A few days ago I was attempting to tidy up my big fabric draw, and came across a needle felting kit that I have now had for nearly a year. I unpacked it all and started to follow the instructions, and I especially liked the last point which was simply 'now shape into a heart'. Great! So I spent a good while stabbing at my piece of wool, and it is quite amazing to see it gradually draw in on itself. I was rudely awakened though by Stuart, who was watching me, and his comment was 'Isn't life too short for that?' and I can see his point a bit, as it was taking me a while to get anywhere with it! And it is also very painful if you manage to stab yourself and not the wool, which I did quite a few times, ouch! But here are my results so far, hopefully as I work my way through the other 10 in the pack they will get better!
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A few days ago I was attempting to tidy up my big fabric draw, and came across a needle felting kit that I have now had for nearly a year. I unpacked it all and started to follow the instructions, and I especially liked the last point which was simply 'now shape into a heart'. Great! So I spent a good while stabbing at my piece of wool, and it is quite amazing to see it gradually draw in on itself. I was rudely awakened though by Stuart, who was watching me, and his comment was 'Isn't life too short for that?' and I can see his point a bit, as it was taking me a while to get anywhere with it! And it is also very painful if you manage to stab yourself and not the wool, which I did quite a few times, ouch! But here are my results so far, hopefully as I work my way through the other 10 in the pack they will get better!
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I think they look great already!
You're doing well so far!
and yes! i get my flet from your sister - that's how i found your blg :)
they look great. I'd love to see some progress shots. I always see these felted wool items and think, how'd they make that?
Felting is one of those mysteries to me. I think these look great. Even if you don't go back and do the rest, you've still done it. Good work!
heh, heh, heh...Stuart!
These are great for your first time with felting, I just tried it a week or so ago and found it to be a great stress reliever but didn't come up with anything so cute!
You have to take a look at what these woman can do with needle felting - it is phenomenal.
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Lovely hearts! My sister showed me the whole stabbing process and I don't have the patience for that - at all! Kudos to you :)
I think they look lovely. I keep thinking of tryng needle felting, but I'm a bit clumsy, so I think I'd end up with too many injuries (I'm a scaredy wuss)
I needle felted once and could see that it could become completely addictive. Love the hearts!
Aaah! I just love them!! What a great red!
Here's a sympathy "ouch" for the needle issues. I've done that a good many times just with regular hand sewing.
ps - just spotted you on etsy front page - top centre too. Whoo!!!!!!
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