcKN8EgoQ44770U6r-gPw8RwLt4pu9qvFHtFynH_7DzjiPv1UT81tL5esU5WSUch81nm3FvZTgS4KpbrIFKvk/s1600-h/Cristen+and+purse.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375904288210418594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggppwz5Xl21s5K7VXDPtQXH4XqAk22yr3k-VQsMBQgcpdmSJCIeVyKjPOcKN8EgoQ44770U6r-gPw8RwLt4pu9qvFHtFynH_7DzjiPv1UT81tL5esU5WSUch81nm3FvZTgS4KpbrIFKvk/s400/Cristen+and+purse.jpg" border="0" /></a> She is due in November and I was beginning to wonder if she was really pregnant because she still wasn't showing 2 weeks ago. She has a little bump now :)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7VjN66jjPPFCWusdxIOCKSxRhHzVx8QS6w5k6iU3gGGZLjGmFMSAX_pXNL75mo7iwbsPa_feczNflsPc3d2X6VrVcpWoLLkkMhOqT9UPwAG7jzgIeGYr_ut6eawcTpIopMAcwgrkBzLQ/s1600-h/Cristen+purse.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375904143547626178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7VjN66jjPPFCWusdxIOCKSxRhHzVx8QS6w5k6iU3gGGZLjGmFMSAX_pXNL75mo7iwbsPa_feczNflsPc3d2X6VrVcpWoLLkkMhOqT9UPwAG7jzgIeGYr_ut6eawcTpIopMAcwgrkBzLQ/s400/Cristen+purse.jpg" border="0" /></a> The colors she chose compliment each other nicely.<br /><br />Hopefully everybody else can come over next time.</div><br /></div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-79114576811446622572009-08-30T11:41:00.000-07:002009-08-30T12:27:16.082-07:00My two worlds have collided!<div align="center"> I feel like I have two different worlds at times - my fiber and my photography. Both of these endeavors give me the freedom to stay home with our son and I feel very fortunate to have this flexibility. This summer has been very busy for my photography - I took over 7,000 photos in August at various dog events!<br /></div><div align="center">I took a few of my felted bags to the events and the response has been wonderful - resulting in a lot of custom orders!</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375830731512699682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlNm7e5aOdl4AzVVkuMvqLrD1e_tfQH_sxVotKAhPhz4wpV8JK74XJzV_G6qUZLAVVS6m4Z0CtJBfZATyA8fR8ekOKGfBBAhZxUNfxHFlpGgQyBUg0kmR22vfyzrZkn7EnYZu6JWJepb8/s400/web+IMG_1098.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">Irish Wolfhound - still available</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375831391530317554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD9TRvMzHBJdByggsX1IlQsVKOfKk06eVitTcZPwjyWaNkSj0sm5BkZfPRuEalksS3pEZsy5C_zw10sScJNSMXWHqjTXN-UQqWgBkkK-7pSwU33gmT-1O3c2i8oQZfSrYETAr1WE3tk4k/s400/RR+Bag.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">I had a couple orders for Rhodesian Ridgebacks.</p><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375831738812701282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 269px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90iVxXDH6YMDK9GI24Qn8POsznIXq09REjHbrv-XOB-3GLdUDnCvHRCbL4-26_me6ryb1i1RSyItyVpqCJtlNyVb_6MPX6v5OudopI2Q5cl8x2_mjbr1phTJ6cjuLOd8jgsvs-pzSGaE/s400/web+IMG_9403.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><br /><p align="center">A gal ordered this bag for one of her friends. It is an Australian Kelpie watching over his little sheep.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375836782405486978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 356px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXibJbjQ_S8qhPxirarZLp-YSpfWeI9AF6c0XNqLQCbhzFu0xaP-SOP5k3EPYr95ICsIVkdXwoshbw_PozE58SN6ksEw0egTbh4tGhgYH0MiCoU-BX4vGu5y_N3bNpO7HZcjjdlVS4IA/s400/IMG_8705.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></p><p align="center">This is an Ibizan named Dina. She is such a pretty girl...</p><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375831559719425378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 395px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-63RR1xcCE2MIiS-smwyJ4I9DDWn6EUhzLhbWL_yPTe-ArqDe41m1YX6xDVjKq8SPoqDSSQZADSpGu4_6pXlK8q49MOagb7AdloUt8oWdUy0jDAqpgACDcxA3avDK5VZ2-IwrsZbxZWQ/s400/web+IMG_9097.jpg" border="0" />and here she is in felt!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375832215729833202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibo4kTaIj9vaURWQz-6vQMHSdbU46mBEbVS3BrSYWw60vL5faPfY98lsWJcwegSSTtblglCG13ad1DhJr0LdWSgbXmeFfjyCR6LH0qLIkRFtjcMj3S7xUw6DRE_7VzT-AZpXqP_NKDZdw/s400/web+IMG_9486.jpg" border="0" /> Here is an Italian Greyhound that I am currently working on and still on my list to do are a long-haired standard dachshund, tan and white whippet, scottish deerhound, borzoi, black and white silken windhound, another ibizan, pharoah hound, and a blue merle aussie with a couple sheep. