Have you been struggling to learn how to needle felt well? Perhaps you have followed along with a few books or kits but can’t really get the feel for it. There’s nothing like learning in person, really getting one on … Read More ...
Summer Fun, Wet Felting with Kids!
Are you enjoying a lovely warm Summer or just some great warm days right now? While I’m in the southern hemisphere and pretty much just enjoying rain, I’m mindful that many of you are enjoying much more temperate weather! 🙂… Read More ...
Needle and Wet Felting Inspiration from Nature!
I just love getting outside! Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a ‘bake all day in the sun’ kind of person, I’m more like the burn in 10 minutes kind! But spending time outside is so good for us mentally … Read More ...
Amazing Tutorial for a Monkey by Toys With Soul
I’m so in love with this little guy! He is created using some wonderful techniques that I think any needle felter would benefit from learning. Your teacher shows you how to create each part of him with love and care, … Read More ...
Needle Felt a Baby Gift! Felted Rattle Ball
Over the years I have felted a number of balls with rattles in them, or oval ones with weights so that they ‘pop’ back up when pushed. Making something that a young child will enjoy time and again is so … Read More ...
The Ultimate Guide to Felting Needles
Overwhelmed right from the start? Felting needles are one of the most unusual crafting supplies you will come across, they can’t be used for anything but needle felting, they can break easily, they can make a really decent hole in … Read More ...
How Commercial Felt is Made! Tour Through a Felt Factory!
I thought it might interested you folks today, to have a look at how commercial felt is made! It gives us a little insight into the process and I actually found it quite intriguing. If you have access to local … Read More ...
Excellent Tutorial for a Wet Felted Mandala Rug!
Nothing is more satisfying than creating something that is loved, appreciated and most of all used for many years to come! This amazing mandala rug will be something you and your family will get many years of appreciation from as … Read More ...
Free Tutorial! Needle Felted Mouse with Pumpkin House!
How cute is this little pumpkin with his mouse guest peeping out? I love creations that are a bit different and this one certainly falls into that category.
The best thing about this project is the thorough instructions from Yelena … Read More ...
Create Your Own Wet Felted Purse! A Seamless Tutorial!
I love making things that are useful. And useful as well as beautiful is even more exciting, as you will find with this wonderful tutorial from RosiePink.
I think I’ve shared a number of their wonderful tutorials now and they … Read More ...
From the Farm to Your Stash, or How to Make Wool Pretty!
Sometimes we take our own knowledge for granted. For example, I live in New Zealand, the sheep capital of the world! 🙂 So I tend to already know a lot of the when, where, how and what of wool production. … Read More ...
Wonderful Tutorial for Wet Felting a Vessel!
You’ve probably seen the odd tutorial for something like this, but this one is just a bit extra special.
How amazing is the vessel above? I just love the colour combinations, the textures, and the quality of the vessel, it’s … Read More ...
Use Up Your Stash! Things with Wool but Not Felting!
Got more in your stash than you could ever felt? Or perhaps someone has gifted you a mass of fibre you wouldn’t normally use! Here’s some top ideas for using up those extra roving piles!
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How to Market and Sell Your Handmade Goods!
You may just be here because you enjoy making things with your hands, and that’s certainly me as well, but I have been selling my work for over 20 years now in various places. The world has definitely changed in … Read More ...
Making Glass eyes and more! How to Get Really Realistic!
They say the eyes are the window to the soul, I’m not so sure about that, but it certainly helps to add character, realism and depth to your work if you have spent some quality time creating artistic eyes.
The … Read More ...