Etsy Shop for RagingWool

Recycled cashmere heart pillow -- pink, fuchsia, lipstick, petal, hot pink

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:22:52 -0500

$30.00
If anyone ever invents a computer monitor that allows you to touch the item in the picture, I would sell a million of these hearts. I wish you could feel what it's like to run your fingers through hundreds of strips of 100% cashmere. It's heaven on earth. Trust me.

This very cool and different pillow is completely recycled except for the thread used to sew it together! The little cashmere strips came from thrift shop cashmere sweaters that I've washed and dried to bring out the most in the fiber. The base fabric is a wool plaid taken from a recycled jumper. The strips are inserted one by one by one. It's time-consuming, but the effect is really amazing. Nuances of color, texture, and softness.

The pillow is stuffed with offcuts from cashmere, wool, and other projects that fill my dining room. Just ask my husband. My house is a "scrappy" place.

I envision this hanging on the wall of a treasured daughter or niece. I can see it on a coat rack or hanging from a curtain rod. It would be fabulous on a chair or bed. I can guarantee no one else has one.

The colors are brighter than the other pillows I'm selling. This one is for the party girl. Brighter, louder, more attitude.

The heart measures 9 inches wide and 7 inches tall. It's substantial. It is not intended for children under age 3 unless it's kept out of reach. The small strips are inserted in and out of the wool but are not sewn in. They present a choking hazard.

Recycled sweater tote bag -- fabulous reds

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:49:54 -0500

$75.00
I've been working with recycled wool for about 8 years and struggled with how to maximize the number of sweaters in a given purse. My friend, Christy, gave me the idea to patchwork the sweaters and the Christy Bag was born.

There are more than 10 different sweaters incorporated into this bag. The sweaters are felted, cut into 3-inch squares, sewn together one-by-one-by-one, and made into the bag you see.

The width of one side of the bag is 15-inches (5 squares wide) and is about 12 inches deep. Straps are 27 inches of patterned nylon webbing. The bag is fully interfaced and lined with a great red pattern. There are 2 inside pockets and a magnetic snap closure.

Want to get noticed? Want to have people offer to buy the bag off your back? This is your new bag.

Machine wash inside out on gentle cycle and lay flat to dry.

Recycled cashmere heart pillow -- pink, ivory, blush, palest pale

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:49:54 -0500

$30.00
If anyone ever invents a computer monitor that allows you to touch the item in the picture, I would sell a million of these hearts. I wish you could feel what it's like to run your fingers through hundreds of strips of 100% cashmere. It's heaven on earth. Trust me.

This very cool and different pillow is completely recycled except for the thread used to sew it together! The little cashmere strips came from thrift shop cashmere sweaters that I've washed and dried to bring out the most in the fiber. The base fabric is a wool plaid taken from a recycled jumper. The strips are inserted one by one by one. It's time-consuming, but the effect is really amazing. Nuances of color, texture, and softness.

The pillow is stuffed with offcuts from cashmere, wool, and other projects that fill my dining room. Just ask my husband. My house is a "scrappy" place.

I envision this hanging on the wall of a treasured daughter or niece. I can see it on a coat rack or hanging from a curtain rod. It would be fabulous on a chair or bed. I can guarantee no one else has one.

The colors are mainly ivory but you can find cream, ice, frost, white, pearl, milk, and every other name for "white" you can come up with. Goes with everything.

The heart measures 9 inches wide and 7 inches tall. It's substantial. It is not intended for children under age 3 unless it's kept out of reach. The small strips are inserted in and out of the wool but are not sewn in. They present a choking hazard.

Flower pin brooch purse ornament -- beautiful red

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:49:54 -0500

$7.00
This pin is made entirely from recycled wool. No thrift shop is safe from my clawing hands.

The flower is made using a rug-hooking technique called "proddy." Little strips of fabric are drawn through using a spring-loaded tool. Very fun and addicting, as you can tell from all the proddy items in my shop.

The button in the center is vintage, carved shell. Very sweet. The flower measures 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Pin back securely hand-sewn.

Poinsettia brooch pin purse ornament

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:32:31 -0500

$7.00
Have you ever noticed how poinsettias just make you feel warm and fuzzy? I love the holidays and, even though the kids are just going back to school, I'm getting ready.

This pin is made from a recycled wool skirt, both the beautiful red fabric and the great tartan plaid used for the back. The button is new. The flower is made using a rug-hooking technique called "proddy."

This would look fantastic on a purse or handbag or even on your coat. We decorate our houses; why not ourselves!

