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Stitching & Crafting Room:  "Wool Recycling" - Ideas, Pictures & Patterns  |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 19 2007 : 03:05:56 AM
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Ok, Aunt George, you gotta do something with one of those 5 sweaters  I hear them calling to be "reborn" 
Peace, Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2007 : 08:05:04 AM
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| ok stephanie, lets not invite winter too soon, summer just got here. I make wool diaper covers and baby leggings outta felted wool sweaters, nothing leaks through those babies!!! |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2007 : 09:25:20 AM
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That's a great use for them....you gotta post a picture, OK?
Sorry, I'm a winter freak....LOL I just love winter clothes and the brisk cold air...I know..I'm not right
I guess I ought to live in the mountains of Colorado....LOL
Anyway, there's got to be others that enjoy the recycing of wool!!
Later, Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2007 : 10:22:58 AM
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Stephanie,
This sounds like fun! I'm just getting started with felting and can't wait to try knitting with wool and also shrinking old wool sweaters! If I ever get my mac back from Apple, I'll try to post pix when I finish something.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2007 : 2:49:31 PM
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Oh, that's great Debbie! Wool is wonderful....besides recycling the wool garments I spin on my drop spindle...I'm making assortment packs of extra chunky weight yarns to use for embellishment. The wool just feels so good.
I know, I know....summertime is here...LOL I'm pushing summer through to get to fall...LOL
I've got to hit the thrift store and see if there are any new wools hanging on the rack 
Look forward to seeing your creations!
Peace, Stephanie
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
A Creative Journey
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Jane Carney
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Jane
Hidden Valley Lake
CA
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Posted - Jun 21 2007 : 8:16:16 PM
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Does anyone know where I can get some wool sweaters or blankets to felt. Wool is not something that is worn around here (too warm). I knit and then felt wool purses, long process. Please let me know if you have any ideas.
Thanks,
Jane
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2007 : 8:43:23 PM
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| look on ebay, i recently got 11 for 7.50..fun ones for felting...that included shipping! |
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Jane Carney
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Jane
Hidden Valley Lake
CA
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 02:38:30 AM
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Okay Stephanie.....I did! LOL... I just love working with the felted wools. I hated cutting them up, but glad that I did!!
I get my wool sweaters at thrift stores. Not many in the stores right now because it is summer, but I found mine for 50 cents each during the late winter. I think I'll run by some of the other thrift stores to see what they have. I love using child size wool sweaters. They shrink down to purse size in most cases!! Less seaming to do.
Oooo ebay, never thought of that. Great score Jessica!!
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.etsy.com
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 03:33:15 AM
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OMG!!! Aunt George...I love the "handy can" for the sewing goddess....I just finished a batch of my Baked Oatmeal recipe and finished off the small can of baking soda..
I am gonna make some of these cans to hold all of my tons of gadgets..
These are just too cute and so useful
Peace,
Stephanie
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
A creative Journey
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
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Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 03:46:38 AM
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Stephanie,
I'm so glad that you like it. They are really easy to make. Be sure to double the wool wall. I fold them over and make it long enough so the wool snugs over the top of the can. I also cut a circle and sew it to the bottom of the can so the wool doesn't slip. I use a blanket stitch on the outside so that it stays flat on the bottom and increases the stability. With the double layer of felting, it will hold any pin large or small. I am really so glad you like the Handy Can!! If you need any help with it, just email me! Oh, please post your results....and enjoy...I love using mine!
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.etsy.com
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 04:02:20 AM
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Georgann, do you felt the sweater first or do you cut & sew the wool, and then felt it and stretch it wet over the can? I love them, and now I'm going to be looking for cans & jars to cover too!
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 04:05:18 AM
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Aunt George, thanks for the details of the can....I was just looking through my stash and realized what else I buy that's wool and you can usually find it most anytime of the year.
Men's Sports Coats....made from 100% wool
.....I cut them apart and wash in hot water and dry....repeat this process several times and it will "full" quite nicely.....obviously, it isn't as thick as a sweater would be but it will will work nicely for many projects. This weight is also great for penny rugs and appliques.
Peace,
Stephanie
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
A Creative Journey
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
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Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 04:23:30 AM
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I've got one of those men's wool sport coats waiting for felting right now. I am planning on doing a Professor McGonnagal reproduction hat out of it. Just waiting for the right lining to show up. I had a wonderful cotton flannel shirt for the lining, but one of my daughters snagged it!! LOL
thanks for the sportcoat idea, I'll take a look next time I'm thrifting!
