The Art of Felting | Artwork Created Using Merino Fleece | Loop | BBC Scotland

Drawing inspiration from the Tweed Valley, Moy Mackay creates artwork using Merino fleece fibres and stitch in place of brush and paint.
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[@1973shw]

This really resonates with me!!! I went to Art School in the early 1990's and was told that if I wanted to be taken seriously as an artist then I should not touch anything that bordered on craft or that could be termed 'women's art'. This included weaving, tapestry, basket making, knitting, quilting, etc. It was definitely considered a lesser art form at the time! When I left I became a full time craftsperson working in wood and then leather, and now, in wool as well. Processing my own fleeces, dyeing, spinning, weaving and felting, feels like coming home. I draw on inspiration from the countryside around me and feel excited about trying to capture the changing seasons in wearable art. I love your work Moy, it's beautiful, it was a little bit of joy finding this video. Best wishes to you!

[@EllaBoadu]

This is so beautiful and the fibres are so delicate. Really appreciated watching her mindful practice, using nature as an inspiration. Felting would be something I’d love to try out.

[@valeriepenrosee-lock3493]

That was so inspiring. I am a spinner first but dip into all the fibre arts so know you are a real artist in fibre. Thankyou😊

[@alisn.7998]

I’ve been an admirer for about 10 years, and you gave me courage to be more daring with what I do in felt, especially adding stitching. Thanks, Moy.

[@marijolemoal4297]

Thank you, I share your philosophy of what art is. A genuine need to express one’s living experience both physically and emotionally without the trappings of the celebrity syndrome. Very inspiring, bravo. Marijo

[@loiseldridge5701]

Lovely!!!

[@michellemackinnon4746]

Fantastic video I am so glad that you showed your outdoor sitting area

[@firan67]

A beautiful piece of art created through, to me, an amazing process!

[@janellej1]

Moy is my favorite fibre artist!!❤❤

[@tupspinchen308]

Beautiful 😍

[@janfranklin8088]

I love your art! You’re right about the color. It’s like alive. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and art!

[@dorotawalasek8696]

patrzeć na świat w taki sposób i tak kolorowo żyć. gratuluję, podziwiam, życzę wszystkiego co najlepsze i biorę się do pracy. to co zobaczyłam jest dla mnie ogromnie kolorową inspiracją.

[@robinaanstey3734]

I love your work and your beautiful Scottish accent. My dear friend Wendy was from Arboath and I could listen to her talk all day long. Sadly we lost her to cancer a few yrs ago, but thank you for reminding me how much Ive missed her and what a treasured friend she was. Cheers from stinking hot FL. ;-)

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Excellent! Really excellent! 💜💜💜

[@K0HAKU_97]

I love to paint and embroider. I feel like this is almost a marriage of the two by treating the wool fibers as paint. I definitely want to try my hand at this

[@jyldyzmalik7738]

Adorable! I feel relaxed and happier after watching this nice video! Thank you a lot for your job!

[@anap7836]

It is very soothing watching you and listening to you, apart from the totally cool art process and work!

[@emilyhird2332]

Absolutely gorgeous ❤ Louise and Emily

[@A1B2946]

♣️♦️♥️♠️Big ups to the Casino!♠️♥️♦️♣️

[@lauriekilborn]

Gorgeous,the colors are amazing, the artwork, Wow!

[@rosannazucchelli4229]

Hello I am Roxanne, from Italy, l am a fan l admire your work and lam grateful. Love you so much!!

[@aynos629]

Beautiful and skilful! ❤

[@susanozembloski4565]

Beautiful piece, Moy, and a great short video on the process!!

[@Preetzle]

Such a lovely lady❤

[@timothywhelan3666]

amazing😊😊😊

[@erikasturquoisefeather4721]

Your artwork is very beautiful! I wanted to mix the two felting methods. Thank you!

[@sallyjoligocki5011]

Amazing work!

[@donnarichey144]

Your work is beautiful. What do you lay down first to put the wool on?

[@Annie-ex3ge]

I wish I could sketch like that ❤

[@user-cq3zs1gx6o]

Beautiful

[@user-yf2vv6de4l]

🙌🌹

[@maddywilcox9012]

Beautiful ❤

[@caryncrouch2602]

Love your work❤

[@lidiacristinacobos1472]

Una hermosa obra de arte en vellón!!! Felicitaciones !!!😊🎉🎉🎉

[@csjMH]

Love it! I also have a book about felting from her 😍

[@zerejarkin4593]

❤❤❤

[@karenw8929]

One of the reasons it wasn't categorized as fine art is because it was predominantly a women's art ... cynical? Maybe, but that doesn't make it any less true. This is lovely work and so inspiring. Would love to find more of this woman's work.

[@cathydodge3654]

She has a Gallery in Peebles and a website! Moy Mackay is a wonderful teacher as well. I was fortunate enough to “cross the pond” and go to one of her art retreats!

[@maiajincharadze4252]

👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪

[@Nonothingnun]

Can you also read people’s minds??