tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16814257130955241432024-03-12T20:45:10.116-07:00Hooked On FeltThe Accidental FelterHooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.comBlogger320125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-87186280152903438742015-01-29T17:16:00.002-08:002015-01-29T17:25:58.660-08:00Sick...and Tired of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jim and I have both been sick with some kind of virus that makes the room spin. Really bad for the first 24 hours, but lessens as time goes by. Finally last night, I was able to sleep well, dream well and this is what I made while dreaming! It is actually one of the vessels I made several months ago, but I made it again last night. Ha! Such fun!<br />
What do you dream? Do you dream in felt?<br />
Felt Happy!<br />
SuzanneHooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-79551550049885922132015-01-12T12:44:00.001-08:002015-01-12T12:46:36.596-08:00 It Ain't Me, Babe!<img alt="" class="spotlight" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10906071_10152511170477163_2469286487659491882_n.jpg?oh=0b743ef963110eedf0df6f08d4fa3a31&oe=55261F8E&__gda__=1429899416_05929ea27e2489cfffe488d2a2b1c5af" style="height: 671px; width: 424px;" /><br />
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This is what I used on the surface design of this vessel. I hope this is helpful and gives you many wonderful ideas. It is a soft silk gauze with very heavy beading. Think second hand shops!<br />
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I will once again be doing felting weekend at Bahr Creek, January 16, 17, and 18. <br /> <br /> Friday, January, 16 9:30-5:00 will be the HAT CLASS. Making a hat in a workshop is one thing, but learning how to design hats <span class="text_exposed_show">for
a lifetime is quite another. Learn to create a uniquely designed hat,
how to make multiple designs, and how to design styles for your face
shapes. If your goal is to just make one hat, don't miss this class
either. So much fun!!! Class size limited to 10.<br /> <br /> The PURSE
WORKSHOP will be Saturday, January 17 9:30-5:00. In this workshop you
will design your bag, create pockets, inside and outside if you wish.
Endless possibilities in design works. class is limited to 10 so call
early to reserve your spot in the class. <br /> <br /> BIRD POD WORKSHOP, Sunday, January 18 9:30-5:00<br />
About 8-9 years ago I made a rather large pod that still hangs outside
of my home. Wrens nest in it every year. Since then, the felted bird
pods have become a wonderful handmade item for bird lovers worldwide. In
this workshop, you will design your pods, use manyu surface designs
elements and you will be working with Finn wool, due to its sturdiness.
These are great for yard ornamentation, and unique gifts. The first
time you see the wrens in the pod, it is a wonderful thrill!! <br /> <br />
email demaster@bahrcreek.com or call 920-668-6417 to reserve your spot
in the class. Brigitte DeMaster will send you a complete list of what to bring and more
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</span>Hooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-3225035011601573652014-11-28T12:46:00.002-08:002014-11-28T12:50:39.724-08:00Winter White<br />
I am trying to get a wrap done every two days, but there has been a lot of LIFE getting in the way. I am not completely sure this one is done, but it's done enough to get a couple of quick photos while there is day light. No good shots to show of the back yet, but perhaps I'll have a change in a few days to get one for you. Thank you for popping in.<br />
Felt Happy,<br />
Shalom,<br />
Suzanne<br />
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Felt Happy!<br />
Shalom,<br />
Suzanne Hooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-26176483544566688172014-11-24T05:46:00.003-08:002014-11-24T05:46:56.701-08:00Wisconsin Classes! Hat, Bag and Bird Pod!!!<div>
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Just a quick pop in to tell you about some upcoming classes in January 2015. I will be at Bahr Creek Llama and Fiber Studio, about 45 minutes north of Milwaukee, WI It is one of my favorite places to teach, one because I love Brigitte and second, Wisconsin is like my second home because of the friends I've made there. It's always great fun and lots of sharing. Can you join us? Information below.</div>
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Suzanne Higgs (Hooked on Felt) will once again be doing felting weekend at Bahr Creek, January 16, 17, and 18. <br /> <br /> Friday, January, 16 9:30-5:00 will be the HAT CLASS. Making a hat in a workshop is one thing, but learning how to design hats <span class="text_exposed_show">for
a lifetime is quite another. Learn to create a uniquely designed hat,
how to make multiple designs, and how to design styles for your face
shapes. If your goal is to just make one hat, don't miss this class
either. So much fun!!! Class size limited to 10.<br /> <br /> The PURSE
WORKSHOP will be Saturday, January 17 9:30-5:00. In this workshop you
will design your bag, create pockets, inside and outside if you wish.
