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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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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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 Posted - Aug 06 2007 : 2:58:17 PM
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Hey Stephanie
Yes- it does pull over a candlestick. I have made several and just love them. As you know we only have 1-2 days that a person would even consider wearing something wool so it is scarce. The good part of that is that my crafting is a bit different,too.
Not many gals around here even want to work with wool.
I just love it-
I even have penny rugs with summer themes on them. Guess I shoulda been up north somewhere.
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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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2007 : 3:27:28 PM
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Hey Autumn,
I know what you mean. I lived down in Mobile, Alabama for about 7 years so I know how it is trying to find wool to recycle. Now that I'm in the northern part of the state it is easier but still not as plentiful as I'd like 
A few days ago I was in the Salvation Army and thought I had found a full sized pale pink wool blanket! NOT!! It felt and looked just like wool but it was just cheap acrylic 
I'd like to see pictures of your summer themed penny rugs
Talk to ya soon, Stephanie
"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 - Aug 06 2007 : 4:49:48 PM
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I'll try to get a pic uploaded tonight.
I have given some away but I know I have one right here close by-
Ill try to take a shot of several after I recoup from watering the wilting flowers outside.
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 - Aug 06 2007 : 7:00:19 PM
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Stephanie
Here are the pics I promised.
 Table Mat
 Wall Quilt
 Throw pillow
I really enjoyed working on all these! I enjoy looking back at them too.Hope you enjoy as well! 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. |
Edited by - DeepsouthMamma on Aug 06 2007 7:07:13 PM |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2007 : 8:21:14 PM
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Oh,they are all so pretty but I love that wall quilt..so many different motifs! Thanks for sharing them. I hope with the end of summer near that more ladies will be doing stuff with the wool.
Talk to ya later, Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2007 : 8:27:01 PM
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nice pics, autumn,
enjoyed seeing your woolcrafts.
i just have old pics, but have a new camera so hope to post some new projects soon:
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i have never done garments, hats, booties, mittens etc, but i would like to try them and have soom felted wool ready to start.
any advice?
love
fran
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Edited by - frannie on Aug 06 2007 8:35:16 PM |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2007 : 9:52:03 PM
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Frannie,
Your critters are so adorable! Are these made from recycled wool or did you needlefelt them? You are so talented. Everything I've ever seen of yours is so unique with such an elegant flair!!
Your silk pinkeepers at your blog are just beautiful...been meaning to tell you that
...til next time - queenofdreamsz
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2007 : 02:29:07 AM
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thanks so much.
these little critters are just felted wool, you know like the sweaters you felt in the washing machine.
i have tried needle felting, and i like it but i dont do it much cause the grandkids are too fascinated with the tools, and they dont seem as fascinated when i am sewing. sunshine calls these critters stuffies so now i call them stuffies.
she is selling them for me on her vintage threads sight along with the pin cushions.
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2007 : 06:10:39 AM
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Oh Frannie
These are adorable!!! I have that exact printed wool that the horse is made from!! What a fantastic idea!
A local gift shop wants me to make some wool ornaments but I'm not sure it will be worth my while. What do you think? She probably wants to buy them for around $3 from me and will sell them(just a guess) for aroung $7-8 each. She wants them simple and kinda primitive but stuffed.
I dont make any kinds of clothing pieces. I just dont enjoy it. I'm waiting to see if Stephanie has some good advice. Maybe I need to try something simple.
I just get frustrated when something has to fit. I can't seem to be that precise- thus my style of needlework is primitive and rustic. :)
I would like to try my hand at needle-felting and also tatting. Have you girls seen the tatting in The Stitching Room?
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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lasagefemme
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Lisa
eastern
Washington
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2007 : 11:11:38 AM
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Sorry guys!!! I'm back. I gave Stephanie the wool guy's information in an email. But I will give it here, in case anyone else would like it. His name is Paul Dunster. You can get ahold of him at pldunster@centurytel.net I believe I gave the price for wool in the last post, but its $3.35 a pound for white/cream wool and $2.35 a pound for the colored. Paul and his wife are on vacation in Michigan right now, so he might not get back to you right away.