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I have created a <a href="http://www.kenleigh-acres.com/Custom%20Bags.htm">Custom Tote Bag </a>page on my website and you can see other bags and ordering information there.<br /><div align="center"></div></div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-74554315361869010212009-08-06T21:25:00.000-07:002009-08-07T21:34:39.598-07:00Creative juices are flowing :)<div align="center">I have had several new ideas come to me this week and they have been so much fun!!! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I want to send a special 'thank you' to my mom and grandma for giving me the gift of creativity. They have always been so inspiring and I have many memories of the items they made for us growing up. I will never forget the Cabbage Patch Kid sized horses that my grandma made for all of us kids for Christmas. I think it is still one of the best presents and I have vivid memories of the surprise.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I always have ideas running through my head, but this last weekend when I was home by myself I was able to listen to some of the ideas ;) I was playing around with a necklace idea - unfortunately it was a total flop - but it got me thinking and I took the piece of glass that I was working with and wet felted around it, much like you would felt a bar of soap. It had possibilities... then later when I was at my parent's house, my brother had a wire wrapped necklace on that got me thinking. He helped me and below is the result. I have ordered some wood discs in circles and squares and am looking forward to working with them. </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjazGplHARVTpBrK_UqZoOC3HVmfeS60qs3XLAST_S9_h3qphNqSu2ya0jUy8kYxqTAUNXgJG3mGzxASQhCkWt2Ab4e_bD7F2NU3aFWz39zwiAFHxCOCuckShLja5ywUVV_SlDwP79xnOw/s1600-h/web+IMG_4200.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367385336178181810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 347px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjazGplHARVTpBrK_UqZoOC3HVmfeS60qs3XLAST_S9_h3qphNqSu2ya0jUy8kYxqTAUNXgJG3mGzxASQhCkWt2Ab4e_bD7F2NU3aFWz39zwiAFHxCOCuckShLja5ywUVV_SlDwP79xnOw/s400/web+IMG_4200.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> The next item isn't fiber related, but part of my other life - photography. I am taking pictures at a lure coursing trial this weekend and I am really excited to be able to offer collage prints. <br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv9VPFMTsa465oNX2oLBqELs2MPTgnLts23oJhbmubiKso5BOfonn48TZE75y0RJ-MvoqGTPrXYdr4TchOGPPi6GuMehJ5sRObBHv0yhv94AXg780aUdVHoB2pIt3CReQpc6ORcyCTt9M/s1600-h/web+IMG_4212.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367385226696129746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv9VPFMTsa465oNX2oLBqELs2MPTgnLts23oJhbmubiKso5BOfonn48TZE75y0RJ-MvoqGTPrXYdr4TchOGPPi6GuMehJ5sRObBHv0yhv94AXg780aUdVHoB2pIt3CReQpc6ORcyCTt9M/s400/web+IMG_4212.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> I'm not sure where this idea came from, but I took two different items that I have made and combined them. I took the felted sheep balls and the flat felted sheep from the bags and made these little guys. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367384494016364946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 349px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJSURqUBE2QXixLlxU-yzCZFKybgvabW2wldkGdni6D3UBZ_01hYpDEyW1BeMTvkFc1Zww58VXjLZI3CVDdxRHpiwTjdKr8FO4rLGw8b3qCeVBW7zOfu9Y7xChs2QdD6P8HVy5MvPWYg/s400/web+IMG_4217.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">They have a front and a back and are stuffed with a little bit of wool. My plan is to make them into sachets with lavendar and eucalyptus scents. They can also be hung or turned into magnets - so many choices ;)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367384402694877042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 387px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvuWLYlbreibDf9CJL5V3dZJLPSpW1Hpbsn74yR4KjuRLdNJzK9tTEcnzAEC6E0BfsEJN8_oLXULm-V-Rqtq8uN4zMEpvP7oGMKtvElY9MYRg2SqCgEhUjbM8LEX5KqQuw3-MmAmH_Bz8/s400/web+IMG_4218.