First prize "Hat," 2002,3,4, and 2005 Taos Wool Festivals. Several styling possibilities. Beautifully embellished with yarns & locks, or embedded silk fabric, this four-ounce hat has a turned-up brim that nests an energetic, removable handspun yarn hat-band. (See "Sproing!" below.) The brim may be worn up or down in any desired adjustment; the hat-band may also be worn around a collar. Looks great on practically everyone. It is the nature of wool to be water-resistant and the hats will shed water in the rain before they will ever soak through, without water-proofing agents. They also hold and return to their shape very readily. There are no standard fronts or backs on the hats; they can be worn in any suitable direction.

Exuberant hat-band or collar embellishment, the hand-spun 2 oz skein of yarn may now be purchased as a separate accessory.
Fine Montana Targhee wool with lots of bounce....$40
Merino or other fine wool blends for softness....$45
Merino wool blended with silk or kid mohair for luxurious softness and luster...$55
Merino wool blended with cashmere for superior softness and luxury...$70

This beautifully embellished brimmed hat has a beautifully embellished turned-up brim to frame your face. The brim is adjustable: Wear it all up, all down, halfway up and down, and perhaps with an attitude. It is the nature of wool to be water-resistant and the hats will shed water in the rain before they will ever soak through, without water-proofing agents. The hats will also hold and return to their shape very readily. There are no standard fronts or backs on the hats; they can be worn in any suitable direction.

A beautifully embellished four ounce beret, to be worn as desired to attractively set off the face.

First prize "Purse," 2002 Taos Wool Festival. The Hand-felted Purse contains two pockets perfect for cell phone & glasses, & a small pocket at the bottom. The body is large enough for a plethora of stuff. Tie the cords in 2 decorative knots to carry as a clutch, or extend one or both cords to wear the purse over the shoulder. Order with a hat & a scarf for a matched ensemble. Firmly felted to resist abrasion. This is a wonderful purse. Approximately 6 oz.

Strong and deep enough to contain your keys, yet still lie flat against you. Roomy enough for a coin purse and business cards. The hidden side cuts allow ready yet discrete access. Glasses or cell phone may be inserted through the top.

The same style as the Pocket, with pleated sides, but with no slits. Great for the smallish things for a special occasion. With an integral pocket for holding glasses and cell phone!

Knit Cord… About 48" long and thus hangs about two feet from the shoulder. Either bag may be worn over the near or far shoulder, or for security tied around the waist. When tied around the waist, the side cuts of the pocket allow ready access to your keys, very much like a pocket. The "cord-within-a-cord" structure retains elasticity while reducing overstretching; felt buttons prevent the cord from separating from the pocket or pouch.

Beautifully embellished arched dome of wool felt. Insulates from the chill of winter or the heat of summer. As a yurt (or "ger" as it is properly called) it houses people in Mongolia, and should do well by your tea. Strong, convenient, and colorful. Felt button is E-Z-to-grab protuberance. Approximately 5 oz. Stands on its own. 11" high by 8" wide, or 8" high by 11" wide, or 7" high by 10" wide.

A snuggly pouch for the teapot, with slits to accomodate handle and spout. The adjustable opening at the top is gathered and tied with an attached cord. Stores flat.

Approximately 5 feet long and only 2 oz in weight, the lattice scarf is long enough to tie, or double with the ends passing through the middle. Warm, lightweight, colorful. Made of Merino wool or Merino wool and silk and integrally embellished with coordinating yarns. Hand wash; lay flat to dry.

Richly decorated with locks and yarns, the pincushion is at least three ounces of solid wool felt with a generous surface area, shaped and dimpled to sit flat. Each contains a complement of pearlized pins.

Richly decorated with locks and yarns, the larger felt ball is two ounces of wool felt surrounding a pleasant jingle. (The smaller ball is 1 oz of wool around the jingle.) A lovely indoor toy for all ages and species, it is hot-water machine wash- and dryable.

5 ft x 15 in Hand-rolled felt:

Made of fine wools in an ancient technique with today's palette. In colors to coordinate or complement the hats, if desired. The scarf or long runner is approximately fourteen inches by nearly six feet. The muffler is 3-4 inches wide around the neck, gradually increasing to 5-8 inches, with various end shapes, approximately 6-8 feet in length. The pad, a whimsical yet thoroughly functional underlayment for lamps or bowls, is roughly fifteen inches in diameter. (Other dimensions available by request.)