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Urban threads offer all types of embroidery and digital art patterns for us to follow.  Many of the patterns are free and some you must pay for. The hedgehog is a free tutorial but you must purchase the pattern…

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Shalana the Funky Felter again is offering my readers a chance to win these stunning Nuno felting Supplies.  She is offering a vibrant array of hand dyed silk scarves along with the roving in a blaze of colors and so…

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I ran across this tutorial on a blog called “felt sew good”.   Although Cheryl the blog keeper has them listed as holiday ornaments I thought they were perfect for Valentine Day. Each one is created from felted sweaters and embellished…

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 Create this charming Valentine Character from an old Wool sweater.  Who would not like to receive this cute valentine?  Women, Men, boys, girls and babies, because we are using felted sweaters yours can be very personalized to your Valentine Cupid…

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I love this bag!  The pattern is on the Martha Stewart website and it is a wonderful project that looks quick and easy. They have it in gray but you could whip this up in a bright red and put…

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The World of Wool is located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. This is a family run business that was started in their home.  As they grew they expanded and their son and daughter join them in their wool venture. Although they…

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Maddy, of Maddy Craft e-mailed me this adorable projects and downloadable in a PDF format for you to create these delightful embroidered felted hearts. These are great alternatives to handing out paper valentines.  Maddy shows us just how to create these lovely…

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When I received this book from the publisher and opened it I was very impressed that the first few pages in this book is autobiographical.  most books we read give us little information about the authors and now I feel…

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To kick off a new year and a new shop The Whimsical Gourmet, is holding a giveaway! She started making felt play food for her little girl and then a friend asked her to do a craft show for her.…

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On the blog called “Craft Side” you will find a video on how to make a felted bookmark made from a sweater which is commonly referred to as up-cycling.  As you all probably know up-cycling a wool sweater is taking that…

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I found this delightful blog called crafty sisters felting and I immediately fell in love with the beautiful felted heart pillow they created.  The red wool felted hearts and with the tiny felt rosebud on the pillow is charming. The…

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I never realized that making a Stetson Hat was so complicated and now I know why they are so expensive. Although the fibers used in making the hats differ from wool felt the procedure is somewhat similar. The fiber goes through…

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 Laura of “bugs and fishes by Lupin”, is offering us another free tutorial… this time, how to make simple but super-cute butterfly brooches decorated with buttons.  She has a complete pictorial tutorial for you to follow.   Lovely for springtime, or as…

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This is such an adorable Valentine’s gift, but you will have to sign up for Craft ‘n Things newsletter to get this tutorial, but it is worth it.  They have some really fun craft tutorial for everyone. For the true coffee…

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This Tidy Bag is such a cute idea from “frayed at the edge”.  There are step-by-step pictorial instructions that are easy to follow.  Use colors that fit in to your décor and keep a tidy work area. Anne Donald lives in…

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