Mats, Needles and Tools - Which Are Best? Needle Felting For Beginners

This is a video going through all the best needle felting mats, unraveling the confusion around needles and talking about extra tools to make your projects a bit easier.
The lovely hand felted cushion (price correct as of July 2020) - Annis's Hand Felted Creations www.etsy.com/uk/shop/woollysf...
Heidi Feathers is an excellent supplier so just enter her Amazon shop through my links below and have a look round, great selection of needles and wools. The Felt Box also has amazing carded wools too, link below.
The Felt Box - amzn.to/31r2I8m
Heidi Feathers - amzn.to/2HjbxtC
Core Wools - amzn.to/3jcnRJn
Needle Felting Large Black Foam Mat - amzn.to/3kj8AIi
Heidi Feathers Premium Needle Felting Foam Mat - amzn.to/2H7Pir1
Heidi Feathers Selection of Wooden Handled Holders - amzn.to/3m5YoTW
Heidi Feathers Selection of Needles (Tri, star, reverse, spiral) - amzn.to/2HirJeO
Wooden Awl (Best Tool Ever!) - amzn.to/2TbguaC
Heidi Feathers Starter Kit With Carded Wool - amzn.to/3dMr8hp
Heidi Feathers Selection of Natural Wools - amzn.to/2IO7Flb
Hand Carder, Smaller One (You need two) - amzn.to/3kgQVRs
Heidi Feathers Larger Hand Carders Two - amzn.to/31lwpaM
1mm Craft Wire - amzn.to/3ojC0IG
Flat Nose Wire Cutters - amzn.to/3kenGyw
Wooden Handled Multi Needle Holder - amzn.to/3jfyqeP
US LINKS
Woolbuddy have a great starter kit - amzn.to/3kflJln
Also The Woolbuddy Mat is lovely to felt on - amzn.to/3m7iMUO
Mayboo’s Have a Good Selection of Needles - amzn.to/34epMZK
Heidi Feathers (when she becomes available is my go to) - amzn.to/3dIf1Sq
Foam Needle Felting Mat - amzn.to/2Hn7LPO
Wooden Awl Tool (Best tool ever!) - amzn.to/3o9JIVK
Hand Carders One (You need two) - amzn.to/31r7cvI
1mm Craft wire - amzn.to/31s7dzr
Wooden Handle Needle Holder - amzn.to/2FQeIsw
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[@brookeharmon9455]

I just got to try needle felting for the first time today. I've been going through a lot and immediately fell in love with it. My sister pulled up one of your videos so I could watch as I was messing with it all. I enjoyed your first video so much I made sure to find you! I can't wait to see what I can learn and hopefully make!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoying your needle felting journey xx

[@patgale7993]

This is a really useful channel, for beginners and those seeking to develop their skills further.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks so much, glad you like it x

[@muffysfeatherweightattachm7134]

Thanks to you I have made my first animal. I will have to practice a lot but its far better then I expected it to be.

[@christinemcdonald8705]

OMG the highland cow is absolutely adorable. I absolutely luv it and it looks fantastic

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much!

[@bruisesandmuffins]

This answered several questions I couldn't find, thanks for making a great video explaining it!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

So happy as I had lots of questions when I first started so that's why I do these video's x

[@kskantze54]

WhooHoo! Very helpful! Nicely done, Philippa!!

[@muffysfeatherweightattachm7134]

I absolutely love your videos, thank you so much .

[@nataliehessler6463]

Thanks ! Your instruction is great . You give me confidence !

