Ahhh, the blog neglect has begun. I knew it would happen . . . but just look at my good excuse! My free time has been claimed by a new discovery (of a very old craft): needle felting! If you’re not familiar with the method (I wasn’t), it is done by stabbing wool roving (raw wool that has been cleaned, carded and sometimes dyed) with a special barbed needle until you reach the desired shape. I love it for its simplicity, for the colors and for its ability to satisfy the fickle and impatient crafter in me!
I started with rattles, inspired by little Henry’s newfound shaking skills which could leave him bruised by other toys. Then I moved on to the matryoshka dolls, which I haven’t finished but still couldn’t wait to post here:
Once I felt more confident in creating little wool sculptures, I made this, um, woolidermy . . .
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Oh my gosh, I love these! Especially the woolodermy hehe. What fabric did you use in the background of it? So, so cute.
Thanks!! That fabric is cut from an old pillow case I found at a thrift store. I’m almost out of it and I wish I had more!! I love the color and the fun pattern.
oh my gosh! Those are awesome!
Oh dear lord, Kara… your skill in all things craft is just ridiculous. I’m starting to think that you made this blog just to put us mediocre, unimaginative crafters to shame.
Needle felting? Really? REALLY???
