Margaret Oomen of “resurrection fern” has many-many delightful tutorials in her archives. These two caught my eye, the Crocheted Acorns and the Pumpkin Bowls. You will get written instructions and stunning pictures on Margaret’s blog, so take some time … Read More ...
Adriana Esqueda’s Skelly sculptures and My Copy-Cat!
I joined “The Hive” and the first thing I saw was Adriana’s Skelly and fell in love with it and left her a message that I would be trying one that very evening and I did. I asked Adriana if … Read More ...
DIY Felt Pencil Case
Make these cute pencil cases for the children or have them help. They can personalize them and pick some wild colors. One comment on the site suggested making them out of wool felted sweater, which is a fun idea and … Read More ...
Tutorial for Felt Bat from Craftideas.info
These Bats from Craftideas.info will scare any little ones that trick or treat. Make several and hang them from trees or on wreaths. Too cute! I like the way they used the stringy thread to sew it together. Supplies needed:… Read More ...
DIY Mittens from (Accidentally) Felted Wool Sweater
Last year I posted a mitten pattern made from wool felted sweaters and I think this is a simpler pattern from D is for delicate posted by Danielle. To make this mittens set, Danielle use BurdaStyle’s free Felted Wool … Read More ...
Sara Ebert Salvation Felt Stool and Light
Sara has the stylish idea of taking old wool sweaters, felting them and turning them into fashionable stools and lights. What a stunning and clever addition to any room or office. The Salvation Stool reinvigorates discarded and unwanted wool sweaters … Read More ...
Felt Gift Envelopes tutorial
I am always thinking of new ways to wrap gifts, and this is a unique and colorful way to present a gift for an occasion. Felt comes in many colors and textures, so your choices are limitless. If you get … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felted Beads from Scrap Yarn
This is a new spin on making felted beads out of yarn and not roving. This is a very clever idea. Augusta of ADKnits got the itch to make some felted beads. The traditional way to make beads (or needle … Read More ...
Stunning Felt Pillow template by Designer Heather Lins
Ready Made is offering us a chance to create this stunning solar pillowpillow and your stars may align. There is a printable template for the design and the materials and tools you will need. This pillow would look perfect in … Read More ...
Make Alpaca Wool Sweater into Felted handmade Bag tutorial
How beautiful is this bag made from an alpaca wool sweater? I have to give credit to Elizabeth of “to be charmed” for introducing us to Kim and her blog, The Inadvertent Farmer. Kim is offering a magnificent pictorial … Read More ...
MYSTERIOUS MESSENGER BAG, from felted sweater
THIS CASUAL BAG was inspired by the creator Michelle Mach’s love of mystery novels. The embroidery on the flap—Locus Delicti—is Latin for “scene of the crime.” The embroidery inside the flap (“Move along, nothing to see here”) covers the back … Read More ...
Fabric and Fiber Tips and Tutorials
I am very impressed with these tutorials. The vessels were created using handmade forms from items such as old sport ball bladders and each has a distinct look. I adore the round ones due to their natural and environmentally friendly … Read More ...
Stylish Repairs: Felted Sweater Patches
Did a Moth do a job on your wool sweater or did you get a hole or rip in a sweater? There’s no reason to toss your favorite wool cardigan when its elbows wear thin or a small hole develops. … Read More ...
Stitching in Circles: Hand-Stitched Felt Wall Art
Here is a neat DIY Stitching in Circles: Hand-Stitched Felt Wall Art By Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood wall hanging made with felt circles. The tutorial is on Petite Purls and Jennifer’s blog is Craft Sanity. I also found a site … Read More ...
DIY my big tissue paper roses
Although these stunning roses are not felt they are still a fiber. Sandra Foster of My Shabby Streamside Studio created these lovely Roses out of tissue paper and many of her followers asked her to make a tutorial and she … Read More ...