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad to help, thanks for watching x

[@gracepiskopos2409]

Thanks so much for all these videos, it’s really amazing watching you work xx

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad you like them and thanks for watching x

[@sandraebert1582]

This was so informational! Thank you for explaining things so clearly.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

No problem, glad it helps x

[@renejclaybrook9898]

Thank you for the wealth of information on felting. I can't wait to get started!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, glad you like it x

[@HennyPennyrobinson56]

Thank you for sharing your expertise and great advice! I subscribed! 💕💕💕

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much! Glad you like it x

[@lynntiffany4045]

I'm so glad to find you!!! I'm a newbie and very eager to learn!! ****May I make a kind suggestion? **** Please don't use music as it make it difficult to concentrate on what you are saying😊💕 Can't wait to see your next video!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks, my editing wasn't very good in the beginning but much better now, hope you are enjoying your needle felting journey ❣️

[@vivthebutterflymew7133]

Brilliant channel thank you. I love the detail you go into when explaining everything. Great job so happy I found you. 🙏🏻☺️🙏🏻👍🏻💓

[@feltsbyphilippa]

That's so kind of you, really glad you find my videos useful, thanks for watching and commenting x

[@WhiteDormouseArtisanSoaps]

Thank you so much for such detailed information especially for a beginner.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

No problem, hope it helped x

[@kelleys1015]

Thank you for this video. Very clear information and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Really pleased you liked it, thank you x

[@BTSeomma1977]

I decided this was a hobby I want to try. I absolutely love your channel!!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Aah, thank you, that's very kind and I'm glad you enjoy it xx

[@Roogirlabroad]

Thank you so much for this very comprehensive video, especially for those of us taking baby steps into the world of needle felting

[@feltsbyphilippa]

No problem and really pleased you like it, I have lots of other hopefully helpful videos so check out my beginner playlist x

[@rachelbarton-spencer1888]

I'm so excited. Thanks for sharing. Cannot wait to try. ❤😊❤🎉🎉

[@feltsbyphilippa]

You are so welcome! xx

[@MicheleWarrior67]

Thank you! That was a very helpful video. Hi from Canada!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks, glad you liked it xx

[@bugaloo3349]

thank you for your videos! they’re so so helpful!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad you like them, thanks for watching ❣️

[@janepatel2536]

Thanks so much - I'm a newbie, made a teddy from a starter kit and I'm in! Will be watching all your videos from now , xx

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hi and thanks, that's great, it is addictive! Thanks for watching and commenting x

[@marilynpowell6881]

So glad I found you! I've even felting for a few years and had trouble distinguishing between the different needles, your explanation helped me straight away. Thanks xx

[@feltsbyphilippa]

That's good, glad you found it useful x

[@ireneebekker4886]

Great video! Thank you so much for all the info! Im new to the hobby and this helped a lot!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad you liked it ❣️

[@Scarletblade051]

Thank you so much for your videos I ordered my first starter kit yesterday and I’m already learning so much that would have taken hours to research!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Brilliant, that's lovely to hear, always think it's easier to see things in a video too, good luck with your starter kit 😀 x

[@erikasturquoisefeather4721]

I have my headset on in bed and I had to check it was plugged in as you were so crystal clear! Very helpful tutorials. Thank you 😊

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad you like them and thank you for watching x

[@tygoosehorn]

I love your channel! Thank you for making these

[@feltsbyphilippa]

No problem, glad you like it x

[@karinehabrahamian3075]

Lovely tutorials!! thanks loads!!!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks for watching them x

[@lizettefife6206]

Thank you for your tutorials 😊

[@feltsbyphilippa]

No problem xx

[@billiemello7426]

Just found your channel. Thank you so much for this and your whole beginner's series. These videos are so wonderfully created and very easy to follow along with. You're works are also amazing to see. Thanks again for sharing all this knowledge you've collected ❤

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you! That's very kind, it's exactly what I hoped to create as I couldn't find these sort of videos when I first started, thanks so much for your comment ❣️

[@StoneWroc]

Thank you Phillipa, Very informative videos ..I cannot wait to get started… 🤗

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hope you enjoy it 🙂 x

[@lisabradley2967]

Absolutely fab videos!.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks!

