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Comment on Felt Galore by Vickie

Vickie — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:38:40 +0000

Thanks for the contact names Valerie. I live on Maui and really don’t know any other serious felters. I do however belong to a vibrant art quilting group with some amazing quilt artists. There is also the Maui Quilting Guild which often brings over people if there is interest. I will share your site with my fellow art quilters.
Aloha,
Vickie

Comment on Felt Galore by vst3in

vst3in — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:27:39 +0000

Hi, Vickie,
I taught for Carol Kuniyoshi at the Calico Cat, which is a quilt shop near Koko Head in Honolulu. One of her assistants, Daphne, was quite taken with feltmaking and has since taught the mini-workshops I did again there at the shop. You could try there, tell them I sent you.

I was surprised at the huge response, but didn’t meet any other feltmakers who were already doing it seriously. If you find info want to pursue more, I am excited about the possibility of collaboration to teach more there, since I already have Carol as a contact.

What island are you on? I didn’t find any contacts for felters on Kauai, which is where we also spent a little time. Any fiber guild – even the embroiderers or quilters guilds there – might be a good place to start. I hope this is helpful. Valerie

Comment on Updated March ‘08 Hot Greece! by vst3in

vst3in — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:20:57 +0000

Hi, we only visited there for a short time. It is beautiful, but not a lot of work. Good luck!
Valerie

Comment on Felt Galore by Vickie

Vickie — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:27:06 +0000

I am a new and enthusiastic felter in Hawaii. I read that you held a workshop here. How can I find other felters?

Aloha

Comment on Soon, soon! And other cool stuff… by vst3in

vst3in — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:54:31 +0000

How very cool! There are so many ways to play with this medium, and I am thrilled that you are finding the excitement!

Comment on Soon, soon! And other cool stuff… by Mary

Mary — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:03:40 +0000

Hi Valerie!

I figured out how to make a felt ball with a jingle bell that jingles!! Just go to the store and buy the inexpensive cat toys (a plastic ball kind of like a whiffle ball with a bell inside) They’re about the size of a ping-pong ball and the plastic ball on the outside keeps the bell free from the felt. I found some at Wal-mart for under $2.00.
I got my pouch done, or mostly done. When the little ball and cording get dry, I can attach them to the finished pouch as a closure, and then truly call it done.

Comment on Felt Galore by Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:46:16 +0000

Susan and I made our felted continers this past weekend. We used a slightly different method in that when we laid out the layers of wool, each layer overhung the pattern slightly and waa then folded around the resist, before flipping the resist over and laying another layer of wool of the opposite side – with slight overhang that was folded back. You laid out both sides at the same time, alternating front to back. There was then no worry that the “seam” was going to be weak. And as we made the wisps overhanging very thin, the edges did not build up too much. It was a bit difficult to get my “decorations” to stick on both sides (ie, around the seam), but I just have to nedlefelt two wee sections to get them to stick! Now I need to make my handles.

Comment on Explorations in design work by vst3in

vst3in — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:24:27 +0000

I know I am commenting on my own site, but I am inspired to say that in teh time since the last class, I have loved working Shiva Paint sticks! I have been amazingly busy at work, but can’t wait each week til I can sit down (apron ON, after the spot on a pair of pants) and play with the Shivas. Yes, they are messy, but I am enjoying the range of blending and color movement I can get; the iridescents are lovely for reflected light.

I can see many ways in which I can apply this medium to my design work.

Comment on Felt Galore by Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:45:05 +0000

I liked browsing throught the Felter’s network calendar – I would love to be able to go to some of the classes around the world!
Sheeep 101 is a great reference. I added the herdwick breed info to my notebook to go with the sample I made.
There is a new shop opening here, in Victoria, that is going to carry supplies for felting (and spinning and knitting). It is called “Knotty by Nature Fibres” and will open sometime in late October. It will be very tempting to have supplies so close to home.
Susan and I are making our containers tomorrow.

Comment on Felt Galore by Mary

Mary — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:43:12 +0000

I’ve been busy with ‘homework’. Last week a friend came over and we made felt together. That was fun.
I’ve been giving a lot of thought to what kind of pouch/vessel to make to hold the felt balls I have made. ( Now that the balls are finished, I know how big it has to be!)
I’ve had a lot of fun exploring different web sites on sheep, llamas, alpacas, and felt making.
I’ll have to look into those felt making books. I haven’t added many to my collection as yet. I find that I read a lot online. I found this website with a demo on making a felt rug. http://www.festivefibers.com/ You might find it interesting.