Scarf Exchange 2008 Western Australia

This is my parcel of Romney Rust fleece I received from The Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers' Guild of Western Australia Inc. 2008.
The lady requested a bag so I am going to wet felt this project.
I have found in my stash of yarns a collection that would suit the theme of the "Outback"


Finally finished this tote bag, also a small purse for credit cards and I was able to spin up a few metres and plied it with brown and gold thread.

The Scarf Exchange has been running for many years, but this is only my third year I have participated in . I have received two beautiful scarfs that I treasure and wear when I can.

This year the ladies of The Handwearers, Spinners and Dyers' Guild of Western Australia Inc.

are organising this huge event. The exchange covers many countries outside Australia.

It is a lovely surprise when we receive our parcel in return for the fleece we sent off early in the year. I wonder what it will be. Keep posted as they say and I will post a photo of it.

You may be confused as an earlier post June 2008 I listed a scarf exchange, however I exchanged that with this parcel due to circumstances too long to explain.

Felted Tote Bag

I wet felted this Tote Bag using natural brown merino X fleece and added mohair and different spun yarns with rayon, metalic yarns.(novelty yarns)

This retangular bag is so handy when shopping as it is sturdy, has 3 extra large press duds inside to close. Has long shoulder straps that can be throw over your head so when shopping leaves your hands free. I have made several totes all different and get so many comments . I can never repeat them. Similar but all individual