[@tirzah-marielewis3447]

This is utterly fascinating! Had no idea felting existed. Getting a kit for my daughter for Christmas. Your explanations are great!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you! Glad you liked it and hope your daughter enjoys it x

[@glynj07]

Your patience time and journey as others of your crafts have demonstrated, are so appreciated, you have encouraged me, I wish you well and that your rewards stay with you and grow.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much, you are very kind and thanks for watching xx

[@insipidinsanity]

Absolutely love this channel. So much fantastic information!!! I cannot wait to start!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much! Very kind of you x

[@lingreer9531]

DITTO!

[@anntaylor1811]

Really really helpful, thank you!

[@pattieliot4852]

Haven't started yet but I love watching your videos and I hope to start felting next month. Learning about the tools I need on hand. Thank you for sharing your experience with me

[@feltsbyphilippa]

No problem, hope you enjoy it when you start xx

[@tsu1951]

your videos really are the best thanks again

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks for watching x

[@saraburke4795]

Hello, my 13 year old granddaughter has requested a felting kit for Christmas and your videos are so, so helpful for putting together kit for her. Thanks so much for all the details you include in your instructions. Very much appreciated!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Fantastic, glad to help xx

[@elizdonovan5650]

Really good video explaining the tools. Excellent for me as a beginner. Thank you. ☘️🌝🌲

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad it helped, I've lots more in my beginner playlist, hope you are enjoying your felting journey ❣️

[@susanroberts1575]

Very informative and helpful! Thank you!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks so much! X

[@phyllischaput2757]

Great information. I wanted to learn this, got the beginner kit, book and wool. I have no clue about tools and how to use them. Youve given me hope. Thank you. I just subscribed so I have much to learn.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, there's a bit to learn in the beginning on needles and wool types but it's just to make felting easier especially as you start, then it's just having fun and practising, you always improve with each felt, hope you enjoy it x

[@natashasewell6282]

If I had to sum up these videos: really helpful ! 💗

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, glad you like them ❣️

[@IBLV2DOU]

I’m so happy to have found your videos...very good directions on supplies needed. Your animal figures are absolutely adorable. I did jewelry as well and have many crossover tools, plus wire dog brushes. Looking forward to learning to make pins, 2dimensional art, and just keep learning. It’s already very cold here, (snow flurries before Thanksgiving) so this craft looks perfect to learn while staying in the warm house. 😁

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much and I'm really pleased you enjoy my videos. Yes rainy days are much more fun now! Thank you for your lovely comments and stay warm! X

[@SnowflakeForestFelting]

This is so in depth!!!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much x

[@JenniferTaylor-wc1bn]

Excellent source of knowledge!! I've been felting for a few years but only simple projects like snowman & owls & pumpkins. But I really want to advance my skills so that I can make more advanced animals (& eventually 2D art & pendants). Despite already having some basic knowledge of felting, I still gained SO much from a review of ALL tools & the very many types of various needles! Next, I'll watch the wools tutorials. I started felting more by trial & error, following an in-person class. So going back & watching these in depth descriptions of all the basics, is SO helpful. I learned so much! She does an excellent job at explaining everything in a way that is clear & attainable for all. Well done!! Thank you!!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Wow and thank you, that is so kind of you to say, I just try to answer questions I had when I started. I'm very very pleased you find my video's useful, your comment is greatly appreciated, thank you x

[@lingreer9531]

I SO agree!

[@Alice-xe6tv]

I'm enjoying watching your videos, I feel like they've demystified needle felting for me! I've linked this video in a thread over on the Needle Felting sub-Reddit, for people who are wanting to find good felters to follow on KZbin 😊

[@feltsbyphilippa]

That's so kind, thank you so much for sharing my video. I'm just making videos I wanted when I first started, really enjoying making them too, good luck with your needle felting and thanks x

[@user-bi7yy9xc3q]

I did a workshop many years ago but didn't get to follow up and you've inspired me to get back into it. Its a great starting workshop

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hope you enjoy it when you start xx

[@clarereads7249]

