Re: Needle Felting and Projects

by Adrian 18th January 2012, 1:39 pm

bugger

by Adrian 18th January 2012, 1:44 pm

I forgot that today is the site black out day in protest of the SOPA, "Stop Online Piracy Act" int he US.

Images will be back up tomorrow

by Wilhelm Von Rhomboid 18th January 2012, 2:29 pm

I can see them

by mr_sfstk8d 18th January 2012, 4:06 pm

I cannot, but I'll check back again tomorrow. Sounds fabulous so far. Now, to see what barber/stylist certian aquaintances of mine favor, lol.

by AngelinaJellyBeana 18th January 2012, 8:42 pm

Ohh I could see them when I looked earlier but not now!
I'm about to start attempting one Very Happy

by Wilhelm Von Rhomboid 18th January 2012, 9:00 pm

I can still see them. The Indepependent State of Rhomboidia rejects SOPA and PIPA and all such Big Brothery.

by AngelinaJellyBeana 18th January 2012, 10:49 pm

And be careful not to poke a needle all the way through your finger Shocked

by Adrian 19th January 2012, 1:10 am

We have images!!!

Now, I need to find a felting needle - anyone recommend a good website?

by AngelinaJellyBeana 19th January 2012, 9:41 am

I made a head and a body last night before trying to needle felt my own finger! I'll have to be careful now my own blood is on the voodoo doll Laughing

I'll take piccies later.

Here's a couple of sites I found. I got my needles and holder from a shop in Manchester. The holder will hold up to 4 needles. I just use one needle on small things and all 4 on a bigger piece. I have a foam block but I recommend putting that on a tray or something rather than straight on your lap as the needles can still go through!!!

http://www.bloomingfelt.co.uk/index.asp

http://www.cottonpatch.co.uk/acatalog/Felting.html

by AngelinaJellyBeana 19th January 2012, 6:46 pm

by Adrian 19th January 2012, 7:12 pm

love it

by AngelinaJellyBeana 19th January 2012, 9:05 pm

Thanks,

He's not as cute as the original, his feet are a bit Frankenstein's monsterish, and it's not as easy as it looks.

by Adrian 19th January 2012, 9:21 pm

A friend has promised me some raw fleece, so I will be having ago myself next week

by AngelinaJellyBeana 19th January 2012, 9:51 pm

I used the grey wool left over from the had I made for Mrs Rhomboid. It might have been better using roving instead. I will be having another go

by AngelinaJellyBeana 21st January 2012, 11:50 am

After attempting the Voodoo doll pincushion (see that thread for pics!!!) I was wondering what I could do and I'm now attempting a dragon.

I haven't got a pattern, I'm just making it up as I go along. Head and body done last night.

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by Adrian 21st January 2012, 6:40 pm

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Too cute, but then I have a fantasy study in my head where curious things are under glass...

Linky

by AngelinaJellyBeana 22nd January 2012, 3:23 pm

First wing done

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by Adrian 22nd January 2012, 3:30 pm

oh wow, I seriously must go buy myself a felting needle

by AngelinaJellyBeana 22nd January 2012, 6:13 pm

by Adrian 23rd January 2012, 10:11 pm

Oh Ang,that is cracking - and in a signature colour I see Very Happy

Went looking for a felting needle today - my local craft store didn't have any so will have to wait until I can drive up the valley and visit the much hated Walmart - they have a huge craft section and I'm sure the Martha Stewart crap they sell will feature felting supplies..

by msbraintan 30th January 2012, 2:29 pm

Now THAT is really awesome!

by msbraintan 30th January 2012, 2:36 pm

This is great.. thanks for the instructions.. Had the singular felting needle since the sheep and wool festival at the end of Sept and have yet to try that one yet! This is encouraging! A voodoo doll.. the kids are going to love it!