We’re so proud to reveal Sharon’s latest piece: a felted bra! Eight years ago Sharon was going to do the Artful Bra Show at High Hand Cafe with her sister, Carin. The show never happened, and their idea disappeared for a while. She was presented with the opportunity to do a different bra show this […]
Intermediate Nuno Felted Shawl Class: New Examples & Techniques!
We’re hoping that Sharon’s latest examples for the intermediate nuno felted shawl workshop will spark some excitement for you if you’ve taken our nuno felted scarf class, but were never inspired to continue felting after the workshop ended. This workshop now includes instruction on both nuno felted, and wet felted, pieces. This means that students who enjoyed the drapey […]
Abstract Felt Collage Workshop with Sharon
Sharon taught 8 students in her last Abstract Felt Collage workshop and her students made some stunning pieces. If you’re interested, this class is happening again March 7th & 8th and we can’t WAIT to see what the next group of students make! Next class is schedule for April 18 & 19. Click Here for […]
Felted Wall Hangings & An Artful Display
If you’ve been into the Thimble, you probably recognize these felted wall hangings. Sharon has felted these beautiful pieces over the past couple of years (in addition to some that have sold, and aren’t on display anymore) but just a couple weeks ago, she revamped the way in which they are displayed. Using wild plum […]
Felt Fest 2016 – Thank You, Everyone!
We would like to thank every instructor, student and participant at this year’s Felt Fest. It was such a great weekend surrounded by so many wonderful people and we’d like to sincerely thank you all for your patronage! I’ll share a few photos from the event in this post, but to see the entire gallery, […]
Felt Fest Instructor Profile #4: Lisa Classon
Take a look around The Tin Thimble and you’ll find Lisa Classon’s name all throughout. From her beautiful hand spun yarns, to carefully coordinated batts, nuno felted garments and her selection of classes, Lisa adds all sorts of beauty to the Thimble. We asked her a few questions so that our customers and students could get […]
Felt Fest Instructor Profile #2: Toni Lutman
Some of you may know Toni from her beautiful glasswork, and some of you may know her as The Tin Thimble’s manager/ instructor/ felted extraordinaire. Toni will be teaching a darling Wet Felted Essentials Pouch class during Felt Fest, and we wanted our students and customers to know a bit more about miss Toni. What […]
The Tin Thimble’s Annual Felt & Fiber Festival: Felt Fest 2016
Hello Tin Thimble fans! Have you heard the news? Felt Fest 2016 has been scheduled for October 7th, 8th and 9th! Are you as excited as we are? We are thrilled to welcome Marilou Moschetti back to the Thimble, we haven’t had her in the shop in too long. She will be teaching a super-unique and […]
The Latest Nuno Felted Pieces from Sharon and a New Class!
Hello Thimble fans. Now that Sharon is done with the wedding madness, she has found herself with a lot of time to nuno felt, botanical dye and wet felt. Here are three of her latest pieces! A while back, we shared a post on Instagram about a new project Sharon was working on and ta-da! […]
Abalone Nuno Felted Poncho by Lisa Classon
Lisa’s nuno felting class to make a poncho now has a gorgeous new example! This beauty is a fantastic way to use small pieces of expensive, special or rare fabrics. Lisa included squares of fabric that she shibori dyed in one of Melissa Arnold‘s classes, and wow, is it inspiring! Look at how beautiful that shibori […]