Etsy is a great place to buy handmade items, it is also a great resource for supplies. I wanted some plain undyed wool to use in the core of projects (such as our felted rattle balls) so I looked to Etsy since I wanted to start with a small amount.

I found just what I wanted from Etsy Seller 8muddyfeet. Wonderfully soft, washed dorset ram wool that was shipped promptly. Just what I have come to expect from Etsy sellers. :)





This should carry us through for a few projects.

Some of the wool used in our recent projects comes from a great little shop in Montpelier, Vermont called The Knitting Studio. We stopped in on our way to New Hampshire last week. Their motto is “Vermont’s Friendliest Knitting Shop” & I would have to agree! I can’t wait to stop in again the next time we are in the area.



Beautiful local Alpaca wool…this is the type of thing I am always in search of. A well known art & craft chain sells wool for felting from Nepal – at very steep prices. Why when there is such wonderful local product to be collected? This gets me excited to attend my first ever Fiber Festival! I hope to make the one in Vermont in October.

See what came in the mail today:



The colours are beautiful! I can’t wait to start felting! Mind you, I am still waiting for an order of core wool, which I need for most projects, but it was so nice to touch & see all the beautiful colours in person!!