tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post8984184548576003560..comments2024-03-21T03:12:41.641-04:00Comments on Wool love-functional fiber art: Portugal- Raw Fleece Felting- Part 1 of 2Heather Woollovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12791330032093043536noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-76904156939120221342013-08-26T10:18:55.470-04:002013-08-26T10:18:55.470-04:00Merryn- i have used mixed fleeces in my rugs to gr...Merryn- i have used mixed fleeces in my rugs to great effect...even ones that I received for free from meat animals that looked rather pitiful, starting out. :)<br />I think you will be fine. Just remember to start tips down with the fleece as intact as possible (push it together if there are gaps, keeping the tips oriented down) then put two thin layers of merino on the cut side plus a layer of cheesecloth or scrim for support, and rub a LOT...much more than you think you should...and don't lift it up to peek to see if it's adhering prematurely. If it gets too wet and cold, put a pet screen or netting over the top and remove some of the water with a shamwow or towel, then add hot water and soap. Good luck and please send photos!!Heather Woollovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12791330032093043536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-8302943907545932782013-08-24T03:42:39.996-04:002013-08-24T03:42:39.996-04:00Hello, Heather,
Finally someone who understands fl...Hello, Heather,<br />Finally someone who understands fleece rugs !! I want to make one using your instructions, but the fleece I have been asked to use is 16 micron Merino, with up to a 15 cm staple. Do you have any advice please? Thank you, Merryn TwemlowAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02453177466873417774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-12200284638616416332012-07-13T22:23:29.867-04:002012-07-13T22:23:29.867-04:00Lindy--Thanks for the kind words! XXO-Lindy--Thanks for the kind words! XXO-Heather Woollovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12791330032093043536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-33752894595172928362012-07-13T21:19:27.978-04:002012-07-13T21:19:27.978-04:00I can't wait to see your next step, you always...I can't wait to see your next step, you always portray them so nicely with your photos and text, Heather!Lindy and Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05902911165627490484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-22828763120196489362012-07-13T14:11:29.096-04:002012-07-13T14:11:29.096-04:00Denise--I've had a mason here all week doing d...Denise--I've had a mason here all week doing different cement projects, but I can't bring myself to have him pour a table for me, as much as I love them! (Perhaps they're only romantic-looking in a beautiful setting?!?!) :)<br />Thanks for the honor of the blog award! XXO-Heather Woollovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12791330032093043536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-83327949632316346882012-07-13T12:25:45.653-04:002012-07-13T12:25:45.653-04:00Can't wait to see the final rug ... and love t...Can't wait to see the final rug ... and love those poured concrete tables! I could sure use of those around here. ;)<br /><br />And ps - I've also nominated you for A Lovely Blog Award. You may read about it at http://voiedevie.blogspot.com/2012/07/embarrassment-of-goodies.html.Voie de Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863741631512546821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-4247632272854659092012-07-13T09:54:29.886-04:002012-07-13T09:54:29.886-04:00Andrea--I know...we are going to have to do a raw ...Andrea--I know...we are going to have to do a raw fleece project together one day! :)<br />Terrie--Yes-working outside is ideal! I don't have that lovely set-up here at home! :(<br />Vivian--Thank you for the honor...it's so nice of you!<br />Amanda--They were just lovely and so much fun to work with!<br />Kelly--Not coarse at all, and only about 25% shrinkage!!Heather Woollovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12791330032093043536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-55225581697842293892012-07-13T07:37:28.020-04:002012-07-13T07:37:28.020-04:00What a beautiful fleece! I have to admit I went r...What a beautiful fleece! I have to admit I went running to my book also. How was the shrinkage on this type of fleece? Was it a coarse wool?Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838101904580757579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-79142563531273844902012-07-13T07:04:05.976-04:002012-07-13T07:04:05.976-04:00What beautiful fleeces - Looks like heaven!!! Can&...What beautiful fleeces - Looks like heaven!!! Can't wait to see the finished rug.FeltFinlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16752112973307523571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-64801487044793916622012-07-13T01:23:09.850-04:002012-07-13T01:23:09.850-04:00Heather, I gave you a Lovely Blog Award, because I...Heather, I gave you a Lovely Blog Award, because I love your blog :-) come take a look:<br />http://trinket-t.blogspot.com/2012/07/nightsongs-and-lovely-blog-award.htmlVivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391126553849547771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-62845759009243911162012-07-12T22:25:40.099-04:002012-07-12T22:25:40.099-04:00It's really fun to do a rug from choosing in t...It's really fun to do a rug from choosing in the farm to finish. Working in the open air was fantastic. The smell of raw fleece was GREAT! If I've a chance to do again I'd do another piece of brown too.Terriea Kwonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15889552778714683604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-15470014979677404012012-07-12T18:03:03.770-04:002012-07-12T18:03:03.770-04:00Squeal! I always love when you felt with raw flee...Squeal! I always love when you felt with raw fleece. I love the photos of the tables full of those fleece blankets. I can almost smell them.WonderWhyGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427923229119655073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-27102581836347282322012-07-12T13:30:07.952-04:002012-07-12T13:30:07.952-04:00Becky--I know...Ican't even find Bordeleria sh...Becky--I know...Ican't even find Bordeleria sheep in my Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, but it is lovely!<br />Fiona--No...it's quite soft and nice, and not at all 'spongy' like some wool...and the color is a beautiful, warm, melted chocolate brown!<br />Rachel--So true!!Heather Woollovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12791330032093043536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-11228285416895262512012-07-12T12:22:08.562-04:002012-07-12T12:22:08.562-04:00There's one thing to be said for raw fleece - ...There's one thing to be said for raw fleece - unless you happen to be one of the unfortunates allergic to lanolin, your hands don't suffer from all the water as much as they might!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322676800314521539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-5025803829718718622012-07-12T11:36:52.700-04:002012-07-12T11:36:52.700-04:00Ooooo..so fun! Beautiful dark fleeces! Is the bord...Ooooo..so fun! Beautiful dark fleeces! Is the bordeleria a more coarse fiber, Heather? What a great opportunity to play with a breed so rare to us! Can't wait to see your finished piece, as always!<br />xo FionaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211410212085277762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3398142838267674947.post-49410548031313719462012-07-12T09:24:20.414-04:002012-07-12T09:24:20.414-04:00I'm glad you are posting about doing a raw fel...I'm glad you are posting about doing a raw felted fleece. I do mine with the cut ends up too. I wish I knew more about Bordeleria sheep, looks like they have very nice fleeces for felting.Becky Utechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809607308191360481noreply@blogger.com