Needle Felting for beginners

Lisa Moore from FeltForever about Needle Felting

If you missed me last newsletter, here is what fabulous

Lisa Moore from FeltForever told me about Needle Felting. 

1. What are your favourite needles to use?

I love the felt alive needles from the USA they are a guilty pleasure. I use a lot of 40 triangle for my workshops and in my kits as I find they are a good beginners needle. Stars and spirals are what I generally use, size depends on project. And of course the felt box.

2. What is your favourite type of wool to work with?

Mmmmm, usually using the wrong wool for 3D Felting like merino. That would have put me off Felting forever!

3. What is the worst piece of  advice you keep hearing for needle felters?

Don’t give up, don’t expect it to look like what you want it to be straightaway, legit morph. A couple of stabs can make all the difference. Put it down if you are struggling then go back to it later, you will see it with fresh eyes. Enjoy it and watch your fingers!

4. What common mistakes do people make when they start out?

Common mistake is to stab too hard and deep. Also use too much wool.

5. What is the one thing a beginner could learn today that would  make a difference to their work?

Patience, practice, use a little wool at a time and build up gradually

I run workshops and do talks all over the north west of England. I love creating fantasy pieces and will be being featured in the new Needle felting Magazine in Summer.

Lisa Moore from FeltForever about Needle Felting

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