First sewing project-Beret

**emyclaire** · 5th April 08, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by berserkbishop

Red, black, blue (sky and navy), green. Those are the colors I am looking for, or a pattern with those colors predominant. I can make some nice hats to match my tartans. If you have any of those colors and can spare me the wool that would be most appreciated

BB

I have black, forest green (dk green) and navy blue. I'll send them with the tartan scraps. I think they can all be felted, but I am not sure since I didn't do the original purchase. I also have a piece of royal (bright medium) blue that I can give you a piece of after I cut out slacks for myself. Not enough for a kilt.

Grandma

**cacunn** · 5th April 08, 05:09 PM

Bishop you can also block a wool felt Balmoral by soaking it, drain out excess water and then wear it. You can get a very relaxed head fitting shape this way.

**emyclaire** · 6th April 08, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by emyclaire

I have black, forest green (dk green) and navy blue. I'll send them with the tartan scraps. I think they can all be felted, but I am not sure since I didn't do the original purchase. I also have a piece of royal (bright medium) blue that I can give you a piece of after I cut out slacks for myself. Not enough for a kilt.

Grandma

Just had a thought grandson. Do you want me to felt these pieces of wool before I send them off to you? Grandma Emyclaire

**berserkbishop** · 6th April 08, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by emyclaire

Just had a thought grandson. Do you want me to felt these pieces of wool before I send them off to you? Grandma Emyclaire

That would be spectacular! I have enough DIY projects cluttering the kitchen floor right now, and that would save me a step! Thanks.

BB

**emyclaire** · 7th April 08, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by berserkbishop

That would be spectacular! I have enough DIY projects cluttering the kitchen floor right now, and that would save me a step! Thanks.

BB

Ok, Will do. I won't be able to get it sent off for a couple days while I do the felting. Grandma

**cacunn** · 8th April 08, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by emyclaire

Ok, Will do. I won't be able to get it sent off for a couple days while I do the felting. Grandma

Hey Hey I object I don't have a Grandmother as grand as this. Well both have passed, but still, my grandmother Cunningham I wouldn't trust around crafts and my Grandmother Ashby had Parkinson by the time I really got to know her.

emyclaire you set the bar really high for Grandmothers, your Grandsons are very lucky.