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MADE TO BE LOVED

Woolsies are made with love and care and it is Via's hope that they are well loved by those who receive them. Woolsies have amazing heirloom potential!

CREATING WOOLSIES

These handcrafted animals come from the imagination of Via Bostrom. After seeking out well-loved 100% natural fiber sweaters, she recycles them in a felting process – and discovers what little critter is ready to be released.

KID FRIENDLY

Each Woolsie is made with safety the primary focus. Any part that is added -wings, tails, ears, tabs- are double-stitched. Faces are hand-embroidered so there are no buttons or pieces to be concerned about working loose.

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ABOUT

#Via Bostrom lives in Helena, MT where she is surrounded by beauty everywhere she rests her eyes. She has always loved color, texture, design, and kids. She began creating Woolsies in 2008 after working at a local toy store and meeting people who were having difficulty finding natural, safe, simple, and lovely toys for their loved ones. The eco-friendly, recycled, and hand-crafted nature of her animals is what inspires her imagination in THE MAKING OF A WOOLSIE…….

  • I GATHER

    I SEEK

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    I am always on the hunt for well-loved sweaters made of natural fibers such as wool, cashmere, alpaca, angora, or a mix of these. The more loved the sweater is, the better.

    My sources are varied: second-hand shops, yard sales, or the occasional friend who has accidentally machine-washed that lovely orange sweater vest from Aunt Emma….

  • I FELT

    I DISCOVER

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    I throw my finds into the washing machine and turn on the hottest water setting. It’s always a delightful mystery as to what I’ll find when the cycle ends.

    Some sweaters require multiple cycles to achieve the felted look I prefer. Then, into the dryer they go for yet another heated experience….

  • I SEW

    I DESIGN

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    I spread out a well-felted sweater and study it from every angle to determine what wee animal is eager to be freed at last. All my animals are made from my own designs.

    H-m-m-m, is that bold gray, black and pink argyle waiting to emerge as an elephant with lacey white wings?......

  • I STUFF

    I CREATE

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    After I sew the Woolsie together, I turn and stuff with care and just the right amount of Ingeo. Ingeo, which means “ingredients from the earth”, is an eco-friendly fiber derived entirely from corn---a renewable resource.

    The final step is giving this wee creature some personality and character by hand-stitching a face. Now! LET THE IMAGINING CONTINUE………

 

GALLERY

Although at least thirty different Woolsies have insisted on springing out of my felted sweaters, here are some tried and true favorites. Of course every Woolsie is unique, but this collection of photos shows the basic design for these twelve. Use the contact info to special order your favorite color, fiber, and to check about prices (prices range from $25-$50, with most $35-$40).

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NOTES

Because Woolsies are born in Montana, and because scarves continue their staying power in the fashion world, most Woolsies (those with necks, of course) sport funky little scarves. This accessory is not only for warmth but to impart an air of sophistication to the fashion conscious (animal, that is). Those without necks are learning to cope…

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    CREATE YOUR OWN
    DON’T GIVE UP ON OTTERS

    If you have your heart set on an animal not found in the GALLERY, email me and I will let you know if I am able to create it for you. After all, I did mention that I’ve made over thirty different kinds…”Could you please just TRY a flying hippo?”…

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    SEND ME YOUR SWEATERS
    DOES AUNT EMMA’S SWEATER VEST HAVE CAMEL POTENTIAL?

    Another service I offer is to take your meaning-full, natural-fiber sweater and give it a new life. I have made a soft little pink owl out of the dear little sweater that Lily outgrew, or a sweet little plaid elephant for a new niece out of Uncle Jesse’s moth-eaten shirt. Again, contact me to determine if it could work for you and your memory-filled sweater.

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CONTACT

Address // 507 5th Ave.
Helena, MT 59601

Telephone // (406) 461-9010