Endless possibilities in design works. class is limited to 10 so call
early to reserve your spot in the class. <br /> <br /> BIRD POD WORKSHOP, Sunday, January 18 9:30-5:00<br />
About 8-9 years ago I made a rather large pod that still hangs outside
of my home. Wrens nest in it every year. Since then, the felted bird
pods have become a wonderful handmade item for bird lovers worldwide. In
this workshop, you will design your pods, use many surface designs
elements and you will be working with Finn wool, due to its sturdiness.
These are great for yard ornamentation, and unique gifts. The first
time you see the wrens in the pod, it is a wonderful thrill!! <br /> <br />
email demaster@bahrcreek.com or call 920-668-6417 to reserve your spot
in the class. I will send you a complete list of what to bring and more
info on the class</span></div>
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Pam MacGregor introduced me to Finn Wool this past year. I can say without much difficulty that I was resistant to trying it, because I love to make wearables, especially hats and nuno. But once I relented and tried it, I was hooked on the stuff..<br />
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When I am making the bird pods I want them to be very sturdy, almost pottery-like in their firmness. Finn does that beautifully.<br />
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A friend gave me some C1 to try, as it is her favorite. I did one pod in C1 and had very nice results. However, the hairiness of the Finn better as it grabs surface design elements a bit better, for my purposes.<br />
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I am on my way to making about 40 of these, and it will probably be more, because I just love the simplicity of the shape, the usefulness of the pods, and I am looking forward to SPRING. The hats remind me of winter, while these remind me more and more of the coming spring and the return of our wonderful songbirds.<br />
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About 8 years ago I started using tulle in some of my work, the first a vest that I'd sandwiched with very light layers of merino wool. It sold immediately and the sparkles were softly visible, it was done on the silver dotted tulle shown in the picture below. I kind of cast it aside for a bit, but in September, I pulled it back out and started using it in my hats, bags, vessels and now in these bird pods<br />
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Here is a picture of some of the tulle that I've used. Most of it I've picked up at fabric shops, some at re-sale shops. Some are just lightly decorated, some are bridal tulle with beads, sequins, glass beads, pearl beading, lovely threads<br />
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Finally a pic of one of my favorite bird pods. It was just simple fun to watch it all come together. I do love the white one and the "fancy" of it, and the idea of it being a wedding pod. I guess i like them both for very different reason.<br />
Felt Happy!<br />
Shalom,<br />
SuzanneHooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-55355115678533216092014-02-09T11:38:00.000-08:002014-02-09T11:39:37.085-08:00Pods with a Purpose and ANNOUNCEMENT!<img alt="" class="spotlight" src="https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1/1798568_10151860285122163_2129383325_n.jpg" style="height: 547px; width: 345px;" /><br />
Since I've started working with the Finn Wool, I've found that I can hardly stop making these crazy little Bird Pods..."pods with a purpose". I have an art show coming up this Spring ( If that ever arrives) and am focusing on making these " small houses". I made my first pod for birds about 8-9 years ago. It is still used each year by tiny wrens...hence the opening looks so small. If it is much larger, other birds will come in and kill the wrens babies or destroy the wren eggs. There is no need to clean the wren houses. Spiders will move in after the wrens leave and lay their eggs. When the wrens return, they will bring mites with them. The spiders will eat the mites and the babies will be bite free. How cool is that! I am not saying that Finn is the only wool that can be used, but is holds up well, lends itself to be sculpted in some fashion. It keeps its shape beautifully. This is a combination of Finn Wool, C1 and merino and silk. I am selling Finn on my Etsy site for 40.00/#<br />
I have more Bird Pods of FaceBook under Hooked On Felt if you'd like to see more. I do shrink these a bit over 100%.<br />
Last year I was invited to teach in Pueblo West, CO and spent 3 wonderful days meeting some lovely women. This year I have been invited back to Colorado in June to teach at Estes Park Sheep and Wool Festival. I will be teaching hats and these lovely pods. I think sign up starts in March. I am thrilled to be going back to that lovely state.<br />
Shalom,<br />
Suzanne <br />
