Do you needle felt?

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10 years ago

Is it hard to do? I've been looking at some on pinterest and it looks interesting. Can you tell me how to get started?

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donna37
10 years ago
Can't help you but bet you can 'you tube' it and find information.
My DS uses youtube a lot to find out things, esp. mechanic wise as does my DGS. DS says you could probably find instructions to do brain surgery if you looked. lol
rob333 (zone 7b)
10 years ago
I have a friend who learned how to hold her breath in order to swim (she was about to take classes to learn how to swim and being an adult, she wasn't sure she didn't want to know "nothing") on youtube. Everything is on there isn't it? Well, maybe not brain surgery, but dang close!
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YogaLady1948
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My DGD has learned how to do some fantastic things with her hair on UTube, my DS learned how to put brakes on his car. I use it to help me as a back up for my knitting class;)
donna37
10 years ago
Can't help you but bet you can 'you tube' it and find information.
My DS uses youtube a lot to find out things, esp. mechanic wise as does my DGS. DS says you could probably find instructions to do brain surgery if you looked. lol
donna37
10 years ago
Have no idea why that posted twice and with different times.
rob333 (zone 7b)
10 years ago
It's so good, you said it twice!
iowagirl2006
10 years ago
I have seen some beautiful things made with needle felting, but I don't know how.

I like to do wool felt applique - but that is a whole different ball of wax. Easy and fun to do in the evenings. Doesn't require a very high skill set - LOL!
jae_tn2
10 years ago
I needle felted a little bear. It was fun to see it appear as I worked on it. It was years ago and I don't exactly remember how I did it. There is a special needle and I remember poking myself over and over with it! I think you might like it if you are looking for something new to do, craft-wise. Mine came in a kit and was not very expensive if I remember correctly.
cheryl_ok
10 years ago
Joann, I googled it and watched a couple videos...looks complicated to me.
Hope you find what your looking for.

Till now, I never heard of it...what ya thinking on making?
Holly_ON
10 years ago
Janome makes a sewing machine that is used only for felting.
YogaLady1948
10 years ago
I am taking knitting classes and I have noticed felted items there. if you have a shop near by they can help you.
joyfulguy
10 years ago
I don't think that I've dealt with felt much, if at all ... certainly not needled it.

But ... I'm not above needling you folks, on occasion.

ole joyful
iowagirl2006
10 years ago
You've been needling us OJ? I thought I felt something...

LOL!

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