'Cuz I Felt Like It!

 I was reading about using wool dryer balls instead of fabric softener or fabric sheets.  Since I have wool and a felting needle tool, I thought I would give it a try!

 I did prick my finger once on each of the balls!   It is hard to hold the wool wad in the beginning but once it gets a bit larger, it is a very relaxing adventure!

 I thinly layer some wool that has been carded around the initial wad for the center and then methodically stab it over and over and over!  It took me about 1/2 an hour to make each of the finished balls. I continue layering and stabbing until I have an orb the size of a tennis ball.

  I did weigh them-a half an ounce for each one.  Now to give them a try!  I will throw them in the dryer to help the load of laundry dry quicker and static free without adding the chemical build up of fabric softener or sheets.  I will let you know how it goes!

 Here is the tool I used for needle felting them-I couldn't imagine using a single felting needle for this!

 We have a nesting pair of Sandhills!  They come to eat, one at a time and we found the nest out back in the swamp.   I will try to get a picture of the eggs in the nest!

 One sock done, starting on the foot of the other!

Another Brioche dishcloth off the needles.   I had a few friends over for a knitting day and tried to teach them how to make this........it was a bit complicated but they are going to continue to give it a go.  We might have another class soon to address this stitch!  We had a great time and I totally forgot to get a picture of us!  Bad blogger......

BRRRRR!!!

 I made a woolen table runner with the only kind of snowflakes I hope to see!  It is 18" wide and 56" long ( the width of the fabric).

 I applied the snowflakes by needle felting the layers together and then used matching wool for the blanket stitch to finish the edge.

I used this to do the needle felting-much faster than trying it by hand!  I used the Accuquilt Go! cutter to easily cut out the snow flakes........yup, I say it often, having the right tools makes a job much easier!

 This is the left over sock yarn on the needles for another pair of socks-I split the yarn so I will knit until I run out!

 We did get a freeze last night-Bill runs the sprinklers so that the ice gives some protection to the plants out front;  since the air temp went to 27F, this does offer a bit of extra protection.

 The potted plants on the front porch get bundled under this tarp and we turn on a lamp in there for them!

The more delicate ones come into the garage for a sleep over!  One more frost tonight and then we will bounce back to temperatures that are much milder.  I do love Florida!