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Gabriele Breuer is an expert in textile arts, especially in dyeing wool and silk using acid dyes. Originally trained as a pharmacist,...

I first wrote how to style a plain dress for Melanie's Brummer online magazine, One More Time Around. My name is Lena Archbold, and...

Creating fine felt is my passion. Why choose fine felt? Fine felt is excellent for wearables. Crafting felted tunics, dresses, jackets,...

Exploring Fabrics Perfect for Nuno Felting Nuno felting is a technique where loose fibers are fused onto a fabric base, resulting in...

I ran a short Facebook Live talking through my felting and fulling processes tips. Please check the video link for more information: A...

Creating a well-fitted felted waistcoat is an art that goes beyond the realm of patterns alone. While the initial blueprint is essential,...

In the world of fashion and creativity, the possibilities are boundless. Imagine transforming old garments from charity shops into...

Many of us create, wear, and sell felted garments, which are unique and cherished additions to one's wardrobe. Consequently, when I offer...

It's a question we often encounter in the world of feltmaking: Which type of wool to choose? The abundance of options can be...

Pilling can occur in felted garments, just as it can in knitted or woven textiles. In many cases, it is a natural process for woolen...

World Mental Health Day is a poignant reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental well-being in our lives. It's an occasion to...

Hello, fellow feltmakers and artists extraordinaire! Are you ready to set your creativity ablaze and venture into the mesmerizing world...

Before writing this blog, I looked for more neck warmer designs on Pinterest and to my surprise, I discovered a new word, a neck gaiter....

You will learn how to use different types of Margilan silk which is great for feltmaking. I will introduce you various projects to create.

It became popular to create felt adding layers of fibre. Fibre gives the luxurious finish to felted items. How much fibre do we need to...

Feltmaking is a physical process. It can take a long time to make a wool layout and then when we are tired, we need to start the real...

I made many samples and many scarves with a technique of Cobweb with Fleeces using natural colours. This became part of my online class,...

I heard many times, 'wool ate my embellishment'. Oh yes, wool can be hungry and swallow all the beauty we planned to create. How to stop...

I use five main wool layouts in my work and will share the three major layouts with you: Classical; Herringbone; and Clouds. Please check...

Ruffle felted scarves became another popular class. I had many questions, such as: Lena, how do you create two different sides of the the...