My name is Karen and I make animals. I learned to needle felt by doing tutorials. I have completed 66 so far. I have 8 more to go on my list.
Recently, I started creating my own designs for sculptures, portraits, and tutorials. Wild animals, birds, and livestock are my favorite subjects. Making an animal means I take a deep dive into learning about it. The story is always interesting, inspiring and beautiful. I'm also exploring using wool from rare or heritage breed sheep.
I hope that my work helps us embrace and protect the creatures we share our world with.
I share my needle felting process, experiments, and tips here. Pieces available for sale are listed in my Etsy shop.
Follow along and we'll create realistic needle felted animals together!
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Would love to see a sleeping cat! The Fennec Fox is wonderful!!!
Thank you for the tutorial
You’re welcome! 😊
Grazie per la cortesia , generosità e per le spiegazioni sempre molto chiare. Apprezzo molto 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words. It makes me feel like I'm going in the right direction and encourages me to make more videos!
it is so generous of you to offer this pattern and tutorial for free! Thank you. So many interesting techniques here.
It's my pleasure. I'm so glad you found this helpful! ❤️
This is fantastic. Love the tutorial. I have learnt so much. Thank you very much. 🌸
I'm so happy that it was helpful! Thank you for letting me know. :)
Download the free PDF pattern from my blog here: theneedlefelter.com/make-a-tiny-bird-perched-in-a-customized-embroidery-hoop/ The blog post also includes a list of the tools and supplies used to make the bird and step-by-step instructions. I'll add the tools and supplies here also for your convenience. Eleanor Hunt’s Realistic Wool Feathers technique videos Method One kzread.info/dash/bejne/aW2EzsiTn5S4pMY.html Method Two kzread.info/dash/bejne/fXWdtrSOhMbAiKQ.html Little Lion Stitchery tutorial for wrapping an embroidery hoop with fabric Blog post: littlelionstitchery.com/fabric-embroidery-hoop-tutorial/ KZread video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l6WusJJ7lJCenqw.html Tools and Supplies I have included Amazon affiliate links for some of the items below. This means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you in advance if you decide to support my work using these links. Doing so helps me continue to create content for you! Tools used in this project 🐦 Add bird icon as bullet for KZread lists 🐦 Wire cutters amzn.to/49Ja9bE 🐦 Chain nose pliers with a narrow tip amzn.to/3SO5y13 🐦 Sewing gauge amzn.to/3IdekAO 🐦 Small metal file from set amzn.to/43Jxng2 🐦 Wool buddy small amzn.to/42T2G7R 🐦 38 gauge star felting needle amzn.to/3UScJb7 🐦 40 gauge twist felting needle amzn.to/48pdlIh 🐦 Large Awl with wood handle amzn.to/3TanvZ2 🐦 Small