Wednesday Wish: Felted wool slippers

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Ash curry Unisex felted wool slippers handmade to order. For sale on Etsy by Onstail
Ash” curry Unisex felted wool slippers handmade to order: $98.00, Onstail on Etsy

The leaves are falling in flurries from the trees, we’ve had the wood-burner chuffing away on many an evening this month. Winter is knocking softly at the door. One thing I’m missing in these chilly temperatures is a lovely, snuggly pair of felted wool slippers. I scoured Etsy for the perfect pair, these fits the bill nicely!

H is for… Houses

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Group image of fabric & felt house doorstops designed & made by Sarah Nicol

Just for once we’re not going to insist that H is for Home. This week H is for Houses.

We were very pleased to take delivery of these lovely doorstop houses recently.

green fabric & felt house doorstop designed & made by Sarah Nicol orange fabric & felt house doorstop designed & made by Sarah Nicol blue fabric & felt house doorstop designed & made by Sarah Nicol

They’re part of the current collection of Somerset-based artist & textile designer, Sarah Nicol.

Sarah has been inspired by travels in Spain, Africa, Asia & America. This collection is influenced by a journey she took through Oregon in the Western United States.

tangerine fabric & felt house doorstop designed & made by Sarah Nicol purple fabric & felt house doorstop designed & made by Sarah Nicol beige fabric & felt house doorstop designed & made by Sarah Nicol

She produces textile artworks, keepsakes and functional pieces such as these adorable doorstop houses.

orange doorstop house with blue wellies

Each doorstop is handmade and unique, with a quaint, folk art feel.

purple doorstop house detail beige doorstop house detail

They come filled with sand & ready to use.

Available at H is for Home!