Oooh, the Possibilities!

I have been having a lot of fun lately with my wool and felting needles. I have become a little obsessed with this lately. It is a lot of fun, and very forgiving! If you make a mistake, just tear it off and do it over. It doesn't take much wool and is very relaxing. The possibilities are endless. Just check out Pinterest.
There are so many really remarkable examples and ideas there. It is unbelievable what some people can create!

So far, Arachne Yarns and More has presented two classes on Needle Felting. Both have been well received and I have requests for more! One student went home and went a little crazy! she came back for more wool and needles. I asked her to bring some of her work with her. I was totally amazed. She has really been busy! I can't believe how good her work is in such a short time!.

Speaking of classes, I have been working on the schedule for next year. In January and February, I will be presenting two knitting classes. A lot of people have asked for a class on Fair Isle knitting so that will be one of them. The other will be a class on basic beginning knitting. They will both be held here in Clinton, MN so if you are in area and interested, check the Arachne Yarns Facebook page for information and registration.

I am also planning on more knitting and felting classes next spring. As we get into warmer weather and plants start to grow up here in the frozen north, I am also planning some Dye classes. Classes will include gathering dye stuff from the local landscape and preparing the fibers. I am looking forward to these classes. I have had a lot of requests for them and I think they will be a lot of fun.

I hope you can join in the fun. If you can't or are not in the area, follow along with the us on the blog. I will be hopefully showing more of the classes as well as new ideas and information.

Needle Felting Class

Arachne Yarns and More hosted the second needle felting class yesterday. Everyone had a lot of fun! It is amazing what was created by first time felters!

Participants learned how to form and felt a firm body and wrap that with colored wool. We then added the faces and created the nose and cheeks. Noses were especially fun... As the picture shows, each gnome has its own distinct personality. We then added the hats, beards, mustaches and hair. Each gnome then got a bell in his cap and a hanging string.

All those who attended the class went home with a set of felting needles, a foam felting pad, a rolling stick and a completed gnome. Several participants were already talking about their next projects. We discussed some good supply resources and some of my favorite needle felting web sites.

I decided that it was time to start scheduling classes for next year. So far, January's classes will be on Fair Isle knitting. February's will be on Two at a Time Toe Up Socks. Since Easter is so early this year, we will be needle felting bunnies and Easter goodies in March. Watch the Arachne Yarns Facebook page for more information on classes. I have lots of fun ideas. Your suggestions And comments are always welcome. You can leave them in the comments on this page, or you can put them on the Facebook page.

This is the last post before the Holidays.  I wish you all a warm wonderful time with family and friends. Also, the very best wishes for the coming year!