Merino scarf

Nuno Felted Collar Workshop…..

/ Karen Lane / 12 Comments

Last week saw eight members of the Belchford Felting Group come together for a Nuno Felted Collar Workshop.

Using the “tile” technique we combined superfine Merino fibre with silk fabrics, most of which were bought from local charity shops.  All of our collars were backed with Uzbek silk for a wonderful, soft feel against the skin.

Jacky has her tiles laid out…..

…..and after Felting.

Margaret working with beautiful, bright colours…..

……and working on the other side

Alison chose a warm, Autumnal colour palette…..

…..and Alison’s finished collar

A close up of the beautiful Indian Silks

Robyn’s Collar is ready for fulling…..

…..and the finished collar looks great!

A close up of Carols work

This one is Sheila’s

Close up of Yvonne’s Collar

Val’s finished collar

Everyone did a terrific job and took home something that’s not only unique and beautiful but very practical too!

Sculptural Green Merino Scarf…..

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Green Merino scarf

This sculptural green Merino scarf was Commissioned by a lovely lady I met last October at The Big Textile Show.  Kate bought one of my green wet felted clutch bags and decided she would like a scarf/collar to go with it…..I can’t wait to see how it looks on her!

Detail of green Merino scarf

Merino Wool Collar…..

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My latest Merino wool collar has been created using 23micron wool tops from Bronte Glen.  I love greys and neutral shades so was automatically drawn to this particular blend called Storm.  It’s made up of Raven, Granite, Mocha and Champagne and, although it turned out darker than I expected, I absolutely love it!  The circular brooch is made from the same wool and machine embroidered using Madeira rayon threads.


Nuno Collar….

/ Karen Lane / 6 Comments

I’ve been busy making samples for a Nuno Collar Workshop which I have been asked to do at the Thomas Garrett Rooms in Heighton in the Autumn.   I deliberately steered myself away from my usual pallet of greys and muted colours and I’m really pleased with the results.  These collars are incredibly lightweight (approx 35gms) making them very comfortable to wear.  Each one is held in place with a Tyvek brooch.