May, 2016
The Site Goes Responsive
Responsive Web Design is a technology that allow a website to flex and adapt to the size of screen it's being viewed on.
Now, when you open the "Crows Nest" on a small smartphone, it will be shown the same site as on the laptop but it will be automatically reformatted to give you a better view on your mobile device.
Stay with us and follow us on @crowsnestru instagram for updates.
April, 2016
The Best Storage Solution
We offer you the best solution for the storage of our patterns and tutorials: the rigid box file with modern lock spring mechanism.
Stylish but sturdy, this exclusive box will keep your patterns organized and streamline your workspace.
Cover material: PVC
Color: black
Size: 370x260x70mm
March, 2016
New Series: Art Therapy
With these kits you'll be able to practice, experiment with different decorating felting techniques such as silk mosaic, prefelt appliques, wool paintings and cutting using ready-made enlarged templates, patterns and ornaments. They can be used both independently and in addition to our clothing patterns.
The kit includes:
1. "decorative techniques" - memo list
2. two sheets with patterns and ornaments
3. yellow polyethylene film,
4. silk pieces of different density
5. viscose fibers of different colors
6. merino wool of different colors
February, 2016
New Design
We are constantly working on improvements to our website, and now, we want to introduce you the new design of the "lessons" page. We want to make it more categorized and convenient to navigate. We would be glad to receive your questions, comments, feedback and suggestions.
please contact us at the following email address: voroninalybov@mail.ru
January, 2016
New Tradition
We would like to wish all our friends and customers a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year! We wish you strong health, lots of love, great inspiration and peaceful skies for all time. We are confident that in the coming year you will be able to do everything.
It is very simple to make happy everybody around you. We decided that it would be great to celebrate the holidays at the "Crow's Nest", welcomed our guests and give them in a good mood for whole year.
Thus was born a very unusual Christmas tree with a hidden magical prediction gifts, a new cake based on the original recipe and a fun ruffle for children and adults alike.
Read more: Welcome to the Crow's Nest
Summer 2016
Felted Flower Brooch Kits
If you have a great desire to get acquainted with felt but you have absolutely no experience - we have a unique offer for your first felt project.
This kit contains everything you need to felt a small flower brooch - the accessory that makes your image complete. Each kit includes illustrated manual with step-by-step instructions, all necessary supplies, materials and accessories.
The new series is especially interesting by its unique mixes (carded batts) of different fibers (viscose, silk, flax, etc.) which we have prepared for you.
We will be happy if you take your first steps with our kits. They can also be the best gift for those your friends and relatives who loves handmade arts and crafts.
December, 2014
New Year Card
New Year is coming. This is a time for dreaming and waiting for gifts.
We would like to wish you much love and happiness for the upcoming holidays and New Year!
We've prepared a fun photo set to cheer up your day:
Just smile and be happy
November, 2014
Welcome to the new page
We are pleased to introduce you web page of our new project: "Creativity Kits for beginners"
This kits are intended for beginners and all those who want to learn the process of felting on the example of simple seamless vests
Even using the same decoration technique, you can obtain your own unique, one-of-a-kind vest.
The package will be delivered via Registered Air Mail with tracking number provided by Russian Post.
October, 2014
Creativity Kit: Wet Felting for Beginners
We are starting a new big project that will be helpful for all those who wants, but don't decide to try to make felt clothing yet. This is "all-in-one" kit that will contain everything needed to help you make your first seamless vest: illustrated manual with step-by-step instructions, pattern of different sizes, yellow film for transferring, reinforced film, mesh for rubbing, extra fine merino wool, decorative fibers, other accessories. We are planning to introduce several different models, which will vary in style, color and decoration.
New kits will be coming soon - please stay tuned for updates!
September, 2014
A mosaic of beautiful moments
Time passes so quickly and the "Crow's Nest" is already two years old! But this sense is just an illusion and sometimes you can stop and even feel the time. It all consists of highlights of meetings, events and just sunny days.
We have assembled both old and new friends again under one roof - at our welcoming studio. We have accepted the gifts and offered refreshments.
August, 2014
Combining felting and sewing
"If you have successfully studied with us step-by-step from simple to difficult forms, then you already know that felt is the perfect material to work with. Many people avoid sewing because some fabrics can be difficult to work with; this is the cause of unnecessary wrinkles and folds which is frustrating. Felt can be compared with the most compliant and flexible material... the dream of every dressmaker..."
