Winter Wool Fun

Nothing says "Winter" to me like wool.

I love it and always have.

I just wanted to share a couple recent projects made with my favorite fiber...

These soft wool bangles are a cinch to make.

I used wool yarn and a Nifty Knitter Loom to make them. 

Then I felted them in the washing machine when I did laundry.

A quick tip is to place small items you are felting in a nylon stocking to wash.  

I usually place as many as I can in one stocking and tie a knot between items.

They are so comfortable and would make a great project for Christmas gifts.

I love them as they are but you could fancy them up with some beads and fibers....

Next is one of my favorites..

This sweet little owl bag is a great example of recycling at its finest...

A sweater, some buttons, a belt and wool skirt scraps turned into this...

It is the perfect size for keys, phone and small wallet...

I do sell or give away most of what I make, but every now and then there is something I cannot bear to part with.

This little owl bag is one of those things.

I like this little candle mat too.

The sunflowers were cut from felt and the centers were glued on.

Then I stiffened them with glue, coffee and cinnamon.

Then just a couple quick stitches attached them to the double layer candle mat which actually came from a thrift store skirt.

It is the perfect fall and winter candle mat.

And here is one last woolen treasure.

This primitive owl is also created from thrift store woolens.

I love stitching by hand while watching tv.

It is so relaxing....

Thanks for stopping by...

I will be linking up with as many of these blogs as I can...

Haute Handbag magazine...

My contributor's copy of Haute Handbags is here.

Have you seen it yet?

They have a new editor... Natalie Way.

She is doing a great job and definitely hit the ground running.

My "I Felt Something Wool Bags" are in it...

I love when you get a byline...

These bags are so easy to make and so much fun.

I love felting wool because you never know exactly how it will turn out....

These turned out great.

The handles are all built right into the bag.

I love the wool rope tie...

Once I looked at the magazine, I decided to use one when I switch to my winter bag.

I made this one when I made the other two.

It is actually my favorite of the three.

The only disadvantage is that it has short handles.

I love a cross-body bag best...

I love to be hands free.

But this will be wooly and warm and fun when the snowflakes start to fly...

The other two will end up in my Etsy shop.

Thanks for stopping by....