The Readers Gallery
The verFilzt Und zugeNäht readers gallery has got their own section on our website! Now you can access all previously published galleries by clicking on »Readers Gallery« in the menu on the left side. To open a gallery just click on the first image. In the opened gallery you can navigate to the next image by clicking on the right …
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New felted dress by »fabulous felt«
The inspiration for this dress came from the necklace that I made first. I have made some strips of prefelt that are laid on the table first (see two lines on the dress perpendicular to all the strands). Then made more than a thousand wet and thin (and quite long) strands of wool. First layer of the strands was then …
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PassionFilz | textil-link
In October 2013 the book »PassionFilz« by textil-link will be released. PassionFilz is a similar project to the published book »Filzen ist für mich…« (engl: Felting for me is …) In PassionFilz felt creations are displayed from German-speaking felt makers. The book has the format of 21x21cm. All 93 authors display their great creations on a double page, together with …
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Website of the Afghan project
The Afghan project (the FUN reported) has its own homepage now. You can browse through many galleries and travel reviews and dive into the afghan culture. You can find background information about the embroideries, the stitches and so on. You will also find information about exhibitions, where the european culture meets the far East. You can also order and buy …
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About dyeing with natural colors | by Sarah Käsmayr
Writing book reviews you normally do not get to meet the authors themselves. That I would sit for about 3 hours in the living room of the authors couple to chat with them was not planned but illustrates how meaningful it is to meet theses two! They reported full of excitement about their adventures and research in the Orient. A …
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Inspiration by Pinterest
The internet is a source of wonderful and inspiring pictures. But saving and sorting these pictures on your computer can be very time consuming. The think is: you don´t have to do that! For the purpose of collecting pictures and arranging pictures in categories, there is the social network Pinterest. Pinterest is free of charge and has many options that …
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ABILMENTE International Workshop Show of Creative Manual Skills
In the section of creativity and handicraft the »Abilmente« is the biggest event in Italy with over 50.000 visitors. Next to exhibitions there are workshops and demonstrations in this 4 day event. Visitors have the possibility to browse through the exhibition, try something new in a workshop and find inspiration at the stalls of the exhibitors. You can find many …
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Now available: Summer Issue #39
the summer issue of the verFilzt Und zugeNäht brings happy summer feelings to our readers! You can look forward to a diversity of felt making and all of its aspects. We open up an international point of view on artist, exhibitions, workshop and more. And we like to inspire you by giving out a special instruction manual by Inga Dünkelberg-Niemann …
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EUNIQUE | International Fair for Applied Arts & Design
At EUNIQUE, the International TradeFair for Applied Arts & Design, quality is the number one focus. When the event is held next year for the fifth time at Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center between 7 and 9 June 2013, it is once again this commitment to quality that will allow it to stand out from other consumer goods fairs that are …
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Review: First Felters Meeting at Braunsbach
For the first time there was a felters meeting in a small town with only 2500 habitants. The very open-minded mayor Frank Harsch has come across felt in 2011 for the first time when a group of felters displayed their creations in town. Thats when the idea of the first felters meeting was born. The meeting should include an exhibition, …
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