What You Need to Get Started in Needle Felting
If you’ve ever admired those soft, sculpted wool animals and wondered how to make them yourself, you’re not alone! Needle felting is a relaxing and rewarding craft that lets you turn wool into charming, detailed creations with just a few simple tools.
Whether you’re beginning your own creative journey or introducing a friend to the joy of felting, my Bear Creek Felting kits make it easy. Each kit includes everything you need to get started — thoughtfully designed and beautifully packaged for gift giving.
🪡 Needles
You’ll receive quality felting needles in every kit — the most essential tool for this craft. They’re what allow you to sculpt the wool, one tiny poke at a time. Beginners often find that needles can break or go missing (check the sofa cushions!), so having extras on hand is always a good idea.
🐑 Wool
Not all wool felts the same, and that’s where my flock comes in. The wool in Bear Creek Felting kits comes from carefully selected crossbreeds raised on my North Dakota farm, chosen and developed over the years for their ideal felting qualities. This special blend felts quickly, holds its shape firmly, and produces beautifully smooth results.
Each project includes wool that’s been pre-measured and dyed to the perfect colors, so you don’t have to guess or source materials yourself. Finding the right colors and quantities for a project can take a lot of time and experience — but your kit has all that preparation already done for you.
✨ Printed Instructions
Every kit comes with a multi-page printed instruction booklet filled with color photos of each step, along with helpful tips and basic felting information. Where a photo can’t quite explain a concept, I’ve included clear line drawings to make it easy to understand. These guides are designed to teach you how to felt confidently — not just follow along, but learn techniques you can apply to future projects.
🧶 Felting Cushion
Each kit includes a felting cushion so you can get started right away. It protects your needles and work surface while you felt. Many felters choose to upgrade to one of our 100% wool felting pads, which are quiet, long-lasting, and completely biodegradable — a natural alternative that feels as good as it performs.
🌟 Everything You Need, All in One Box
That’s it! No need for fancy tools, wire armature, or special equipment. Everything is right at your fingertips — beautifully prepared so you can focus on creating. Find a cozy spot (maybe near the fire or with your favorite tea), open your kit, and start felting your very first sculpture.
If you’d like to go even deeper, you’re invited to join the Bear Creek Needle Felting Academy, where you’ll find over 40 detailed courses, a welcoming community, and exclusive member discounts on wool and kits. It’s the perfect next step once you’ve caught the felting bug.
Whether you’re treating yourself or giving the gift of creativity, you’ll find everything you need to get started in needle felting right inside our kits — from wool grown on our farm to carefully written instructions that guide you every step of the way.
Happy Felting!
— Teresa
🎥 Want a Little Extra Help Getting Started?
If you’re a visual learner, you’ll love my new EweTube video series: “Needle Felting for Absolute Beginners — Start Here.”
In this free series, I walk you through the basics of needle felting step by step — from choosing the right wool and needles to shaping, blending colors, and finishing your first project. It’s the perfect companion to your Bear Creek Felting kit!
👉 Watch the “Start Here” playlist on EweTube:
EweTube.com/@BearCreekFelting
Grab your kit, follow along, and start felting with confidence!
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