Warm Woolen Mittens

What a cute, colorful way to keep your hands warm!

I made these mittens for my Etsy shop, Felt Sew Good . They were made from pieces of felted, recycled wool sweaters. Mittens, scarves and other accessories make lovely, warm holiday gifts.

Check out Felt Sew Good, and other fabulous Etsy shops, for a wide array of holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list!

Making Felt Balls

I've been making some new felt balls for my felted wool poppy brooches.

At first try, I needle felted the center balls for my felted poppy brooches. This time I used the wet felting technique. I coiled up wisps of wool roving into a loose ball. Then I just dampened the wool. Next I made my hands soapy and rolled the ball lightly between my palms. As the ball started to harden, I could apply more pressure. Once it all comes together, I rinsed in cool water to rinse out the soap. I need a little more practice, but this method works very well.

Once I have the flowers assembled, I'll be listing more felted flower poppies in my Etsy shop, Felt Sew Good! And be sure to check out the Customer Appreciation Giveaway going on in my shop through the month of November! You could win a felted poppy brooch and other great prizes.

Customer Appreciation Giveaway!

Announcing Felt Sew Good's Customer Appreciation Giveaway!

Buy anything in my Etsy shop, Felt Sew Good, from Wednesday, 11/5/08 through Sunday, 11/30/08 and be eligible to win. On 12/1/08 I will randomly select and announce the winning name from those buyers!

The Prize Package:
The winner will receive four felted accessories from my shop!
One black, felted wool zipper pouch with felted red rose
Two of my Holiday Heart Felt ornaments
One felted poppy brooch.

Contest Rules:
Buy anything in my shop from Wednesday, 11/5/08 through Sunday, 11/30/08 and be eligible to win. On 12/1/08 I will randomly select and announce the winning name from those buyers! Winner will be personally notified via email or convo through Etsy.

Do a little early holiday shopping and you'll have a chance to win a little something for yourself! I'll be adding lots of new Felt Sew Good handbags, accessories and plush toys each week.

Heart Felt Brooches

I made a new batch of "Heart Felt" brooches.

These cute, stuffed, heart shaped pins were made from felted, recyled wool sweaters. Each heart is two layers of felted wool and "puffed" with a little stuffing. I added a small appliqued heart and embroidery to each one. They are a combination of bright colors - pink, purple and red and each one is different and unique. They are available in my Etsy shop. Get one for yourself or someone you love!

Flowers for Mom

Have a look at some of the flower brooches I've made. They are available for purchase in my shop. Beautiful for any season and a lovely accent to any outfit. They are a great accessory or would look beautiful tied to a package instead of a bow! What a lovely gift for Mom.