Fond of Felt?

Exploring the shops on etsy has introduced me to all the fascinating ways contemporary artisans are using an old material, felt. I love that objects that are usually hard and solid, like vases and bowls, are now made of something soft and light. I have begun to use felted wool beads in my necklaces, handmade by others, but if I get the time...I am going to learn how to felt (right after I learn how to make risotto)!

My newest etsy treasury (I've Never FELT Like This Before) features just a small sampling of creative, colorful felt creations.

Bellflower Textiles ~ ETT Shop of the Week

Megan Zalkan, of Bellflower Textiles, lovingly handcrafts fun fabric goodies for your kids & home. She combines quilting techniques and a love of vibrant color to create modern and quirky children’s tees, crayon and pencil rolls, reusable coffee sleeves, tooth fairy pillows, and hair accessories. She works out of her home in Seattle, Washington, where she also tends to her two year-old daughter (who is one of her continuing artistic inspirations!).

You can also visit her blog.

Special for the Week: Free Shipping!! Mention “Twitter” in your Notes to Seller and she will send an updated invoice with free shipping or refund your shipping price if you’ve already paid!

Curious Mess ~ Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the Week

Fellow New Yorker Starla Petersen's etsy shop, Curious Mess, is not...unless curious means unique and mess means eclectic!

“When I first opened my shop, I was only making the wood paintings. But as things have progressed, I've begun to work my love of fabric into it as well, with the newest items being fabric bowls and fabric brooches/pendants. I love fun and whimsical.
Everything you see in my shop, I truly enjoyed making. It makes me so happy to be able to express myself creatively, and I hope that comes through in my artwork. I want my work to make people smile.”

And it does! My favorite items are the fabric bowls like the Black & White one pictured here.