🦉 A MONTH in the life of a needle felting business.....all the work behind the scenes

[@joeyotten2091]

None of your videos are boring! I love getting behind the scenes of what it really takes to be a successful artist! Your studio vlogs every month are so cozy I save them until I can sit down and fully pay attention. I’m very excited to see what you learn in your workshops and I think you’ll do just fine in the crochet one…you already can work in the round and do increases! That’s some tricky stuff!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks so much 😊 Just back from the workshop, it was hard but I just about managed and everyone was so helpful. Thank you for appreciating my videos, I have KZbinrs that I like to sit and actually watch all the way through, not felt alongside and miss things, thanks for being here and supporting the channel xx

[@Chiamex]

I agree. No one should copy your art without referencing you as the creator. As an aside, I find your videos both inspiring and relaxing. Thank you.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much, really pleased you enjoy the channel, always lovely to hear xx

[@spagirl]

Thank you for always having wonderful, informative, inspirational videos!!!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much, very kind of you! xx

[@andyk1k1]

Never boring Philippa, always interesting and inspiring and for certain never too much doggo footage xx

[@feltsbyphilippa]

That's good as they keep creeping into my videos' all the time! Thanks for watching xx

[@jillholmes504]

Love the dogs. lol. Great information thank you xxx

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad you don't mind the dogs, I think they are cute but I am biased, thanks for watching the video xx

[@IrishTextileCraftsandMore]

Always enjoy your vlog. I also believe you deserve credit when it is your design.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed the vlog xx

[@annabelle5837]

Never boring, never too much dog footage! Love love your mushrooms and cows and your crochet baskets! Thanks for sharing, Pippa 😊 x

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks Belle, the dogs keep creeping into the vlogs but they do keep me entertained! xx

[@jwcreates23]

Your videos are always interesting and informative so please don't apologise. Its good to hear the reality of a small business owner.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you and glad it was ok, it definitely is my reality, thanks for watching xx

[@saskiaverdoes8079]

Your video's boring, no way, I love them (also the parts with your dogs ❤). Nobody may copy the beautiful things you make!!!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much! That's very kind, I am biased with the dogs so it's good to know people don't mind, thanks for watching xx

[@ginabirks4910]

I really enjoy your videos as they cover everything in your life, which you manage to fit in with your business. The dogs are adorable and I agree with other watchers they can't appear too often. I am amazed how much work goes into making a kit and enjoy watching how you personalised each one. It shows how much you want people to enjoy making them.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you very much! Yes, I really want this mushroom kit to have lots of little elements so people will really feel an achievement when they have created it. Glad you like the dogs, they keep me entertained so I like to pass that on! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel xx

[@SilverSparkles22]

Gorgeous scenery and soooo cute doggies. Wee dachshund bum and a waggy tail poking out from under a blanket, what's not to love🥰 Your earlier videos inspired me to make a mushroom. I wasn't a mushroom fan...I made 2 mushrooms, now I love them! And I've been oohing and aahing over the bode colour from wow for a while. Now I've seen it I must buy it💚🍄

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes, love the Bode colour, I think seeing them in "real life" really helps. Glad you like the dogs, they make me laugh and keep me entertained so I have to pass that on! Thanks for watching xx

[@dianebaven2457]

Thanks so much…really enjoyed it! The doggies too! 😃🍀🌷

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks! Glad it was ok and not too many dog clips xx

[@nicolamoore4760]

Your videos are not boring Pippa, it's always lovely to see what you've been up to. I don't know how you fit it all in. I always try to credit the original designer if I have followed a tutorial or made something from a kit, so I'm glad you got that lady to start crediting you. Love seeing your dogs and the lovely countryside in Yorkshire. I can't believe how much snow you've had, we haven't had any. Hope you enjoy the wool show ❤

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes, we had quite a bit of snow, we always get it here. My Mum in Cornwall barely gets any. It's fun for a day then I want it to melt! Just back from Easy Anglia Yarn Festival, it was a lovely show, smaller than Yarndale but actually nice and calmer, speak soon xx

[@eileenland3636]

Your videos are never boring! I love all the content, the dogs the felting and everything else! Thank you for all the work you do.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you! Always good to know, I consider my content a bit plain sometimes so really happy you liked it xx

[@tanyablencowe6568]

