September 4, 2009

Felting Possibilities

The felting process has always intrigued me and I wanted to share with you some of my tear sheets I saved from magazines no longer in print.

felted-scarvesMary Engelbreit’sHome Companion (unsure of date)

felted-accessories-Creative-Home-Winter-2008

felted-bath-math-Creative-Home-Winter-2008Creative Home Magazine Winter 2008

Felting can be done in a number of ways; needle felting, knitted felting and traditional felting. The following video will explain each of these processes.


How Wet Felting Works — powered by eHow.com

To find more videos that explain the traditional felting process step by step click here.

And just to give you an idea of the level you can take this process to, have a look at these scarf designs. Aren’t these beautiful and inspiring?

The-Felted-Garden---LeahThe-Felted-Garden-Nell

The-Felted-Garden-single-roseThe-Felted-Garden-trellis

These images were taken from The Felted Garden. Each design is handmade by the designer and no two are exactly alike. Be sure and visit to see more of her beautiful designs. And why you’re there, read her About page; she describes her passion for felting magnificently.

Winter is just around the corner for many of us so why not try one of these projects adding your own personal twist to make it your own.

Do you have any experience with felting? Is this a DIY project that appeals to you?

Have a wonderful weekend!

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