Nighttime Routines: Needle Felting & Self-Care

Nighttime Routines: Needle Felting & Self-Care

There’s no question, self-care is this year’s hottest topic. With 80% of Americans afflicted with stress, it’s safe to say we could all use a little self-care to ensure we are aligned with the best version of ourselves. Now, we all know breakfast is the most important...
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

What wool should I choose for felting? Have you wondered if you should use Gotland wool?  If you have done any needle felting at all, or you are looking to start you will be wondering what breed of wool to use.  I was lucky when I was just beginning I had a flock of...
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....
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