Roving Way
Where wool becomes wonder—and your wild ideas take shape.
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About
I’m Leah Herde—fiber artist, maker, and the hands behind every felted creation at Roving Way. As a Manifesting Generator with one foot in the mystical woods and the other dancing in a spreadsheet, always blending imagination with intention.
My passion for fiber arts began as a spark, but working with wool quickly became something much deeper. Felting became a language of connection with my children. As a mom of creative minds and sensitive souls, I learned how these small creations could soothe, inspire, and open emotional doors that words sometimes can’t.
What started as simple wool shapes soon grew into felted animal guides, emotional support monsters, and small works of art that carry story, comfort, and a sense of quiet magic. Each piece is handcrafted to bring joy, lift the spirit, and offer a soft companion for life’s tender moments.
Roving Way is my invitation into a world where creativity becomes something you can hold—where fibers twist into personality, symbolism, and warmth. This shop is a home for pieces made to support, delight, and offer a little spark of possibility.
Whether you’re here for felted creations, exploring how to start felting, or just enjoying the shop, I’m truly grateful you’re here.
Welcome to Roving Way—may you find the piece that speaks to your journey.
The Art of Felting
What Is Needle Felting?
Felting is one of the oldest forms of textile art, with archaeological evidence found across Central Asia, Siberia, and the Middle East. Long before knitting or weaving, people discovered that wool fibers could be transformed into durable fabric through heat, moisture, or pressure. This ancient technique laid the foundation for today’s growing interest in felting art and handcrafted wool creations.
Modern makers often use needle felting, a dry-felting technique developed in the 20th century. Instead of water, artists use a barbed felting needle to tangle and compress wool fibers into shapes. This method is ideal for sculpting needle-felted animals, decorative pieces, and beginner-friendly projects, making it a popular choice for anyone wanting to learn felting or explore wool felting techniques.
To start needle felting, you only need a few essentials: wool roving, a felting needle, and a felting mat. These simple tools make the craft accessible for felting beginners, hobbyists, and anyone searching for felting courses or creative ways to work with wool. Felting is approachable, hands-on, and endlessly customizable—an art form where imagination and texture come together beautifully.
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Meet The Inner Spark Squad
The Inner Spark Squad was created for those moments when we all need a gentle reminder of our strengths, gifts, and hidden talents. Each felted friend in this squad represents a unique kind of supportive energy: a bold voice when you need to speak up, a warm heart when you’re craving comfort, or a burst of creativity when you want to reconnect with your imagination.
These small companions are crafted to embody the qualities that make us resilient and bright. Whether you choose one as an encouraging gift for someone you love or as a personal reminder that you truly do have what it takes, each member of the squad is handmade with intention and care.
The Inner Spark Squad is here to bring a smile, lift your spirit, and help you stay connected to the spark within. They carry a little joy, a little courage, and the kind of energy that makes every space feel lighter and more alive.
