I thought it would of interest for all of us felters to learn know the history of felting. This site offers us a well rounded history of felting.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felt This following  site also gives us history and  today felting methods.  http://www.fuzzygalore.biz/articles/fulling.shtml
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Creating and Using a Prefelt – Tutorial by Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts

If you’ve ever wondered how artists achieve those beautifully blended backgrounds and crisp surface details in their felted pieces, Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts has you covered. Their Creating and Using a Prefelt tutorial breaks down one of the most useful … Read More ...