awl from needle felting starter kit amzn.to/3uJoaY6 🐦 Short stem ball head pins amzn.to/49qMddr 🐦 Embroidery Scissors amzn.to/48qOgwF 🐦 All Purpose Scissors (to cut paper) amzn.to/3URPPAv 🐦 Iron amzn.to/4c4i5pg 🐦 Ironing mat or board amzn.to/4aMTILo 🐦 Pressing cloth or piece of cotton fabric amzn.to/4aLKyig 🐦 Spray bottle with water amzn.to/43vOVfn 🐦 1” Hair straightener amzn.to/454XUF4 🐦 Silicone trivet for hair straightener amzn.to/3R96m0k 🐦 Hot Glue Gun and Mini Glue Sticks amzn.to/3vD4Ufg 🐦 Eyeshadow brush from set amzn.to/3V9kh7Z 🐦 Small paintbrush (if coating legs with 50% glue/50% water mix) 🐦 Dust brush amzn.to/3IcJSXy Supplies used in this project 🐦 24 gauge craft wire amzn.to/453J4Pj 🐦 Core wool www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/core-wool/products/off-white-chunky-core-roving-4-oz_fzw-off-white-chunky 🐦 Felter’s Palette Brown Bear feltedsky.com/collections/wool/products/felters-palette-1-8-oz?variant=31749276041288 🐦 Felter’s Palette Bluebird feltedsky.com/collections/wool/products/felters-palette-1-8-oz?variant=31749275615304 🐦 Felter’s Palette Powdered Sugar feltedsky.com/collections/wool/products/felters-palette-1-8-oz?variant=31808848166984 🐦 Felter’s Palette Pumpkin Pie feltedsky.com/collections/wool/products/felters-palette-1-8-oz?variant=31749274763336 🐦 Small amount of pale blue gray wool 🐦 DHG Dark/Black Merino Combed Top www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/merino/products/merino-by-dhg-dark-1-oz_merinodhg-classic-dark 🐦 4 mm black glass eyes 🐦 Air erase marker amzn.to/3OWH0BI 🐦 Stitch Witchery ⅝” Fusible Bonding Web (Iron on hem tape) Super weight amzn.to/3KpfyKf 🐦 Chalk pastel (Mygyo-whatever set) amzn.to/3I9Pv8X 🐦 Pen-touch 1.0 mm Opaque White Permanent Paint Marker amzn.to/3yRhLeU 🐦 3” wooden embroidery hoop amzn.to/4e8bU55 🐦 Sandpaper amzn.to/4bDLiHy 🐦 1 ⅛” x 10 ¾” strip of cotton fabric www.hobbylobby.com/Fabric-Sewing/Quilting-Fabrics/Cotton-Calico-Fabric/Green-Cream-Polka-Dot-Cotton-Calico-Fabric/p/49280 🐦 Jute braided trim with green ribbon leaves amzn.to/3Xb4bNT 🐦 8-10” strip of ¼” wide ribbon amzn.to/3yHoxUx (or piece of jute, baker’s twine, raffia, yarn, etc.) 🐦 E6000 glue amzn.to/3OQKs0Y 🐦 Mini Glue Sticks and Hot Glue Gun amzn.to/3vD4Ufg 🐦 Elmer’s Glue-all amzn.to/49oWx5v 🐦 Alene’s Original Tacky Glue amzn.to/42PmKYE 🐦 Wooden toothpicks amzn.to/3URiFB2 🐦 Folk Art Matte Acrylic Paint amzn.to/3KsLlde 🐦 Paper towels Step-by-step instructions for making the bird are available on my blog: theneedlefelter.com/make-a-tiny-bird-perched-in-a-customized-embroidery-hoop/
I loved this tutorial as I plan to make a lot of birds.
Thank you! I just added a new bird video tutorial. I wanted to try making a tiny bird. Maybe it will be helpful for you?
how much do you charge for custom made one?
I apologize but I am not taking custom orders. Thank you for asking though!
