Woolderness

2012-01-29T11:06:00.000-08:00

NEW! a product to wash all your fine hand washables ---SOAK

Comes in a convenient single-use packet in 3 scents!

Christmas party at Woolderness

2012-01-09T17:54:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pictures of our knitting group enjoying a Christmas luncheon.

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Also New at Woolderness...needle felted coaster kits. Here is a picture of what you get in the kit and then there is a picture of the finished product. Kits sell for $10.

PolarKnit Yarn

2012-01-09T13:39:00.000-08:00

New at Woolderness...PolarKnit Yarn -- worsted weight, 50 gr ball

Comes in Fun colors -- teal, lime green, hot pink. dark chocolate and red! Great for kids -- machine washable and dryable -- very durable!

2012-01-06T12:02:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Happy New Year!

Woolderness is undergoing another big change -- I am adding shopping carts to my website to make ordering easy and convenient!

I will also be introducing a new line of Needle Felt kits...all designs are by Katie Eberts!

I will post them in the coming days!

Remember, all products shown on this blog can be purchased by calling or emailing the shop-- 906-484-1258 or woolderness@cedarville.net

Thanks!

2011-12-09T15:06:00.000-08:00

Have you ever needle felted? Look at how beautiful they turn out!

We offer 5 different "kits" for you to try -- the designs are drawn for you by artist, Katie Eberts. You can view all the designs on my website - www.cedarville.net/woolderness

2011-12-09T15:01:00.000-08:00

This is a better view of the pin cushions -- made with 100% wool (no filler)! They range in price from $8 - $14 -- they would make a great Christmas gift!

2011-12-09T08:24:00.000-08:00

Here is a sample of some of the handspun yarn available at Woolderness. Prices vary. Call the studio for more information.

This is another scarf/shawl/table topper -- made from merino wool -- natural color!

2011-12-09T08:19:00.000-08:00

You are looking at a "rag rug" pillow with handspun fringe. This pillow is made with all wool fabric and stuffed with polyfil. It sells for $75

The other item is a wool shawl/scarf/table topper or whatever!!! You decide! It is made from merino wool -- very colorful!!

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Watercolor art by Katie Eberts

2011-12-02T19:05:00.000-08:00

All these pieces of art are for sale...keep checking back because I will be posting more everyday!

Glass ornaments by Rick Shapero

2011-12-02T19:02:00.000-08:00

Woolderness is now selling glass ornaments made by local artist, Rick Shapero. They sell for $18.

Alpaca Socks

2011-12-02T18:58:00.000-08:00

These socks are GREAT! Your feet will stay warm this winter...guaranteed! They sell for $15.

2011-12-02T18:55:00.000-08:00

These are "tea cup pin cushions" made with all wool -- great for keeping your needles and pins sharp! They vary in price from $8 - $14 -- call and let me know which one you are interested in!

Tea Cup Pin Cushions

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Fall Fiber Festival, Boyne City, Michigan

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Fall Fiber Festival, Boyne City, Michigan

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Fall Fiber Festival, Boyne City, Michigan

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2011-10-29T13:14:00.000-07:00

Sharon -- here is the felted purse. It is felted more than the one in the studio that you saw, making it much more durable and strong. Therefore, it is not as soft.

Let me know what you think.

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The following are pictures from my Needle Felted Picture class at the Northern Michigan Lamb & Wool Festival. Everyone did a fantastic job! This world is full of CREATIVE PEOPLE!

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2011-10-19T17:35:00.000-07:00

Woolderness has a new look on their website. We are now carrying Needle Felting Kits with designs by Katie Eberts -- 5 for you to choose from!

We also have coaster kits -- they make a great gift for that creative person on your list!

Scarves, scarves and more scarves -- we have a large selection on wool scarves and nuno felted scarves -- stop by and check them out!

2011-10-19T17:33:00.000-07:00

Who are these characters? It must be Halloween......early!

They stopped by Woolderness to say Hi!

2011-10-19T17:30:00.000-07:00

This is a Border Leicester fleece rug. It is beautiful! So soft and warm and for sale at Woolderness for $225.

2011-10-19T17:28:00.000-07:00

What a great job you did, Rowan, on your pink purse!

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2011-09-08T15:41:00.001-07:00

Wow! what a busy summer we have had. Thank you to everyone who visited Woolderness and either took a class, bought some yarn or other handmade item, or just stopped by to say Hi! I love seeing old friends and making new ones.

Here are a few photos of what happened at Woolderness this summer. I hope you enjoy them and make a comment about them!