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I especially want to point out that on a few posts back, I had found some tulle with synthetic velvet flowers on it. The results of that fabric are on the first hat shown. I think it looks like the roses are floating.<br />
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That's all for now!<br />
Shalom..<br />
<img alt="Photo: Suzanne Petzold Higgs, Brigitte DeMaster, Wendy Drossel, not done yet but getting there. I think I like it!" class="img" height="504" src="https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/p403x403/1621784_1419693024935727_524180859_n.jpg" style="left: 0px;" width="379" /><img alt="Photo: And this one too." class="img" height="504" src="https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/p403x403/1662048_10151831811347163_36358345_n.jpg" style="left: 0px;" width="379" /><img alt="Photo: Inspiration translation. Judy Ricci" class="scaledImageFitWidth img" height="403" src="https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/p403x403/1017127_10151833623782163_1480429960_n.jpg" width="403" /><img alt="Photo: Deb's very first felt hat." class="img" height="504" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/p403x403/999930_10151833634407163_741020727_n.jpg" style="left: 0px;" width="379" /><img alt="" class="spotlight" src="https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1385066_10151831779107163_1070834283_n.jpg" style="height: 544px; width: 314px;" /><img alt="" class="spotlight" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1012271_10151831778347163_1316911823_n.jpg" style="height: 561px; width: 248px;" /><img alt="" class="spotlight" src="https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1625478_10151831777107163_1404540421_n.jpg" style="height: 524px; width: 349px;" /><img alt="" class="spotlight" src="https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/9834_10151829323052163_625002938_n.jpg" style="height: 640px; width: 480px;" />Hooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-46121236633038612742013-12-29T12:38:00.002-08:002013-12-29T12:38:54.626-08:00Upcoming Three Day Workshop in Wisconsin January 2014!
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Fiber Farm and Studio for three days the last full weekend of
January; the 24th, 25th and 26th. nuno, hats and bags. For more
information, please contact <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brigitte.demaster">Brigitte
DeMaster</a> at #920-668-6417. Each class is $125.00 which includes
materials. Three days of felting, plus a house to stay in and food.
It us going to be great fun. I hope you can join us. Call soon,
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Hooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-32691336091794790432013-11-29T14:07:00.001-08:002013-11-29T19:15:30.827-08:00Found These Finds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am making a felt hat for my cousin, and needed a mid-day break from the rolling, and rubbing, and rolling and tossing, rolling and slamming...you know what I mean.<br />
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I know it is Black Friday and it is my usual wisdom to avoid all shopping of any kind of this day, but the overwhelming urge to get to the local thrift shops simply became too much and I went out for about an hour. (It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be).<br />
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I found a few really nice things and these two lovelies that will soon be used in some of my felts, one is on tulle and the other is a synthetic fabric that I've experimented with in the past with pretty good results. I am hoping it will happen again because the design in this fabric is way too fun. <br />
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So what wonderful fabrics have you found?<br />
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Look for the overlays on holiday dresses...great fun, Oh and wedding dresses are often filled with beads and sequins. It's a bit harder to come by where I live, but it does happen.<br />
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Felt Happy!<br />
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I did finish the hat for my cousin Teri Lyn. It is merino wool with some of the decorative tulle on the surface.<br />
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Hooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-65168396578139572102013-11-22T07:26:00.004-08:002013-11-25T06:49:06.276-08:00I remember when I used to sleep at night....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The challenge these days is staying awake as I've returned to nursing full time and am working third shift. It's HARD!...very, very hard. My body is all messed up and my mind even more so. My morning is when most folks are heading off to bed and my nights are when everyone else is awakening to start their days. I have coffee at night and a glass of wine in the morning. Does this sound crazy to anyone besides me? Then when I get a day off, I have to flip back around to being a day person. I am totally fatigued and more confused all the time! But, we do what we gotta do and stand thankful for the work.<br />