If you’d like to felt along, download my free PDF pattern (the same one I use in the video) from my blog: theneedlefelter.com/make-an-adorable-sleeping-fennec-fox/ Supplies I used in this video I have included Amazon affiliate links for some of the items below. This means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you in advance if you decide to support my work using these links. Doing so helps me continue to create content for you! 🐾 Sarafina core wool www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/core-wool/products/off-white-chunky-core-roving-4-oz_fzw-off-white-chunky 🐾 Large Woolbuddy amzn.to/3uKttGA 🐾 Felting Needles Set of 36 Star, 38 Star, and 40 Spiral (5 of each) in a metal tin amzn.to/3PMp7Gh 🐾 Clear Ruler amzn.to/3I9v0cz or Sewing Gauge amzn.to/3IdekAO 🐾 Pink Double-Sided Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18″X24″ amzn.to/4bM4cN1 🐾 Clover Needle Felting Punch Tool amzn.to/4bOwlTy 🐾 1mm thick white wool felt sheet feltingsupplies.livingfelt.com/wool-felt-sheet-white 🐾 House Carded Pelt in Tawny www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/house-carded/products/pelt-tawny-1-oz_hc-pelt-tawny 🐾 Sand Carded Maori Wool Batt www.etsy.com/listing/1292451319/carded-maori-wool-batt-sand-for-needle 🐾 Wheat Felter’s Palette Batting feltedsky.com/collections/wool/products/felters-palette-1-2-oz?variant=31705414762568 🐾 White merino batt 🐾 Alpaca locks 🐾 Camel merino combed top 🐾 Small amount of reddish brown merino combed top 🐾 Small amount of black merino batt 🐾 Small amount of dark brown merino batt 🐾 Sarafina White Roving www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/top-coat/products/sarafina-white-roving-1oz_fbr-1-sarafina-white 🐾 22g cloth wrapped wire www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/armature-wire/products/cloth-wrapped-wire-22-gauge-white_tool-22-gauge-white 🐾 Wire cutters amzn.to/49Ja9bE 🐾 Chain Nose Pliers amzn.to/3SO5y13 🐾 Thin Awl (included in a beginner needle felting supply kit) amzn.to/3uJoaY6 🐾 Awl Larger with Wood Handle amzn.to/3TanvZ2 🐾 E6000 glue amzn.to/3OQKs0Y 🐾 Ball headed pins amzn.to/3UMCNEB 🐾 Hair Trimming Scissors amzn.to/48senTZ 🐾 Embroidery Scissors amzn.to/48qOgwF 🐾 Metal Pet Comb amzn.to/3wAuQbk 🐾 Mascara Eyelash Comb and Eyebrow Brush amzn.to/4azkp6K 🐾 Hair Straightener 1″ with temperature control amzn.to/3TYSNlV 🐾 Silicone trivet/pot holder to set hot hair straightener on amzn.to/3J20q4X 🐾 Bunka brush or Nap Riser amzn.to/49JidJu
If you’d like to felt along, download my free PDF pattern (the same one I use in the video) from my blog: theneedlefelter.com/i-made-a-kiwi-bird-out-of-a-dryer-ball/ Supplies I used in this video I have included Amazon affiliate links for some of the items below. This means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you in advance if you decide to support my work using these links. Doing so helps me continue to create content for you! 🐾 3” Dryer ball -www.mittenstatewool.com/product-page/set-of-3-wool-dryer-balls 🐾 14g aluminum wire amzn.to/3OWG8Ns 🐾 18 gauge aluminum amzn.to/3PKTVr8 🐾 Wire cutters amzn.to/49Ja9bE 🐾 Chain Nose Pliers amzn.to/3SO5y13 🐾 Clear Ruler amzn.to/3I9v0cz or Sewing Gauge amzn.to/3IdekAO 🐾 Pink Double-Sided Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18″X24″ amzn.to/4bM4cN1 🐾 Thin Awl (included in a beginner needle felting supply kit) amzn.to/3uJoaY6 🐾 Awl Larger with Wood Handle amzn.to/3TanvZ2 🐾 Cosclay Doll Soft amzn.to/3PMFPoS 🐾 Cool Tools Clayboard Non-stick work surface 6x 9” amzn.to/3SOUmkU 🐾 Steel clay scrapper/slicer amzn.to/3IdioB4 🐾 Metal Needle Tool amzn.to/48tjkvF 🐾 Embossing