Always looks forward to your videos and monthly vlogs, scenic walks and dogs and all! Don't apologise, the authenticity is so enjoyable and refreshing🤩❤️

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, glad you enjoy the videos and they aren't too boring xx

[@aroundtheworldfibers]

Always enjoy your videos Phillipa. I'm so glad you got the lady to credit you for your cows. It is absolutely the right thing to do. The designers should always get credit for their work. I just wish everyone had the courtesy to do this. Give credit where credit is due. I've said it before, you live in a such a beautiful place and it's such a kick watching the doggos bounding across the landscape enjoying themselves, or snuggling under blankets. Such cuties. Oh and I think hubby might be fishing for a new coat... 😄

[@feltsbyphilippa]

I think you could be right about hubby! Something for the birthday list! The lady was really lovely in the end and everyone made such lovely comments on the Facebook thread, very supportive. Thanks so much for watching and being here xx

[@jessicamergen]

100% you should get credit for your designs that are unique 👍

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, it's only a couple that I like to protect, happy to share them though xx

[@nicolajaynekirwin7773]

Absolutely love your videos, totally agree with other comments, love the dogs, countryside and keeping it all real, thanks 😊 xx

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks 👍So pleased you liked the vlog and it wasn't too boring xx

[@lilyroseshandmade6525]

There can never be too much dog footage haha. I love how they sleep under blankets very cute. Another great video. Thank you.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you and yes, they love their blankets! Thanks for watching xx

[@AbqIlona]

I can't wait for you to start selling the mushroom kit. That is definitely one I will want to get! They are just beautiful. I agree with everyone else that showing your walks with the dogs is relaxing and fun to see as well. I'm envious of the places you are able to walk around. Happy March!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you and so pleased you enjoy the walks and the dogs! Kit is coming along, I really like it as the mushroom is a good size and the grass and finishing touches are perfect, thanks for watching xx

[@eileenprevost5663]

I love your videos! Never boring! Keep showing us the dogs and all the beautiful places you go with them!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, always good to know I'm not boring people xx

[@AlisaHof]

Always love your studio vlogs! Never too much dog footage- or footage of your beautiful countryside. Your crochet pieces and mushrooms are lovely!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Ahh, thanks, always good to know I am people enjoy the videos xx

[@filomenariviello9574]

Dear Philippe, I’ve been watching you for over a year. I am a needle felter- started during the pandemic. I started selling at small craft fairs after family and friends started buying and requesting my felts. I do mostly small whimsical creatures but now have a following and have even taught classes. I watch many KZbin videos ( some which you recommended), and always look forward to yours! I so enjoy your style- feels my like I’m having a conversation with and old friend. I live in upstate New York and have a niece who lives in the UK . 🇬🇧I will be visiting her n June and been hounding her that we need to visit your area and some of the places you have shown us! I have learned so much from you and wanted to finally thank you! Best regards, Filomena

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hi Filomena, thank you so much for watching the channel and enjoying it, it means a lot to me. North Yorkshire is a stunning place to visit, I am West Yorkshire which is okay but I do have World Of Wool nearby! I love the progression of your needle felting journey and that friends and family started to ask for your felts, that is the perfect sign to start a small business. I hope you are enjoying it and thanks for supporting my channel and watching my videos xx

[@shammamurphy4172]

Always a wonderful video, never boring!! The mushroom is fantastic, I love all of those greens. The temperature blanket is coming along so well too. Your of are just the cutest!!! One of mine has to be under a blanket too, (the galgo of course) so funny. ❤

[@feltsbyphilippa]

The dogs really keep me amused, blankets are essential otherwise they would just sleep on my lap all day for the warmth! The temperature blanket is really satisfying and I am just managing to keep up with it, take care Shamma xx

[@jeanineemery4617]

The puppies are so fun!! You are such an inspiration!!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you! Very kind of you! xx

[@Mossibones]

It's such a joy every time I've seen you've posted a new video. If I'm feeling listless with working on my own projects I love to sit down with one of your videos and work alongside watching it! I love seeing all of the little details of your day, your walks in the countryside and adorable dogs, and I love seeing you travel to different places and attend events even if small. It's very calming and cozy and inspiring.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy the video and that's exactly what I want it to be. I have other KZbinrs on when I work and love the company, it's so good to know you do that with my video 💗 xx

[@karenthomas5447]

I love all of your videos! Definitely love the dogs, the scenery and all of your creations!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, always good to know people enjoy it all! xx