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This past July I picked up some lovely polka dot tulle and used it in this black hat that has sari silk, synthetic organza, and the tulle. For as long as I've been teaching nuno one of the common phrases is that if you can blow through it, you can use it. Well....the tulle should have been a given a long time ago. I've since been collecting bridal and gown materials, some with sequins, beads, wonderful metallic threads, etc....if fact, the more the better. Gives the finished product the appearance of a lot more work that what was actually done. I am not one to sew, beading eludes me, but if it is the fabric that I apply to the felt is already beaded and sequenced...I am delighted!<br />
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I did learn some valuable lessons along the experimental way.<br />
One this green hat, the black tulle almost overwhelms the sari<br />
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So with that knowledge...<br />
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I made this black and grey hat....and the netting does not show up to the casual passerby. The texture with the tulle changes the felt a bit, makes it firmer, and in some cases a bit more bump-ally. (new word!) <br />
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It also changes the way in which the felt shrinks if the hat is not covered with the netting. It's a goodly amount of experimenting, but I think the end results are well worth it <br />
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This hat has tons of sequins and lovely metallic threads. Because I used two colors of wool, the blending of those colors through the felting process "hid" the tulle nicely. <br />
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With the white hat, the netting was all white and all that remains on the surface is the design of the sequins, beads and polka dots. It turned out pretty nice and I think that it will simply sparkle on a cold winter day or evening.<br />
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I am going to encourage you to get to your local thrift stores and buy up those gaudy dresses with the beads and sequence all over them. Way too fun!<br />
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I am also making as many of these bird pods as I can. I love, love, love working with this shape and the Finn Wool. It is just an amazingly wonderful felting, sculpting wool. In fact, so much so that I am now selling it in my etsy shop. (see side bar) <br />
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Heavy sequins<br />
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Shalom,<br />
SuzanneHooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-8523728897645949862013-06-18T07:29:00.000-07:002013-06-18T07:29:03.853-07:00In a Few Short Days...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In a few short days I will be driving off to Pueblo, CO to teach for three days and then spend some time with my friends and fellow fiber artist Donna Gower. Donna is a magnificent weaver and I am honored to have several of her pieces in my home.<br />
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I am looking forward to the 20+ hour drive, the vast expanse of flat land as I drive through Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska and then the dauntingly beautiful Rockie Mountains off on the distance horizon. I can already imagine John Denver singing "Rockie Mountain High" running through my head.<br />
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The car is all packed except for the final few things, I'll fill the tank tomorrow afternoon, and hope to leave by 4AM on Thursday. My father in law and husband are starting the " she's leaving and we don't want her to go" phase of my getting ready for a trip. In their defense, I spent all of yesterday dealing with the excited/sadness of this trip and leaving my home and my men. Dad is quite dependent on me for his social interactions...we play well together. He does miss me terribly when I leave. Jim and I just very simply do not like to be apart for any reason, but we do understand that some things just need to happen. With all of that being said, I am now very excited about the trip to CO.<br />
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I've been making a hat a day for the past few weeks, As Hillevi Huse says...." a hat a day.....". I think that is great!<br />
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I have a great many ideas in my head, but making hats is when all of those ideas congeal. It's not that it is mindless for me, it's that it is familiar and my mind can wander. I keep the drawing book close by.<br />
