[{"id":153995018312,"handle":"coloring-kits","updated_at":"2023-05-29T16:40:18-04:00","published_at":"2019-10-26T23:14:04-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Coloring with Wool Kits","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eThe pattern comes printed in color on linen fabric. Simply fill it in with wool, similar to an embroidery pattern or paint by number - but for felting! This is a very relaxing project. Stab away without thinking about shaping or where to to place each color... just enjoy filling in the picture.\u003c\/h2\u003e"},{"id":441332826331,"handle":"spring-summer","updated_at":"2023-06-04T14:05:18-04:00","published_at":"2023-04-11T13:40:35-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Spring\/Summer","body_html":"With spring upon us, we hope you're outside more enjoying the sunshine! While needle felting is traditionally a cold weather craft, it is fun to keep projects going through the warmer months as well. Here are some kits that are perfect for taking on your next vacation or working on during the lazier days of summer."}]
This felted Cosmos flower is a great way to delve into flat needle felting. This is a "hybrid" kit that includes "coloring with wool" where you fill in a printed pattern with wool but then move into "painting with wool" techniques to add more details, shading and highlights.
Felting time: 4-5 hrs. depending on individual felting speed.
Kit is beautifully packaged and includes:
Beginner's Guide to Needle Felting (a bit of general information) Instruction Sheet with pictures of every step Link to video instructions (highly recommended!) Two color-coded felting needles in a handy paper tube Felting wool Printed linen pattern Piece of muslin fabric High quality 7 in. wooden hoop
You will also need:
Scissors and glue to secure the picture in the hoop once it is finished. A mat to use as a work surface. Choose from foam or wool. Foam is the most economical but wears out the fastest. Wool is eco-friendly, very long lasting and works particularly well for this project but is a higher up front investment.
This kit is intended for adults and kids over 10 yrs. who possess good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with focus and care. (Caution - felting needles are sharp!)
