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Hello! I’m Joan Olson, designer and maker of The Green Sheep blankets, all made from repurposed and felted wool sweaters. Each design begins with a story, such as a mom’s love for her daughters (“Happy Winter”) or an empty-nester roadtrip through Colorado (“Garden of the Gods”). I’m delighted when people tell me they reach for the comfort of their blanket just as they would a favorite sweater.

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What??! So this award was presented to me at the end of Day One at #artinthebarn 2017 😲. Although it was hotter than hades today, it was a great day, and I'm pretty excited. And honored! Also, though temps will be similar tomorrow, I have misting fans and plenty of ice water to share. Don't let the weather stop you! It's a great show 👍👍 . . . #creativehappylife #makersgonnamake #doitfortheprocess #greensheepstudio #sewingstudio #artstudio #fiberartist #fiberart #textileartist #textileart Vests! Coming with me this weekend to Art in the Barn, on the grounds of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Sat & Sun 10 to 5. I hear the weather's gonna be on the warm side – but remember, wool breathes! . . . #greensheepstudio #sewingstudio #artstudio #fiberartist #fiberart #textileartist #textileart This weekend! Art in the Barn 2017 🎨! I'll be there in Space 45, right in the middle of it all. I've got new blankets to wrap you up in... and a handful of flippy new vests to keep you cozy in fall. (Pics tomorrow.) 10-5 Sat & Sun. Come say hi! . . . #artinthebarn #artinthebarn2017 #greensheepstudio #sewing #fiberartist #fiberart #textileartist #textileart Goodbye, Edinburgh. I'm sad to leave so soon. There's something very special about you. . . . #edinburgh #scotland #sessionmusician #arthursseat #canipleasecomeback We stayed in a place just outside the Lake District, nearer to the west coast--the tiny village of Dovenby. The home was originally built prior to 1740! Stone spiral staircase, warm wood floors, well-cared-for gardens and Airbnb owners who love art and antiques. Photos do not do this beautiful place justice. 1. The front entrance. 2. Gate to the backyard w/ public walking path on the left. 3. Largest slug I've ever seen. 4. Stones by the back shed. 5. Back porch. 6. Gorgeous colors and textures at the neighbors' 7. The sea at Maryport. . . . . #Lakedistrict #England #dovenby #oldhouse #texture #holiday Since I'm sitting out a Lake District hike this morning (I jammed two toes hard in the night searching for an extra blanket), figured I'd review some photos from the last several days. 1&2. The Bear pub, Oxford. 3. Christ Church gardens, Oxford. 4&5. Ancient outdoor market stone floor, Chipping Campden, the Cotswolds. These textures and colors thrill me. 6&7. The Broadway Tower, the Cotswolds, where movers and shakers of the arts and crafts movement hung out for a portion of the tower's history.