[@kaggieskreationz7566]

Never ever boring , you are an inspiration . You’ve motivated me to finishing a video I need to do ,, it’s hard to stay on focus. We’ll done and spring is coming so lots of inspiring topics outside in nature coming our way. Keep felting everyone

[@feltsbyphilippa]

There are so many videos to do and never enough time, thanks for watching and so pleased you enjoyed it! xx

[@dodosmamma1692]

As a huge dog lover, your dogs are absolutely adorable. I have a little jackshund - half wire haired JR and half wire haired dachshund. He’d dig all day if I let him and he hides his toys, covering them up by moving the soil over them with his nose, silly boy. The baskets you’ve made are beautiful Philippa, the style and colours are gorgeous. Your videos are always a joy to watch and I appreciate all of them but especially so when they’re longer. Just got to the end of your video and I agree with you about crediting you when someone makes any of your creations for monetary gain. I think it’s unfair not to and I’m really glad that the lady changed her mind, how lovely. 💕🐾🐾

[@feltsbyphilippa]

I love the idea of a Jackshund but know what both breeds are like, he must love his digging! My mum had a Jack Russell when I was younger, I love the breed, they are great fun. Thank you for appreciating my videos, it means a lot to know people enjoy them. I have a wool festival one coming out today. Take care and thanks for being here xx

[@dodosmamma1692]

@@feltsbyphilippa 🙏💕

[@kicsikato82]

I just wanted to thank you for your videos! I'm a long time subscriber, haven't commented much but wanted to thank you for the inspiration and companion you give us every month. It's a privilige to follow your creative journey and I'm so glad you've started to crochet! (I just crocheted a shawl watching this vlog,.:))) Have a really nice day!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

I am so impressed by crocheters, I would love to crochet a shawl! I am enjoying it but learning slowly. It's good for me to appreciate being a beginner in a craft especially for my channel, thanks for watching and commenting and being here xx

[@kicsikato82]

@@feltsbyphilippa I feel exactly the same with needle felting! It looks sooo easy watching you but in real life it's hard. And time consuming... :))

[@Andrea-bw8xm]

Very enjoyable video! Love the dog content! You offer inspiring ideas and undeniably beautiful works of art! And of course you should be credited for your original designs. I slso like how you reference suppliers and other crafters. Very informative and relaxing! Thank you!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much! You are very kind. Luckily the lady was very lovely in the end and completely understood, thanks for watching xx

[@carolinecarpenter]

The hook at the top of stand, you could make something to sit over it that could support a price card or information piece maybe?

[@carolinecarpenter]

Your videos are never boring and the dogs are adorable.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you and yes, a really good idea about the top of the stand, thanks xx

[@bronnieo3258]

Love your channel ❤ It’s lovely to watch something different from knitting 🧶. Being in Australia 🇦🇺 it’s lovely to see your winter snow and wonderful green rolling landscapes. Thank you 😊

[@feltsbyphilippa]

My sister is over there and yes, complete opposite, I hope to visit her next year and enjoy some warmth during our winter! xx

[@LilHeavenlyTreasures]

When you show the scenery it makes me wish I lived in the UK, absolutely beautiful. Love the mushrooms but I always picture a little fairy by them. 🙂 I love crochet. I was lucky to learn as a small child. 2 years ago I did teach myself how to knit. That was fun. BTW, Love the dog footage.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, glad you like the dogs and how great that you can crochet, I am really enjoying it, thanks for watching xx

[@vickigauger5550]

Philippa, your videos are just perfect! You are the sweetest soul and would love to be your neighbor, but I’m in America 😏 love the mushrooms, I’ve make many items from your tutorials, mainly the animals and need to start another. I’ve done a couple mushrooms too. Thank you for taking the time for KZbin, your channel is one of my favs! 🩷

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Ahh, thank you so much, you are really kind, never know if the content is a bit boring but everyone has been so nice. Yes, lots of mushrooms here but once this last tutorial is done I hope to do a few sheep and a hare, always so many makes to make! xx

[@Lindasinish]

I love seeing your dogs ❤ As always, another interesting video.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much! xx

[@AlisonRaft-t4l]

Thank you for another fab video. I find your videos so inspiring. I would love to set up my own business as needle felting and crafts are my passion and are great for my mental health and wellbeing. Something to aim for. Thanks again 😊

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes, definitely, I am posting a Yarn Festival video today but I interview some of the businesses and their advice was great, worth watching, thanks so much for your comment xx

[@nikkikart6882]

Love the video's, and the dogs, and the beautiful scenery you show, I felt I was by that water just now. I came in from work a bit frazzled, so it's great to chill and relax and learn. xx (Luna Felts).