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Brief question: do you want me to continue to blog or not?<br />
So much happens on FaceBook and I am wondering if I am duplicating and boring .<br />
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Blessings to each of you!<br />
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Felt Happy!<br />
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SuzanneHooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-75940893718534963282013-03-30T08:33:00.003-07:002013-03-31T08:59:08.636-07:00Pueble Colorado Classes in June!<span class="userContent">Final plans being wrapped up for my 3 days of
teaching in Pueblo, CO in June on the 25th, 26th and 27th, dyeing and
nuno, Day 1, samples and embellishments 1/2 day and talk Day 2, bag or
hat Day 3. I'm checking on the cost but I think with classes and material
fees, it is around 250.00. Will double check on that cost and post it as
soon as I have it. To sign up, call Carol Snow at 719.859.4609</span><br />
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<span class="userContent"> Shalom to you,</span><br />
<span class="userContent">Suzanne</span>Hooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-49792884962896462962013-01-30T14:16:00.000-08:002013-06-19T10:27:47.643-07:00Margo Duke and meThis is top that I made and Margo Duke did the collar work on. I love collaborating with other fiber artist, especially some one as talented as Margo.<br />
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Hooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-5228344330196932832012-11-16T18:36:00.003-08:002012-11-16T18:36:43.305-08:00Change of mind<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just a brief note here tonight. This skirt and vest were made from two simple rectangles. I have to work in a small area, and have to work simple. When I started making this fabric, a warm winter coat was planned, but, oh, it's great to be a girl and change ones mind.<br />
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Felt happy!<br />
Shalom,<br />
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I will be teaching in a few weeks as posted below. There is still room in the workshop if you are interested and you'll need to contact Brianna for placement.<br />
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Since last I wrote an actual entry, soooooo much has happened, an unbelievable amount of sorrow and sadness. When I wrote my last entry of any consequence, Joyce had died and I was taking care of Doc. I had promised Joyce that I would take care of him, and I did. Doc died 5 weeks after Joyce died. Cause of death was heart attack, but the truth is it was a broken heart. They were married forever and he simply could not manage life without her. Every night when I helped him get ready for bed, he'd say, "Well, maybe tonight is the night I die." I miss them both so much. I was then hired by their estate to help close it all down and get everything ready for auction and putting the property up for sale. That is finally coming to a close.<br />
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While all of this was going on for 5 months with Joyce and Doc, our Granddaughter Mollie's fiance' was killed in a drunk driving accident, my father in-law, who is living with us suffered a series of medical problems that took him to the hospital, then nursing home for 6 weeks and now back home with us. Our last wee chihuahua started to bleed out and we had to put her down. One of my husbands dear friend died, my mother announces to me that she is having TIA's and my father fell and broke his hip, developed pneumonia, a UTI with MRSA and died.<br />
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It feels as though I have gone from one sorrow to the next, with no break. My cousin asked me at the funeral for my Dad if I was tired of being strong all of the time. I responded that I was afraid that I don't know how to be weak. There are days that I want to just stay in bed, but I am blessed with the love of a good man who allows me extra sleep, but not to the point of hibernating and hiding from life.<br />
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I did get to teach to the Midwest Felting Symposium, The Michigan Fiber Festival, Wisconsin Sheep and Wool, some private classes. Felt has been the "Sweet Release" from reality for me. I've not made much, but I think that is okay for right now. My suspicious is that all of this is going to settle into my soul, become a part of who I am, and then come out as a new expression in felt for me...or maybe not. It's just float time right now...and that's okay.<br />
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Mom did get to spend about a week with us and together we made a nuno wrap for her. She loves it, and I love her. What great memories.<br />
