Hand made Felted sheep friendly fleece or pillow Maire

Hand made "sheep friendly" sheep fleece...

DETAILS
* hand made by me
* sheep friendly
* 100% natural wool
* fleece side: 17"x18"
* backside: 11"x12"
* Locks average 4"
* hand washable
* Indoor or outdoor use
* you are purchasing fleece shown. karakul wool is dual coated (fluffy under/hairlike outer) please expect some.shedding

ARTISAN PILLOW OPTION
* store bought felt for back side.
* hand stitched with embroidery thread
* premium polyfil made in USA
* PLEASE NOTE: Hand made felt and natural wool fil available - message me for pricing

DESCRIPTION
Maire's fleece was shorn for her pleasure and yours as she is alive & well, happily roaming the fields on her small family farm.

What makes Maire's wool so special is her unique coloring! her rich black brown tips contrast against her gray base and I included some of her special bright white locks! truly a of a kind piece to enjoy in any room of your home!

DECORATING IDEAS:
* visually soften a counter stool, bench, ottoman or chair seat
* photo props
* my felted fleecea are the absolute best lap blanket or throw because unlike leather backed hides, my felted fleeces "breathe" allowing the air to circulate. Because they are 100% natural wool, (not synthetic) they warm up to your body temperature, will actually wick away moisture which makes them extremely comfortable for use all year long!
* add one, two or three to your bed pillows to add a touch of instant luxury to your bedroom!
* fleeces make a great addition to your baby's room or nursery
* pet bed
...the options are 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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