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Hello <<First Name>>,

Are you feeling the feeling that I'm feeling? Oh, what a difference a week makes?? YES!

It's brilliantly sunny outside (and the ground is covered in snow). But even without the gorgeous weather, I feel more energized. And while I only have one hat to share, it is a cutie-pie!

Orange You Glad?

After making Lemon and Lime and Pink Grapefruit Berets, I knew that there was a 'hole' in the 'citrus segment' of the Fruit Collection. Orange was missing!

Oddly, there is very little orange-colored wool in my stash. I didn't want to order more because I'm still trying to use what I already have. So, I dug deep. Consequently, I ended up using a combination of unfamiliar-to-me wools. In addition to my usual fine Merino Roving, I used some Short Fiber Merino Batt from LivingFelt, and some hand-dyed, Vermont-raised, Leceister wool from my friend Susi of The Felted Gnome Knows. Lastly, I included an in-between layer of undyed, American Merino wool that I won last February from RH Lindsay Wool.

I probably should have made a sample of 10-inch by 10-inch felt. But, I was too impatient to Get This Hat Born. Hence, the Orange Slice Beret is of a lighter weight felt compared to the rest of her Citrus Sisters. It will still keep you warm because of the wonders of wool!

See the Zesty Orange Beret

Off to work on my next project. I think it will be a revisiting of the Eggplant Hat - only over-sized! I am in the mood to have FUN and be challenged.

Thank you for traveling with me! I hope that your year is feeling similarly buoyant!

With appreciation,

PS: Are you experiencing pain in the neck or shoulders after spending lots of time at your desk or work? There's a helpful post over on the Felting and Fiber Forum from a retired, registered massage therapist about how to reduce this. Moreover, there are charming, step-by-step illustrations done using a needle-felted figure who happens to be a MerMan!

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