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">This little birdie pillow spurred another thought...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Z-IoApA0wp0jZp60gPllkib1kItM3Y25OXn_YR-gsOsrxT6i5HzxYWfrOgXKDD1mypZVbcN18q4kmOr0EYFBCRr5RZlS1a3Quq45J2TTYHXVAImq70OR1e98W9_W7E_Q8IFWyVVrFP4/s1600-h/web+IMG_4112.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367385114574119410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 334px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Z-IoApA0wp0jZp60gPllkib1kItM3Y25OXn_YR-gsOsrxT6i5HzxYWfrOgXKDD1mypZVbcN18q4kmOr0EYFBCRr5RZlS1a3Quq45J2TTYHXVAImq70OR1e98W9_W7E_Q8IFWyVVrFP4/s400/web+IMG_4112.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />little birdies, just like the little sheep. Unfortunately, this one didn't turn out very cute.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrrJXVT2MV2_vBzLIJemDquOd0w8-igkJckd6JHnXY29dvV6eVQkJTNSDBZprwMvFufY-zz6vALS_IHDjhNP_TAPnYFHsd-TkYsxbAoSNT9POUEbaa5-YCkGxUyLLIXQq0EKXVoZVpQP0/s1600-h/web+IMG_4210.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367384796973891906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrrJXVT2MV2_vBzLIJemDquOd0w8-igkJckd6JHnXY29dvV6eVQkJTNSDBZprwMvFufY-zz6vALS_IHDjhNP_TAPnYFHsd-TkYsxbAoSNT9POUEbaa5-YCkGxUyLLIXQq0EKXVoZVpQP0/s400/web+IMG_4210.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here is attempt #2. Now, when I look back at the first one, it looks like a nasty crow :)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyekvYfjE1Xk7qCdDpKV8e5lq5Gh62hXPxIuE3BgmrnW3-0Q6rzU7oiV2qL69Bsz1kMrGvGeSMui9rew_Jx0S-8refK1cr9KZQxOdcRi21b6LJu7DnYaCSACKB-DDQALgeqvef2mUOUrg/s1600-h/web+IMG_4215.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367384701005711378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 349px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyekvYfjE1Xk7qCdDpKV8e5lq5Gh62hXPxIuE3BgmrnW3-0Q6rzU7oiV2qL69Bsz1kMrGvGeSMui9rew_Jx0S-8refK1cr9KZQxOdcRi21b6LJu7DnYaCSACKB-DDQALgeqvef2mUOUrg/s400/web+IMG_4215.jpg" border="0" /></a> I hope some of these ideas have created some ideas of your own!<br /><div align="center"></div></div><br /></div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-79019352616269734042009-08-04T16:51:00.000-07:002009-08-04T17:21:55.305-07:00We have a winner!<div align="center">I think everyone's weekends sound wonderful and I hope you get to indulge soon! As for my weekend - I chose to do the fun stuff and the important stuff and left the laundry for later. I got the electric fence fixed in the ram pasture because the last thing I wanted to be doing was chasing rams around ;) I then read, felted, watched a couple movies, ate dinner whenever I wanted to, went over to my parents and had some wonderful homemade peach ice cream, went for a couple walks, and felted some more! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I'm glad I didn't announce a winner this morning, thanks to the late entries - it's good to see you here!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The winner, as chosen by <a href="http://random.org/">random.org</a>, is Emily at <a href="http://www.dreameyce.com/">Dreameyce</a> - congrats!!! Send me an e-mail with where to send it and what option you want.</div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-71690427952788106362009-07-31T20:05:00.000-07:002009-07-31T22:49:37.511-07:00What would you do and a giveaway!<div align="center"> The question isn't WHAT to do, but what to do FIRST??? I have a weekend all to myself and I am always overwhelmed with what I should start with. </div><br /><br /><div align="center">I have stuff that I should do - laundry, dishes, vacuum, etc.</div><br /><div align="center">I have stuff that I want to do - finish felting projects, read my book, go for a walk.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I am really bad at finishing projects. I have 5 pillows in varying stages :)</div><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364863988430633458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlWUYQh4QcAFEcvUbZUNMUmrbiePjy6Ixo3c7wlOReqzEq-YBXZBemnEJvixrAhkbecUfY01zlJc09Azwor_5Hjip6Pwdb4A_AiqSfz9D_SrEsEfXSQSABuCu8kLpSJRCDQOtClhu-Zo/s400/web+IMG_4084.