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad you enjoyed it and it always makes me happy when I hear what people relax whilst watching my vlogs xx

[@afewnaturalchanges]

The top hook on your bag stand could be used for a make or a sign. No laughing. Making anything into a multi use item is genius ♥️

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks and yes, that is a missed opportunity, I have removed it now but could have used it as sign holder, very good idea! xx

[@Guinevere_01]

Beautiful colours from World of Wool! I have Corriedale Bode and Tradpole at home, love them! I use them for grass and trees

[@feltsbyphilippa]

They are really lovely colours, I had never seen them before but perfect for grass and trees xx

[@jillweisensee8524]

You’re inspiring me to want to learn crochet! Your blanket is lovely. And I love the baskets. I haven’t looked in the notes to see if you source where those patterns/instructions/materials come from? I’ve been tempted by crochet kits lately… Always enjoy your monthly catch ups, Pippa! Have a lovely March!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hi Jill, so the basket is a kit from The Left Hookery on Etsy and she has a video on her KZbin plus you can purchase the wool from her too. The blanket however is quite something and is going to be HUGE! But I do like the look and feel of it and it's a simple stitch, thank for watching and take care xx

[@feltthefleece]

Love your videos, nothing boring about them. Repetition is good for an old un like me 😂. Keep up the good work!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much xx

[@majellacorio4455]

I love you doxies!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks, they are such adorable, fun, loving dogs xx

[@joannmatsko3838]

Your videos are so enjoyable. Thank you!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

You are so welcome! xx

[@strictlybeauty8498]

Not repetitive, like to see what you're up too,never toomuch dogs and for heavens sake stop worrying so much. You have built up a solid core of followers and when people stray in by chance it's just more potential. Maxine x

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Loved your comment, made me laugh, I will continue! Take care xx

[@katm2419]

Your videos are never boring & I love the dog content. I love the way you did the spots on your flyagaric mushroom. Did you use pieces white prefelt?

[@feltsbyphilippa]

No, it's just carded white core wool, roll it up in your fingers and then felt them on. I am going to release the whole video for the kit soon so you will see the process then, thanks for watching xx

[@heather4142]

Hi Philippa! Thanks for another video :) I just love seeing everything you've been up to and the doggies are always a treat. Tunisian crochet is a different style of crochet. I hope you're aware of that. It uses a long crochet hook and you build the stitches onto it kind of like you do with knitting. (kind of) Anyway, I hope you enjoy it and I hope they supply the hook because you'll need a long one!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much! Yes, I had a brief look online and am going to read their instructions, I will just watch if it is too much for me. It's really good to appreciate how a beginner feels with a new craft xx

[@kaggieskreationz7566]

If you know of any shows more southerly please let us know, I am in Guernsey but would love to go to England to visit some and squeeze in a workshop or two!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

There are lots of wool shows down south, workshops are slightly harder to find though. The original needle felting facebook group UK is an excellent place for things like that. Lovely to have you here from Guernsey, my best friend was from Jersey so spent several summer holidays over there xx

[@alisonsmith1428]

Hi pippa,lovely video,I was one of the people who commented on the thread about your highland cow,so glad it turned out well,can I ask are you selling your crocheted bowels? I’d love to buy some,just decorated my room and I love them xx

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hi Alison, thank you so much for your comment on Facebook, very supportive of you and much appreciated. So, I have put a couple of bowls on my Etsy shop but they are my more recent ones as I feel they are my better work. The smaller ones I am going to sell in person so people can properly see them incase I have missed any stitches etc. Thanks so much for watching and supporting my small business xx

[@sharonharper2570]

Hi loved this video and love the crochet baskets, i would love to have a go at making some can you tell me type of wool/ material you use. Ive never crocheted before thank you

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hi, it's recycled cotton yarn I think, if you go to The Left Hookery on Etsy, she sell it there in lots of different sizes xx

[@xtraChloenary-Feltmaker]

