Comments on: Making a felted-wool bag for OMSH

By: bethany actually » Blog Archive » Visiting Joe & Kassie

bethany actually » Blog Archive » Visiting Joe & Kassie — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:30:14 +0000

[...] had commissioned me to make her a felted bag like the one I made for OMSH, except in gray, red, and black. I finished crocheting it right before we left California. I [...]

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:13:45 +0000

Fabulous. Just looking around for an answer and found you. So inspired I must Knit this NOW !!! Perhaps someone could answer my question and it is this…if I buy a blanket that says 100% wool but machine washable can I cut it up for felting purposes? I am very new to this procedure. If not what could I do to the blanket if anything? Thanks. Debbie

By: OMSH

OMSH — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:48:08 +0000

I’m at my Aunt’s now – she’s downloading the pattern. She just might have to re-teach me (she did it when I was 7) how to crochet again.

I’m in love with my bag…still.

You might notice it crop up in photos here and there! :)

By: Stella Yarnell

Stella Yarnell — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:33:47 +0000

Bethany – wow! Very impressive, both this post in its step-by-step clarity with great photos PLUS the felted wool bag itself! Very, very nice! You listed the steps for felting in such a clear way that it makes me want to get started doing this again.

By: OMSH

OMSH — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:03:49 +0000

I can’t believe I missed this post. It makes me want to learn how to crochet…again. No seriously, I want to be able to make these bags.

I LOVE MY BAG! I took it to Idaho to see Jess and she closed it up nice with a snap (thankfully since I don’t have a snap press).

I’m in love, love, love with it! And? It matches perfectly with my laptop bag, so lookie there – all is fab in the world.

THANK YOU BETHANY!
It was DEFINITELY worth the wait!
Oh, and it is my most complimented purse EVER!

By: American Texan

American Texan — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:21:10 +0000

Hi Bethany, my husband, music2myear (who says y’all are twitter friends), pointed me to your blog. I’m almost done with a wool scarf I’m making him and he is really interested in felting it.
I had never heard of the process before, and thought I’d ask you a few questions.
Does it make a big difference in felting with the stitch you used? I used a looser triple stitch for his scarf.
Also, how much does the product usually shrink?
Have you ever felted a scarf before?

By: celia

celia — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:58:26 +0000

Thanks for all the details! I have always been a bit afraid of the felting process but I think I can give it a try!

By: JenK

JenK — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:12:00 +0000

It’s beautiful! The felting makes all the difference. I love the colors too.

By: Kassie

Kassie — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:38:40 +0000

Ok, how does one go about commissioning a bag like that from the artist? I must have one. I’m a purse-a-holic and this is such a great size and style. Let me know, if I have to queue up I’m ok with that!

By: Angela @ Lost In Splendor

Angela @ Lost In Splendor — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:28:53 +0000

What a wonderful craft. It came out gorgeous. Wow. You’re so talented!