Needle Felting is not difficult, it simply takes practice. There are plenty of good guides both online and in books to help you practice and learn the techniques involved. In this post we will explain what needle felting is, what tools are required as well as showcasing some artists who have used this art form.
We’ve got 15 amazing needle felting artists that will inspire you to unlock the creative possibilities with your needle felting tools! Find out more at Mr X Stitch!
Written by a Swedish designer, Freestyle Embroidery on Wool has been first published in Sweden and then brought here to the UK. Derland the author gifts this book to her grandmother. The book references wool fabrics and threads, as well as those made from silk, linen and cotton – so very naturally biased. This publication is filled with unique ideas and will delight any embroiderer.
This hardback guide focuses on the technique of felting in order to create wearable art pieces, suitable for fashion. There are seven step by step projects which will take you through several processes, such as Nuno Felting to create one off garments. Each project is documented with educational imagery so that the observer can understand the instructions clearly. Fashion shoot imagery is also a focus within this publication.
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
Sarah Strachan – Cool cats Ah cats. Cats and craft go together like fish and chips, so Sarah’s creations are a great match! Find more
Using Wool To Embellish Textile Art In it’s natural form fleece is coarse and dense with an oily texture. The flower heads in ‘Abstract Flower
Easy Stuff To Make With Fluff by Gillian Harris is a compact 80-page guide full of some great and usual projects to make the most of your materials.
Art in Felt and Stitch: Creating Beautiful Works of Art Using Fleece, Fibres and Threads is written by Moy Mackay (published by Search Press) Introduction