2011-07-26T19:09:00.000-07:00

I have been busy trying to come up with some pretty special "colors" for my handspun yarns. I hope to post them when they are ready. The first yarn I am showing you is called "Mackinac Bay." It is a combination of yellows with a touch of pink. I hope you enjoy it.

2011-07-26T19:01:00.000-07:00

Woolderness is offering a new class called "Nuno Felted Scarf." This class will be taught by Diane Keighley. We are offering two classes -- August 19 and August 23, from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. The cost is only $25...and you will walk away with a beautiful "nuno" scarf. Here is a picture of Diane wearing one of the scarves. I hope to post more pictures in the next few days. Call 906-484-1258 to sign up for the class!

2011-06-11T14:56:00.000-07:00

Antiques at Woolderness! New life given to these old items with a rag rug seat...stop by and see them.

2011-06-11T14:51:00.000-07:00

Both of these designs by Katie Eberts (taken from her books entitled "Float" and "Flowers!!") are available in kit form.

Stop by the studio to check them out!

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This needle punched butterfly was designed by Katie Eberts and it is available in kit form at Woolderness.

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This is Marilyn taking a spinning lesson. Marilyn is from Canada. Thanks for coming to Woolderness!

2011-06-11T14:44:00.000-07:00

Here is Debbie "showing off" her felted purse that she knit...she did a GREAT job! It is beautiful!

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Here are a few pictures from SPRING FLING 2011...sponsored by The Country Spinners and Bridge Shuttlers.

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2011-04-26T18:34:00.000-07:00

Did I mention that Woolderness is now carrying SHEPHERD'S WOOL?

This yarn is WONDERFUL! It is made in Michigan in East Jordan -- 100% merino wool -- feltable!

2011-04-26T18:28:00.000-07:00

Felted (knitted) purse class
Classes are now forming to learn how to knit this purse -- using commercially spun yarn and HANDSPUN. You choose the roving for the handspun and I spin it for you!

Call Woolderness to sign up: 906-484-1258

2011-04-26T18:14:00.000-07:00

Here are Needle Punched pictures of artwork that my daughter, Katie, created in watercolor, and I copied them in "wool." The butterfly (on top) is not complete.

I can't wait to do more. To see more of Katie's work, visit her blog --keberts.blogspot.com

2010-11-29T17:17:00.000-08:00

This is a table/corner in the studio that Katie displayed for me. I love it!

Here are a few pictures from the Christmas Bazaar we participated in at Cedarville schools. This show was sponsored by the Les Cheneaux Preschool. Katie was home from college so she helped me. It was fun having her with me!

2010-11-29T17:09:00.000-08:00

Needle punch/needle felting -- whatever you want to call it -- it is beautiful, fun and easy to do! The one on the bottom is a needle punched pillow and the top one is the same design but a larger scale -- a wall hanging. The wall hanging is not complete.

These two projects were inspired by a watercolor my daughter, Katie, did for her art class in college. It is easy to take a picture and recreate it on wool! You should give it a try.

2010-11-29T17:05:00.000-08:00

This is a patchwork rag rug made up of 12 hotpad size rag rugs, sewn together. There is no limit to the size rug you can create!

Call us to find out what rag rugs are all about!
906-484-1258

This rug is 100% cotton and sells for $120.

2010-11-29T17:00:00.000-08:00

Woolderness is now carrying "SHEPHERD'S WOOL." This yarn is spun right here in Michigan at the Stonehedge Fiber Mill in East Jordan. Debbie also processes all my wool for me and does a great job?

Shepherd's Wool is 100% merino (wool) and you must hand wash your items after they are knitted or they will shrink. It doesn't get much softer than merino.

Shepherd's Wool comes in finger and worsted weight in a wide variety of colors.

2010-11-29T16:57:00.000-08:00

NEW HANDSPUN

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2010-10-21T18:05:00.000-07:00

Woolderness is now carrying superwash merino roving, dyed and natural. We also keep in stock handspun yarn from this roving in BEAUTIFUL colors. I will post a few pictures in a few days.

2010-10-21T17:56:00.000-07:00

Today it snowed! Can you believe it?

Woolderness has settled down from the busy summer months and now it is time to stock up for next summer. My hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11 - 4 p.m. The Woolderness knitting club is meeting twice a week now -- every Tuesday & Thursday from 12 noon until ..... Stop by and join us!

Knitting classes are now forming at both Woolderness and Pickle Point. Sue, at Pickle Point, is offering 3 different classes -- scarf (easy), socks (intermediate) and nordic hat (with flaps) (intermediate). All class include the pattern and yarn. Call Pickle Point to sign up -- 484-3479.

