Start Smaller Than You Think You NeedMay 11, 2026Needle felting, Weekly felting tipsIt’s natural to begin an animal with more wool than you need. As felters, we know that wool compresses significantly when we needle felt it.…
Work from General to SpecificMay 4, 2026Needle felting, Weekly felting tipsOne of the most common ways a piece starts to feel “off” is when details are added too early. It’s tempting to jump into eyes,…
Aim for Believable, Not PerfectApril 27, 2026Needle felting, Weekly felting tipsI can’t count how many times I’ve spent hours working on details that no one notices. It’s easy to get caught up in chasing perfection—smoothing…
Build with Purpose, Not Just WoolApril 20, 2026Needle felting, Weekly felting tipsDo your animals sometimes feel “almost there,” but still somehow off? You’re not alone. Below is a hamster I made early in my needle felting…