Stylus Tool Set amzn.to/43K4r7q 🐾 Sculpting Tools Set Double Ended amzn.to/4cCWd5g 🐾 Tiny clay shaper www.michaels.com/product/clay-shaper-set-0-by-craft-smart-10511253?michaelsStore=2723&inv=3 🐾 Aluminum Foil amzn.to/3VIwPVI 🐾 Large Woolbuddy amzn.to/3uKttGA 🐾 Felting Needles Set of 36 Star, 38 Star, and 40 Spiral (5 of each) in a metal tin amzn.to/3PMp7Gh 🐾 Sarafina core wool www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/core-wool/products/off-white-chunky-core-roving-4-oz_fzw-off-white-chunky 🐾 Elmer’s Glue-All Multipurpose Glue amzn.to/49oWx5v 🐾 E6000 glue amzn.to/3OQKs0Y 🐾 Glass Eye Test Set www.etsy.com/listing/60099674/small-or-large-eye-expression-set-eyes 🐾 5mm Black Glass eyes on wire pins www.glasseyesonline.com/glasseyes/glass-eyes-on-wire-pins 🐾 Acrylic paint in Umber, Beige, White and Pink 🐾 Soft small paint brushes 🐾 Water container and water 🐾 Liquitex Satin Acrylic Varnish amzn.to/4aGzQKx 🐾 Felter’s Palette Brown Bear batting feltedsky.com/collections/wool/products/felters-palette-1-oz?variant=31284902723656 🐾 Shetland Moorit combed top www.sarafinafiberart.com/products/shetland-top-moorit-2-oz_fll-shetland-moorit 🐾 Cafe au Lait Merino Combed Top (purchased from Sarafina but not currently available) 🐾 Fiskars Micro Tip Snip Scissors amzn.to/3Vaai43 🐾 Hair Trimming Scissors amzn.to/48senTZ 🐾 Embroidery scissors amzn.to/48qOgwF 🐾 Scotch All Purpose 8″ Scissors amzn.to/3URPPAv 🐾 Metal pet comb amzn.to/3wAuQbk 🐾 DHG Camel Fur Blend www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/fur/products/sarafina-fur-by-dhg-camel-1-oz_special-dhg-camel
If you’d like to felt along, download my free PDF pattern (the same one I use in the video) from my blog: theneedlefelter.com/yellow-chick-video-tutorial-with-free-pdf-pattern/ Supplies I used in this video I have included Amazon affiliate links for some of the items below. This means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you in advance if you decide to support my work using these links. Doing so helps me continue to create content for you! 🐾 22g Copper or Craft Wire - four 15” pieces and two 4 ½” pieces amzn.to/3IeJRCt 🐾 Wire cutters amzn.to/49Ja9bE 🐾 Chain Nose Pliers amzn.to/3SO5y13 🐾 Clear Ruler amzn.to/3I9v0cz or Sewing Gauge amzn.to/3IdekAO 🐾 Mini Metal File Set amzn.to/43Jxng2 or sandpaper 🐾 Sarafina core wool www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/core-wool/products/off-white-chunky-core-roving-4-oz_fzw-off-white-chunky 🐾 Elmer’s Glue-All Multi-purpose Glue amzn.to/49oWx5v 🐾 Large Woolbuddy amzn.to/3uKttGA or Small Woolbuddy amzn.to/42T2G7R 🐾 Felting Needles Set of 36 Star, 38 Star, and 40 Spiral (5 of each) in a metal tin amzn.to/3PMp7Gh 🐾 Clover Pen Style Needle Holder amzn.to/49NF9XW 🐾 Short Stem Ball Head Pins amzn.to/49qMddr 🐾 Dritz Air Erasable Marker amzn.to/3OWH0BI 🐾 Pale peach merino top for beak www.etsy.com/listing/718013195/merino-wool-roving-in-peach-blossom 🐾 6mm Round Black Onyx Beads amzn.to/3TJp92M 🐾 Black All Purpose Thread amzn.to/3TzaRla 🐾 Embroidery scissors amzn.to/48qOgwF 🐾 Beading Needle that will fit through holes in 6mm beads amzn.to/3TW6W3n 🐾 Black merino combed top www.etsy.com/listing/850676392/merino-wool-roving-in-black-combed-tops 🐾 Pale pinkish (not bluish) gray merino top (eyelids) www.etsy.com/listing/718405609/merino-wool-roving-in-lavender-pearl 🐾 DHG Beaver Merino Top www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/merino/products/merino-by-dhg-beaver-1-oz_merinodhg-classic-beaver 🐾 Light orange merino top (legs) www.etsy.com/listing/718081747/merino-wool-roving-in-rouge-pink-needle 🐾 Water 🐾 Small container to mix