I often get asked – What is needle felting? Well the simple answer is: It’s a fibre craft that uses a barbed needle to felt wool roving into a solid 3D shape. I have put together a very simple guide with the basic tools and instructions to getting started for those of you that may want to give it a…
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A very quick and easy project to organise all those artworks and receipts accumulated over the school holidays, and keep the fridge looking pretty at the same time. You will need: Super strong magnets (available from craft stores) Assorted buttons (flat backs, not shank style) Hot glue gun and glue sticks paper to protect your work surface How to: If…
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Because I’m an all round fantastic gal, I’ve created an Alphabet Poster for you to Print for FREE and enjoy immensely. It is a photograph of the needle felted letters I made for Emma. No fancy PDFs here – Just click on the link here to download and print from there. Make sure you choose ‘fit to page’ to size…
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I’ve had lots of orders for my little felt macarons after they were featured in the latest Frankie Magazine, and have quickly run out of my supply of tasty coloured roving. Time to make some more so I thought I’d share my little wool dying experience with your all. This was the first time I’ve dyed my own wool, and…
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Before, a generic pine wardrobe gathering dust in a friends garage…going cheap at zero dollars! Added a couple of coats of Acrylic gloss paint, some cute little red knobs from Ikea and some sweet little homemade fabric decals… How to make fabric Decals You will need: Cotton fabric scraps Stiff iron-on fabric interfacing (white) Scissors Iron Pencil PVA (woodwork) glue…
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I finally had a chance to make these fabric covered letters for Emma’s door. It was really easy, here are the instructions: 1. Materials – fabric scraps, Wooden letters (from a craft shop), Glue stick (suitable for wood and fabric), small sharp scissors or clippers, double sided tape 2. Smear glue generously onto wrong side of fabric, place letter front…
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I thought I might have a go at writing an easy pattern before I tackle writing the crochet pattern for this bunting. I’ve never been able to follow coded pattens very well (I prefer pictorial ones) so when I totally messed up one I was following for a flower, I just made up an easier version myself. I hope it’s…
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Finally, that tutorial I’ve been promising to post for ages… How to make a Felt Block Rattle. Easy to make with materials you probably have lying about the house. Materials: 6 felt squares 8cmx8cm (4inx4in) (I make my own felt from old woolen blankets or knit wear, but purchased felt is ok as well. It should be fairly thick to…
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