Finished! The slippers felted down nicely, forming a nice sturdy fabric. Even though it was 80+ degrees in the house, I wore them Saturday evening while they were still damp, so they’d conform to my feet. I now have left and right slippers, sized just right for wearing barefoot or with socks. (And they’re surprisingly comfortable when worn barefoot! Not the least bit itchy.)
Yesterday’s 90+ outdoor temperatures had these puppies dry in no time – quite the contrast to previous felting projects, which have taken days to dry despite being set on wire racks and pelted by a steady stream of air from a fan. Such is the difference between a dry Oregon summer and the rest of the year.
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Those look great. I've not seen this pattern before and really enjoy the colors. I'm now looking for the pattern. :)
Yep, 90+ temp would dry these slippers fast.
» gerald
So pretty! I love how the color blocks swirl around your feet.
And we finally made it into the 70's down here, after many many days in the mid-60s.
» Karen Frisa
Gerald, the pattern is from a new entrelac book by Gwen Bortner that’s slated for release later this week at Stitches Midwest.
Karen, the swirly effect is pretty cool, isn’t it? Almost makes you dizzy, if you stare at them too long. And I love how the light blue diamonds at the inside of each foot match up.
» JC