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364864217623557682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPWLmezVWSwmTDYn8I0gpzzlLSLxBSUAPY3rWruxZm5CQXg-u6Ag_-Z0iaFEsgwRTJ4J8IdYdRxP80ZhEvLuDGKi3cHXNPf1UAGggMPy7FC8Ztq6tELYeIV20D48A3D4mF6v6epszISM/s400/web+IMG_4085.jpg" border="0" /></p><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364864378102834354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCey9_QH7nU1TZ_jSMCoPc3vH-XXhh2-NBTHiYLpPMCnNwgcy3ueskvH6ctP6MWwt4GDWWeiA6F7PlF1eNR3tHJDYNkhlcZObUXWokDgjFIbSV_UdJJue0U-IYrMIRDsW9t66YonQSO2A/s400/web+IMG_4086.jpg" border="0" /> <div align="center">I have stuff that I don't want to do, but need to - fix the electric fence in the ram pasture, mow the lawn, clean the garage.</div><br /><div align="center">and stuff that I seldom do, but would be fun - lay on the couch and watch a movie, eat a carton of ice cream (that was my mom's idea) ;)</div><br /><div align="center">I suppose I will end up doing a little bit of everything, except for eating the carton of ice cream! </div><br /><div align="center">All you have to do to enter the giveaway is tell me what you would do with a weekend all to yourself?</div><br /><div align="center">The prize - </div><div align="center"> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364864559084916226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFWnF06OmyQ4fkN_Jyv12u9XbhJW7iRjLlMdDHFhXijddssR0JYcGMhjCC27NthMV7YECyL1PG6CiW8TanUJZUDX3Vohgo8p5KBHMuH6uGMtKpZO4uZ7nr6fQpIyrL2xEhylNS2UAO5k/s400/web+IMG_4087.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">A tote bag filled with a goody of your choice :)</div><br /><div align="center">Option 1 - handspun yarn</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Option 2 - fiber for spinning</div><br /><div align="center">Option 3 - felting kit</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Option 4 - none of the above ;) for the non-wool people - I will come up with something special</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Just leave a comment with what you would do and what option you want! I will announce the winner on Tuesday, August 4th. Have a great weekend!</div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-59276595584988515162009-07-30T14:32:00.000-07:002009-07-30T17:12:40.683-07:00Felt Table Runner<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnTaxpRdQxVnNxOgvNO89d91Ac88GVHmQYlPuzlkixktHayjX-NaYwuw7h-dVI8UnhQzbT-OFbIGqg4Qtlm-Yy7uhpK8hm9IIUrwzay8mBh4togjYFY-gC6Pp_y7mWLS0kcKdEaH46zM/s1600-h/web+IMG_3719.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364405794962957426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilnTaxpRdQxVnNxOgvNO89d91Ac88GVHmQYlPuzlkixktHayjX-NaYwuw7h-dVI8UnhQzbT-OFbIGqg4Qtlm-Yy7uhpK8hm9IIUrwzay8mBh4togjYFY-gC6Pp_y7mWLS0kcKdEaH46zM/s400/web+IMG_3719.jpg" border="0" /></a> Thanks to the hot weather, I have been felting a LOT ;) Doing anything outside besides the absolute necessary is out of the question. This is one of the pieces I made. A table runner made with jacob wool.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijy7cG53r2OHYuD_ql5kiTd2ptay2R1BA3tRaS0ytOX4u4roWe-J0qARj_xHrYM1LZaXID8mqgF-k8op1CRArTGj4OqxcHAl_1bLA6a78r3-FvpIp0rDx2GgktnKJInNt8SeBY82fcQPQ/s1600-h/web+IMG_3720.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364405664224159922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijy7cG53r2OHYuD_ql5kiTd2ptay2R1BA3tRaS0ytOX4u4roWe-J0qARj_xHrYM1LZaXID8mqgF-k8op1CRArTGj4OqxcHAl_1bLA6a78r3-FvpIp0rDx2GgktnKJInNt8SeBY82fcQPQ/s400/web+IMG_3720.jpg" border="0" /></a> I was awfully tempted to keep it, but I think I am going to make another one that matches our kitchen better. It measures 16" x 60" <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2rEW4sTkEGNGBYIXbnDeIZ-hyXdImlzDjgUjTXY5-tPfd9p-A-YMhjX8N7tz5aawU08ImHC7W7hCzMq0b2DaQ-ZaLd0u0rl83d-_YwGbyQmkFQ3o1Qz5QDFa2l-oyWayIKByMvXqEAE/s1600-h/web+IMG_3721.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364405504006874866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2rEW4sTkEGNGBYIXbnDeIZ-hyXdImlzDjgUjTXY5-tPfd9p-A-YMhjX8N7tz5aawU08ImHC7W7hCzMq0b2DaQ-ZaLd0u0rl83d-_YwGbyQmkFQ3o1Qz5QDFa2l-oyWayIKByMvXqEAE/s400/web+IMG_3721.jpg" border="0" /></a> It is also reversible.