Celebrate the season. And, thanks for looking.

Sleigh Bell Door Hanger with Holly Leaves

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:32:31 -0500

$15.00
I really have a thing for tartans and plaids, especially in holiday colors. I also love the sound of old sleigh bells. Both remind me of Christmas past -- Currier & Ives, stockings hung on a mantel, sprigs of holly tucked into beautifully wrapped gifts.

This door hanger will jingle happily every time you open or close the door. The wool fabric keeps the metal bell from scratching your door.

Everything is recycled -- the holly leaves are made one-at-a-time from a recycled wool sweater. The plaids and tartans are from thrift shop skirts. The sleigh bells are vintage as are the buttons used.

Because each door hanger is handmade, pattern placement will vary as will size of holly leaves and buttons used. If you have a preference for one big button versus several smaller buttons, let me know in the seller comments and I will make it happen until stock runs low.

Felted wool tote handbag purse -- red, pink, ruby, black

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:32:31 -0500

$75.00
I've been a knitter for 25 years. In that time I bet I've made about 10 red sweaters, either for me or for others. So...I have a lot of red yarn bits around the house. One afternoon I gathered them all up and VOILA! I had enough for this great bag.

There are about 5 different combinations of red yarns making up the stripes. The black chevron accent stripes are slightly raised for extra detail.

The bag measures 14 1/2 inches wide with a slight taper toward the top. It is 10 inches deep with a nice, flat bottom. The lining is a cotton fabric with an Asian feel. It reminds me of bamboo. Two inside pockets and a magnetic snap closure

The handles are recycled black leather from a thrift store purse. They measure 16 inches end-to-end with a 7 inch drop from the top of the curve to the top of the bag.

This bag is machine washable on gentle. Air dry.

Recycled cashmere scarf -- pastel with circle motif -- neckwarmer, muffler -- lavender, pale pink, sage green, ivory

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:32:31 -0500

$40.00
I'm very proud of these scarves. No new material is used except for the thread. The cashmere comes from old sweaters -- moth-eaten, too small, forgotten. The sweaters are washed and dried and then cut into 5 inch strips. Strips are pieced together to make up the length. Then, two strips are sewn together so the scarf is double-sided, thick, and luscious.

This scarf was very fun to make. The main portion is very pale green/yellow. Almost a beige color. There are also portions of pink, pale sage green, and ivory. The detail on the ends is reverse applique with all the colors of the scarf plus a tiny bit of periwinkle.

The scarf is 36 inches long. There is a long buttonhole on one side to allow you to pull through the opposite end and secure the scarf as tightly as you want. No extra bulk but all the warmth and softness you expect from cashmere.

The scarf can be machine washed (really!) and dried. It's already been through a whole cycle so you'll see no shrinkage, only additional softness and loft. You have to feel it to believe it.

Recycled sweater tote bag purse with Kaffe Fassett lining

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:32:31 -0500

$75.00
I've been working with recycled wool for about 8 years and struggled with how to maximize the number of sweaters in a given purse. My friend, Christy, gave me the idea to patchwork the sweaters and the Christy Bag was born.

There are more than 10 different sweaters incorporated into this bag. The sweaters are felted, cut into 3-inch squares, sewn together one-by-one-by-one, and made into the bag you see.

The width of one side of the bag is 15-inches (5 squares wide) and is about 12 inches deep. Straps are 27 inches of black cotton webbing with decorative braid sewn on top. The bag is fully interfaced and lined with Kaffe Fassett's fabulous "Targets" fabric. There are 2 inside pockets and a magnetic snap closure.

Want to get noticed? Want to have people offer to buy the bag off your back? This is your new bag.

Machine wash inside out on gentle cycle and lay flat to dry.

Recycled sweater keychain -- eggplant, grey, plaid

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:31:53 -0500

$7.00
You may ask, "Who cares what your keychain looks like?" Well, maybe the simple circle works for you. For me, I like a little color. I like a keychain that I can find easily in my purse. I like the cushion of multiple layers of recycled wool.

The design is simple. Two layers of recycled wool form the base. Then, a penny rug design on the top. Penny rugs come from early America. Homemakers, unwilling to throw away even the smallest of scraps, would cut pits of fabric into circles using coins as templates (hence the term "penny"). The result is retro and cool.

The colors of this keychain remind me of a cozy cabin. Grey check on top, then purple, then a fab plaid of lavender, grey, and brown.

This key chain can be hand-washed if needed.

Sleigh Bell Door Hanger with Holly Leaves