ArtsWA Wellness, Arts, and the Military (WAM) Self-directed Art Practice (SAP) Grant.
This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
Pulled Wool Saddle Pads (2026)
After some medical issues, I’m finally back at making pulled wool saddle pads! (4/30/26)
Making progress! (3/14/26)
Making progress… (3/6/26)
Prepping the canvas & starting to pull the wool (2/28/26 - 3/2/26)
Prototyping continued
Today I tried hooking with the latch hook and hooking every other hole, flipping the canvas over, and hooking on both sides. I started on one side, hooked 2 sides, and then flipped it over and hooked the other side. I think I like this method. (2/24/26)
Prototyping-
Today, I prepared a prototype canvas to try out pulling wool. I used a 12x12-inch piece of the same canvas that my saddle pads will be made of.
First, I folded each edge of the canvas by 1 inch, clamping it as I went.
I found 3 different ways to make pulled wool saddle pads. I attempted the locker hooking method first. The roving was too thick initially, so I split it. The second attempt was better. I’m not sure I like this method. It is cumbersome. (2/22/26).
Prepping the wool.
Wool roving must be divided into 4 strands. This is accomplished by dividing it once, then dividing those 2 again for a total of 4 strands which should be about 1/4 inch thick. (2/14/26)
My wool straight out of the box.
This is what 8 pounds of wool roving looks like!
The terracotta color is 1 pound of 1 roving before dividing. The turquoise is 1 pound after dividing & putting it into easy to use balls.
My wool arrived! Woohoo! I’m just waiting on access to the instructional videos so I can get started. (2/9/26)
As I wait for my supplies to arrive, I’ve been brainstorming designs. I’m not sure which I like best yet. (2/6/26)
I placed my first order for pulled wool saddle pad materials from War Knot Wool. It takes 4-6 weeks to receive the materials. I’m excited! (1/2/26)
