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Interweave’s new magazine [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] has just arrived. If you’ve ever been intrigued by the magical world of felting, this is the magazine for you. Felted explores all things felt from needle felting, nuno felting, traditional wet felting, stitching with commercially made felt to creating with recycled felt. There are 24 projects in all. So come see what the wonderful world of felting has to offer.

 

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Demi-Carded Silk Bundles

 

 

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We have an intriguing new fiber at Halcyon Yarn ready to get your creative juices flowing. It’s *demi-carded silk bundles in white and fun, vibrant multi-colors. These luscious sheets of silk fiber are ready for carding and blending to create unique hand spun art yarns and fun and funky felted projects. Weavers, consider using pieces of the silk as innovative add-ins with your woven projects.

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Let the radiant colors of the demi-carded silk bundles be your inspiration to gather other fibers and goodies to create art batts. Then get the hand cards movin’ n’ grovin’ or the drum carder cranking (oh, and don’t forget the Ashford Blending Board). Be prepared to use a little extra muscle when blending non-traditional fibers. Also keep in mind if you want distinct colors within the art batt only card once. The more you blend the more uniform it will become. If you’ve not ventured into the world of art yarns, get ready for an eye opening adventure. From blending to the many specialty spinning techniques it’s 100% percent fun. If you need a little guidance [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] ,  [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] and  [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] are all great resources.

 

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I tried my hand at carding some with [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] and felted, spun and knit a little sample. I love the textural effect, and though I like the overall final color, I must admit I played it a little safe by blending it with similar colors in the wool.

 

On my next attempt at carding I think I’ll get out the [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] and stretch myself to work outside my usual color comfort zone. The color grid is such a helpful tool for identifying just the right color to add a spark of life to your project.IMG_0001

 

 

 

 

Felters, get ready for some fun. The demi-carded silk bundles are perfect for creative uses in felting to achieve visual and textural interest. Create a masterpiece by taking advantage of long strips of vivid colored fiber to highlight your wet felted projects. My mind is racing with ideas. Hum, I can see using thin, long layers in my nuno felted scarfs (love how the silk transforms as the wool shrinks in). I can’t wait to use it in felted vessels and I’m also thinking of some non-traditional felted “rope” as well as using it in felted jewelry. I best get started because there’s alot to make.

Silk bundles are approximately 5-6 ounces. Available in 3 shades:  white Demi-Carded Silk Bundles color 0010 (WHITE), rose/antique gold Demi-Carded Silk Bundles color 0020 (ROSE-GOLD), turquoise/blue/green Demi-Carded Silk Bundles color 0030 (BLUE-GREEN). To dye your own use wash fast acid or country classic.

 

*It is not uncommon to have some excess dye present in the dyed bundles. Be careful when felting with highly contrasting colors and make sure to fully rinse completed projects. 

 

 

 

Related items of interest: • Spinning EquipmentMulti-Craft Fiber

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Easter Felting Anyone?

 

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The easter bunny will be hop, hop, hoppin’ along before you know. Why not have a little easter fun with the kids and make your own felted easter eggs. Both wet and needle felting, depending upon your preference, work great for this project.

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A Foxy Felted Fellow

 

One cute critter! This Fox Needle Felting Kit from Romney Ridge has supplies and instructions to create 1 enchanted needle felted character. Perfect for those of you who are novice needle felters. This Foxy little fellow is sure to evoke a smile… Isn’t he cunnin’? We’ll keep you posted as other animals become available. Word on the street is we’ll be seeing a seal and a snowy owl. We can’t wait!

Fox Single Creature Needle Felting Kit – Romney Ridge

Remember twice is nice. If you love these little creatures don’t forget Romney Ridge’s regular kits come complete with fiber and tools to make to 2 beloved characters:

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Add a bit of dramatic zing to your wardrobe with exquisite shawl pins from polymer artist Bonnie Bishoff. Art and function unite with Bonnie’s pins. They are stunning works of art that will enhance any knit, woven or felted wearable. It’s common for people to pick out one of Bonnie’s shawl pins first and then find a design and yarn that will compliment it. The truth be told, the colors and designs of her pins are so dynamic and eye catching they look best on understated shawls and sweaters. They’re amazing!

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Handmade Holiday

 

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Here at Halcyon Yarn we’re all about handmade, whatever your craft (or crafts for many of us) might be – weaving, knitting, rug hooking, spinning, crocheting or felting. There’s something about creating an item from scratch. You can’t match the feelings it evokes, the sense of accomplishment, the relaxation, not to mention the legacy and memories that live on in the things we create.

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Wow, what a great new needle felting kit: [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] . These ponies are just as cute as the real animals on the farm, but a lot less work! Add one to a scarf or hat, or attach a string to these little ponies and easily transform them into whimsical ornaments. In fact, any of the needle felting kits in this popular line make great ornaments. Have a fiber enthusiast in the family? One of these kits makes a fantastic gift. Speaking of Romney Ridge, do you have your copy of the [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] ? Oh, these wooly fellows are cute, cute, cute! Some of us just can’t get enough of these enchanting animals. If that’s the case with you, you’ll definitely want to get a set of [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] . It’s a set of 6 blank note cards, each with a different photo. Perfect for holiday greetings and thank you notes. The set also makes a sweet gift for any fiber lover.

 

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The Romney Ridge Farm 2014 Calendar is here! This enchanting calendar features the loving animals of Kelly Corbett’s Romney Ridge Farm, a Maine farm just across the river from us here at Halcyon Yarn.

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