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Please do not think that I want your sympathy with the writing of all of this. Life happen, and sometimes it happens in rapid succession. Do not be sad for me. This is more of an explanation of where I've been and the roads I've traveled lately. I am fine. The blessings with all of the these trails have been equally unbelievable. There is balance...I just have to wait for the pendulum to stop swinging.<br />
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Felt happy...and I've missed you all too.<br />
SuzanneHooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-86435257587068876342012-09-16T17:37:00.002-07:002012-09-16T17:39:43.318-07:00Upcoming Class Announcment <div style="text-align: center;">
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Wonderful Bird Pod<br />
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Class at Bridosha Farm!<br />
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<span style="color: white;"><br /><br /><br /><br />Class will be held Saturday, November 3rd begining at 9:30 am <br /><br /> Full day class where you can learn how to make a beautiful felt hat or a lovely bird pod and leave with your creation!</span> <span style="color: white;"><br /><br /> In this workshop we will explore the wonderful experience of creating a one of a kind seamless felt hat or bird pod of your design. There are so many options for multiple pockets, surface design elements, like silk fabrics, locks, prefelts, neps, and other fun stuffs. While no experience is necessary it is helpful if you have made felt before the class. Please don't let any inexperience prevent you from taking this opportunity to learn to make wonderful felt.</span> <span style="color: white;"><br /><br /> Wool fibers, silks, hand dyed locks, wool neps, pattern and resist materials, plastics, trays, raw locks will be provided</span> <span style="color: white;"><br /><br /><br /> You will need to bring:</span> <span style="color: white;"><br /><br />sharp scisssors </span> <span style="color: white;"><br />2-3 old towels <br />Black magic marker <br />Bed risers if you have them (wal-mart, for about 10.00) <br />Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring snacks and drinks of your choice; lunch will be provided. <br />A ballbrouser if you have one, can be purchased from Susan's fiber Shop 1-888-603-4237 for about 25.00. Nice to have, but is not required. <br />One gallon bucket with large sponge <br />Kiss My Face bar of soap, any scent will work just fine <br />A sense of fun and wonder! <br /><br /><br /> Class is hosted by Bridosha Farm in Westphalia, Michigan<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Class will be taught by Suzanne Higgs of Hooked on Felt</span> <span style="color: white;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Limit: 12 students</span> <span style="color: white;"><br /><br /> This is a full day class beginning at 9:30 am</span> <span style="color: white;"><br /><br /> Fee is $100.00; $25 deposit will hold your spot!</span> <span style="color: white;"><br /><br /> Please contact Brianna Schneider of Bridosha Farm at 517.256.1806</span> <span style="color: white;"><br /><br /> Space is limited, this will be first come first serve</span> Hooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-81111307959523406172012-05-28T14:58:00.001-07:002012-05-28T15:09:22.906-07:00Really, blogger? Really?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Seriously, I just finished a very long post here and somehow I've completely lost the whole thing. Too tired to start all over.<br />
Felt Happy (until I lost the whole blog post!)<br />
Shalom,<br />
Suzanne<br />
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<br />Hooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-64849880935392467452012-04-20T09:32:00.000-07:002012-04-20T09:32:52.132-07:00Joyce and Gillian and me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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About 7 weeks ago I got a phone call from dear friends, Tom and Joyce, asking me to stop by as soon as I could. I went immediately and learned that Joyce had stage 4, fully metastasized lung cancer that had spread to her brain, bone, bowel and liver. They wanted me to be her nurse for the duration. I did and that is why the entries here have been few and far between. Joyce's struggle ended April 13. Helping Tom cope with this incredible loss is time consuming, heartbreaking, fatiguing and rewarding. I will miss Joyce very much for a very long time.<br />