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghazzpYd2siKFOPwfrTDA_vBH-yyq9XBsyhpC-_qyRzL2oqlzRhsdebDoHl3AtHHBQAAzZXWYGo_y3X-PNttOMEEApuBeM4Rl8g1OVA4MBjMQfg7AUoQdKX-VbLCiYPmamph6tna-6m6M/s1600-h/web+IMG_3718.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364405338501046610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghazzpYd2siKFOPwfrTDA_vBH-yyq9XBsyhpC-_qyRzL2oqlzRhsdebDoHl3AtHHBQAAzZXWYGo_y3X-PNttOMEEApuBeM4Rl8g1OVA4MBjMQfg7AUoQdKX-VbLCiYPmamph6tna-6m6M/s400/web+IMG_3718.jpg" border="0" /></a> I love the color variations of jacob wool.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxULzgJvwmyONh_GNDar29sApzUcReXhcg1C4FeW1OUIxLxW6KuL9DvvvFcjZLJRv14C8fA57WoKfnPYdtRfkMFeoJJoRcCO7CATw-D6eh_U7XH9d4cnhvQwLb1dbJ06QYPPVb3yIUkA/s1600-h/web+IMG_3717.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364379299748939026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOxULzgJvwmyONh_GNDar29sApzUcReXhcg1C4FeW1OUIxLxW6KuL9DvvvFcjZLJRv14C8fA57WoKfnPYdtRfkMFeoJJoRcCO7CATw-D6eh_U7XH9d4cnhvQwLb1dbJ06QYPPVb3yIUkA/s400/web+IMG_3717.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hope you are staying cool wherever you may be! <div></div></div></div><br /></div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-30018613406767830572009-07-22T16:26:00.000-07:002009-07-22T17:26:08.905-07:00My Lil Dynamo<div align="center">Look...I have a new wool picker!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsvZTdBbvE92c22ofxVbazkyDmWMnfm33fK7Itv0o8dtefNcLqgtlp2J2lEtUuZ4NpWyJjAkSmb4q6aG_ZlyorKRjZA9gHiIKBRHHdbG78VxLHET8xePNStC_Kl3viIC8Vr5oz36SEd24/s1600-h/web+IMG_1699.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361442761136068178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsvZTdBbvE92c22ofxVbazkyDmWMnfm33fK7Itv0o8dtefNcLqgtlp2J2lEtUuZ4NpWyJjAkSmb4q6aG_ZlyorKRjZA9gHiIKBRHHdbG78VxLHET8xePNStC_Kl3viIC8Vr5oz36SEd24/s400/web+IMG_1699.jpg" border="0" /></a> Isn't she cute?</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1r7Q4nx_uszHshp2RoosP_j6cjNi6HRkhEP2FJ1e_TOGs5yoZwaKFpJTz9GTFkrdJ4Mc2Np_kBg01md70ZuHu2vx_LDVh_X1m8IKgS_cWArwRfq7qIilJbduqki_MlGSm5fjbNdxoMsY/s1600-h/web+IMG_1683.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361442653300497650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1r7Q4nx_uszHshp2RoosP_j6cjNi6HRkhEP2FJ1e_TOGs5yoZwaKFpJTz9GTFkrdJ4Mc2Np_kBg01md70ZuHu2vx_LDVh_X1m8IKgS_cWArwRfq7qIilJbduqki_MlGSm5fjbNdxoMsY/s400/web+IMG_1683.jpg" border="0" /></a> She is serious about her job.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_ckisWXsGRqgd1x7D4PqgMbj38mdGM4dZM_T3F5cRNfgkjMRgWA2ginMsbtOoG1bKxeQAqjAhUhcoMoUY0a3zB7hUgp0nMcDeVViAzgZouMuRnqz4qNSRFwWClQJE4eJY2gXYwVUITM/s1600-h/web+IMG_1691.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361442474395871474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_ckisWXsGRqgd1x7D4PqgMbj38mdGM4dZM_T3F5cRNfgkjMRgWA2ginMsbtOoG1bKxeQAqjAhUhcoMoUY0a3zB7hUgp0nMcDeVViAzgZouMuRnqz4qNSRFwWClQJE4eJY2gXYwVUITM/s400/web+IMG_1691.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />She digs and pulls until each lock of fiber has been picked apart. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaEZ9r2YZor57yOjOzxkgiIHuBmUQb-E5BkjpMcUUgCLt3tYxKAVUNmqt2jc5qdcGhTl5zoiHhueVSe7ot9lctP4RNV4ks9_BUDVDqac0zZDDtc89u9Zg28zA1kS002qiOlw3BVYHoA3c/s1600-h/web+IMG_1693.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361442314441246818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaEZ9r2YZor57yOjOzxkgiIHuBmUQb-E5BkjpMcUUgCLt3tYxKAVUNmqt2jc5qdcGhTl5zoiHhueVSe7ot9lctP4RNV4ks9_BUDVDqac0zZDDtc89u9Zg28zA1kS002qiOlw3BVYHoA3c/s400/web+IMG_1693.jpg" border="0" /></a> The final touch is fluffing.</div><div> </div><div>Just kidding :) She does enjoy picking the wool but I don't think customers would enjoy having dog slobber mixed in with their wool!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioKI9lTKR4DWmAVu7Pc4VNxmNYsrJRXcqqpq59Elzcxg1DxEyFmoq6unTXIHL9ic-owTjOcuqZJk1FlvFI6EwBLLMMMlAka9pFtwrXZRhPqtPWVfUHNIizXlVykY5bE8Ja6lVA3vNnAas/s1600-h/web+IMG_1702.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361442139248008562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioKI9lTKR4DWmAVu7Pc4VNxmNYsrJRXcqqpq59Elzcxg1DxEyFmoq6unTXIHL9ic-owTjOcuqZJk1FlvFI6EwBLLMMMlAka9pFtwrXZRhPqtPWVfUHNIizXlVykY5bE8Ja6lVA3vNnAas/s400/web+IMG_1702.