Category Archives: Sweaters

Upcycled Fair Isle Easter Egg

Posted on March 7, 2012 by sewtheday

I’m participating in a felt food swap this month. I thought I’d try making an Easter egg from a fair isle sweater to see what would happen and this is the result. I felted the wool sweater in the … Continue reading →

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The Week in Wool

Posted on January 23, 2011 by sewtheday

This is what I’ve made this week from upcycled wool and cashmere sweaters….mostly hats, and one lone owl. 3 newborn sized gnome / pixie hats… All made from 100% lambswool. I was destined to spend the rest of the week … Continue reading →

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One Gnome Costume – Check

Posted on October 30, 2010 by sewtheday

I finished Little Bit’s Halloween costume… He’s a Garden Gnome! His hat is made from a lambswool sweater and his beard is a lambswool and angora blend. Both recycled wool sweaters of course. :) I went rummaging in the wool … Continue reading →