I was actually coming to say thank you for the video and that I really liked the music. I listened and watched your video while exploring felting so it was a pleasant video to just have playing. I also appreciate how inviting and welcoming you are to your audience. It made me wish we could hang out and felt something together. I appreciated the tips you had for beginners video too. Thank you. :-) ❤

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching xx

[@kvothesanchez180]

This is so incredibly useful!!! I’ve just started and absolutely love the craft. Luckily I was gifted a really great starter kit but honestly have no idea about a lot of things lol. Thank you!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad you found it useful and hope you are enjoying needle felting x

[@Seeddj5279]

Your videos are wonderful.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad you like them!

[@julierichardson7948]

thanks for explaining I only had 1 needle before but now I know which one to buy

[@feltsbyphilippa]

No probs, needles you just have to try and see which one/one's you prefer, I really like spirals now, thanks for watching x

[@eileenpawluk353]

OMGosh Philippa 😲 I just found you and I will be Needle Felting very soon 😊 I will be moving in 5 days to another city because my daughter (only child) and son-in-law are expecting their first and most likely their last child. And because my husband passed away very suddenly in January and I can't afford to stay in our home. I have had to pack and sell furniture alone for the most part because of Covid and while packing I realized that I can't keep all of my crafting supplies (I was into journal and book making which requires A LOT of paper of different types etc.) My kids have generously asked me to move into their basement which has absolutely everything that I need, because I have MS and I am truly grateful. ** I truly apologize for all of the rambling! 😔 So in what little time I had to relax I came apon videos of needle felting and I was hooked right away. So I have given away most of my other craft supplies and I am excited to begin something new! I have already purchased all of my supplies (minus the paddles), and I have watched quite a few tutorials, but YOU are by far the BEST of them all!! I absolutely L♥️VE the in depth information that you provide and your voice is very soothing! I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am that I found YOU and your Channel ❣️😊 Thank you so very much for sharing your incredible talent and wisdom for Needle Felting 😘

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hi Eileen, Thank you for your kind words and I'm really, really sorry to hear about your husband, it must be a very difficult time. I'm glad you are enjoying needle felting and it really can help distract and give some time away from our worries. If you have any questions then just ask and thank you so much for watching and enjoying my videos, take good care x

[@123craftygal]

I pronounce the pokey tool as an ALL (AWL) . Thanks for another wonderful video, you have really covered all of the bases.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks for watching x

[@eileenmeisner2486]

Thanks so much. I began felting a few years ago. Boy, I could have used your advice on many things and would have avoided several “do-overs” and saved so much tine. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

You are so welcome

[@alifeeney572]

I truly appreciate your videos, I’ve been watching a bunch of them today. I actually like the music you chose it’s just a volume thing. I wish people could be more empathetic ❤ lovely videos, lovely projects, and thoughtful words

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Aah, thank you, I think it's when people listen on ear pods because if I listen normally it's not too bad but I have learnt to have less music over the years, thanks for watching ❣️ xx

[@amb7412]

Ive learned so much from you. Thank you.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad to help xx

[@maritzadiaz9506]

beautiful instruction and great information. I'm a beginner

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks, glad you liked it x

[@cneer17]

Towels work pretty well for a mat also!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Ooh, great idea, thanks x

[@ccgirl011]

I've really enjoyed your videos. I found them informative. In the end for a mat I use 3 shoe bristle brushes duck-taped together :) with 2 sheets of felt on the top which I change depending on what I am felting. I have actually found this really good when I need a clean surface to felt on.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

I think changing the surface depending on colours etc is a really good idea, thanks so much for sharing and watching 👀 x

[@libertyj8988]

These videos are so well laid out and informative, thank you for taking the time to make them. I'm not sure if needle felting is going to be my thing, but I need a new hobby while we're all still stuck at home during the pandemic. So big big thank you!! 💕

[@feltsbyphilippa]