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I do have a new wool picker though - it is called the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27410207&ref=sr_list_1&&ga_search_query=wool+picker&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">Lil Dynamo</a>.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDobq6-mQrNKdaH1Gh-JldL2IfhDFHb2pGjbG5qMB_e-x-vcH5u-nJgeR6A3MZecfQ3ssGasujp_tOK_SAgLncby8d1Mp6pK_qQWidvHITVUiZO3qbsiF5MaQEjOTzzyW3b8iqL7NdcAo/s1600-h/web+IMG_1716.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361442014249392114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDobq6-mQrNKdaH1Gh-JldL2IfhDFHb2pGjbG5qMB_e-x-vcH5u-nJgeR6A3MZecfQ3ssGasujp_tOK_SAgLncby8d1Mp6pK_qQWidvHITVUiZO3qbsiF5MaQEjOTzzyW3b8iqL7NdcAo/s400/web+IMG_1716.jpg" border="0" /></a> I tried a jacob lamb fleece through it and I am so happy. The top slides across and is very smooth. Here is the washed fiber going in...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixktfO0KX3UOoe1s1FUhr8Mqm6vNfVLOJQ5-D-13mCSBgOaOkkrzKuUvyvPXJKU9r1m6Z9JsPf1aaQwrDtyE8XclGtrSp_pIYepkVK3I1TYBH4W-b024ZLG3n-npAC8RsMMiCWWCaLwls/s1600-h/web+IMG_1717.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361441823315636290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixktfO0KX3UOoe1s1FUhr8Mqm6vNfVLOJQ5-D-13mCSBgOaOkkrzKuUvyvPXJKU9r1m6Z9JsPf1aaQwrDtyE8XclGtrSp_pIYepkVK3I1TYBH4W-b024ZLG3n-npAC8RsMMiCWWCaLwls/s400/web+IMG_1717.jpg" border="0" /></a> and here it is afterwards.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03-1Nw32yizqH9ywQJLlaO0IuHX9LT3KY8zFRB5uwg3qjZyzLcy7HNW2ACgYvChPcZgCRm4BUAXp99tn3_loH0KfEQu5fib3jLvRxnyJwAxJwujeYXWpS3F4FbwAyjxMh2lR13aKwpE4/s1600-h/web+IMG_1718.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361441581796313602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03-1Nw32yizqH9ywQJLlaO0IuHX9LT3KY8zFRB5uwg3qjZyzLcy7HNW2ACgYvChPcZgCRm4BUAXp99tn3_loH0KfEQu5fib3jLvRxnyJwAxJwujeYXWpS3F4FbwAyjxMh2lR13aKwpE4/s400/web+IMG_1718.jpg" border="0" /></a> The pile on the left is before and the pile on the right is after. Picking wool opens up the locks and makes carding easier.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBXHhrO5lO1K9S4ZXrqT2sHRMZYa1LBDWv9Twl1WJJwuRRnWBlX6tjmMKuHBXKYDPzXzFiD3W85BxlSbLCVsAs1XkHTNQwh2AR00tPSyk9WjxtcnZpESiRQf7C6bSHFIBVh9E_op4OCjE/s1600-h/web+IMG_1705.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361441435898292370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBXHhrO5lO1K9S4ZXrqT2sHRMZYa1LBDWv9Twl1WJJwuRRnWBlX6tjmMKuHBXKYDPzXzFiD3W85BxlSbLCVsAs1XkHTNQwh2AR00tPSyk9WjxtcnZpESiRQf7C6bSHFIBVh9E_op4OCjE/s400/web+IMG_1705.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div>I found a more appropriate toy for Paisley to play with.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6999377030778309878.post-22324760902689257162009-07-17T13:57:00.000-07:002009-07-17T22:56:24.991-07:00Wet Felting - A Tutorial<div align="center">Wet felting is a lot of fun and all you need is: 1.) a piece of bubblewrap 2.) wool 3.) a piece of netting, rug underlayment, shelf liner, screen, or any type of fabric with holes in it. </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENYNst0v2v-qDFo7jS0K-5ECDZLO-i869dbsyTQnqgyzBXXLGWnOfZv-2XO0cvVIZOdvhnDMx3TkzBeVnMIe8CQIIYrZ7s5jQMp87r9OgtIYHMYLq-dOqZhAmt907fHE9Cib61V2ugMc/s1600-h/web+IMG_1554.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359639535429154338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENYNst0v2v-qDFo7jS0K-5ECDZLO-i869dbsyTQnqgyzBXXLGWnOfZv-2XO0cvVIZOdvhnDMx3TkzBeVnMIe8CQIIYrZ7s5jQMp87r9OgtIYHMYLq-dOqZhAmt907fHE9Cib61V2ugMc/s400/web+IMG_1554.jpg" border="0" /></a> First, lay your bubblewrap down on your working surface. I am using a pool cover in this picture. I called a local pool store and found a remnant piece for free!!! I was able to cut it to the size of my table.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRBD2Uo0-qTbsyWMsGY9BkCLgwnPvW2CmivXmth_8Krm9Wq6d3Dqziwc_Iz4txipu09e2QlTs_HQsu98DSGNKQeu0aTq-JqyEwbrCd2Hp3N3xT5iLp4TNmqo_T6rioCIKZSnM9jyiFmaU/s1600-h/web+IMG_1555.