I have brown plain plastic bags, too. I printed out my (original) business card design, just way bigger, and glued it to them. That's even cheaper than the stickers ;) (and I'm glad I didn't spend money getting stuff printed out of house, since I don't like that original design anymore...) --- Would it be possible to felt something around the hook? Like a Gnome or something to draw attention? --- That Sea Blend is GORGEOUS! --- About crediting the creators. When I post things on the internet most times I credit the creator. Sometimes I forget. And that shouldn't happen. - When I research stuff I sometimes just save pictures and forget to write down where I found it. I need to get better with that. I would not put an "exact copy" of someone elses work on the internet to sell. That's where I draw the line. If someone else has the exact same item I think it's rude to put it on Etsy or wherever. (at craft fairs I think it's OK, since you don't know if customers would even look on the internet for the item.) Things that are inspired by someones art are different. For example I use your "sheep coat effects" video for different things and developed my own ideas from there. But none of my sheep look like yours, even though the coat effect might be the same. I always credit you and that video. At craft fairs I don't know how to credit creators other than telling people that I made this after a tutorial or a picture by soandso. No idea if other crafters would say that's enough. I just don't know where to put the information.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes, the sea blend is great, I didn't need it but I had to have it! So, yes, I should have done something like that with the top but I have removed it now, you are about the fourth person with that good idea! I am ok with people copying my tutorials to sell and I mention it in my PDF's and on line courses, I only ask for credit. Yes, at crafts fairs it not really possible is it but it's easy on Etsy and websites. With my sheep, I don't have anything really distinctively my style but those little Highland Cow's are very obviously mine so I strive to protect them and make sure someone doesn't produce a kit or workshop with them. It's definitely the side of business that you don't really hear about, take care xx

[@dawnscraftycreations2776]

I love your videos, you are so inspiring. Can I ask what yarn did you use for the crochet bowls?

[@feltsbyphilippa]

It's a cotton recycled yarn on Etsy, The Left Hookery is the shop, I can't remember the name of the brand but it's in her shop, thanks for watching xx

[@JulieSherman-t4t]

Love your videos. I also love your podcasts, but there haven't been any new ones lately. Have you decided not to do any more? I love listening to them when I'm in the car. Also, do you use miniature scales at all? I sometimes struggle with making two legs or arms the same size and I wondered if I weighed the wool that might help? If you do, please can you let me know which ones you would recommend. Thank you!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

I hope to do some more podcast, it's just time but they are on my list. Yes, weighing the wool helps or just pulling out wool for all four legs at the same time and feeling that it is the same amount for each works. I did get a very small digital scale from Amazon, it was only 5 pounds and has a 2 gram increment, then you know it can measure small amounts xx

[@Mragy666]

Hi pippa what material do you do your punch needle work on please

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hi, sorry for the delay, I kept meaning to look it up, I use Monks cloth, it's fairly expensive but actually you can get quite a few pieces from a half metre xx

[@Mragy666]

@@feltsbyphilippa thanks

[@OneLoveCali]

I wish I was as talented as you & could make things to sell too (I’m a stay at home mom) it would be awesome to sell things from my home 💕🙏🏼

[@feltsbyphilippa]

You can definitely do it but it just takes time to set up and get going, check out my business list for any more videos on selling, thanks for watching xx

[@OneLoveCali]

You’re absolutely amazing 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@tomorrowkiddo]

Can you make a flag with your business logo for the hook at the top? So people can see you from a distance.

[@tomorrowkiddo]

I used to have a Gracie Dachshund as well :)

[@tomorrowkiddo]

great video 🙂

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Do you mean like a watermark for my photos, I keep meaning to do that, I really should, a good reminder xx

[@tomorrowkiddo]

@@feltsbyphilippa oh, I meant like a banner flag you see on stalls

[@tomorrowkiddo]

@@feltsbyphilippa but yes watermark and I add my business name in small scale near the object.

[@van.felts.australia]

Why don't you stick 2 of your new stickers together back to back over the hook at the top of your bag stand.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

I think they wouldn't last the journey, I managed to remove it cleanly but it could have been an advertising space, good idea thank you x

[@barbaraklee5655]

Your videos have stopped popping up….hmmm. So, I decided to seek you out for an evening of entertainment. ❤️

[@feltsbyphilippa]

If you turn notifications on then they might definitely show up but KZbin can be fickle, glad you came back xx

[@barbaraklee5655]

They are on. Just weird!