glue and water 🐾 Soft flat paintbrush amzn.to/43OMaWU 🐾 DHG Sarafina Fur Top in Duck Fluff www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/fur/products/original-sarafina-blend-by-dhg-duck-fluff-1-oz_special-dhg-1-duck or www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of-animal-origin-sarafina-fur-tops-_811_0_1_88_506.php 🐾 Thin Awl (included in a beginner needle felting supply kit) amzn.to/3uJoaY6 🐾 Awl Larger with Wood Handle amzn.to/3TanvZ2 🐾 Mascara Eyelash Comb and Eyebrow Brush amzn.to/4azkp6K 🐾 Small piece of plastic food wrap (Saran Wrap, Glad Wrap or any other version) 🐾 E6000 glue amzn.to/3OQKs0Y
If you’d like to felt along, download my free PDF pattern (the same one I use in the video) from my blog: theneedlefelter.com/just-in-t... Supplies I used in this video I have included Amazon affiliate links for some of the items below. This means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you in advance if you decide to support my work using these links. Doing so helps me continue to create content for you! 🐾 22g cloth covered wire - I used brown 1 - 6” piece www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll... 🐾 32g cloth covered wire, 2 - 4” pieces www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll... 🐾 Clear Ruler amzn.to/3I9v0cz or Sewing Gauge amzn.to/3IdekAO 🐾 Elmer’s Glue-All Multi-purpose Glue amzn.to/49oWx5v 🐾 Water 🐾 Small container to mix glue and water 🐾 Soft flat paintbrush set amzn.to/43OMaWU 🐾 Small Woolbuddy amzn.to/42T2G7R 🐾 Felting Needles Set of 36 Star, 38 Star, and 40 Spiral (5 of each) in a metal tin amzn.to/3PMp7Gh 🐾 Sarafina core wool www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll... 🐾 Black merino combed top www.etsy.com/listing/75280442... 🐾 Black DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of... 🐾 White DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of... 🐾 Sage Carded Maori www.etsy.com/listing/12924509... 🐾 Kiwi/Caipirinha DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of... 🐾 Moss Green Carded Merion (purchased from Big Sky but not currently available) 🐾 Forest Green Carded Merino (purchased from Big Sky but not currently available) 🐾 Red + Orange DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of... 🐾 Acacia or White Peach DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino feltingsupplies.livingfelt.co... 🐾 Cafe au Lait Merino Top (purchased from Sarafina but not currently available) 🐾 DHG Beaver Merino Top www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll... 🐾 Piece of scrap felt sheet in a light color 🐾 Short Stem Ball Head Pins amzn.to/49qMddr 🐾 Dritz Air Erasable Marker amzn.to/3OWH0BI 🐾 5mm glass eyes www.glasseyesonline.com/glass... 🐾 Wire cutters amzn.to/49Ja9bE 🐾 Awl Larger with Wood Handle amzn.to/3TanvZ2 🐾 E6000 glue amzn.to/3OQKs0Y 🐾 Embroidery scissors amzn.to/48qOgwF 🐾 DMC Gold Metallic Embroidery Thread amzn.to/4bS7gqM 🐾 Doll needle or other long needle amzn.to/3IavHlF
Beautiful, would love to see more.
Thank you! I'm working on some new animals to share. :)
fabulous!! thanks for sharing
You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed this sweet little bird.
Thank you so much for the fox, I’ve made it and I’m really happy with how it turned out. The pattern is so helpful and I scaled it down to make a small one as well. Learning so much as I go, next I’m going to try the humming bird😊
I'm so happy that you made the fox! Making a smaller version is a wonderful idea. I hope you enjoy the hummingbird. They are one of my favorite birds to see and make.
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Thank you!