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359639348955054226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRBD2Uo0-qTbsyWMsGY9BkCLgwnPvW2CmivXmth_8Krm9Wq6d3Dqziwc_Iz4txipu09e2QlTs_HQsu98DSGNKQeu0aTq-JqyEwbrCd2Hp3N3xT5iLp4TNmqo_T6rioCIKZSnM9jyiFmaU/s400/web+IMG_1555.jpg" border="0" /></a> Lay your wool out in approximately 25% bigger than you want your finished piece to be. This is a very rough estimate and if you are a perfectionist then you can felt a small piece to see what your actual shrinkage is. I like to felt on the fly :)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiooJ4LSqHIf_pJz4eW_482SVm4XzVw3iyfUV1rBdksgaIBCmk_HmX1K0O1_4nEIYGlsgZaMsaaqUxVUw9KEcJQz4RruAoVB6aHrvSNrVTrq2MaB3JV-aM2nxPkzCIy2X8HngFDtzqoJzM/s1600-h/web+IMG_1557.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359639059947546114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiooJ4LSqHIf_pJz4eW_482SVm4XzVw3iyfUV1rBdksgaIBCmk_HmX1K0O1_4nEIYGlsgZaMsaaqUxVUw9KEcJQz4RruAoVB6aHrvSNrVTrq2MaB3JV-aM2nxPkzCIy2X8HngFDtzqoJzM/s400/web+IMG_1557.jpg" border="0" /></a> Layer your wool by placing a very thin layer in one direction and the next layer in the opposite direction and so on until you have 3-4 layers depending on how thick you want your finished product. <br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-JJlp87-yvEzvwbO8swPrlGKSIShw__kUmC8FJc0NHrtqBP9n6D6nCvtZ3smpgN2VwZLEsh1me_FN6FcGv06cdOwq1TfQwVHOtTKb3BNy4a6yBt69Djbe2rj61uHzU5riJSKe_z9Epk/s1600-h/web+IMG_1560.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359638798132795058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-JJlp87-yvEzvwbO8swPrlGKSIShw__kUmC8FJc0NHrtqBP9n6D6nCvtZ3smpgN2VwZLEsh1me_FN6FcGv06cdOwq1TfQwVHOtTKb3BNy4a6yBt69Djbe2rj61uHzU5riJSKe_z9Epk/s400/web+IMG_1560.jpg" border="0" /></a>Here comes the fun part and I have my very capable assistant to demonstrate the rest of the process. Cover your wool with your netting, we are using shelf liner here. Fill a bowl with hot water and a little bit of liquid soap. Take a sponge and drip the water over the wool until it is completely wet.<br /><br /><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYcApbUyqT6rZVf0pM4qNg4coVXVPzd3X7uWOqC2LCP58h2OMJApSNjTbnoSreMbIk82WyFk7YP8UwdxPwAq5DdPt9xRDbf7d_11z66UGGcdcC2dyoKu7CRoGbcICqAYJa_gnzBk-AlO4/s1600-h/web+IMG_1561.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359638603330887762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYcApbUyqT6rZVf0pM4qNg4coVXVPzd3X7uWOqC2LCP58h2OMJApSNjTbnoSreMbIk82WyFk7YP8UwdxPwAq5DdPt9xRDbf7d_11z66UGGcdcC2dyoKu7CRoGbcICqAYJa_gnzBk-AlO4/s400/web+IMG_1561.jpg" border="0" /></a>Next, use a bar of soap (I find that glycerin based soap works best) and aggressively rub it across back and forth over the wool. </div><div> </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKSbP8MHT83gYe6lagFEg0-YaopRzNh-TaXIyaGTTcDSVVgrkxRdrTSqRCVslC-HjC2dTnLCOU4whgaIqS-wIKnvOubA7GExc1HwAYEF525A7wJWatz93NBHQIPj1Wp3AnMzEO_ql5Uw/s1600-h/web+IMG_1562.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359638380691287842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKSbP8MHT83gYe6lagFEg0-YaopRzNh-TaXIyaGTTcDSVVgrkxRdrTSqRCVslC-HjC2dTnLCOU4whgaIqS-wIKnvOubA7GExc1HwAYEF525A7wJWatz93NBHQIPj1Wp3AnMzEO_ql5Uw/s400/web+IMG_1562.jpg" border="0" /></a> Once the surface is slippery you can set the soap aside and rub with your hands. Every once in awhile, pull the netting up to make sure the wool isn't felting to it :)</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC46QSgA-umqZ709zXtzChJMjZAPNmaZlkUtnqHwAGy9qHgW4wPB-bOmfgf-n_a5fJolek_ag4aXGYLKcXTQqnFuVGXTcnqAGVvSweTtYoUi_OhW9glbyyfQNaF401DfY0qa6FSG8uJsQ/s1600-h/web+IMG_1563.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359638015741364754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC46QSgA-umqZ709zXtzChJMjZAPNmaZlkUtnqHwAGy9qHgW4wPB-bOmfgf-n_a5fJolek_ag4aXGYLKcXTQqnFuVGXTcnqAGVvSweTtYoUi_OhW9glbyyfQNaF401DfY0qa6FSG8uJsQ/s400/web+IMG_1563.jpg" border="0" /></a> The wool should start sticking to itself and beginning to felt. You can pull the netting off and rub the wool directly. <br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxAV5W-ueohJb1EulGdxpP0IhH0Nw-EvZ5cVqocUl0-Lp_fR5pyduyHyQ2vMUcS5KJxFGejaduU7tFHNWtVLNZTTmlm3s-Z82pQ2J269WA_hhPCXPZCRdwFEv1VVJtuFx8fCHF_hX5Gw/s1600-h/web+IMG_1564.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359637792722231922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxAV5W-ueohJb1EulGdxpP0IhH0Nw-EvZ5cVqocUl0-Lp_fR5pyduyHyQ2vMUcS5KJxFGejaduU7tFHNWtVLNZTTmlm3s-Z82pQ2J269WA_hhPCXPZCRdwFEv1VVJtuFx8fCHF_hX5Gw/s400/web+IMG_1564.jpg" border="0" /></a> He is so serious :)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNptyNm9of28YcHjyJYxsR5lH-tza53jOTl8Oc_JlrVj-BB-6MXbIYs7bZfolAlCnebLy3cHJE1P0i1G-n6w58a8-w7xKoFqR3Y7Y6reWqVVN_oRT2TWuZWWfoMQnhrLv6NggIGFGAFgs/s1600-h/web+IMG_1565.