Fiber Arts Friday - Nuno Felting, A Day of Healing

Yikes!  Another week has gone by and it's already TGIFAF!  Yes, you guessed it, Thank Goodness it's Fiber Arts Friday.  Now lay those knitting needles down and grab your favorite cup of coffee because some amazing Fiber Artist have been linking in to share their posts.

First!  I must announce who the winner of last weeks prize is.  Drum roll....Spinster Beth!  Hooray!  Beth will be getting a skein of my handspun in the mail unless...you choose to pick roving instead.  I will give your that option since I know that you love to spin the wonder.  Congratulation!  Thank you to everyone who left comments. 

Now, to share my adventures this week.  First, check out my last post, if you haven't already to see the Mohair scarf that I finally finished from ages ago.  I am super pleased with how it turned out and already gifted it to my aunt.

This last weekend, I spent the day with Suzanne Higgs from Hooked on Felt, who is an absolutely amazing artist and a truly beautiful woman.  I really enjoy her company and whenever I get a chance to see her, I always jump at it.   She has been the inspiration and the leading instructor in my felting education.  On Saturday, I spent the day with her and many other wonderful ladies Nuno Felting shawls using Suzanne's techniques.  Instead of slowing down this post with a bunch of photos, I will leave you a link to my Picasa Album so you can view them there.

Nuno Felting Class with Suzanne Higgs October 30, 2011

I am very pleased with how this shawl turned out and plan to make a couple more for gifts. Felting is truly addictive.  Um, yeah, I've said that about every form of Fiber Arts I've attempted ;-)  It really is, though. 

One of the ladies that was felting with us, whom I've had a chance to felt with on other occasions, made a very astute observation that it was a day of healing.  I like that...a lot.  A Day of Healing. It's true.  On so many different levels, the felting fun day heals the mind, the soul and even the body.  Even though we tire ourselves out with over 3000 rolls (yes, that many) my back wasn't aching.  I felt invigorated.  Ok, I was tired and I did relax all the next day but for that evening, I had lots of energy.  My mind is at peace.  I don't think about the worries of my world because I am focused on my craft and the fun I am having.  My soul was fueled by the fellowship that we shared.  Is fellowship the word I want?  I'm not sure but there is a spiritual element to the day.  Anyways, whatever word you use to describe our gathering, it was wonderful and I look forward to our next playday.  Now, share your adventures in Fiber Arts.
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