My Antler Sweater

What do you get when you combine a felted nubby sweater,

 



with antlers?

 



An antler sweater!

I almost titled this post 'padding my rack' but decided that wouldn't look good on every ones side-bar for the next month.

The rack was my fathers, he was not a big hunter so this was probably the only thing he ever shot.

It has sentimental value so I didn't want to change it  permanently.

 



I just unscrewed the antlers from the board and covered it all in wool.

 



It was one of those projects that turned out as good as I imagined.

 

And it looks very cool with my loving cup.

I wish I could find another one under $100.

Fat chance, right?

 

I've been making some pillows & throws too.

 

To support my habit I'm selling felted wool bundles in my Etsy store.

If your interested check it out here.

 



 

If you live close by, (DFW Metro-Plex) I'm hosting a workshop at my house March 9!

Details in my next post.

Winter Cottage

I can't stop buying wool. 

When I see a wonderful sweater or a blanket, 

 I can't help myself!

Yesterday when I was checking out at my thrift store the cashier said to me,

 'lady, what do you do with all these sweaters?'

I told him I make things.

I'm calling this my 'Winter Cottage'.

I'm not sure about the roof, so I changed it.

I like the addition of metal.

Even though Christmas is over I  wanted to show you how sweet it is with the bottle brush trees.

I'm thinking this may become a class. 

I love using the felted wool for patchwork, I used some scraps to make this art pillow.

This is Tutu, my Grandmother.  She was so beautiful, I use her pictures in a lot of projects.

 My collection of wool is ever growing so I'll be listing more in my shop soon.

I'm working on a quilt now, maybe I'll get it finished soon & show you.

I'm loving our cold weather, hot chocolate & fires every night!

I hope you all are having a wonderful cozy Wednesday.

~ Lisa