Friday, March 11, 2011

Sticky Fingers....Part 2

Here he is all finished. I think that I need to add some kind of accessory for him. Maybe a basket full of mushrooms or a mushroom lantern? I must say, needle felting is very challenging. It is not really an instant craft, I believe that I am going to have to practice, a lot.

Above: Mouse and felt mushroom pincushion.

Above: Hedgehog (what little gnome is complete without a pet hedgehog?) and mushroom house sewing pins.
Above: close up. See the little wispies on his chin. I jabbed and jabbed and couldn't get those stray fibers to disappear.

I am enjoying this new craft. I actually have had the supplies to needle felt for a few years now, but just never had the desire to do it. It is not an expensive hobby. You only need the needles (use 50% off coupon at Hobby L), foam (I had some decor foam that had been in the closet for ages) and wool roving (50%off coupon at Hobby L).
Have a great day,
Holly
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3 comments:

  1. JaneMarch 11, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Dear dear Daughter, don't be sticking those precious fingers. and carnage. no no. can't stand that.
    But I love you gnome mouse and his house. soso cute. I have seen articles about needle felting, but surely never felt (pun) the desire to do it. isn't it time consuming?
    I love to read your and Liz's blogs. such a treat for me. it's such fun.
    I have been trying to find a weekend to come to your house, but work so much for dad. I'm just going to have to up and leave on a thurs and come anyway. I have even been working Saturdays so he can be on the job site. He has been working so hard lately. give my love to all, mom

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  2. ElizabethMarch 12, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    The mouse and pin cushion are so cute. They remind me of some children's books I loved in elementary school that featured mice and their intricate little homes. I wish I knew the author of those books. The illustrations were beautiful. I'm excited to see when you post too, I usually look a couple of times a day. It makes it worth it too that Momma follows our posts too! Love you, elizabeth

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  3. cupcake cutie craftMarch 18, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Where did you get those fabulous hedgehog and mushroom pins from?

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