Made by Aimee (Needle Felt Birds) about Needle Felting

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Made by Aimee (Needle Felt Birds) told me about Needle Felting. 

1. What are your favourite needles to use?

My favourite needles are 38 gauge triangle.

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

My favourite wool is your NZ wool in the 100s of different colours you do. Mostly natural colours for birds but the occasional bright one, such as for kingfishers.

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

The worst piece of advice I hear is using different needles for different stages of the creation. I use the same needles throughout the process and that works for me.

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

The common mistake people make when starting out is being unhappy with their first attempt and giving up. It all takes practice and patience so keep going!

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

Mix colours together using dog brushes, and this will help them achieve just the right shade they want.

Made by Aimee (Needle Felt Birds) about Needle Felting

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The Felt Box Competition Winner!

The Felt Box Competition Winner!

Huge congratulations to Valli for her winning competition entry 'Three in a Row'! 

Inspired by her first ever subscription box. She loves felting and has only been felting for eight weeks! Valli says she loves surprises so has subscribed to our subscription boxes indefinitely saying it's a 'great box full of delights'!

Valli will receive two 500g carded wool batts in colours of her choice so she can carry on her wonderful felting journey. Well done Valli, we love your hedgehogs!

Thank you to all our Felt Box Group members who took the time to vote on our competition poll, we hope you enjoyed looking at the variety of work submitted and hope you are feeling inspired. We look forward to the next competition!

Sheep Shearing Up Close

Sheep Shearing Up Close

Have a look at this short and informative video featuring Buckinghamshire livestock farmer Sarah Denne - produced by her son Rufus and co-creator Josh Aarons.

It's wonderful to see the sheep shearing process and understand the reasons it is done from a farmers point of view. Sarah cares deeply about her animals and this is a reflection of the care and attention she gives them.

“When they’re finished they go hopping out of that shed and I think they’re happy.” Sarah Denne.

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