Felted sheep friendly "sheepskin" sheep skin fleece or pillow colorful hand dyed rainbow locks

A kaleidoscope of color!
Hand made sheep friendly felted fleece

Add a colorful touch to your home! Gorgeous silky locks hand dyed with brilliant colors!

* hand made by me
* sheep/ animal friendly
* fleece side approximately: 21"x21
* back side approximately: 8"x8"
* Locks average: 10" long
* hand washable
* Indoor or outdoor use
* you are purchasing fleece shown.

ARTISAN PILLOW OPTION
* hand made felt for back side
* hand stitched with embroidery thread
* natural organic wool filling/stuffing which results in a pillow that is 100% natural, sustainable, eco-friendly & 100% recycleable!
* each backing is one-of-a-kind... colors will vary

DESCRIPTION:
This unique, one-of-a-kind fleece has been made with wool which was shorn for the sheep's pleasure and yours as she is alive & well, happily roaming the fields on her small family farm.

What make's this fleece so special is that the locks which are extra long and silky take a full 2 years to grow! they are then hand dyed and separated prior to felting them into a lovely colorful design! The result is a gorgeous art piece that will add a colorful touch anywhere 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
*a table top mat
*are a therapeutic "lap blanket" especially for an elderly or nursing home patient as it simulates the calming action of petting a beloved dog or cat plus it keeps your lap toasty warm!
*add one, two or three to your bed pillows to add a touch of instant luxury to your bedroom

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.

PLEASE NOTE:
* Prior to the actual felting process, I spend a great deal of time removing bits of bedding and vegetable matter from each fleece. You will, however, expect to find some remaining vegetable matter such as hay, straw, etc. which is more evident in light & dark colored fleeces

* My felted fleeces are entirely hand made and hand washable and respond to use much differently than a 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.

*once completed, I hand wash each fleece 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 to dry under the sun.

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