The knitting classes at Woolderness are: knitted, felted bag using some handspun yarn mixed with a commercially spun wool yarn, and a class that will teach you how to use the magic loop technique, knitting either socks or a hat. Call Woolderness to sign up -- 484-1258.

2010-07-12T20:29:00.000-07:00

This is Patti -- learning how to weave on our 4 harness loom. Great job, Patti!

Attention Drop Spindle spinners!

2010-07-12T20:23:00.000-07:00

If you love to spin using a drop spindle, then you need one of these! A Hande Fre! They are hand made and beautifully designed. They sell for only $27! Call to order one.

2010-07-12T20:21:00.000-07:00

Mary -- hope you had a good time with WEAVING Your scarf turned out great!

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You did a great job, Jan!

Weaving I

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Jan -- sorry it took me this long to post these pictures.

SUMMER SPECIAL!

2010-07-03T08:04:00.000-07:00

Woolderness is having a Summer Special -- $5 off any class or a FREE mini needle punch kit!

So, stop in and see what is NEW at Woolderness -- the Fiber Arts Studio...all about EWE!

Louet Yarns

2010-05-11T17:39:00.000-07:00

Woolderness is now carrying Louet yarns - GEMS & Riverstone -- From bulky to fingering. Some is washable, some felts.

I will post a picture - give me a few days!

SPRING FLING

2010-05-11T17:33:00.000-07:00

SPRING FLING is just around the corner! This weekend is it! Not only am I teaching the twined rag rug class on Saturday afternoon, I am also taking a few classes. I always love learning a new craft!

Spring Fling is sponsored by the Country Spinners & Bridge Shuttlers of the Eastern U.P. It is a weekend full of fun, friends & food! and good weather, I hope.

Woolderness will have a booth again this year. Hope you can stop by and check everything out.

2010-05-11T17:29:00.000-07:00

What do you do with scrap and/or left over yarn? Answer: you create a beautiful felted bag! That is if the yarn is WOOL! I knitted this bag from my scraps of handspun and I LOVE it!

2010-05-11T17:26:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more "Teacup Pin Cushions"

They sell for $18 each.

2010-04-21T17:00:00.000-07:00

Dennis & Ilene -- busy at the drum carder -- preparing their wool for spinning!

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More handspun -- hanging from the rafters!

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2010-04-01T18:38:00.001-07:00

I want to wish everyone a blessed Easter. I hope you will be spending it with your family & friends. I am going to miss my kids who will not be coming home this weekend -- Katie, Paul & Richard.

Woolderness has been closed all week for spring break. I have been spending time with Sam & Annie. It has been a great week!

Don't forget to check out my new website. Let me know what you think.

2010-03-15T09:12:00.000-07:00

So sorry that I have not updated my blog for such a long time.

The Woolderness Knitting Group is alive and well. We are meeting every Tuesday from 12 noon until 2:30 -3 p.m. Some days we just can't stop knitting. Everyone is working on a different project, but on the side we are working on mini ornaments for a Christmas tree that we will decorate for the Cedarville Historical Museum in November. (We are starting early!!)

Woolderness just received some great ALPACA. It is a blend of white and light brown. They are beautiful together. It sells for $3/ounce.

We also have some new Border Leicester (natural white) and some SouthDown (natural white). Both are "yummy" to spin.

Woolderness will be spinning up a storm to have some beautiful yarns for the spring. I will also be spinning natural white wools and will custom dye for you! Just let me know what you want.

More later...

FINALLY "ON LINE"

2010-01-29T09:50:00.000-08:00

Hey, everyone! Woolderness finally has a website. It is www.cedarville.net/woolderness

Check us out and pass the word!

More needle punched pillows!

2010-01-16T18:59:00.000-08:00

Needle punched pillows -- pear, banana, sheep.

They measure approx. 5" x 4" and sell for $10.

Needle punched pillows -- heart & flowers.
They measure approx. 8" x 5" and sell for $12.

Needle Punched Pillows

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These pillows are needle punched -- one has a wool back,
the other a fabric back. They measure approx. 9" x 9".

Price: $24

Needle punched kits are available for YOU to make your own pillows.
Check out my website: www.cedarville.net/woolderness

WOOLDERNESS SHOPPING BAG

2010-01-16T18:47:00.000-08:00

WOOLDERNESS "Eco" bags -- made from hemp & cotton.

It measures 14" high, 11" wide, 6" deep. They are silk-screened
and needle punched!

Price: $18

This is the back of the bag. The sheep is needle punched.

