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storiesr
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 Posted - 01/02/2004 : 3:11:24 PM
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I just received my quarterly newsletter from LYS. I decided it was time to take a class; up to this point I have taught myself.
So, I am looking at Needle Felting or a Fair Isle cap class where they teach you to knit with two colors in one hand. I can knit with colors and bobbins for color change. Would I be learning something new in this class? And could I teach myself to needle felt?
Gonna treat myself to one of them and just wanted some of your input.
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Milinda
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 01/02/2004 : 3:38:36 PM
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Well, Laura, you KNOW what I'm voting for, the needle felting class! I want you to take it and tell me about it, I'm interested in it, too. Let me know what you decide.
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storiesr
Sustaining Member
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Posted - 01/02/2004 : 5:25:59 PM
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That is the way I was leaning but I have to take a finished felted project with me and I just gave all mine away for Christmas. I do have some time since the class is Feb. 7th...was thinking of doing a bowl...was it you ML, who turned a mistaken hat into a bowl, or someone else on the forum?
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freckles
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USA
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Posted - 01/02/2004 : 6:32:59 PM
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Needle Felting definitely!!! I think that has got to be a really neat thing to learn how to do... since I don't really have a LYS I won't get to take a class... but Halcyon sells a beginners kit that I am going to buy so I can learn this year.
Definitely tell us how it goes whichever one you take!
BTW... I am one of the ones who ended up with a felted bowl... I could email you the link to the beret pattern I started with that ended up as a bowl....
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Licensed2Cook
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USA
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Posted - 01/02/2004 : 6:39:39 PM
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It's no surprise that I would cast a vote for the needle felting! Enjoy! I wish I could be there with you.
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Marjorie
Seriously Hooked
New Zealand
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Posted - 01/02/2004 : 8:08:58 PM
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Needle felting!!! You'll love it.I learnt it last year and then taught it to children in the after care programme where I work.I had to make an age limit though for just the older children as the needle is very sharp but everyone got absolutly hooked.It is very easy to pick up but I did find that I learnt this skill better through someone teaching me rather than a book even if it is just to show you the correct way to hold the wool so that your fingers don't become a pin cushion.You are only limited by your imagination with it and it is a great way to get rid of your frustrations as well
Marjorie
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Crfkt
Warming Up
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Posted - 01/26/2004 : 06:52:37 AM
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What is needle felting?
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CATE
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Posted - 01/26/2004 : 3:54:07 PM
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What is needle felting and how does it differ from felting in the washing machine?
Thanks,
CATE
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Licensed2Cook
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Posted - 01/26/2004 : 6:28:39 PM
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Needle felting is a "dry" process where you stab at the unspun fiber repeatedly with very long, sharp needles on top of a thick foam base (which protects work surface). You can make freeform sculptures, hats, add details to knitted items etc. The list is long as it has lots of applications. If you check out the Felted Knits book you'l see a section in the back explaining the process. Ebay usually has needle felting kits available as well.
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Da Stitcher
Chatty Knitter
USA
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LinKnit
Chatty Knitter
USA
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storiesr
Sustaining Member
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Posted - 02/01/2004 : 4:26:58 PM
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My class is Saturday and I am armed with lots of choices. The Tiny purse from the felt-along, clogs, and a summer bag.........hmmmmmmmmmmmm
Maybe silly but I am getting excited; never took a class at my LYS before!
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lella
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Posted - 05/07/2004 : 08:43:24 AM
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How did it all work out, that class? Or did I pull another lella and miss a page?
Thanks to all for the links. They are great links! |
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