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In the past week I was able to put all of the finishing touches on the (purple) Gillian Hunt Hat, which is being shipped to Scotland today. This was an artist exchange between me and Gillian. The prints she sent me as so wonderfully beautiful. I've got to get them framed and hung. They are splendid and I think I may have gotten the better end of the deal. Gillian's work is outstanding!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67o1lumyNB-Pn_zp-PT94mROjmXh-WF5GiL8u4hy6PIfGYndCXZwYneEvYcryd35vaGGVyvU9tk1UEg_mtWgbxcexOlIvFCvoW5njvFVgK7S_-Auhv-u0EKO1XtKFNxPgfQ-yY_519WCE/s1600/100_5431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67o1lumyNB-Pn_zp-PT94mROjmXh-WF5GiL8u4hy6PIfGYndCXZwYneEvYcryd35vaGGVyvU9tk1UEg_mtWgbxcexOlIvFCvoW5njvFVgK7S_-Auhv-u0EKO1XtKFNxPgfQ-yY_519WCE/s320/100_5431.jpg" width="266" /></a>I also made the White on White on White on White Hat...white 15.5 micron merino with white bombyx silk roving, white silk neps, white wool neps and white 5mm habotai silk. This 15.5 micron wool from Ashland Bay is also most like working in wet paper the minute it gets wet. It begs to felt. The habotai silk nearly disappeared into the wool. Now I am anxious to make a wrap using the fine micron merino.<br />
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There is much to do in the days ahead. I've been asked to write about felting for the Michigan Fiber Festival's e-magazine and I've got to work on that, classes are just around the corner at the Kalamazoo Nature Center and I need to prepare for them. Orders to ship, thoughts that need to be put down on paper and drawn out, dyeing silk fabrics, batts to get made for spinners, laundry, cleaning, life stuffs, all needs to be done. Much of my life has been on hold these past few weeks with Joyce...now on to getting back on track.<br />
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Felt Happy!<br />
Shalom,<br />
Suzanne<br />
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<br />Hooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-34342005875117728872012-04-07T07:03:00.006-07:002012-04-07T07:42:32.782-07:00Polka Dots and Silks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfqd8WSbRFPHnw_JT6SQ_S9hnuVJGsurT7PvvQ4hvWnFvSfZd2PPEh5mHcMndT_x_TWvW2vRNSmyHnKqiA8GDfszLGLHvbmddCYFL5iXHbKRMHQgpwkOrj2eCY-a1Zu1d0P1hxixYbmIX/s1600/100_5416.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfqd8WSbRFPHnw_JT6SQ_S9hnuVJGsurT7PvvQ4hvWnFvSfZd2PPEh5mHcMndT_x_TWvW2vRNSmyHnKqiA8GDfszLGLHvbmddCYFL5iXHbKRMHQgpwkOrj2eCY-a1Zu1d0P1hxixYbmIX/s200/100_5416.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728659587034335650" border="0" /></a>There is so much SPRING all over the place here in southwest Michigan. Our blooming tress are in full or past full bloom, tulips are up and flowering, bees and birds all over the place. It is delightful and disturbing...snow is in the forecast for next week. YIKES! Frost and freeze could be very damaging to our fruit trees statewide.<br /><br />Dad is happy in his "Man Cave" and is in good humor and doing quite well. I cannot even begin to say how happy I am that he is living with us. Perhaps it is because I am from a large family, it just feels right, even the extra laundry, food, appointments, dishes, etc....it just all works for me. Thankfully, it works for him too.<br /><br />On a daily basis, I am caring for a dear friend who has terminal cancer, and my beloved husband Jim is taking over the task of cooking for her and her husband. They have no children and we have, for the time being, become their children. I had thought about going back to nursing full time...I didn't know it would come to me. They asked me to be her nurse and I am honored and humbled...and very sad for my friend.<br /><br />About the <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWTUHD6OA3ewUUeEiv_hP67UbL2N1-q_RznvQfd05TsOoUpqFsTBzsssIwZEcenngQFZxexJf47S6c4TJje4UPppF2dkEkg5eaux2zDUazSguTrHmEtH93i_RypKTq7H1bz2uosAd6apDq/s1600/100_5422.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWTUHD6OA3ewUUeEiv_hP67UbL2N1-q_RznvQfd05TsOoUpqFsTBzsssIwZEcenngQFZxexJf47S6c4TJje4UPppF2dkEkg5eaux2zDUazSguTrHmEtH93i_RypKTq7H1bz2uosAd6apDq/s200/100_5422.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728659588801996482" border="0" /></a>hat above:<br />I was rummaging through some of my stuffs when I came across some of the old yarn samples I'd had from when I had the shop....hmmmmmmm....could those yarn samples be polka dots? or rosettes? or some kind of interesting surface design? Well, the answer is always "YES" ( ...which loosely translates into "try it...yes it worked, or yes, you have to try another idea") So, with that I took the wee samples from several different companies and made up the little colorful polka dots and used them on the surface of the hat. I like the effect of additional texture and the colorful pops on the black hat. The pieces on the brim are also bits and pieces of left over silks, sari silks, and cheese cloth. My mind is gathering ideas for small snippets of yarn for further applications.<br /><br />The other thing that I wanted to mention is<a href="http://midwestfeltingsymposium.com/"> <span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">THE MIDWEST FELTING SYMPOSIUM</span></a> in Madison, Wisconsin . I will be teaching there for two days and am hoping to take some classes as well.