emily95 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Hi I recently had a go at needle felting and I really liked it . I would like to do it again but I don't know where to get the needles or the merino wool from. Does anyone know where I can get these from? Thankyou Emily x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Hi Emily, sorry I don'tknow, but Omletina Kyckling has done needle felting - try PMing her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Thankyou snowy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 When you say needle felting, do you mean knitting something to felt or using felted wool to knit things? If so I can help with both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrie Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I would love to try this and am considering spending my Christmas money on a book and starter pack from this web site http://www.gilliangladrag.co.uk/ her bags are amazing. And buy a needle felting kit. Let us know how you get on. Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrie Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I knew I had another web site to look at. She makes some amazing bags, not quite my taste though, take a look, her blog is interesting. www.fibrespacecrafts.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Wow Thankyou Carrie thats just the kind of thing I'm looking for.... I would like to get the needle seperatley though.... Emily x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Ubereglu : I mean using Merino wool tops and a special needle ( not sure what it's called! ) and soap + water to make them into different shapes / items Thanks for your help though Emily x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Ah, I think I know what you mean. What size needles would you need? When you say merino wool do you mean the fibre or yarn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Erm, sorry I'm not sure.... Does the size of the needle matter? Sorry I am a beginner to this and have only had a go once Emily x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Well if you're knitting then yes, but this will depend on the thickness of wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Needle felting isn't knitted - from what Omletina told me, you use unspun wool and stab it and bash it with thin needles, using soap and water, directly into the shapes you want. Sounds like great fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have done needle felting - I bought my stuff from twistfibrecraft - they are brilliant, really quick delivery. http://www.twistfibrecraft.co.uk/felt/felt.html I've had Merino tops from them and also the Funky Scarf kits - and lots of other bits as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Oh, I should never have looked at this, it looks too inviting and I am not meant to be spending any money just now as I am currently on adoption leave and so pretty skint! The annoying thing is that once I am back at work and on full wages again I won't have the time or will to learn new crafts - typical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have a needle felting kit I would be willing to let someone on here have for nowt, as long as they promise to make me a chicken in return! PM me if you'd like it! Needles & variousMerino wools. I gave up as I kept stabbing my finger & it was extremely painful as the needles are barbed! First come, first served I'm afraid! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I have a needle felting kit I would be willing to let someone on here have for nowt, as long as they promise to make me a chicken in return!PM me if you'd like it! Needles & variousMerino wools. I gave up as I kept stabbing my finger & it was extremely painful as the needles are barbed! First come, first served I'm afraid! Emma.x Did you use a pad Emma? - my kit came with a felting pad which the needle goes into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Yes I did have a pad but I still stabbed myself - nasty! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Emma, if no-one else shows any interest, I would be. I have some of the fibres which I got from HobbyCraft (and the pup decided to shred all over the floor ) At the time I couldn't justify getting the full kit for yet another craft (DH goes every time I bring something new home!!), so was going to have a go with the traditional method using a bamboo place mat I already had! Just need the time now!! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I would love to try this and am considering spending my Christmas money on a book and starter pack from this web site http://www.gilliangladrag.co.uk/ her bags are amazing. And buy a needle felting kit. Let us know how you get on.Caroline I went for a tootle on this website & found that she does hen courses....so I clicked on the link only to find not one feather on it! It was of course a bride & friends, just goes to show how my mind is wired these days - but so is my DD, she wanted to know where the chooks are too!! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks for all your help I will certainly look at ordering some things. I am really looking forward to having another go at it. Maybe I could felt myself a flock! ( I seem to have a one track mind too Sha! ) Emily xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivihen Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 http://www.texere.co.uk and http://www.craftynotions.com are two of my favourite sites for craft supplies, both friendly with prompt service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thankyou Emily xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Sorry, I've not been in for a while, as I've been poorly sick. As Snowy says, I've done needle felting and also nuno felting. I got my stuff from a place called Wingham Wool, which is near Rotherham/Sheffield. Their website is: http://www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk/index.php It's great fun and very satisfying. I made some needle felted teddy bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thankyou I think I will order some from here - it looks good Sorry to hear you've been ill Needle felted teddy bears sounds good, were they hard to make? Emily xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thankyou I think I will order some from here - it looks goodSorry to hear you've been ill Needle felted teddy bears sounds good, were they hard to make? Emily xxx Hi, They were time consuming, but quite easy to make. I used to make sewn mohair bears so had a bit of a head start. I'll try to take some photos of some of my felted stuff and pop them on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
