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I was looking for how to create a DIY scarf similar to the “Necklush” and found this tutorial on “NASH ON FASHON”. You could use an XXXL tee in two colors or tie-dye a white to get more volume…

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Learn to make felted balls using a new twist.  Feltable wool scraps, Styrofoam balls (1-3″ diameter… smaller balls are easier), old panty-hose, rubber bands, rubber gloves, pot, stove, dish soap, bowl, and slotted spoon.  I found this tutorial…

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I found this tutorial on FaveCrafts and think this is one of the most adorable and clever projects.    Not only are you saving the planet by recycling the cans, you will be using up all those pieces of scrap felt…

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Julie Finn wrote this for Crafting a Green World and she shows and explains just how to create these adorable stockings.   Julie writes: Every Christmas Eve with my mom (you know about my mom, right?), she drags out these…

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There are so many incredible artists on deviantART and I love to introduce them to you.  This young person made this life-like Needle Felted Green Dragon for their mother and I think they did an amazing job. They tell us just…

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This tutorial for this adorable felted sweater floral earmuff /headband comes from the blog “Maya Made” is a very interesting and fun blog.  All you will need is: a felted turtleneck sweater, a scissor, thread, and a needle.  There…

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These hats would be adorable for young children for Halloween.  Shown are an Owl and a Butterfly hat for a boy and girl.  There are downloadable templates and a video with step-by-step instructions.  Before starting this project, you will need…

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Here is a very diverse felted Oak Leaf tutorial that can be used this fall and into the holidays. Now is the perfect time to collect your leaves to use as patterns for this project. Lisa suggests that…

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There has been an interest in making mittens from recycled wool sweaters.  Following are the links to several good blogs and sites that show you just how to make these beauties.  I thought that I would post this early for…

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This project comes from “The Long Thread, Make it Monday”  and these coasters are  perfect to use from early fall through Thanksgiving until you decorate for the holidays.  There is a pattern to download sized for the coaster.  Complete supply list…

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I immediately fell in love with Ann’s Owls. They are a delight and so timely since we are coming into Halloween.  Ann’s creations are one-of-a-kind and you will never see another like hers anywhere.  Ann works in…

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The designs from Heartfelt are absolutely breathtaking.  My thought is that we can get some amazing ideas from these designers. Jill Harrop, founder of Heartfelt.  After graduating from Northumbria university in the UK  with a degree in Fashion…

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I am impressed with the craftsmanship and quality of Sandra’s beautiful art.  Her pieces are useful as well as attractive. You can distinguish her Industrial Designer skills in her work.  Sandra is a freelance Industrial Designer living in…

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Since the beginning of school is just around the corner, I thought this would be a good project for you and the children. You can use colorful felts and embellish with needle felting designs using bright colored roving.  Instructions are…

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Chrissy, the proprietor of the Felted Chicken is making the most incredible needle felted Angler Fish and it is a must see. She is journaling her day-by-day process with visuals of what she has done and it is fun to…

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