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The Twain Shall Meet
The Twain Shall Meet
Mickey and Theo
Mickey and Theo
Irish Grey
Irish Grey
Under the Sea
Under the Sea
Bora Bora Blue: The Sea Beckons Her
Bora Bora Blue: The Sea Beckons Her
Irish Trio
Irish Cream
Happy Winter
Happy Winter
Terra Cotta Wall
Terra Cotta Wall
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods
The Pond
The Pond
A Quiet Creature
A Quiet Creature
Sing a New Song
©Joan Olson "Blessed are the Poor in Spirit" (61x74) Felted wool sweaters
©Joan Olson “Blessed are the Poor in Spirit” (61×74) Felted wool sweaters
Fullness of Peonies
Fullness of Peonies
Calliope's Castle
Calliope’s Castle
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
The Spruce Tree
The Spruce Tree
Light Changes Everything
Light Changes Everything
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods
The Sand and the Sea
The Sand and the Sea
Irish Grey
Irish Grey
"Hope"
Hope
Mickey and Theo
Mickey and Theo
Under the Sea
Under the Sea
Irish Blue
Irish Blue
Heart[h] and Home
Heart[h] and Home
Tiger Tracks
Tiger Tracks
Baby in the Badlands
Baby in the Badlands
Whooo’s Sleepy?
Whooo’s Sleepy?
plaid
A Plaid Affair
In Argyle Style
In Argyle Style
"Hope"
Hope
Sunshine and Happiness
Sunshine and Happiness
Happy Winter
Happy Winter
Christmas Rainbow
Christmas Rainbow
"G" is for Griffin
“G” is for Griffin
Peace
Peace
Sunset with Flowers
Sunset with Flowers
Night Garden
Night Garden
Butterflies for Momma
Butterflies for Momma
Pink Posies
Pink Posies
The Pond
The Pond
Quiet at Last
Quiet at Last
Terra Cotta Wall
Terra Cotta Wall
In Argyle Style
In Argyle Style
The Birthday Coat
The Birthday Coat
"The Redbud"
The Redbud
Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice
Little Cherished One
Little Cherished One
Thirsting for Righteousness
Thirsting for Righteousness
Princess & Sunny Day
The Princess & the Sunny Day
Badlands
Baby in the Badlands
Bora Bora Blue: The Sea Beckons Her
Bora Bora Blue: The Sea Beckons Her
A Soft Answer
A Soft Answer
Princess & Sunny Day
The Princess & the Sunny Day
Yellow Roses
Yellow Roses
Pillows for a Princess
Pillows for a Princess
Turtle
Learning to Swim
Thirsting for Righteousness
Thirsting for Righteousness
107a
Love in the Rainforest
©Joan Olson "Satin and Lace" (37x57) Medium: Felted wool sweaters
©Joan Olson “Satin and Lace” (37×57) Medium: Felted wool sweaters
Sunset with Flowers
Sunset with Flowers
Under the Sea
Under the Sea
Christmas Rainbow
Christmas Rainbow
Rainy Day
Rainy Day
"G" is for Griffin
“G” is for Griffin
Calliope's Castle
Calliope’s Castle
Turtle
Learning to Swim
Sealed with a Kiss
Sealed with a Kiss
Baby Goes Hiking
Baby Goes Hiking
Nap Hunting
Nap Hunting
Whooo’s Sleepy?
Whooo’s Sleepy?
©Joan Olson "Satin and Lace" (37x57) Medium: Felted wool sweaters
©Joan Olson “Satin and Lace” (37×57) Medium: Felted wool sweaters
Heart[h] and Home
Heart[h] and Home
Sunshine and Happiness
Sunshine and Happiness
Princess & Sunny Day
The Princess & the Sunny Day
Little Cherished One
Little Cherished One
A Pair for Notre Dame
A Pair for Notre Dame
Honorarily Dutch
Honorarily Dutch
Sing a New Song
Summer Nostalgia
Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice
The Sand and the Sea
The Sand and the Sea
plaid
A Plaid Affair
Butterflies for Momma
Butterflies for Momma
Rainy Day
Rainy Day
Baby Goes Hiking
Baby Goes Hiking
Whooo’s Sleepy?
Whooo’s Sleepy?
Light Changes Everything
Light Changes Everything
©Joan Olson "Blessed are the Merciful" (61x75) Felted wool sweaters
©Joan Olson “Blessed are the Merciful” (61×75) Felted wool sweaters
The Twain Shall Meet
The Twain Shall Meet
Visiting Grandma
Visiting Grandma
A Quiet Creature
A Quiet Creature
The Sand and the Sea
The Sand and the Sea
Pillows for a Princess
Pillows for a Princess
Tiger Tracks
Tiger Tracks
Quiet at Last
Quiet at Last
J Loves J
J Loves J
Pink Posies
Pink Posies
Peace
Peace
Easy Together
Easy Together
Celebrating Ellie
Celebrating Ellie
The Spruce Tree
The Spruce Tree
Sealed with a Kiss
Sealed with a Kiss
A Soft Answer
A Soft Answer
A Soft Answer
A Soft Answer
©Joan Olson "Blessed are the Merciful" (61x75) Felted wool sweaters
©Joan Olson “Blessed are the Merciful” (61×75) Felted wool sweaters
Easy Together
Easy Together
The Twain Shall Meet
The Twain Shall Meet
"G" is for Griffin
“G” is for Griffin
Sealed with a Kiss
Sealed with a Kiss
Calliope's Castle
Calliope’s Castle
Thirsting for Righteousness
Thirsting for Righteousness
©Joan Olson "Blessed are the Poor in Spirit" (61x74) Felted wool sweaters
©Joan Olson “Blessed are the Poor in Spirit” (61×74) Felted wool sweaters
A Sunbeam to Warm You
A Sunbeam to Warm You
Nap Hunting
Nap Hunting
Sunshine and Happiness
Sunshine and Happiness
Irish Trio
Irish Cream
Put on a Poncho
Put on a Poncho
A Sunbeam to Warm You
A Sunbeam to Warm You
Honorarily Dutch
Honorarily Dutch
A Pair for Notre Dame
A Pair for Notre Dame
Rainy Day
Rainy Day
Fullness of Peonies
Fullness of Peonies
Yellow Roses
Yellow Roses
Celebrating Ellie
Celebrating Ellie

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