Rag rug hotpads/table toppers

2010-01-15T07:08:00.000-08:00

What you are looking at are Rag Rug hot pads or
whatever you want to use them as.

Made from 100% cotton they work well as hot pads,
but they also work as table toppers -- you use your
imagination.

The 1st photo is a closeup so you can see the workmanship
that goes into these hot pads.

They sell for $10 each.

Rugs, Rugs, & more Rugs

2010-01-15T07:05:00.000-08:00

This rug runner was made on a 4-harness loom. It is
wool & cotton. It measures 6'5" x 17".

colors: shades of blue
price: $72

Rugs, Rugs, & more Rugs

2010-01-15T07:02:00.000-08:00

100% wool rag rug
measures 40" x 23-1/2" (fringe to fringe)
Fringe is handspun wool
colors: blacks, golds
price: $95

Rugs, Rugs, & more Rugs

2010-01-15T06:59:00.000-08:00

Rag Rug - 100% cotton SOLD!
measures 23" x 35
colors: browns, greens, reds, creams
price: $75

Did you know that we have a class that teaches YOU how to make this rug?

Tea cup pin cushions

2010-01-14T14:48:00.000-08:00

SOLD (the teacup on left;yellow/green)

100% wool tea cup pin cushions (no filler)
Keeps your needles & pins SHARP!

Price: $18

Sheep mug special sale

2010-01-14T14:44:00.000-08:00

While supplies last...

this great gift idea consists of:

Heerspink & Porter pottery sheep mug
a handwoven "mug rug" (a coaster)
2 honey sticks

Price: $20

Handspun Yarn

2010-01-14T14:41:00.000-08:00

type of wool: lincoln/mohair blend w/sparkle
color: pastels
ply: two
available: 74 yds.
price: $22.50

Handspun Yarn

2010-01-14T14:38:00.000-08:00

type of wool: coopworth/sparkle
color: black/bright pink (not a good photo of true colors)
ply: two
available: 76 yds.
price: $11

Handspun Yarn

2010-01-14T14:35:00.000-08:00

type of wool: coopworth w/sparkles
color: blue/pinks
ply: two -- "Bulky"
available: 76 yds.
price: $30.75

Handspun Yarn

2010-01-14T14:33:00.000-08:00

type of wool: Romney/tussah silk
color: gray/pink
ply: two
available: 260 yds. - $24.75
available: 52 yds. - $11.25

Handspun Yarn

2010-01-14T14:29:00.000-08:00

type of wool: border leicester/mohair blend
color: pastels -- orange/green
ply: two
available: 164 yds.
price: $37.50

Handspun Yarn

2010-01-14T14:25:00.000-08:00

type of wool: merino/alpaca blend - SOLD
color: green/white
ply: two
available: 54 yds.
price: $10

Handspun yarn

2010-01-14T14:19:00.000-08:00

type of wool: border leicester/mohair blend
ply: two
available: 54 yds.
cost: $21

Handspun Yarn

2010-01-14T14:12:00.000-08:00

sold

2010-01-14T14:06:00.000-08:00

Handspun yarn:

type of wool: coopworth - sold!
color: shades of plum
ply: two
available: 146 yds.
price: $27.75

2010-01-08T16:23:00.000-08:00

Can you guess what this rug is made out of? Suzanne spent the afternoon creating this beautiful rug out of ties. This rug is a collection of her father's old ties -- what a great memory to walk on.

Remember... you can WEAVE just about anything!

2009-12-17T16:46:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Country Spinners!
On Sunday, December 13 the Country Spinners held their Christmas party at Woolderness.

I wasn't able to be there -- Sam, my son, was in a hockey tournament in St. Ignace -- and they won!

Hope everyone had a good time at the party!

2009-11-30T10:51:00.000-08:00

Attention all you Tapestry Weavers! Check out the "sheep" tapestry I am working on. I am having so much fun with tapestry. The other tapestry shown here is a "sampler" of many different techniques that you will learn during the "tapestry weaving" class offered at Woolderness.

Sign up a a class today -- 484-1258!

2009-11-30T10:37:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures from the Les Cheneaux Preschool Christmas Bazaar.

Amy Polk makes handmade soaps and dog treats. In fact, I use Amy's soap in my "wool-wrapped soaps".

Shari Huff is a wonderful folk art artist. She paints on just about anything!

It was a fun day!

Christmas Bazaar

2009-11-30T10:30:00.000-08:00

Les Cheneaux Preschool Christmas Bazaar

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Saturday, November 28 is the annual Christmas bazaar at Cedarville High School. Woolderness will be there with a lot of great gifts items. Stop by.