Brilliant, thanks so much for your detective work. 😊
My pleasure! It was a lot of fun and I absolutely love my tree. It makes me happy every time I look at it.
Thank you so much for creating this tutorial! It very appreciated and a great video!
You are so welcome! I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
Thankyou so very much for sharing your fox and your generosity of the pattern its easy to follow and as I am learning I am excited to now try ❤
You are very welcome! I'm so happy that you found it easy to follow.
Excelente 👌 muy bello y delicado trabajo ❤que Numero de aguja usas para que quede sin marcas ?
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. I use a 40 gauge twist or spiral needle to achieve a smooth surface. I tend to attach the wool with a 38 gauge star needle. Then, I go back over it with the 40 gauge twist to refine the surface. I hope this helps.
very well done - clear instructions and photography1
Thank you, Terri! You are so sweet!
Awesome polar bear! Do you have a specific video on making the armature for those of us that are just starting out?
Thank you! I apologize for the delay in responding. I don't have a specific video on this armature as I learned if from Sara Renzulli of Sarafina Fiber Arts. She uses a form of this armature in many of her animals. Here's a link to her fox project which uses it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qa2YsMOiqK3OgJc.html She does have an older video that is only about the armature and gives lots of tips. Here's the link to that: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gaiKrNmAnsrVZ9Y.html I hope these help!
what is the scale you used?
So sorry for the delay in replying. I had the Kiwi Bird packed away and needed to bring it back out to measure it. I did not follow a specific scale for the bird. The final size of is 5 3/8" tall, 8" long from tail to beak, and 3 1/4" wide. I hope this helps.
thank you. always wanted to try needle felting beautiful woodland creatures…. your video inspired me. by breaking it down it and teaching this way, it is not so intimidating.
It's my pleasure! Woodland and wild animals have my heart. Thank you for your feedback on breaking down the process this way. I will work on doing that more. I hope you enjoy making your animals. And don't worry if it takes time. This was the third Fennec Fox I made. The first two weren't working. But I really wanted to make one. So I didn't give up. :)
Hi Karen! This is awesome!
Awww, thank you! I'm so happy that you enjoyed it!
Does it smell like vinegar? Great job!
Thank you! It doesn't smell like vinegar at all. I washed it in the Unicorn Power Scour so it smells really fresh and clean. Rebecca from Chemknits usually washes the wool with clear dishwashing liquid. I think any soap that's safe for wool would work. I just had the Power Scour on hand because I needed it for a lamb fleece and some raw wool I bought a while back.
very cool ! with these dye colours you could make a red eyed tree frog as next project 🐸
That's a great idea! I will add that to my list. I made the Sarafina Fiber Art frog a while back. It's just a generic frog but it was a lot of fun.
@@the-needle-felter im a frogs/reptiles lover, so it would be awesome, I’ve done your fennec fox, now I will do the panther chameleon, and maybe next time a frog 🐸
@@jungle__bites806 I'm so happy that you made the fennec fox. I hope you have fun making a chameleon. I would like to make another panther chameleon in the future with realistic coloring and more detailed feet. Their feet are so interesting!
Such an interesting video, the dyes worked so well xx
Thank you and they did work! I wasn't sure how deep the color would be but it is vibrant. I'm going to try doing more with the egg dye tablets and other types of food coloring in the future.
Grazie , sei veramente generosa a lasciare le informazioni sulla lana e tutte le forniture. E anche i pdf gratuiti. Ho fatto l'orso, la volpe ,il coniglietto....sono venuti tutti molto carini. Un po diversi dai tuoi , ma va bene. Grazie, ti seguo sempre
Thank you for your kind comment. I'm so happy that you have made animals from my videos! It truly inspires me to make more animals to share with you. Thank you again for the comment and for inspiring me!
