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Kitty fur yarn anyone ;)

International Year of Natural Fibers 2009-- I brushed Niña ..... and here's her natural fibers. I felted it- soap, hot water and agitation, and it worked just fine! But its tiny. It would make a great little rug, if there was a lot more fur. I could also pick up stitches on the edges and make a mini-blanket for her bed.

International Year of Natural Fibers

This year (2009) is International Year of Natural Fibers!! (Image from Getty Stock Images )

Selling you Crafts..... here's a few places, other than Etsy that you may not know about

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Beautifully Knitted Jacket by Theodora Burrow

Theodora The pattern for this fabulous jacket can be found on the wonderful website: Knit on the net from issue 8. The attention to detail is amazing and it has fantastic timeless and retro appeal. Check it out and knit it up!!!