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359592025644551506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNptyNm9of28YcHjyJYxsR5lH-tza53jOTl8Oc_JlrVj-BB-6MXbIYs7bZfolAlCnebLy3cHJE1P0i1G-n6w58a8-w7xKoFqR3Y7Y6reWqVVN_oRT2TWuZWWfoMQnhrLv6NggIGFGAFgs/s400/web+IMG_1565.jpg" border="0" /></a>Roll the wool up in your netting and roll back and forth. I find rolling REALLY boring, so I do this for a very short period of time. I roll a couple times from one direction and a couple times from the other. </div><div> </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMT2P9FPzTAarPULAwrCBfaB8rMwX6SOjMwz7okKdB2Ry4zHIz-oMl0UlcfBFM0n6iGLIPl9CIfT9VQzL8aiabssKVsKWgvYBmfcnrKG4z-JyNCSL3qHp54pzb3DQuPLD35Em-HRf_b8/s1600-h/web+IMG_1566.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359591841761037330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMT2P9FPzTAarPULAwrCBfaB8rMwX6SOjMwz7okKdB2Ry4zHIz-oMl0UlcfBFM0n6iGLIPl9CIfT9VQzL8aiabssKVsKWgvYBmfcnrKG4z-JyNCSL3qHp54pzb3DQuPLD35Em-HRf_b8/s400/web+IMG_1566.jpg" border="0" /></a> Pull your piece of felt out of the netting and scrunch it up and abuse it :) Throw it on the table, rub it against the bubble wrap.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9IPyzVmz1vB-xxxyEOtUaLOUlRgEWpynVrpb_EeM-vVAIXYF9tY26is1x3FJsrygAH9IrvfDm04XRF7FA8Hhw7MBCdmIdjoeGHAwjhPipDe9PHhVfxPxUGZ9dKW64SMJ146YRvGrE_c/s1600-h/web+IMG_1567.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359591660288911938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9IPyzVmz1vB-xxxyEOtUaLOUlRgEWpynVrpb_EeM-vVAIXYF9tY26is1x3FJsrygAH9IrvfDm04XRF7FA8Hhw7MBCdmIdjoeGHAwjhPipDe9PHhVfxPxUGZ9dKW64SMJ146YRvGrE_c/s400/web+IMG_1567.jpg" border="0" /></a> Now we need to get rid of the soap and finish the process. Put it in hot water first and continue scrunching it up under the water.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIeI1D3JTufGtaat18d4p_siFTjbGCyd1qIlRrIGoRvo-GkWJV_3OhVgnJEbOc0fWmFdZMujLeeBXZv3_S-0GTSyWPdAzQtauk4sgcRhFoWYqls4BvMI0X-4BB54TOP598MNPx1iOAzM/s1600-h/web+IMG_1568.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359591443670252402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIeI1D3JTufGtaat18d4p_siFTjbGCyd1qIlRrIGoRvo-GkWJV_3OhVgnJEbOc0fWmFdZMujLeeBXZv3_S-0GTSyWPdAzQtauk4sgcRhFoWYqls4BvMI0X-4BB54TOP598MNPx1iOAzM/s400/web+IMG_1568.jpg" border="0" /></a> Next to the cold water. Repeat this 2 times - hot, cold, hot, cold. You will feel the surface texture change when you go from the hot to cold - I love this part.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9dOEEKYm2t8EIxYTBN_irHr48ESS-ZFSnzCXt31ZI8f5cpboVkoe1xNLbJ7udVe13ey9CsbSlplwwdBGmX58z1tYLJtPDefVdVfEAy4L9jg9Uv5rFeCpO-WPECaoObdxG6p_1EmJdBQ/s1600-h/web+IMG_1572.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359591217808481394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9dOEEKYm2t8EIxYTBN_irHr48ESS-ZFSnzCXt31ZI8f5cpboVkoe1xNLbJ7udVe13ey9CsbSlplwwdBGmX58z1tYLJtPDefVdVfEAy4L9jg9Uv5rFeCpO-WPECaoObdxG6p_1EmJdBQ/s400/web+IMG_1572.jpg" border="0" /></a>Sometimes I will throw the finished product into the dryer and sometimes I will lay it out in the sun. Here is my son's finished piece...</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPjscgkmEM4VKu6fRASDWLDmLr9qTnXZo2dbmjH_GU6jJy9sH6ivLd2JtkMrX9W2HJE72udIYVvOCOh0FSnq3OYulE5wXv2oqOwj7F-fdIaP5ZfJ-0AXfF57ngF43O8Ro3tOuJw1cEUQ/s1600-h/web+IMG_1573.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359590452539468930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPjscgkmEM4VKu6fRASDWLDmLr9qTnXZo2dbmjH_GU6jJy9sH6ivLd2JtkMrX9W2HJE72udIYVvOCOh0FSnq3OYulE5wXv2oqOwj7F-fdIaP5ZfJ-0AXfF57ngF43O8Ro3tOuJw1cEUQ/s400/web+IMG_1573.jpg" border="0" /></a> and here is mine. They are both going to be used for vests. He is going to make one for his teddy bear. We used Navajo Churro wool and it felts beautifully. Not to be worn against the skin but great for rugs and masculine vests.<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Kenleigh's Fiber Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11101164386335864217noreply@blogger.com3