When a Sweater is Not a Sweater

One of my favorite materials to upcycle - wool sweaters. After a process of felting (using hot water and agitation to soften and shrink the wool), I have found several ways to make something new from old sweaters. For these projects, it doesn't matter if there are moth holes or other flaws, you can use the good parts.

Currently the cold weather is calling for cozy neckwear. Above a circle scarf, made from 24 or so circles cut from a coordinated mix of patterned sweaters.

This is the Fringy Neckwarmer - using scraps and leftover bits. Simple, yet really cute!

This is a classic long scarf, which almost seems to play on the "Preppy sweater tied around the neck" look.
Upcycled wool accessories are in my shop now.

I've Been Tagged

I've been tagged by Cat from polarity.etsy.com and olivebites blog.

Here are the rules of this tag:
*link to the person who tagged you * post the rules on your blog *write six random things about yourself * tag six people at the end of your post and link to them * let each person know they've been tagged

Here goes~~

1. I need to have a guinea pig around the house at all times. They are perfect for keeping your lap warm while you read a book.

2. I like to make anything except food! I am a very bad cook.


3. I love to design and make costumes, but never want to wear one! I have been part of many musical theater productions, and I respect the confidence of those who take to the stage. I love to be behind the scenes, making them all look great!

4. My entire family moved away (several states away) from me the year after I graduated college. Strangely enough, I was ok with that!

5. I've been lucky enough to be an "at home Mom" until my kids grew up. I found ways to work around their school hours and always be home by the end of the school day. This was perfect for us, though I know other families have found other "perfect" situations.

6. I hate snow.

I am tagging: TwoLeftHands, EcoKate, JunkyardGypsy, Branda, Madelaine, and Artmind