Pointed tam
felted wool top, hand-knit wool and mohair bottom $64

Jewelry rolls
11"x 8"
felted wool, velveteen lining that has 2 zippered pockets, a ring tube, and a stud/pin square
$39

Peruvian hat
felted wool top, hand-knit wool and mohair bottom including earflaps and ties
$64

Pillow with undersea scene
felted wool pillow cover, cotton back, polyfil pillow form
18" x 18"
$98

Type of work: fiber

Business Name: Soft Impressions by Susan Tornheim

I create hand-felted wool material with special attention to color, texture, and shape. Controlling the total process, I dye raw wool fleece, make the felt--incorporating various yarns and other design elements--and then form garments and accessories from the felted fabric. I especially enjoy combining knitting and felting.

Description of work

Using the ancient felting technique to make the wool fabric, I create a variety of felted hats, usually including hand knitting. A developing line of all-knit wool hats inspired by architect Antonio Gaud’ and earbands offer other options to stay warm and dry. My jewelry rolls have multiple ways to protect and organize jewelry. Flower pins look great on hats, coats, and sweaters, and stuffed ornaments--such as pine trees, hearts, and houses--can hang anywhere. My newest explorations are pillows, 18"x18". I also create Judaica: kippot (yarmulkas) and tallitot (prayer shawls), which can be custom designed.

Price range

$12-$98

Contact information

Phone: (617) 527-3859

e-mail: sftornheim@yahoo.com