Alpaca Bytes» free craft projects http://www.alpacabytes.com Dutch Hollow Acres - Doing more with fiber. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:02:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 How to make a Recycled Baling Twine Rug http://www.alpacabytes.com/2010/02/09/how-to-make-a-recycled-baling-twine-rug/ http://www.alpacabytes.com/2010/02/09/how-to-make-a-recycled-baling-twine-rug/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:36:19 +0000 admin http://www.alpacabytes.com/?p=1214 I mentioned in an earlier post that I recycle the twine that comes off my hay bales.  I really try not to cut the twine when freeing a bale and if I have to I make a conscious effort to cut it next to the knot.  This way I have a length of twine that [...]]]> http://www.alpacabytes.com/2010/02/09/how-to-make-a-recycled-baling-twine-rug/feed/ 0 How To Make Felt Soap http://www.alpacabytes.com/2009/07/29/felting-soap-with-alpaca-fiber/ http://www.alpacabytes.com/2009/07/29/felting-soap-with-alpaca-fiber/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:19:39 +0000 admin http://www.alpacabytes.com/?p=205 One of my favorite things to do with raw fiber is to felt soap. Not only is it a fun activity for both kids and adults but you get a usable product that everyone can enjoy. Felted soap also makes great stocking stuffers or toppers for gifts.

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