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ACRYLIC, ALUMINUM AND MORE FELT WITH THE ADVENT OF OLD MAN WINTER

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  The leaves were a long time leaving this fall, but after a big wind the deed was done.   Then, Old Man Winter made his appearance this week with a light dusting of snow over freezing rain.  In October, I added another year to my life and had the opportunity to visit the Butterfly House at Carleton University, on my birthday.      These little creatures, from around the world, don't have a long life span, so it was a pleasure to be able to see them.  NEW FELT COVERS   Just finished these two beauties this morning.  The Merino wool felt makes a beautiful cover.    A couple of months ago I was wandering around one of the farmer's markets in the city and met an Alpaca farmer.  She had a number of felted products at her table and I asked if she could make me some felt for covers.  After a number of discussions and samples we came to an agreement on a felt that works with the book covers.  The felt is Alpaca wool over merino wool.