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The Book: Wrap up the Magic of Irish Wool this Christmas – ‘Exploring Irish Wool for Feltmaking’

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While Merino wool often takes centre stage in textile discussions, Feltmakers Ireland’s book, ‘Exploring Irish Wool for Feltmaking’, introduces readers to the rich diversity of Irish wool. Featuring 40 breeds of sheep raised in Ireland, the book dives deep into each breed’s fibre characteristics, highlighting how their wool can be used for wet and needle-felting techniques. It’s an eye-opening journey into the potential of locally sourced fibres that are often overlooked.

Practical and Inspirational

Packed with tips, tricks, and hands-on advice, this book is a go-to resource for anyone looking to prepare, dye, and work with wool using simple, natural ingredients.

What’s Inside

  • Felt
  • The Project
  • Sourcing, washing, and preparing fleece for felting
  • Dyeing wool
  • Getting started using plant dyes
  • Felting with raw wool
  • The breeds tested and a few words about the samples
  • Suppliers and washers/carders
  • Acknowledgements
  • Bibliography
  • Glossary
  • Index

Support Sustainability

Give a gift that champions eco-friendly practices. By exploring and using local wool, readers can preserve traditional skills, support local farmers, and reduce reliance on imported materials.

Order Today

This Christmas, give the gift of craft, connection, and creativity. ‘Exploring Irish Wool for Feltmaking‘ is perfect for fibre artists, crafters, and anyone who loves learning about heritage and sustainable living.

Find your copy on our website and bring the beauty of Irish wool to someone special – https://feltmakersireland.com/exploring-irish-wool-for-feltmaking/


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Feltuary2024: What’s Your Favourite Book?

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Feltuary

Feltuary2024 is a social media idea created by the Northeast Feltmakers Guild (NEFG). Wet felters and needlefelters can share examples of their work on a different topic or theme each day. You can share on Instagram or Facebook, daily or occasionally. It’s all up to you!

Please use the hashtag #feltuary2024 and tag @northeastfeltmakersguild so that others can find what you have shared.

The theme for the 7th of February is ‘A Favorite Fiber Book’.

What is your favourite fibre book?

Naturally, Feltmakers Ireland has a favourite book – ‘Exploring Irish Wool for Feltmaking‘, a much-needed book on the subject of felting with Irish-raised wool.

The book includes an introduction by Minister Pippa Hackett, who is herself a sheep farmer. There are chapters on scouring, dyeing, and felting with local wools. Volunteers within our guild sampled fibre from over 40 species of sheep under the guidance of guild member Annika Berglund.

Purchase this book from our website – https://feltmakersireland.com/exploring-irish-wool-for-feltmaking/