Needle felting on fabric

Wool painting is easy even for children - and very forgiving. Needle felt art makes a wonderfully calm and relaxing hobby

When people see my art pictures they are surprised to find out that my landscapes are needle felted wool! Some have to actual touch the picture to believe me. I don't mind if they touch

Hello there readers! I get lots of compliments about my wet-felted background pieces and often get asked how they are made. So here’s a blog devoted to giving you an insight into the wet felting process and the tools that I use. To begin with, here are all my tools:1. Liquid soap2. Water spray bottle3. Hand washboard4. Bamboo mat5. Roller6. Net7. Bar of soap8. Wool yarns9. Coloured wool roving10 White wool roving11. White vinegar spray I begin by throwing an old towel over my work desk. This…

Last year around this time, I wrote a lengthy post sharing ways to create a natural, low-waste laundry routine. I included all sorts of suggestions, ranging from 1) buying clothes made of natural fibers to 2) using a clothesline, 3) switching to natural soap, 4) ditching fabric softeners, and 5) a

Do you ever wonder how professional textile artists achieve a smooth, even finish to their needle felted artwork? Does your work look a little fuzzy, blobby or matted in comparison? Read on for three effective tips to get you felting like a pro.1. Stab Sensitively!Have you ever looked at your work and though "that looks a bit...stabby"? Have the holes made by your felting needle really left their impression on your work? The chances are that this is because when you stab down with your…

Shropshire-based textile artist and tutor Maxine Smith

I have just finished two sessions of introduction to needle felting with my students at Rathmines College. There was a question asked ...

Learn everything you need to know about wet felting - the supplies you need, how to wet felt, and different wet felting techniques.

you could be crafting beautiful, unique pieces if you just get started! What are the stories you continue to tell yourself about why you can’t needle felt?