Well, it was a quiet week of thinking and sleeping and trying to figure out what to do next. The only thing seems to be to just push forward, but perhaps not take on too much at one time. Three workshops on one day seems a bit ambitious, but the lesson is learned. I think some people might have stayed away because of the economy, but I think many more can afford it and I didn't focus enough on niche markets. I know that sounds a bit vague, but I have some new ideas that I am not about to divulge yet!
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| My Junior Felter having a go at a flat piece of felt |
I did get my big box full of supplies from Wollknoll finally and that alone is enough to inspire! I have a hat block to play with and lots Merino and I got some Gotland, which I haven't used before. I think that it will be a bit more sturdy for the outside of the slippers as Merino tends to pill with tough use. The Gotland is really beautiful and smells nice (me and my smells--I like the smell of fresh fish, too) and is a rich silvery gray. It will look beautiful paired with purple and gold! I am going to re-attempt to make slippers for my brother again. They didn't turn out great last year, but I crocheted them. He has very large feet (size 17) and so I have a pattern of his feet, but I am going to have to guess a lot while fulling to make sure I have them right. I think the wool will give a bit if they are snug...I will tell him to wet them and wear them to allow them to shape to his feet anyway.
So, hats and slippers and Christmas stockings and ornaments and scarves--and what did I do? Get a cold. Damn. It's almost gone now, but I had a headache for two days and didn't get to play much yet. Tomorrow! Back on track again.
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