Hand made sheep friendly "sheepskin" sheep fleece, pillow, chair cover

Hand made felted fleece
Extra long locks for a dramatic accent piece!

* hand made by me
* sheep/animal friendly
* fleece side approximately 21"x22"
* back side approximately 7.5"x8"
* Lock length up to 9"
* Hand washable
* Indoor or outdoor use
* you are purchasing fleece shown.
* virtually no field grass

ARTISAN PILLOW OPTION:
* complimentary felt for backside
* hand stitched with embroidery thread
* premium polyfil made in USA
* PLEASE NOTE: 100% natural wool fill is available by request. please message me for pricing information

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

If you want an unusual fleece with cascading lock then Ariel's wool is a perfect choice! Her locks are exceedingly long with a very soft quality to them. They are ivory with hints of amber at the tips. An artistic accent suitable for any room in your home!

DECORATING IDEAS:
* visually soften a counter stool, bench, ottoman or chair seat.
* toss over the arm or backside of your sofa
* use as a pillow "cover" simply place square fleece over an existing pillow
* fleeces make a great addition to your baby's room or nursery
* are a therapeutic "lap blanket". Unlike leather backed or synthetic which trap air, my fleeces "breathe" because they are made with 100% wool which allows the air to circulate. They warm to your body temperature so are comfortable to use all year long!
* add one, two or three to your bed pillows to add a touch of luxury to your bedroom
* the list is 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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