My friend, Heather visited last week and creatively enhanced my life, (as she often does). She taught me how to needle felt. Wow, what fun I having with this textural craft! I’ve always loved embroidery and working with yarn. Needle felting is like painting with yarn! And it’s also affordable, versatile and easy!
I started with a simple knitted sweater from a thrift store. I bought a needle felting tool, mat & stencil, (“Applique Mold”) (Clover) and wool roving from my local craft shop.
I stuck pieces of wool roving into the mold, placed it on top of the sweater with the mat underneath. Then I stabbed the wool with the needle tool until it was flat. I stabbed yarn for the stems freehand (without a mold). It’s that simple! It’s like sewing without thread. Mixing the various colors is one of the fun parts of this technique.
Pansies and roses are Heather’s favorite flowers, so I put them in my first needle felting project in honor of my teacher. It’s not at all finished, but I wore it to church anyway. I’ve seen ATCs made with needle felting, too. And I understand needle felting can be done on other fabrics, like denim!
I hope this inspired you to try your hand at needle felting!
Have a colorful day!
HOLY COW you just went to town! This is incredible Laura. You are too sweet what a lovely honor to bless me that way. I can’t wait to see it in completion I have a feeling it will be the new favorite sweater in your closet. Just divine. I’m inspired!
This is beautiful, Laura. I love your blog because you show other crafts, more than just paper crafts. My MIL is an expert needlecrafter and I’ve always admired her work.
Your felted flowers are beautiful. Looks like you’re a natural for this medium. I’ve done a little and love it too. Been out of touch for a while, will write soon.
It’s such fun Laura, isn’t it? You created a beautiful design on a thrifty bargain… wonderful!!
you did a great job with these! I found you thru Patter’s blog, just wanted to stop in and say that your stamps are fabulous
Your felted flowers are gorgeous! You never cease to amaze me!
Gaby xo
NO WAY!!!! You told me felting was fun and it turned out great but you did not tell me they were this amazing. I can’t wait to try.