I was inspired to try dyeing wool by Rebecca from the Chemknits KZread channel: www.youtube.com/@ChemKnitsTutorials/featured You can download my free PDF Chameleon pattern and read step by step instructions on my blog: theneedlefelter.com/dyeing-wool-with-an-easter-egg-decorating-kit-to-make-a-chameleon You can also find any of my free patterns on my website theneedlefelter.com/. Just search for the animal you’re looking for. Tool and supplies used in this project I have included Amazon affiliate links for some of the items below. This means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you in advance if you decide to support my work using these links. Doing so helps me continue to create content for you! Tools 🐾 Rubbermaid Takealongs plastic containers with lids amzn.to/493ThM4 🐾 Plastic boot tray or something to protect your work surface from spills or spatters that might discolor it amzn.to/3vp0Saa 🐾 2 custom etched pint glasses (I chose the compass and the swallow) www.etsy.com/listing/74623632/custom-beer-pint-glasses-2-choose-your 🐾 1 tablespoon measuring spoon amzn.to/3TSMpgk 🐾 1 cup measuring cup amzn.to/4amvQP0 🐾 Plastic teaspoon for stirring amzn.to/3TnZ09G 🐾 OXO good grips folding sweater drying rack amzn.to/3PAHopM 🐾 Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece book by Gail Callahan amzn.to/3VvpEQu 🐾 Small spray bottle (travel size) amzn.to/43vOVfn 🐾 38g star felting needle amzn.to/3UScJb7 🐾 40g twist felting needle amzn.to/48pdlIh Supplies 🐾 Easter egg eye tablet kit (in the US, will cost less at your local grocery store) - PAAS Neon 6 tablet amzn.to/43tKRMT or PAAS Deluxe 9 tablet amzn.to/3xjhb8U 🐾 White vinegar (1 tablespoon per tablet) amzn.to/4a80hbV 🐾 Water (1 cup per tablet) 🐾 Unicorn Power Scour amzn.to/4aoRjH6 🐾 Sarafina White wool roving (I used about .33 ounce per tablet) www.sarafinafiberart.com/products/sarafina-white-roving-1oz_fbr-1-sarafina-white 🐾 Paper towels amzn.to/3xaHuyj 🐾 Cloth wrapped 32g wire www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/armature-wire/products/cloth-wrapped-wire-32-gauge-white_tool-32-gauge 🐾 Cloth wrapped 22g wire www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/armature-wire/products/cloth-wrapped-wire-22-gauge-white_tool-22-gauge-white 🐾 Elmer’s Glue-All Multi-purpose Glue amzn.to/49oWx5v 🐾 Amazon Basics Premium Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 24 Count amzn.to/3TolEic lor 🐾 Core wool www.sarafinafiberart.com/collections/core-wool/products/off-white-chunky-core-roving-4-oz_fzw-off-white-chunky 🐾 Water for the spray bottle 🐾 Powdered Sugar Felter’s Palette wool batting feltedsky.com/collections/wool/products/felters-palette-1-oz?variant=31753614327880 🐾 4mm clear glass eyes amzn.to/3VP5d1p 🐾 Kleancolor metallic nail polish amzn.to/3x5GvPH 🐾 A pinch of Beaver Short Fiber Merino Batt feltingsupplies.livingfelt.com/short-fiber-beaver
Just started my first piece of felting, and i chose your hummingbird, but when i added extra on the belly part in didnt blend well it looked like patch what and i doing wrong
You might try pulling some of the wool off. I will sometimes put a thin layer down first, almost a transparent veil. And then I'll add another layer over that leaving the edges of the first layer to soften the transition between the two colors. You can also try leaving the edges of the belly color a little feathery instead of a sharp or straight edge. That would help soften the edge. Don't be discouraged as it takes a little practice. And the good thing is that you can remove some wool, place and felt a thin layer back over that spot, and no one will notice that you made a change. Wool is very forgiving. I hope this helps.
Thank you wonderful tutorial. I just subscribe to your channel . Looking forward to more tutorials
Awesome, thank you! I am so happy that you are enjoying them.
