Hand made Felted sheep friendly sheepskin Sterling Peony

Hand made felted fleece large enough for a king size bed!

* hand made by me
* sheep/ animal friendly
* Fleece side approximately 34"x61"
* Lock length up to 6"
* hand made by me
* Indoor or outdoor use
* Hand washable
* You are purchasing fleece shown.

DESCRIPTION:
This is the third year I'be had the privilege of working with Sterling's incredible fleece which was shorn for your pleasure (and his) as he is alive and well, roaming free on his small family farm!

A monstrous fleece that is so thick and heavy! Stealing's wool is pale grey at the base, transitioning to cool crisp white with tips the color of whipped butter. A gorgeous accent piece to add to any room in your home!

DECORATING IDEAS:
* Drape over your favorite chair or sofa
* use to "soften" bench seating
* place across the end of your bed for a luxurious blanket - and instantly transform your bedroom
* truly a 4 season lap blanket...because the felted backside "breathes" (unlike leather back hides which trap air and cause perspiration) it feels wonderful during cold winter months as well as warm summer months
*on the floor nothing feels better under bare feet!
* pet bed
* the list is truly endless...

THE PROCESS:
* Felting is a labor intensive art with each finished piece involving many hours of work - all done by hand! The end result is undeniably lovely and because of the hand made nature, you can be assured that no two pieces will ever be the same (in fact, a sheep's fleece will always grow back in with subtle differences from year to year) - thus assuring you of original and functional art for your home

FIELD GRASS ETC:
* Prior to the actual felting process, I spend a great deal of time removing bits of bedding and vegetable matter from each fleece. These are real sheep living their best life out in their fields. Some sheep will have virtually no vegatative matter, while others will be chuck full! Therefore, please expect to find some remaining vegetable matter such as hay, straw, grain, tiny twigs etc. in your felted art piece. These bits shows up more evidently in light & dark colored feeces. If you are concerned or have special needs, please feel free to send me a message:)

SHEDDING:
* My felted fleeces are entirely hand made, with the wool locks held into place by the process of felting. They respond to use much differently than a leather backed, tanned hide. Each fleece has its own characteristics & some will shed more than others. If you have a particular use in mind, feel free to contact me so I can do my best to assist you in selecting the most suitable fleece for your needs.

CLEANSING:
* My felted fleeces are "washed" during the design process and once completed, I hand wash each fleece thoroughly using an all natural plant based cleanser which is safe for the environment and restores the natural pH of the wool. They are then set out under the sun to dry.

CARE AND MAINTANENCE:
* Because the structure of wool fiber, it is naturally dirt and stain resistant. It is best to gently shake (outdoors) and finger fluff to maintain loft. If necessary, your felted piece can be washed (or spot cleaned) in cold water with a gentle wool cleanser like Unicorn or white vinegar. The excess water can be gently squeezed out or spun in your washing machine on the gentlest cycle, then set flat to air dry. Combing or vacuuming is never recommended.

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