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November 25, 2010

woolly garlands...

...what to do with baskets of felted wool scraps left over after making a few of these patchwork blankets? It seems to me that these scraps are much more precious than normal fabric scraps because of all that's involved in felting the wool from old sweaters; for one,there seems to be less wool sweaters to choose from in thrift shops (more and more blends as well as acrylics) and getting them felted just right often requires repeated washes in the machine. But don't get me wrong, I love the entire process because you're never quite sure what the wool will look like at the end -- it's all a bit magical...

So while pulling things together for Hycroft, the idea of some kind of garland to embellish the beautiful windows in the room came up and I immediately thought about all my baskets of woolly scraps... et voilà: 5-yard lengths of woolly garlands!

I will be bringing some of these over to Molly's shop in Vancouver as well as trying my hand at selling some in my Etsy shop (All sold out -- Thanks!!). While I've packaged them in vintage Christmas wrapping, I do think that they can work as great room accents well beyond the Chrismas season, especially in children's rooms -- what do you think?

P.S. My garland was included in this very sweet Etsy treasury created by Tiffany...take a look -- you might find a perfect holiday gift! (Dec. 3)

Comments

I think that's a lotta circles to cut out of wool and that they are really beautiful! I'm sure they'll sell immediately, Beata. Hope Hycroft was a major success...couldn't make it over sadly.

Posted by: Krista - Poppyprint | November 25, 2010 at 05:31 PM

Using the ric rac is a pretty idea, I made some a few months ago using cheap felt and embroidery floss. They did quite well on my market stall see here if you would like to
http://sunweeds.blogspot.com/2010/08/we-wont-mention-how-long-it-has-been.html your blankets are beautiful

Posted by: Stacey | November 25, 2010 at 06:26 PM

It is soo sooo pretty, just there has to be an easier way to just "punch" out circles.

Posted by: Tarryn | November 26, 2010 at 12:03 AM

They're lovely! I just wish proper wool felt was still generally available in fabric/craft stores.

Posted by: Allison | November 26, 2010 at 12:12 AM

I think they're absolutely lovely! Amanda xxxx

Posted by: amanda makes | November 26, 2010 at 01:34 AM

Definitely great for children's bedrooms - nice and colourful!
Completely agree about scraps, I can never get myself to throw any, even little bits of wool - I'm keeping it all in a bag, I might be able to stuff something with it all one day!

Posted by: Petit Filoux | November 26, 2010 at 02:31 AM

I'm very glad you wrote this post because I didn't realise the blankets were made with felted wool squares! I geddit now. The garlands are lovely too!

Posted by: Wendy | November 26, 2010 at 04:53 AM

What a great idea. I have all sorts of scraps left over from making felted mittens, this would be a great way to use them.

Christy
Lil Bit Brit

Posted by: Lil Bit Brit | November 26, 2010 at 07:22 AM

Brilliant. Soft and cuddly garlands. Thanks for not getting mad at me for using your picture at my place. I guess I should have asked first but I got carried away. Good luck and selling those garlands. I am sure they will go like "butter in sunshine" (we say it in Swedish and it sounds so much better than when I translate it into English...).

Posted by: Annette | November 26, 2010 at 10:26 AM

I love the confetti colors! So very pretty... and the quilt you made looks like the warmest blanket in the world! I hope you're doing well and enjoying the fall :o)

(Also, I got a new domain!!)

xo,
Linnea

Posted by: Linnea | November 26, 2010 at 12:13 PM

Absolutely divine, love the ric rac and the colours are singing!

Sarah x

Posted by: sarah-jane down the lane | November 27, 2010 at 05:23 AM

Such Wonderful Colours!

Posted by: Esther aliu | November 29, 2010 at 04:31 PM

Beautiful! You give me so much inspiration! I'm going to have to pay a visit to some thrift store to find some old wool sweaters!

Posted by: Patty Boyd | November 29, 2010 at 07:24 PM

I LOVE your woolly blanket! Just gorgeous. I know what you mean about it being harder and harder to find wool jumpers in charity shops, so much acrylic or mixed fibres around, or non-shrink wool, just as bad. I got obsessed by rag rugging at one point, and have a large stash of felted jumpers in my old studio, I've been thinking about making a dress with some of them, one of the many things I've got on my to-do list. Your garland is a fabulous idea too, and they look beautiful, thank you so much for sharing your ideas with us, you're very generous. Love Vanessa xxx

Posted by: do you mind if i knit | December 01, 2010 at 01:53 AM

Sweet! What a wonderful use for such yummy scraps! And what a lovely treasury to be included in! I'll take one of everything! ;D

Posted by: Erica K | December 03, 2010 at 05:21 PM

You always find the perfect blue to match with your pink,red and other colors, delightful as candies.Your colorful blog, happy and elegant always makes me happy!

Posted by: Bridget | December 10, 2010 at 01:42 AM

that's a really nice work! It's definitely a cute and creative idea.

Posted by: woman | April 23, 2011 at 12:54 PM

You always find the perfect blue to match with your pink,red and other colors, delightful as candies.Your colorful blog, happy and elegant always makes me happy!

Posted by: miniclip | October 12, 2011 at 03:04 PM

that's a really nice work! It's definitely a cute and creative idea.

Posted by: y8 | October 12, 2011 at 03:05 PM

I think they're absolutely lovely! Amanda

Posted by: y8 games | February 10, 2012 at 07:27 AM

The garlands are lovely too

Posted by: angry birds rio | February 12, 2012 at 06:27 AM