The DIY movement brought about a desire to up-cycle used clothing for our creative sewing projects. Notably, we all began to scour thrift shops and rummage sales for wool leftovers to toss into our washers and dryers and turn into felt, myself included.
Read MoreI know. That's not a monster. It's a moose :)
Read MoreWool felt is one of my favorite textiles to sew with. During my recent sew-cation, I put together a simple guide and series of beginner lessons about sewing and appliquéing with wool felt using the blanket stitch. Here is an outline of what you'll find:
Read MoreHow to start and end your stitching when you don't need to go all the way around. One shape of felt is going to overlay the other on your background.
Read MoreWool felt is a dreamy textile to sew with but it can be a challenge to cut smooth edges and identical shapes from it. Paper, on the other hand, is very easy to cut into pattern shapes, including smooth curves and sharp angles.
Read MoreWe LOVE sewing with wool felt here at Oliver Rabbit. Our new lesson series is designed to teach the beginner, or remind the pro, how to appliqué and sew wool felt together using the blanket stitch.
Read MoreThere is nothing quite like playing with cotton and wool. Except maybe color.
Read MoreI love to sew by hand with wool felt. This is Pigmania Pig's little purple bear friend.
Read MoreWe've redesigned the rabbits! (slightly) Still made of super soft, pure wool felt, they are now entirely hand-made and measure approximately three inches tall when sitting.
Read MoreEvery now and then I talk about the "magic of making something" and the joy it brings. This especially holds true when creating a spontaneous gift and this project was no exception. Well, actually, it totally was. Exceptional, that is.
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