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October 14, 2006
One of a Kind Woolen Gifts
I couldn't find a good link to it, but just FYI - there's a great article/how-to in Martha Stewart Living (Nov. 06) on making felted items (gloves, hats, pillows, etc.) by felting thrift store sweaters. If you're feeling Christmas gift guilt* already, this is a great way to give your family and friends the knitted love without spending hours doing it yourself! (I'm all about the low-stress holidays.)
* If you are, it's totally normal. To quote Martha herself, "There is something about the holiday season that makes me crazy with creativity, crafting, and do-it-yourself projects."
Have a great weekend!
Posted by zarah at October 14, 2006 11:03 AM
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Last year, I found a couple of online links which illustrated and described how to cut up felted sweaters for mittens. I then took a couple of already (accidentally) slightly felted sweaters and re-washed them. Hint: The sleeves make GREAT wrist-warmers! Link - http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?board=8;action=display;threadid=4861
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Posted by: Kimberly at October 15, 2006 9:45 PM
Thanks for the great idea. I have a sweater I knit for Travis that he partially felted. I'm sure my sister would like a lovely pillow - it would match her house.
Posted by: Stephanie at October 16, 2006 10:36 AM
Hey, I've done this! One step ahead of Martha, always.
Posted by: Laura at October 16, 2006 7:15 PM
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