This is a nuno felted scarf that I made for my other sister for Christmas. It didn’t get completed in time but since I am going to visit her soon, I will just take it with me then.
The silk scarf was actually a gift from Shepherdess Ann several years ago. I finally got around to using it. Thanks Ann! The scarf was dyed gold and purple. So I added a grey purple merino, slightly more purple merino and a gold merino. I also added some silk fibers and silk thread that Paula gave me. Thanks Paula! Very useful to have generous fiber friends.
Here’s a closer look of the silk fibers and silk thread.
The thread is loose in places so I hope it doesn’t catch on things. I thought about stitching it down but I like it the way it is.
And here is the silk side. I hope my sister likes it. You can click on any of the photos to get a larger view. Hope you have a good weekend!
P.S. I forgot to say that it was snowing when I took this photo and if you look closely, you can see a few snowflakes.
Ruth Lane Art 
Lovely scarf and great color combo. I’m sure your sister will love it. The texture is terrific, however, I don’t see the snowflakes.:-)
Thanks Marilyn. I hope she does like it. You have to enlarge the photos to see the snowflakes – white dots.
I see the white dots, but wouldn’t have known they were snowflakes. š
She will love it! What depth of colour and such a beautiful texture – it’s a very rich look.
Thanks Lyn!
Now that is dedication to blogging! Taking photos in the snow š It’s lovely Ruth, I’m sure she will love it
Thanks Teri – it is always some kind of weird weather here so you have to improvise. And the outdoor light is still better even with cloud cover.
Your scarf is lovely.
Love the contrast between front and back.
What are the dimensions?
Can you tell me why sometimes I work on my nuno for over 1000 rolls, rub with hands on bubble wrap, and it still lifts off in places.
Should I soak the silk first in hot water?
Hi Sylvia – thanks. I haven’t measured the scarf actually but it is about 10″ wide and between 5-6′ long. I do not do anywhere near 1000 rolls. I probably rolled 100 hundred times. What type of silk are you using? What is the mm? What micron count is the wool you are using? All these factors make a difference. Also, with nuno you need to move slowly and start with cold water to avoid the wool felting to itself before it migrates through the silk. I usually rub on the silk side at the beginning to encourage the wool to migrate through. I avoid rubbing on the wool side. I hope that helps.
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What lovely rich colours and texture. And it sounds as if the weather is just right for your sister to start wearing it straight away! š
Thanks Kim, they even got a little snow yesterday.