Interesting discussion. Thanks everyone. What I read was not about pH, and not about whether detergent worked (ie felted) well, but rather it was about the...
I'm sure Raven can answer this better than me, but here goes: I've used soaps with coverings before. You get them wet like any soap and the cover fills with...
I bought the yummiest sweater yesterday at the thrift store... The thing is, it's so pretty that I haven't even had the nerve yet to cut out my test swatch!...
Hiya, Raven. You made me laugh out loud! I've been going to the thrift store on a regular basis and I can totally relate to BOTH your problems. I habitually...
Hmmmm... I think it'll shrink too much to still use as a wrap. Well, I don't even know if it'll shrink at all since I haven't been able to bear cutting...
Yes, I remember those "stoneage" pillows, too! (LOL) I kinda like messing with ideas, so I was thinking about a creative revamping of that style. Something...
Hi, Folks. I was poking around that website where the felted soaps tutorial is, and I was really impressed. Even if you aren't interested in soap, they have...
LOL!!! the LAST thing anyone would accuse me of is being classic or conservative! LOL!!! Maybe that's part of my problem deciding what to do with this...
Raven, you just keep reminding me of myself and make me laugh every time! Hey, if you want a pretty thing to carry shopping in, I'm working on a market bag...
Hiya. I've seen a few large bags in pictures - the kind you could keep a couple of active projects in. Something elegant enough (or pretty enough) to sit in...
Today at a church rummage sale, I got about 6 skeins of wool yarn that has reds and blues in it. I got it home and noticed on the label it said mothproof and...
Washable would mean that you can wash it. Instead of dry clean only?? Most older yarns did include that on their labels. Most people shyed away from yarns...
Debbie, great idea! I just tried it. and it worked!! Now im excited again.. Best deal of the day. 7 skeins for $3. Its called Tweed Twist from Red Heart....
Well, Im not sure but I had to have it at that price! LOL I've been making some bags and purses but I really wanted to also make my kitty one of those cute...
Hiya. I realize you were asking about washability, but this seemed related: I picked up a testing trick from the book "Felted Knits." It seemed particularly...
Hi. Gorgeous fibers deserve gorgeous buttons, don't you think? ;-) I'm looking for gret online sources for really gorgeous buttons. Anybody have any faves? ...
Hi, Thanks for letting me join your group. I have been going through all the photos and links having a lovely time but now, feeling extremely inspired, must...
Hello, Bron! I knit some of my projects, but I'm much more comfortable with crochet and it's faster for me. I love the smooth, thinner fabric that knitting ...
I lucked out at the thrift shop last weekend, bought 15 beautiful wool sweaters, and fulled all of them. I used a dark blue-gray fulled sweater to make two...
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Hi I have found over the years that using patterns for polar fleece is great when using felted fabrics. I also like to sew on the machine, using a nice long...
Hi All, This group's been pretty sleepy. In case anyone is interested in non-fulled knitting, I started a new group. I've had A Knitter's Notebook group of...
Hi all.. My name is Leona..I love in Northern VA..and I have been needlefelting for about 2 years and knitting for about 4 years.Just recently I have found...
Hi fulling_around@yahoogroups.com, I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see...