<br /><ul id="instructorThumbnails"><li> <div class="instructorInfo"> <span class="line"><a href="http://midwestfeltingsymposium.com/bios/10-Patricia-Spark">Patricia Spark</a></span> <span class="line">Albany, Oregon</span> </div> </li><li> <div class="instructorInfo"> <span class="line"><a href="http://midwestfeltingsymposium.com/bios/15-Pamela-MacGregor">Pamela MacGregor</a></span> <span class="line">McClure, Ohio</span> </div> </li><li> <div class="instructorInfo"> <span class="line"><a href="http://midwestfeltingsymposium.com/bios/17-Marlene-Gruetter">Marlene Gruetter</a></span> <span class="line">Scottown, Ohio</span> </div> </li><li> <div class="instructorInfo"> <span class="line"><a href="http://midwestfeltingsymposium.com/bios/1-Suzanne-Higgs">Suzanne Higgs</a></span> <span class="line">Plainwell, Michigan</span> </div> </li><li> <div class="instructorInfo"> <span class="line"><a href="http://midwestfeltingsymposium.com/bios/31-Anna-Gunnarsd-ttir">Anna Gunnarsdóttir</a></span> <span class="line">Akureyri, Iceland</span> </div> </li><li> <div class="instructorInfo"> <span class="line"><a href="http://midwestfeltingsymposium.com/bios/32-Regina-Doseth">Regina Doseth</a></span> <span class="line">Klaipeda, Lithuania</span> </div> </li><li> <div class="instructorInfo"> <span class="line"><a href="http://midwestfeltingsymposium.com/bios/33-Margo-Duke">Margo Duke</a></span> <span class="line">Mount Airy, Maryland</span> </div> </li><li> <div class="instructorInfo"> <span class="line"><a href="http://midwestfeltingsymposium.com/bios/34-Pam-de-Groot">Pam de Groot</a></span> <span class="line">Blue Mountains, Australia</span></div></li></ul><p>Some classes have already filled, but the talent that will be there is outstanding. I wish I had the time and $ to take each class. If you've not been to this event and wonder if it is worth it, I can tell you with great certainty, it is wonderful. It is filling fast so don't wait to register. I think there is a discount for registration prior to May 1st.</p><p>Blessed Easter and Happy Passover.</p><p>Shalom and Felt Happy!</p><p>Suzanne<br /></p><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Hooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-65966138123437994212012-04-02T08:15:00.004-07:002012-04-02T08:29:27.318-07:00How is your Russian?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZFZZGzrfeFgq-nHCb8we5uNpC1Yg0Vo0xvrTGtAdEluQFQArzOLjuoJZDpcARQDqOxxYwH304DplswaV-EtlaInh7CvFmcCGFN3Y0GIq3-R-av3wPZAmstzjnx8yLTx1AKLiBwWT8VwY/s1600/Picture+010.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 178px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZFZZGzrfeFgq-nHCb8we5uNpC1Yg0Vo0xvrTGtAdEluQFQArzOLjuoJZDpcARQDqOxxYwH304DplswaV-EtlaInh7CvFmcCGFN3Y0GIq3-R-av3wPZAmstzjnx8yLTx1AKLiBwWT8VwY/s200/Picture+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726824749206938802" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" href="http://www.livemaster.ru/masterclasses/valyanie/mokroe-valyanie">http://www.livemaster.ru/masterclasses/valyanie/mokroe-valyanie</a><br /><br />Is probably one of the most AMAZING sites I've found, via another felt maker, on the world wide web. Inspiring, great photos, SPLENDID IDEAS, and great at the "show and tell" of felt making. Just thought you'd like to know...I hope to try them all!<br />Shalom and Felt Happy!<br />SuzanneHooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1681425713095524143.post-50706955008751216982012-04-01T08:45:00.003-07:002012-04-01T09:02:21.334-07:00Two Views for Gillian Hunt<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98exfpQ0h_yPxjU2qvrScbM008euUb1yepjOQbwliJAiS1D1Ip2_MgsMDRBFCshF5eQjpjSLHPoKldwPvJ4sf9aArqmOzUKveZG3PIlQmjGcfVmbeBBircwxAK7-LFSs4WI2P1mszkZMs/s1600/100_5383.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98exfpQ0h_yPxjU2qvrScbM008euUb1yepjOQbwliJAiS1D1Ip2_MgsMDRBFCshF5eQjpjSLHPoKldwPvJ4sf9aArqmOzUKveZG3PIlQmjGcfVmbeBBircwxAK7-LFSs4WI2P1mszkZMs/s200/100_5383.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726459380807303074" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-8MAGqJrCupPHIc5YXVDhc8F9vAg7IX6VCr-sWqonqB19hK1004SkiWPalrwCdW1J0fkIdJ8Cktxm_T1yFhyRCx1QFLrqYiKZV2JpfrzFnAdyRfXYLVwsij-w857xBBrm3TvdaR1Zjcw/s1600/100_5381.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 159px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-8MAGqJrCupPHIc5YXVDhc8F9vAg7IX6VCr-sWqonqB19hK1004SkiWPalrwCdW1J0fkIdJ8Cktxm_T1yFhyRCx1QFLrqYiKZV2JpfrzFnAdyRfXYLVwsij-w857xBBrm3TvdaR1Zjcw/s200/100_5381.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726459390899333730" border="0" /></a><br />This is the hat for Gillian. Have a few finishing touches to put on it, then off to Scotland it goes. I love trades with artists work I truly admire. I pray that she likes her hat as well as I do her photography. I hope it is worthy.<br /><br />Felt Happy and Shalom,<br />SuzanneHooked On Felthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812989696540841305noreply@blogger.com1