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I REALLY want to make them but I can't find out how. I was online for EVER looking but couldn't find out how...... PLEASE HELP!!!!
can you PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION!!! I WANT TO MAKE THEM!
This is the closest I could come to for information for you. The first of the sites had very little information except for the material and needle used but the second one has classes and its your choice to contact them for information. Sorry I couldn't help more.
http://www.freewebs.com/bearsbyme/needlefelting.htm
http://www.moonrisestudio.com/
Think needle felting looks way difficult? It's not! I prove it right here. voodoonotes.blogspot.com
is that a handmade item? if so, sell it on etsy.com
Can you use any type of foam for a base when needle felting or does it have to be a "special" type of foam. Our local craft stores don't carry any felting foam, but do have regular foam. I could order online, but would rather not pay shipping if I don't have to.
You can use any kind of foam. It's only there on the back to prevent you poking into your lap, or your mother's dining room table!
But you should be able to find a brush, bristles up, that will work even better. A good stiff brush is best -- the kind used for scrubbing floors. See if you have one, or can buy one.
Hi, can you please give me your honest opinion of this needle felted rat. It is a Fancy Agouti Hooded Dumbo rat. Also, if you do like it, what is the highest amount you would pay for it as a collectible item. Thanks!!
Here is a link to view my rattie creation!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16389809
Hi, Thanks for all your compliments everyone! :) These take a lot of time to make, I'd say in all this took around 12 hours over time, trial and error. It also is OOAK. Time also depends on the critter being felted. They are for collecting. thanks
Hi, can you please give me your honest opinion of this needle felted rat. It is a Fancy Agouti Hooded Dumbo rat. Also, if you do like it, what is the highest amount you would pay for it as a collectible item. Thanks!!
Here is a link to view my rattie creation!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16389809
Hi, Thanks for all your compliments everyone!! :) These do take a lot of time to make, I'd say in all this took around 12 hours or so over time, trial and error. It also is OOAK.
How wonderful! I am amazed you actually know the breed and it really looks like one. My brother raises rats, so I have seen some just like this one. It is so adorable.
I would pay under $30.00 because of size. More if larger. But I am a penny pincher big time. How much time is in one of those? That would also effect the rate I would be willing to pay. And if it is a OOAK design. Time involved and original design are worth more. But still under $50 even if it is a OOAK.
May you be blessed.
I am going to needle felt a killdeer for my project. I have enough white base wool and a needle, but I don't have any colors that can match the bird. My parents don't want me to go online shopping, so they asked me to find a store. Where can I by needle felting wool around Southern California, especially colored ones? Thank you.
I would check in at your local yarn stores..they should have that, or at least be able to special order it for you.
Needle Felting
It is another beautiful day here in Massachusetts. We spent the morning watching our friend's Creative Playtime Swingset be moved from their yard to ours. They have sold their house but have not found the right house for them and are moving to a condo for the time being. We offered to store their swingset in the meantime--otherwise they would have had to get rid of it. Then we stayed outside and played with the Mom (her son is in kindergarten so he was at school). Then we ran errands and went out to lunch. Now it Hazel's quiet time and then we will go back outside. Tomorrow the weather predicted is rain which will bring cooler temperatures so this is the end of our Indian Summer.
My angels = first attempt at peopleBesides doing some spray painting for a future craft and looking for nature treasures in our friends' yard, we haven't done much crafting. Too busy enjoying the sunshine and making sand apple pies etc. However last night I finished a few needle felted projects and I had a few angels I did earlier. I decided that for our advent calendar (my parents gave us a beautiful wooden one that has doors with compartments for gifts) this year I will give Hazel a needle felted nativity set so we can talk about the Christmas story with her figures. Last night I made the Virgin Mary. I figured she would go in the first compartment (I hoping it is one of the bigger compartments. I can't remember how small the smaller ones are.).
So I figured I would share these pictures and will keep adding to them as I get the various characters done. Hope you are having a beautiful day!
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Try your hand at needle felting - Union SentinelUnion Sentinel, GA - Feb 10, 2009
Try your hand at needle felting Have you ever thought about how the newly popular needle felting process is done? Kay Patterson will provide the opportunity as guest instructor at YarnNashua Telegraph, NH - Feb 05, 2009
NEEDLE FELTED BIRDS BEDFORD – The Education Farm, 174 Joppa Hill Road, will hold "Needle Felted Birds" on Monday from 6-7:30 pm Using wool roving and just a few tools,Longview Daily News, WA - Feb 10, 2009
Stitches and Stuff: New ideas in new books They’ve invested in embellisher machines or less expensive felting tools and quantities of wool roving and sheer silk. Needle felting and appliqué is “hot.Jamestown Post Journal, NY - Feb 10, 2009
Creating Traditions Diane Shaw, Cathy Best, Fanchon Fuller and John Sipos are pictured working on needle felting at the Scandinavian Studies Program at Jamestown CommunityKipling Citizen, Canada - Feb 10, 2009
Opportunity is knocking and it’s just around the bend A long time talent of needle felting, heirloom bear making and machine embroidery will capture the interests of people who enjoy a restful and historical