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Stitching & Crafting Room:  "Wool Recycling" - Ideas, Pictures & Patterns  |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
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 Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 5:49:00 PM
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I think an applique would take away from the beautiful native american design on the blanket. I'll bring it in the house and take a photo, it really is special. When I got it, a couple years back, I checked the website and it wasn't a listed pattern, so must have been made much earlier. They sell for several hundred dollars. I would have bought it even if I had seen the moth damage and when it's folded, they aren't seen anyway.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Sep 26 2007 : 09:04:14 AM
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I am going to get wool objects thrown at me, but..... I live on a farm here in north Idaho. My boo and the landlady's husband have known each other since they were lads at the university and we just bought a nice mobile home and live on their property. My boo helps muscle the sheep and goats around and I help out at lambing/kidding. Anyhoo, I can get taggings and skirtings from the fleeces to play with in exchange for helping out and I think she'd give me a good price on a whole or half fleece if I asked. I just recently saw someplace on line, I think, with some folkloric and rustic vintage Christmas ornaments made with home made wool felt and am drooling to make my own. I am also interested in hand spinning using a drop spindle.Once I got the hang of it, I think it would be a busy hands thing and be calming.
I feel lucky to live in a place with such good yard and tag sales. I've seen and passed up truckloads of wool here. Other than being a cold weather and sweater fiend, I just didn't have any use for most of it and no place to safely store it, so I've only picked up a few pieces here and there. Yard, garage,church charity, etc. sales are a great way to get wool on the cheap. Also, see if you can find sheep shearers in your area (unless you live in a big city) somebody somewhere on the rural side of things probably has sheep or one of the llama like critters, and if you can't find the sheep, anyone who does the shearing should know where they are. Ask about the left over bits from the fleeces...they are usually pretty dirty and require a lot of work to make clean, but they should be usable for felting (I think...somebody correct me if Im wrong). Also Llamas and their kind will have stray fleece bits. I am a consummate scrounge and will always try to find the best, most cost happy way to do anything.
Does anyone have a few good links to wool working tools? I need combs, carders (sp???) and a spindle...no room for a spinning wheel or loom, and I shudder to think what the cats would do to one anyway.
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Sep 26 2007 : 7:27:02 PM
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Annika, How exciting about the access to the wool!!! You can have so much fun with that ....Have you tried needlefelting? Would love to hear more about it as it's available and see the creations...
I'll be back with some links to tools and equipment and you can also ask over in the Farmgirl Barter section for this type of equipment..you may find someone over there that is ready to make a trade.
Talk to you soon,
queenofdreamsz & Miss Morgan
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2007 : 04:52:02 AM
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Bev- Adorable!!
I'm wanting to do wool right now but have to finish a tatting edge for a gift!!
I dont know why I dont just buy gifts!!
Yeah- really I enjoy making them- it just limits my craft-hopping urge!
Blessings
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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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Sep 28 2007 : 12:06:29 PM
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Stephanie, thank you for the encouragement. My landlady's daughter has done needle felting and I would be a smart lass if I asked her to teach me. Besides she is a young teen and it would be all kinds of good for her self esteem to teach an adult to do something.
Bev, that IS adorable. It would make a cute pillow top.
And Autumn, I am going to learn tatting right after I learn all the other things I want to learn :P Tatting is so old fashioned and elegant looking. I have always loved it.
Hand spinning, quilting, pillow lace,weaving, tatting...and there is a whole lot more to learn...there needs to be at least three of me LOL
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Holiday Angel
True Blue Farmgirl
444 Posts
Pauline
Sweet Home
Oregon
USA
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2007 : 1:56:09 PM
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I like to unravel sweaters for the yarn. the cheapest way to get laceweight cashmere or merino wool there is!
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
http://myvintagehome.com
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2007 : 12:29:11 PM
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Debra.
Isn't that the truth..plus the recycling is a "good thing". If I could just show up at the right time at my thrift store to get them  I'm still trying to get over my lose of the two pink wook blankets..missed them by just a few minutes of another lady "eyeing them"....LOL
queenofdreamsz & Miss Morgan
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Originally posted by joyfulmama
I like to unravel sweaters for the yarn. the cheapest way to get laceweight cashmere or merino wool there is!
