needle felting

[dillonandmarasmom]

I want to learn to needle felt. Any suggestions??
We went to a wool mill-in this last Saturday and my kids fell in love with some needle felted farm animals. I talked with the crafter for a while and he suggested visiting my local Waldorf craft fair. BTDT, and the woman suggested looking online for local classes. Not real helpful.

Wondering if anyone has any ideas about how to go about htis. Should I just get some supplies, a book and play? Or, should I get help from an experienced crafter??

This is my inspiration. Aren't her creations gorgeous?? Oh. My. Goddess!! To felt like that would be so cool!!

[eepster]

When I wanted to learn to needle felt I called around to LYSs till I found one that had the supplies. I picked up the supplies and googled the directions. It's very easy.

[monkey's mom]

nak

i'm just getting supplies and going to fool with it.

check out moxie's finger puppets on flickr!!!! great tutorial, too.

[Millie Ivy]

Well, while I can't needle felt anything THAT cool, the actual act is very simple.

Just get the supplies and google directions and start playing! It's very instinctive and organic.

[kennedy444]

I got my first supplies at the local Waldorf School store. I find it very relaxing.

I looked at some books for library and online directions to start. In general I am not a craft person but this was very easy.

This ladybug was the first thing I made. I did mine a bit different but like the end result and the directions are great.

My starting out-of-pocket costs were very low -- $4 for LARGE bundle of undyed roving; $4 for mixed bag of dyed roving ( sampler bag of 9 colors); $3.75 for set of needles; and $4 or so for foam to poke into.

GO for it and have fun.

[Millie Ivy]

OK, that ladybug is on the list for Xmas prezzies now!

Thanks!

[dillonandmarasmom]

Originally Posted by kennedy444

I got my first supplies at the local Waldorf School store. I find it very relaxing.

I looked at some books for library and online directions to start. In general I am not a craft person but this was very easy.

This ladybug was the first thing I made. I did mine a bit different but like the end result and the directions are great.

My starting out-of-pocket costs were very low -- $4 for LARGE bundle of undyed roving; $4 for mixed bag of dyed roving ( sampler bag of 9 colors); $3.75 for set of needles; and $4 or so for foam to poke into.

GO for it and have fun.

Oh wow! That looks easy
Thank you!

[NoliMum]

Bumping this thread to add a tutorial I found for a TINY raccoon. So cute!! (Although when I do animals, I'm going to make them bigger for my toddler... but the great thing abuot needle felting is you can adapt any pattern very easily!)

http://miniatures.about.com/od/minia...-Felt-Raccoon/

[Eben'sMama]

The Rudolf Steiner College Bookstore has lots of books on and supplies for needle felting. I think Rumplestiltskin does, too. Also, the current issue (and the last one too, I think) of Living Crafts mag has a bunch of how-to's. HTH...

Also, have you asked Enchanted Gypsy herself? I'm sure sh'ed give you tips on where to start. She is very sweet, is an MDC Mama and hangs out in the Waldorf forum a lot.

[gingerstar]

Peace Fleece does some felting kits - I got my supplies from them in a co-op. I also got and made the Earth ball - very cute and fun!