We are pleased to present a new practical guide in the form of a 14 pages brochure that contains two detailed lessons and patterns:
1. Round yoke: jacket with cutaway collar.
2. Set-in sleeve: double breasted short jacket with tailored collar.
These patterns are easy to stitch and suitable for felting. Each pattern piece is prepared separately, then stitched together at the control points, then finished the felting process and fitted.
Gift Included: three square meters of a yellow polyethylene film for transferring patterns. Size range: XS-S-M-L-XL
http://crowsnest.ru/store.html#!/~/product/category=9512013&id=39996672
July, 2014
Handmade Chenille
Chenille is our new hobby. We would like to show you some new unique garments. They are also perfect for changeable weather.
http://crowsnest.ru/handmade-chenille.html
How to combine chenille and felting together? At the new chapter of our "felting lessons" we'll use both these techniques:
December, 2013
Great Sale Offer !!!
We are glad to offer a discount from 20 to 50% on ready to ship items in our shop. This is a constant offer. Free shipping worldwide included. I need to know your measurements and calculate the final cost.
Please email us directly at voroninalybov@mail.ru before ordering.
November, 2013
Simple Forms - the new collection of women bags.
We discovered simple forms design - these bags are very comfortable for use; whether you are in a city or in a trip.
We used both wet and needle felting technique. Hope you'll like our works :-)
P.S. Simple Forms for sale:
http://www.livemaster.ru/simple-forms
October, 2013
I'm pleased to present my study of felting with this handbook devoted to the creation of handmade felted clothing. I've designed this guide to be used by both beginners and experienced fiber artists who especially enjoy creating felted and eco-fashion clothing.
Table of contents:
1. Tools of a Felt Maker
2. How to draft a pattern for wet felting
3. Different ways of wool layout by the example of seamless vest:
3a. Conventional two-layer layout
3b. Crossing layout
3c. Slim one-layer layout
3d. Combined layout
3e. Conclusions
4. Seamless felted long-sleeve jacket
5. Jacket with raglan sleeves
6. Modifications of hoods and collars
7. The story of a button
8. About us
a) PDF version:
b) Handbook:
We also offer finished patterns for wet felting - transfer them to a polyethylene film or any other waterproof template and you'll be ready to work. Patterns are enlarged to allow for 30% shrinkage. I've used these patterns extensive in my felting classes. They are designed with all my experience.
Patterns for wet felting: http://www.etsy.com/listing/161327904/patterns-for-wet-felting
September, 2013
This September we celebrate one-year anniversary of our workshop. This is a time to summarize the past year, and start thinking of the next steps:
June, 2014
New Pattern:
Seamless Vest with Built in Hood
When searching a simple pattern, that is suitable for felting, I have found an interesting design of seamless vest with built in hood with shawl collar.
How to make a felted vest with hood? This lesson is available online to view and share:
http://crowsnest.ru/little-secrets.html
The pattern is available for sale in the proper section of the store:
http://crowsnest.ru/store.html#!/~/product/category=9512012&id=37143451
Check the updates on our website!
May, 2014
Fibers & Supplies
Good news: the "Crow's Nest" has become an official partner of "Troitsk Worsted Factory". It's one of the oldest textile factories in Russia. From now, we offer you a finest viscose and silk fibers at the new section of our shop. Notice that white viscose and silk fibers are easy for dyeing.
Refer to the Shipping Rates and F.A.Q. for shipping and delivery information.
April, 2014
A Miracle Out Of Nothing
Workshops, for me, are a way to communicate with friends and associates. Not so long ago, I realized that study material is enough for a new book. Today, I'm glad to present you my new project. This is an unique photo book called "Felted Clothing - A Miracle Out Of Nothing". This book is available only in Russian and including all publications, shared on www.livemaster.ru The photo book can be printed by request on waterproof high quality paper with matt lamination hardback cover. This is a Collector's Edition :)
http://www.livemaster.ru/item/6393445-materialy-dlya-tvorchestva-foto-kniga-odezhda
Stay with us to learn more about wet felting.
I still have a lot of ideas :)
March, 2014
New Gallery Updates
We are here with new photo-albums: "Wild.Red.Loving." and "Winter Outcomes"
Click the thumbnails to review some of our work this winter.