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.etsy.com
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 04:31:58 AM
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Oh, Kathy (ktknits) I felt first then use the sleeve over the can, but I was looking at the sweaters, and I think I can do a tube from the main part of the sweater and it will work just as well! Just make sure it fits very snug over the can, and be sure to cut it long enough so that it will come up slightly over the top of the can. Then go to the bottom of the can and trim the selvedges even with the bottom of the can, and then trace and cut the bottom circle around the outside of the sweater wrapped can. Each one is done separately and each one will be different due to can choice and sweater thickness, so a single pattern would be impossible! But those are the basics!! I found it is much easier and fits better if you stitch the bottom circle on with the sweater wrap on the can. Be sure to catch both thicknesses of the sweater wrap into your stitching that way it won't slip...so when sewing the bottom circle on, you will be going through three thicknesses!! But getting through the wool is a snap!! I think I'm going to try a decorative blanket stitch on the bottom with the next one. I have a nice Fair Isle sweater style to cut up soon that would look very Northwoodsy with the blanket stitch.
Oh, I have a can opener (from Wal-Mart) that breaks the seal of the can so there are no sharp edges. They aren't very expensive. So the top of my Handy Cans have a nice smooth, non-sharp edge.
Hugs,
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.etsy.com
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 06:33:22 AM
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Hey there,
I've decided to add "Needlefelting" and "Wet Felting" creations in this thread also since we have a few farmgirls showing an interest in it
It's lots of fun! Here is a link to my Needlefelting Machine and a few pictures of my Needlefelting creations.
http://www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com/needlefelting.html
Peace, Stephanie
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
A Creative Journey
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Edited by - queenofdreamsz4u on Jun 26 2007 06:37:59 AM |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2007 : 06:21:27 AM
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| We made a pair of moccassins last night from an old sweater...well, mostly my 9 yr old did, and they turned out really cute. When she gets the buttons on, I will have to take a photo! |
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2007 : 11:24:12 AM
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I've been checking yard sales and thrift stores for 100% wool sweaters. I have to retire my black wool blazer this year, since I finally blew out the elbows! I'll try washing several times to see what happens!! This is fun.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2007 : 10:25:09 PM
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Here's a link to a page with lots of books on Felting....you can always check Amazon.com and Shopping.com for better prices...
Later, Stephanie
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
A Creative Journey
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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lasagefemme
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Lisa
eastern
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 4:38:42 PM
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Hi everyone......I should probably go introduce myself, but I saw this and had to respond. I'm in contact with a fellow from Washtucna, WA that has built his own wool-shredding machine. He takes wool garments (mostly knit) and shreds them until they are nice and fluffy fibers again. PERFECT for stuffing dolls and the like. I am going to use some for a woolen mattress I am making for our littlest. It also felts up really nicely if you're a needlefelter. The price is REALLY good.....$3.35 a pound for white/cream wool and $2.35 a pound for mixed colors. His name is Paul....he's a science teacher up there and I'd love to be able to have him get enough clientele to make this a fulltime gig. He told me this is quite common in countries such as India and Italy.....they have huge factories for wool recycling. One client of his bought enough to insulate her yurt in Alaska :) Anyway.........from a fellow wool lover here........howdy everyone!!!
Lisa
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2007 : 2:38:48 PM
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Hey Lisa,
Welcome to the group! Do you do needlefelting?
Does this guy have a website where you look at this shredded wool? You are right, it would be perfect for Needlefelting..I would love to see it...Let me know if you can get some pictures of the mixed colors.
...til next time ~ Stephanie
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
A Creative Journey
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Originally posted by lasagefemme
I'm in contact with a fellow from Washtucna, WA that has built his own wool-shredding machine. He takes wool garments (mostly knit) and shreds them until they are nice and fluffy fibers again. It also felts up really nicely if you're a needlefelter. The price is REALLY good.....$3.35 a pound for white/cream wool and $2.35 a pound for mixed colors. from a fellow wool lover here........howdy everyone!!!
Lisa
*Drink RAW milk*
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Edited by - queenofdreamsz4u on Jul 19 2007 2:39:37 PM |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2007 : 8:55:55 PM
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Looking for Lisa and the guy that has the shredded wool..
...til next time ~ queenofdreamsz
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2007 : 06:26:40 AM
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I love the wool craft ideas. Ive done some penny rugs,small purses and several other things with old sweaters and reclaimed wool. It is hard to find here in the deep south but that makes it even more fun! Only thing is- people here don't really appreciate the wool articles- not enough winter or cold I suppose.Nobody I know is interested.
I'll try to post some pics.
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2007 : 07:20:33 AM
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Here are some pics of some small projects that I really enjoyed doing
 Photo Album cover
 Pin cushion
 Make-do
All with reclaimed wool! I love to repurpose things!!!
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
Edited by - DeepsouthMamma on Jul 25 2007 07:22:44 AM |
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