Felting & Interweave Felt

dimensions before and after fulling

elaine@87 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:21:12 GMT

I too am really enjoying fulling of thriftstore sweater finds and also articles I've knit! The thriftstore finds I usually cut up to make dog coats, as a fund raiser for the local SPCA, so I don't care if they keep their shape. My problem lies in the things I knit to be fulled from patterns and they shrink in one dimension (usually rows v's stitches) way more than the other. I just finished a really nice hat for a frying pan if anyone needs one!!

So I suppose what I'm asking is - Is there a formula or something to use when you've fulled your swatch to decide on using less stitches etc. This makes following a pattern difficult.

Any suggestions welcome.

Elaine

Needlefelted Wooly Lamb

Jen6265 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:15:41 GMT

I just finished a felted wooly lamb that I made from scrap wool from my ram that made it past the skirting table, but not into my yarn. For the base I used the stuff that came off the flick carder. The cover wool was britch wool that was too coarse for yarn. The locks came from his back which has very tight coils, that I could have carded, but as I was carding them I thought, man these would look cool on a little felted lamb! And they did! I can't figure out how to get photos up here, but his photo is on my etsy site:

http://jen6265.etsy.com

Also, I have a great contact for needlefelting supplies, she doesn't have a web site that I know of, but if you email her with what you need, she is really helpful (and inexpensive).
Here is her contact info: Jen Setser, jensetser@yahoo.com

Thanks!

front load vs. top load

SueBee — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:32:35 GMT

Hi there,

I am thinking of replacing my old top-load washing machine with a front-loader, but wondered if anyone has noticed a difference between the two when felting? Obviously I'm not going to be able to remove the piece before the rinse cycle (but I rarely manage to do that now) but does the absence of an agitator make a difference?

Thanks.

Magic Felting Machine

plumpy — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:45:13 GMT

Has any felted with the magic felted machine from www.woolaroundtheworld.com? What are your thoughts!
I absolutely love mine, it definately makes things so much easier.
Just wanted to know what you all thought am I the only one in love with a machine *lol*

Skacel ArtFelt

HollyH — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:29:56 GMT

Skacel did a demo today at my guild -- it was their new ArtFelt system. Absolutely wonderful way to get the wet felt look without all the work. Please do an article on it! Thanks! Holly

Help With Felting...Please..

GwenK — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:01:21 GMT

I have just gotten interested in felting. I've tried small handbags, but I am having horrible luck with the felting process. It just doesn't felt. What could I be doing wrong?

What's the best (brand) wool to use?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks a bunch!!

Gwen

Felting

LisaA — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:50:00 GMT

The finished felting project looks amazing! I started with a purse, entered it in the County Fair, won Best in Division, and am a big proponent of felting. I haven't done any with crochet yet. I am always looking for interesting patterns. Next I may do some coasters. Also, great way to use up extra wool yarn. What have you made, and what responses have you gotten from it? Lisa

How do you feel about Felt?

AmyCM — Tue, 20 May 2008 12:18:04 GMT

What is it about felt?

Here's a quickie video from youtube that shows how quick and easy it is to needlefelt. (Please visit the site to view this media)