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
http://myvintagehome.com
http://debbieknits.net
"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 - Oct 08 2007 : 11:07:22 PM
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Bev,
I was wondering if you could gather up a supply of wool for me from your source for the local wool fabric?? Do they have all colors? Is it sold by the pound or by the yard??
Thanks, 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 - Oct 09 2007 : 11:35:08 PM
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Hey there,
I've added many links to Free patterns using wool and felt. They are located in the original post of this topic at page 1.
Talk to ya later, Stephanie
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2007 : 11:42:50 AM
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Colors I have in mind are:
** Leaf green or autumn leaf color (anything would make a nice leaf color for different seasons)
** pinks purples (lights to darks), browns, peach, pale yellow, blue (coneflower)I guess that would a medium blue
That's an idea of what I want....
How much is it a yard and do you know how wide the yardage is? I can decide how much I can afford at one time when you let me know. Thanks so much for looking for me..it's near impossible to find the wool around where I live.
Stephanie
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Originally posted by Bee Haven Maven
Stephanie....it is sold by the yard......you need to tell me what color ranges you are looking for.
 Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com
Aprons and other fun things for sale at: www.honeybeez.etsy.com
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2007 : 09:45:19 AM
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Stephanie....I found a dealer on e-bay that has the wool in different palates. I am going to the outlet today and will get an idea of what they have. Will let you know.
This is my next project....found the directions today....
Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com
Aprons and other fun things for sale at: www.honeybeez.etsy.com |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2007 : 09:52:01 AM
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Hey Bev,
That purse is gonna be really nice..I've seen the dealers on Ebay selling the small squares of wool...quite expensive considering all the colors I would like to have..Maybe you see someone I haven't?
Anyway, I'm hoping that since you can get it by the yard that maybe it won't be terribly expensive. Do they only sell full yards or can you get 1/2 yard cuts?
Thanks so much for checking on this ....
Thanks again, 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 - Dec 10 2007 : 10:11:15 AM
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Thought I would show my wool sweater stash. The thrift stores seem to have plenty of wool things around here. Go figure..where I've been living is much colder than where I am now.
Anyway, this will be some future felted wool for me to play with and I wanted to share my find with you.
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"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
1454 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 12:21:35 PM
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What? Do you like seeing us drool over your wool stash?
I frmly believe I can't have enough wool in enough colors.
I am starting a table topper that Annika gave us a link to- I'll post a pic when it's done.
By the way-Thanks Annika!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
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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tangledthreads
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Michelle
Middle Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 12:34:25 PM
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Wanted to share some small projects I have made out of reclaimed wool from ladies' blazers...
Owl Ornament
And Wool Heart magnets
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Ghandi
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 12:38:05 PM
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Autumn, Look forward to seeing your latest wool project. They are always so pretty. Are your penny rugs over on the quilt n stitch topic?
Michelle, Your little Owl and Hearts are very cute!
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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tangledthreads
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Michelle
Middle Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 12:40:02 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Bee Haven Maven
Stephanie....I found a dealer on e-bay that has the wool in different palates. I am going to the outlet today and will get an idea of what they have. Will let you know.
This is my next project....found the directions today....
Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com
Aprons and other fun things for sale at: www.honeybeez.etsy.com
That is an awesome purse!!!
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Ghandi
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 7:01:22 PM
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I dont think I posted them there-at quiltnstitch- but I will try to get to that tomorrow.
Hey girlz!! My daughter is gonna join the forum- she's having trouble getting registered but if she can get some help from the webmaster she'll be on in a day or so I guess.
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Originally posted by queenofdreamsz4u
Autumn, Look forward to seeing your latest wool project. They are always so pretty. Are your penny rugs over on the quilt n stitch topic?
Michelle, Your little Owl and Hearts are very cute!
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
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 - Dec 10 2007 : 7:22:03 PM
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Oh, how exciting Autumn!! What is her name and how old is she? Is this the daughter that's getting married? Too cool..another mother, daughter on the forum
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"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
This one is my own design...no pattern.