needle felting

[RebeccaVelasquez]

this has a good tutorial: Living Felt

[HollyM]

Stop it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

You guys made me click on the drop spindle link, you can't make me look at needle felting stuff <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/nahnahbooboo.gif" />

 

Holly

[RebeccaVelasquez]

but holly - look what you have been able to produce!! you're a natural with sheep fluff!

:sheep

 

lady bug

doll

vases

hats

flowers

llamas

kitty, angora goat, sheep, gnome

books

all the rage

pillow

bears

 

he he he heh heee:bad

:rotfl :rotfl

[HollyM]

EEeEeEEEeeeeevil!!!! said in my best Mermaid Man voice <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/lildevil.gif" />

 

DH was looking over my shoulder while I was clicking those links. I told him it's the same fluff I use now, I just need a few (ha!) inexpensive needles <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/lildevil.gif" /> He's quivering in a corner now.

 

Seriously though, the first (ladybug) and the last (teddy bear) links were the best examples of how to needle felt that I've seen so far. Until I saw those, I didn't quite understand how you get from point A to point B

 

Holly

I think I've seen needles at AC Moore.....

[crochetdiva]

OMG look what I started!!! This is incredible. I never thought it would generate this much interest. Thank you Rebecca for the great links. I never knew they existed. And the instructions on the sites are wonderful. I worked on my bear last night. I am hoping to finish her tonight. I only have one leg and one arm left. I will post pics right away. OOOh this is so much fun. Now if I could only get my kit!!! I am going to buy Kool aide today and dye some wool for making a bag, and I can use some for the bears too. Yippee.

[crochetdiva]

AAAARRRGGGHH! I forgot the Koolaide...AGAIN! I really need to make lists. Anyway here is a pic as promised of my progress:

 

[MiCountess]

He's/She's so cute.

Michelle

[truelove730]

Looking good! I can't wait to see him all together!

[woolandflax]

there should be a label on this thread saying DANGER!!!! Enter at your own risk!!! :bad

 

I just didn't get this untill I clicked those links!! I want to make some felted flowers and that adorable mohair goat!!!

the flowers would be great on my handbags!!!!!!!

 

Now how long will it take me to get started? :thinking1

 

~Rebecca

[HollyM]

Excellent!!!

I can't wait to see the rest of him!

 

Ooooooooooooohhhhhhhh, hubby just got home. I've been trapped here all day with a sick boy. I think I deserve a trip to the craft store for being such a good mom, right??? RIGHT????!!!???? <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/really.gif" />

 

Holly

[crochetdiva]

Yes you do Holly!!! Have fun.:rollin

 

As for getting started...You just need rovings, and some felting needles, a few bandaides and you're set. Let your imagination roam.

:ducky

[crochetdiva]

I finished by bear last night, now I just have to put it all together. I will post pics of the finished bear soon.:danc

[HollyM]

Yay!!!!!

I can't wait to see, get <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/photos.gif" />

 

I only poked my fingers a few times last night <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/fin.gif" />

 

Holly

[crochetdiva]

It smarts hey? I found it only happened when I went too fast. What are you making? It is highly addictive I warn you. :ducky

[bkellya]

I had completely avoided this thread for this long, but I just HAD to peek...I had no clear idea of how in the world this worked, those links really helped....unfortunately These are really neat! I refuse to even look at kits, though, until I do my thread bear, LOL!

[HollyM]

A new little friend

<img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/ilexmi/feltsheep2.jpg" /> He's going to be a gift for a friend <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/veryhappy.gif" />

 

Here he is <a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/ilexmi/feltsheep1.jpg" target="_new">next to a soda can</a> for size reference

 

Holly

[lauravee]

That is absolutely too cute!! I have had my kit for almost a week but school and work has kept me from even looking at it. I am going on travel next week so maybe I will take it so that I can work on it an night in the hotel. Here's a question, I am flying but I plan on packing the needles in the suitcase, is that allowed???

 

Laura

[RebeccaVelasquez]

laura - i think as long as it is in the suitcase, it is fine.

 

 

holly! that is SOO cute! she would look so good with my other sheepies!

they are natural flockers, you know. she'd be sad if she didn't have a family to stay with. i think she needs to come live with me:yes :sheep

[truelove730]

Holly that is the CUTEST!!! Is that the mouse we saw earlier? It looks like a sheep now! Great job and I love it!

[noricum]

I love your sheep, Holly! It's soooo adorable!

 

Hmph... I think I'm going to have to buy myself a kit for my birthday... I can't wait any longer! (My birthday is next week! ...I had been holding off, trying to keep to a budget. I can break my budget a bit for my birthday... can't I?)

 

[HollyM]

Thanks!

No, he's not the mouse, the mouse is still mournfully looking at me, waiting to have his head attached to his body <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/ohdear.gif" />

 

Yes, Birthdays are good reasons to spoil yourself!!!

 

Laura- needles, scissors, other sharp things are fine in checked luggage because you can't get to them to use as weapons. Heck, you can even put unloaded guns in checked luggage (need special paperwork though!)

 

Rebecca, no trying to lure sheepies!!!! <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/lildevil.gif" /> He's going to a good home, I promise!

 

Holly

[truelove730]

I am dying to try this. I am just not sure where to get started. Does Hobby Lobby/Michaels have the stuff, needles and rovings. There seems to be lots of resources to learn on the internet, but where do I get supplies?

[crochetdiva]

Okay, I have put it off long enough. Tonight I will join my ballerina bear. I don't know why I am dreading it.

I just got my kit yesterday. I didn't order Lavendar, like I thought I did. I ordered Candy. It's the one that donates a dollar per kit to the Cancer Society.

I have been so in awe of Holly's creations. They are fabulous! Way to go girl!!!:cheer2 2:cheer2

[HollyM]

I can't wait to see the ballerina bear!!! I've looked at the breast cancer bear too, very cute.

 

Heather,

My AC Moore had felting needles. I haven't seen them at other craft stores though. I haven't seen roving/loose wool at any craft store.

 

There are kits and individual supplies on Ebay plus if you look back in this thread, there should be some links to other online sellers.

 

Holly

[RebeccaVelasquez]

hey holly - woul you be willing to pick some up for me?? (felting needles) NONE of the stores around here carry them and i'm sure i could have you ship them much cheaper than a store on-line.....

think about it !