Needle Felting, Confidence & Community

Needle Felting, Confidence & Community

If there’s one thing for sure, it’s that we could all use a little more human connection these days. Trapped behind our screens, bogged down by social media, and worn out from wearing our mother, sister, wife, teacher hats, it’s easy to succumb to low self-esteem and...
Why Needle Felting Is Great For Your Health

Why Needle Felting Is Great For Your Health

There’s something absolutely magical about walking into a craft store. With endless possibilities and new projects awaiting at every turn, it’s no wonder felters quickly become obsessed with the project at hand. But beyond the thrill of parading through the local...
Chronic Pain? Manage it with Crafts.

Chronic Pain? Manage it with Crafts.

More and more these days, you hear about people living with chronic pain. Whether due to an autoimmune condition, an old injury, or a myriad of other things, chronic pain is, well, chronic. Thankfully, researchers in England have discovered a link between crafting and...
Art Therapy through Felting

Art Therapy through Felting

As anyone with a crafting habit can tell you, making art can be a very therapeutic process. Heck, even just stabbing wool against a block can work wonders for melting away frustrations of the day. But, for many, more targeted therapeutic exercises can be so helpful...
Spark a Love for Reading with Needle Felting

Spark a Love for Reading with Needle Felting

With back-to-school upon us, some questions are looming for all parents: is my child’s reading level up to par? Will they be behind? How can I inspire a love for reading? Well, I’ve got a somewhat unorthodox answer for you: needle felting. One of the first things kids...
High Blood Pressure? Felt it Down

High Blood Pressure? Felt it Down

High Blood Pressure? Felt it Down We all know how much fun needle felting is. We know the joys of making gifts for others (and keeping a few for ourselves, too). We’ve even talked about the amazing mental health benefits of needle felting. But, did you know that...
Needle Felting with Gotland Wool

Needle Felting with Gotland Wool

Home /Blog/Page 24 Needle Felting with Gotland Wool ​What Wool Should I Choose for Felting? Have you ever wondered if Gotland wool is a good choice for needle felting? If you’re new to needle felting or have been felting for a while, you’ve likely asked yourself which...
Needle Felt Your Way Back To School

Needle Felt Your Way Back To School

Back to School It’s that time of year again – summer’s coming to an end, and back to school shopping has begun! It’s time for pencils, books, backpacks, lunch-pails, and a whole new wardrobe! Whew! And, naturally, no child wants the inexpensive plain backpack....
Summer Wedding? Here’s A Needle Felting Gift Idea

Summer Wedding? Here’s A Needle Felting Gift Idea

Summer Wedding? Here’s A Needle Felting Gift Idea   Summer means a lot of things- no school, lots of swimming, and all the ice cream you can eat! For many of us, summer also means ALL THE WEDDING INVITATIONS! While most couples have a pretty detailed registry to...
The Joy of Giving Handmade Felted Gifts

The Joy of Giving Handmade Felted Gifts

I don’t know about you, but if I kept every item I felted, my house would look more like Noah’s Ark than anything else! I love giving needle felted items as gifts to people. Not only does it keep my house from being overrun by a very furry stampede, but people seem to...
Needle Felting with Merino Wool

Needle Felting with Merino Wool

Home /best wool for needle felting Needle Felting with Merino Wool What wool should I choose for felting? Have you wondered if you should use Merino wool?  If you have done any needle felting at all, or you are looking to start you will be wondering what breed of wool...

Rainy Summer Days? Keep the Kids Busy With Needle Felting

Summer is finally here! It’s time for swimming pools, beach trips . . . and unexpected rainstorms. Sometimes a rainstorm can be nice to cool things down or cut the humidity. But, as anyone with children knows, rainy days can lead to a whole lot of BOREDOM! Now, it’s...
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