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DIY Quick and Easy Face Mask with a Noseband and Fitted Filter Pocket

by Kelley Hobart April 06, 2020 4 min read

Like many of you, I was researching various masks to make for my friends and family and wanted one that could be made quickly, had a nice fit around the nose, and provided an option for a replaceable filter to provide a little more protection for myself and others nearby. So I fired up my sewing machine and started experimenting!

I finally came up with a mask that I was happy with, so I thought I'd share it.

How to Make Felted Gnome Point-Protectors Using Stovetop Felting

by Kelley Hobart March 08, 2019 2 min read

Here are some tips on how to felt your knit projects on the stovetop instead of using a washing machine. This is especially helpful if you have a front-load washer since they often do not create enough agitation. In this example I am felting a knitting project called Gnome Home by Tiny Owl Knits.