I'll post some of my recycled wool stuff. These are stuffed with Paul's wool. I'm also a beginning needle-felter and LOVE that. Here's a "Strega Nona" doll for a little friend of ours who turned three last week. Strega Nona is based on the Tomie dePaola books:
 Dontcha love her apron?!! :)
A Waldorf "selkie"......folkloric sea creature from the shores off Ireland and Scotland. Her hair is individually felted-in locks of soft, soft Romney. Stuffed with reclaimed wool.
A Celtic Waldorf lad for a client....his kilt and tam were felted sweaters.
...some of the latest :) I just love making dolls and toys from wool!!!
Lisa
*Drink RAW milk* |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2007 : 10:22:34 PM
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lisa,
these are tooooo adorable, if i "drink raw milk" will i be able to design some cuties like these?
send more pics!
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2007 : 02:35:26 AM
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Lisa, What adorable dolls! Can't wait to get some of that shredded wool..
I loved the idea of stuffing a matress with it 
Talk to ya later, Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2007 : 11:16:28 AM
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I was in the thrift store yesterday and while being blindsided by two chenille bedspreads a lady snagged two wool blankets!!! I could have laid down in the floor and thrown a fit...LOL
One of them was a beautiful pale pink and the other one was a pale pink with a brighter pink stripe in it..I did ask her to use her "eagle eye" and find me one...she laughed and did look for me but there weren't any other than the two she had found..
We had a great conversation about our personal vintage addictions...oops..Collections..yes, that's right!!  Anyway, didn't find me any wool beauties but met a wonderful person during the search.
 Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2007 : 5:57:58 PM
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Wow Michele, the purse and cell phone holders are adorable! I love the pattern & colors you used. Lisa's dolls are darling and Frannie animals are super cute! My 4 year old son would love them! What a creative group of farmgirl artists you all are!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2007 : 05:01:49 AM
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Thanks Dawn, they were fun to create too.
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 12:33:38 PM
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Hey Michele,
I'm pasting in your photo from photobucket..hope that is ok ..It's the "IMG code-forums & bulletin boards" that you click on to do a "copy" and then you "paste" to your message...
I love the Cell Phone holders!!
Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Edited by - queenofdreamsz4u on Sep 17 2007 12:34:35 PM |
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jo Thompson
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 12:55:47 PM
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I love those!! Did you guys take a peek at my wool crow pillow? Not as cute as your stuff, but I'm trying! jo
"life is drab without a lab"
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 5:25:13 PM
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Hey Jo,
Can't find your Crow pillow...
Stephanie
quote:
Originally posted by jo Thompson
I love those!! Did you guys take a peek at my wool crow pillow? Not as cute as your stuff, but I'm trying! jo
"life is drab without a lab"
http://web.mac.com/thomja/
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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jo Thompson
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jo
the mountainside of the Chugach
in Alaska
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 5:31:28 PM
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I love wool, put this in another area, but Stephanie suggested I stick it here! No turning under! jo
"life is drab without a lab"
http://web.mac.com/thomja/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 6:09:20 PM
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| crow pillow is totally cute, i love it! oh and streganona..i love her she is great! |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 6:49:02 PM
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Jo, ditto!! Too totally cute Got any projects in progress?
Stephanie
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Edited by - queenofdreamsz4u on Sep 17 2007 6:49:54 PM |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2007 : 04:45:05 AM
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Thanks Stephanie for posting my picture, and telling me how to do it. I know I posted a pic before, but it was probely by accident!!! If I don't keep doing it, I forget. I will try to remember now!!!
All the projects are so cute, and inspiring. I have a pink sweater I am trying to figure out what to make with it. It does have nordic designs across the top.
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2007 : 11:55:39 AM
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Your welcome!! Ouwww....Pink..can't wait to see what you do!!
Stephanie
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Originally posted by windypines
Thanks Stephanie for posting my picture, and telling me how to do it. I know I posted a pic before, but it was probely by accident!!! If I don't keep doing it, I forget. I will try to remember now!!!
All the projects are so cute, and inspiring. I have a pink sweater I am trying to figure out what to make with it. It does have nordic designs across the top.
Michele
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Stitching & Crafting Room: "Wool Recycling" - Ideas, Pictures & Patterns |
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"Wool Recycling" - Ideas, Pictures & Patterns
Hope to see more of your wool creations!