I love your video
Thank you! I'm so happy that you enjoyed it.
Hermoso !!! gracias
Thank you! I'm so happy that you enjoyed it.
Is the template still available?
It is! Here's the link to the pdf file on my website: theneedlefelter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Chick-Pattern-The-Needle-Felter.pdf and to the blog post for this if you want written directions: theneedlefelter.com/yellow-chick-video-tutorial-with-free-pdf-pattern/
So beautiful 🐥💞
Thank you! It was so much fun to make. :)
Actually with the feathers I felted the wire on with felt then followed with wax to make more secure onto the feather instead of glue and used swax from Sarafina to wrap the wires with felt
That's very helpful! I haven't tried the technique again because my feathers were prone to cracking if they were accidentally bent. I could sort of fix it by applying heat with a blow dryer. They are beautiful but I worry they would be damaged if I tried to ship a bird with them. I'm still glad I tried it though.
They put it on sale many times
Yes, they do have sales more often than they used to. It helps!
Great tutorial but can’t believe you are stabbing the needle into the wool in your head! Ouch, I’d be bleeding all over the place.😅
I know what you mean. For some parts of an animal, I find it works better for me not to use a felting mat. But most of the time, I do. And when I don't, I never ever take my eyes off of my work!
Absolutely amazing you are very talented I will have a go at this but it will probably end up looking like a dormouse ❤
Where is the pdf file?
Thank you for asking! The pdf file is available here: theneedlefelter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hummingbird-Pattern-The-Needle-Felter.pdf I put it in the video description but I will try to remember to pin the PDF links in a comment on future projects. It seems easier to find.
I love your tutorials. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.! I am learning so much and excited to try making your creations! Will you have a tutorial in the future making cats and dogs?
Thank you so much! I have a list of animals I want to make that I'm working from. I don't have a domestic cat or dog on it. But it does include an African Wild Dog and a Cheetah. The Cheetah is from a tutorial that I purchased. Right now, I'm most interested in making wild animals and livestock like sheep, pigs, etc. But who knows? Maybe I'll change my mind in the future.
Great tutorial. Learned new techniques!
Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful. I'm working on another sleeping animal and hope to have it ready soon. The first one I made was not right. So I'm already on version 2!
He is very cute, i am new to needel felting , i have made 4 mouse and they turn out not to bad . :)
Thank you! I love a needle felted mouse. They are so sweet. And there are so many things you can do with a mouse!
Absolutely beautiful polar bear cub, love your instructions, and such a neat wire armature, thanks xx
Thanks so much! I struggled a bit with the armature but learned a lot!
He's adorable. Thank you for the tutorial
You’re welcome! I'm so happy that you liked him.
I really liked this video and the instruction pdf is about the most professional that I have seen. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much. :)
If you’d like to felt along, download my free PDF pattern (the same one I use in the video) on my blog: theneedlefelter.com/making-a-polar-bear-cub/ If you’re looking for another Arctic animal to make, I created an adorable Narwhal PDF Tutorial and Pattern. It is available in my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/listing/1660413209/needle-felted-narwhal-tutorial-pattern. The completed needle felted narwhal sculpture is approximately 9” long x 2 ⅝” wide x 1 ⅝” tall. My 45 page narwhal tutorial includes: - 31 pages of instructions - 105 accompanying full color photos - Tool and supply lists - Reference photos - Care instructions - A glossary of needle felting terms - And a printable pattern to help you keep your narwhal in proportion as you work
Very happy to of found your channel. Excellent channel. I just love it. Thank you so much. ❤
You are so welcome! Thank you for letting me know. I'm trying to make animals this year!
This bird is now on my "to do" list. We have them here in MA and I just love watching them at my feeder.
Thank you! I love hummingbirds so much. Last summer, I was letting my dog into the back yard and a hummingbird stopped and hovered right in front of me when I opened the back door. We just looked at each other briefly and it flew away. They are such a delight to see. Just like little bits of magic.