Needle felting has become a favorite pastime among crafters and knitters. It didn't take me long to know I was 'hooked' on needle felting...not only is it beautiful, it's quick. Almost instant gratification!
Thursday, 30 August 2018
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
Friday, 24 August 2018
Wednesday, 22 August 2018
Baby Sleep - Tips for a Better Sleep Using Merino Wool By Tracey L Topp
An average new-born baby needs approximately sixteen hours of sleep spread in intervals over one day and night. As an adult we need an average of approximately eight hours a night and that equates to just over one third of our lifetime! If our babies and children don't get that required amount, lack of sleep can interrupt routine, upset behaviours and can lead to health conditions.
Monday, 20 August 2018
Friday, 17 August 2018
Get Started Felting! by Liat Gat (felting in a washing machine)
Felting is a really fun and easy way to make your knitted projects more durable and unique looking. Many people start out by creating felted slippers or a felted bag. All you need is 100% wool yarn and a washing machine!
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Have You Tried Felting? by Edwina Sutherland
If you haven't tried the many styles of felt making, you are missing a big part of the textile arts experience. The hottest trend in the fibre world right now is felting. To take beautiful colours of wool fibre and turn it into something useful, like slippers or a bag, or something sculptural like...
Monday, 13 August 2018
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
Tuesday, 7 August 2018
The Ancient Art Of Felting by Ruth Mitchell
Felt is the oldest form of fabric known to humankind, predating weaving and knitting. According to Wikipedia felt is a non-woven cloth that is produced by matting, condensing and pressing fibers to form the structure of the fabric.
Monday, 6 August 2018
Felt Gingerbread Man Ornaments by Anita Pendley
Cookie Cutters are not just for cookies! Let me teach you how to make an adorable Christmas tree ornament with a Gingerbread man cookie cutter and a little felt. You can "bake" up a whole batch of these very quickly.
Sunday, 5 August 2018
Needle Felting Needs the Right Wool by Edwina Sutherland
When creating pictures or three dimensional forms, the traditional thing to needle felt with is wool fiber and that's because the results are consistent and beautiful. Accents can be added with synthetic yarns, etc. while the main body of the work is wool. Needle felted items are very tactile, good to touch or hold in the hand. Wool is available in a wide variety of colors and types, so how to choose the perfect kind?
Saturday, 4 August 2018
Friday, 3 August 2018
Thursday, 2 August 2018
Wednesday, 1 August 2018
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