Felting is considered the oldest of all the textile or fiber arts. It is still a way of life in Central Asia and used to produce tents (yurts), clothing and rugs. Felt is used industrially for many applications including musical instruments, home construction, clothing and even cars. Needle felting as an art form is relatively new compared to the actual textile of felt.

Needle felting is a method of felting without the use of water, which is used in most other felting applications. The technique employs a barbed or notched needle to tangle the individual fibers together to form images and shapes. The most important needle felting supplies are the needles themselves, felting needles can be used one at a time or in a group utilizing a handle/holder. Single needles are used for details while groups of needles create broader base shapes. You can create both 2D and 3D pieces with wool felting.

Wet Felting (aka Wool Felting) is one of my all-time favorite hobbies! It is one of those activities (like gardening) where I get completely lost.There is something very peaceful and zen in taking plain sheep wool, mohair or alpaca fiber and magically creating a unique piece of colorful fabric.Each piece of handmade felt is completely unique because there simply is no way that you can duplicate the many intricacies of each lock of wool.

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