You can’t use a regular sewing needle for needle felting. Felting needles are specialized tools adapted from those used in industrial felting machines. They are designed to matt and lock fibers together, transforming loose wool batting or roving into felt fabric or sculptural objects.
In this Felter Skelter Zoe uncovers some needle felted critters but cannot decide if they are animal, mineral felt or something else! What do you think of these wooly wonders?
In this column written about needle felted sculptures we observe a selection of creatures, all in different forms. The links to find out more about their individual creators are given.
Summertime is still here! The sun is shining (we hope), the weather is hot (we also hope), and thoughts naturally turn to the beach, pool parties, and ice cold treats. Here is some fun summer felt that’s sure to brighten your day, even if you have not had the away holiday you were hoping for…
I give you the wonderful work of Sarah Mandell, aka Once Again Sam. Sarah is a multi-talented artist and needle felting is only one of her many talents. The arrangements not only tiny and cute, they are exquisitely crafted. The variety and attention to detail in each piece is fantastic. This column will look at her needle felted cactus felt pieces.
While most needle felt work tends to be smaller than life size, the medium doesn’t lend itself well to the extreme small scale. Fine detail
BIG Felt In this month’s column, I would like to show you some equally amazing needle felt work that is larger than life! Like the
Gentleman Felt Spend a little time looking at needle felt artwork and you will undoubtedly notice that the artists are almost all women. Since discovering
Shana Kohnstamm is a needle felt and soft sculpture artist from Maryland who creates whimsical woolly fantasy creations imbued with elegant charm. Find out more at Mr X Stitch!
Needle Felt Sculpture, what is that? This column, previously published in 2013 explains… This month, I bring you the wonderful work of Lisa Jordan, aka
This column on functional felt was first released in May 2013, however we thought it was so good we wanted to bring it to your
Previously published in April 2013, we are giving you a new chance to read this awesome column on character felt, by Zoe Williams. In this