January 14, 2007
Got Dakar?
If you haven’t check out the Dakar Rally, set your tivo to the VS. channel (formerlyOLN). Although they have cut back coverage to a half-hour highlight show, there is some pretty amazing scenery to be seen, and a whole lot of trial by fire.
I felted the slippers this weekend - why didn’t someone tell me felting was so cool?!? Oh wait, everyone did. 
I didn’t enjoy the smell of the wool, it was kinda like sewer, but it was pretty amazing that it really works. I didn’t think they would get small enough, but it worked! I didn’t really get any pictures though. 
So what did I learn on my first foray into feling? I think it is is better spring/fall activity - it was farkin cold out in the garage. The slippers are super duper fuzzy; I’m glad I put them in the pillowcase to protect the washer. And the spin cycle was terrific for getting most of the water out. I also liked the tip about stuffing the shoes with plastic bags so they keep their shape while they dry. The bottoms probably need some sort of sticky sole; they are very slick.
I’m definitely going to make a purse now.