February, 2014
Nuno Felt Clothing Concept
A favorite design for many artists is the "dolman sleeve"'. You can obtain numerous silhouettes by using different kinds of wool layout still using the same pattern. We will address questions on shrinkage and wool consumption. By using light and delicate silks we will create a beautiful garments that are light and airy.
This set contains of three parts:
1) 22-pages brochure, full of photos and schemes.
5 chapters devoted to different types of wool layout.
Highest quality paper and printing.
2) Patterns available:
Dolman Sleeve Tunic / Sweater / Jacket
Breeches / Flared Pants
3) Three square meters of semi-transparent yellow polyethylene film for transferring patterns.
size range: Small-Medium-Large
measurement system: both metric and US customary units
http://www.etsy.com/listing/179482903/nuno-felt-clothing-concept-dolman-sleeve
January, 2014
Free Lessons at the Crow's Nest
Learn how to make felted clothing, about wet felting, nuno felting at the new section of our website. I promise to publish new posts as regularly as its possible.
Feel free to contact if you have any questions.
July, 2015
Summer In Full Swing!
New lightweight vests for summer at the "Crows Nest":
1. Light summer vest (E12, MSF Series)
2. Open back vest (E14, MSF Series)
3. Open back vest (#11, DHG Series)
4. "In search of Frida" (E13, MSF Series)
5. "Soft Nets" (E9, MSF Series)
June, 2015
Classic Men's Vest
We decided to expand the range of our kits and pay attention to the other half of humanity. So, these three kits are dedicated to the classic men's vest:
1. Classic vest, decorated with Shetland fleece (#6, DHG series)
2. Classic vest, decorated with Merino lamb fleece (E10, MSF Series)
3. Classic vest, decorated with hand dyed wool yarn (E11, MSF series)
April/May, 2015
Wet felting with 3D resist for small spaces
The new series of creativity kits (which marked as E6, E7 and E8) is devoted to skirts felted with three-dimensional resist. These 3D templates allows you to make more efficient use of your workspace.
We are pleased to share the first chapter - with this knowledge, you'll be able to construct your own trapezoid 3D-pattern
February/March, 2015
New Catalog Is Now Available
We are keep on developing new designs of seamless felt clothing and creativity kits for beginners. We are pleased to introduce the new catalog where you can easily browse and select the item by clicking on it:
Creativity Kits: Seamless Felt Clothing
January, 2015
New Line of "Creativity Kits"
We are developing a new line of "Creativity Kits"
These kits will still contain all the necessary components to begin the work and help you make a seamless vest, except the following changes:
1) A5 booklet format instead of A4
2) MSF (Moscow Spinnig Factory) merino wool manufacturer instead of DHG Italy
These changes would reduce the kit price.
New kits will be coming soon - please stay tuned for updates!
December, 2015
Around the world
with the Crows Nest -
the new Eco Fashion DIY kits series
These kits are designed for advanced artists who already have experience in felting.
We have gathered much interesting materials (undyed natural wool and fleece curls) from all around the world.
November, 2015
"Fall at heart" in the "Felt Fashion" magazine
Another gift for us - is the publication of our article in the new issue of "Felt Fashion" magazine.
This is very informative, high quality magazine, that contains a lot of useful information for all those who love felt.
Our masterclass is about how to work with silks of different densities, on the example of raglan sleeve tunic.
October, 2015
Silk Mosaic
"Crow's Nest" offers you an unique felting kits: "Silk Mosaic" with a professional exclusive selection of materials.
When ordering, you'll get exactly the same kit, as shown at the photo.
Please contact us about combined order for two kits or more: we can offer a discount or change the equal pattern to another.
August, 2015
September, 2015
Inspiration in the air
This year, September gave us some days of fabulous weather, sunshine and cloudless skies. September for us is a time to celebrate the three-year anniversary of the "Crow's Nest". As always at this time, we summarize the past year, think about the next projects and invite our guests to enjoy the holiday celebrations...
Read more: Welcome to the Crow's Nest
Fairy Tales of the Crows Nest
With these particular kits, you will not only be able to make your own fairytale character and invent a story to tell your child, but also to improve your wet felting skills by practicing with a small three dimensional resist.
These kits contains everything needed to help you make your puppet, except some little things: a water scoop, a towel and soap. We've gathered all the materials: an extra fine Australian merino sliver, fibers and other accessories (doll eyes and noses).
Even using the same starting materials, you will certainly get your own unique, one-of-a-kind hero.
Good luck with your creativity!
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