You are most welcome and thank you for such a lovely comment x

[@sandrakrahn6163]

Great video ❤

[@earlgreydionne1489]

Hi Philippa, bought my first kit from Amazon. Just seeing if I can do felting. Used your tutorial for beginners on making a ball. I love it apart from stabbing myself lol Each project has a bit of me in it lol literally. Will be watching your videos to learn Merry Christmas Dee, Portsmouth Uk xx

[@feltsbyphilippa]

I always panick in case I bleed on my project! Less stabbing as you go on but still happens with lack of concentration. Good luck with your felting journey and thanks for watching 👀 xx

[@clivebuxton2140]

Inspired. Going to give it a go

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hope you enjoy it x

[@Unsung_Guardian]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

You're welcome! x

[@shelleyunwin4695]

This was very useful thank you

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad it helped x

[@deborahdosunmu4778]

Thank you for your felting video and tips!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad you like them 😊

[@deborahdosunmu4778]

@@feltsbyphilippa those sheep are adorable 😊 Do you sell them as well!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, yes I do on Etsy x

[@sarahlewis7669]

This is the most informative video I has seen. I have been trying to learn needle felting for the past 5 years but to no avail. My felting bits have been sat upstairs doing nothing, which is such a waste. Now I have found you and subscribed…….. well, what can I say I am hooked. Now binge watching all you uploads. After watching just 3 vids I have learned so very much. Thank you for your time, patience and generosity in sharing your amazing craft and talent. ❤

[@feltsbyphilippa]

That's great to hear and I'm glad you are enjoying the channel. It's all about finding tutorials that you can follow and understand plus having good needles and carded batt or batting is good but not essential. Thanks so much for your lovely comment ❣️

[@libragal1750]

Watching you was like ASMR for me😌. Your voice,the music ,just the whole vibe😊. Your videos are so helpful and I love how you go into detail when explaining everything. I've always loved the little felt animals I've aeen in shoppes but they can be pretty pricy so I want to learn to do my own. My partying days are over and scrolling my phone is getting so repetitive so I figured why not take up a hobby. Felting seems like a very calming process and something I can even teach my kids. I look forward to more of your videos. Much appreciated 🫶❤

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you! Yes, it's definitely relaxing and easy that knitting and crochet. Start with carded wool as it makes your life easier, hope you enjoy it 😊 xx

[@libragal1750]

@@feltsbyphilippa thank you ❤️

[@barbaradunn104]

This is very helpful-I’ve been needle felting for a good while and she offers tips I wish I’d had from the get-go. Did not know I could buy eyes so I make my own with polymer clay with a wire anchor embedded. Works great if you want to try it. The clay allows me to make different eye colors to add a bit of whimsy. I plan to watch her other videos.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad you enjoyed it, I try to make videos I wanted when I first started, like the idea of different eye colours, sometimes you can't find exactly what you are after, great tip x

[@karlannespinks6475]

Great tutorials

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks x

[@theemutsenfabriek]

I was SO CONFUSED at first but now i finally understand the different types of processing... Now i will habe to find out what they call it in my language

[@feltsbyphilippa]

There are lots of different terms in different countries so it's very confusing, hope you can figure them out, thanks for watching ❣️

[@cathy3701]

So helpful!!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks! X

[@addaptinginthedark]

Loved this video. I knew most of the stuff about the needles but I've really been wanting to see the different mat options and the tools, and this did not disappoint. I actually made my own felting mat after I started to get annoyed by my sponge one. I didn't wet felt it; I made it way harder on myself and needle felted the thing. lol. It was in 0 ways efficient, but I honestly really like it. I made it small enough to fit in my purse so I can bring it with me, though I'm thinking about making it a bit bigger now that I've been felting little bags. I will say, it's super functional but it is absolutely not pretty. :D It's lumpy and divited in quite a few places. But not so badly that it impacts my work. Making it was kind of like a meditation; 3 days of just zoneing out and felting, and I only had to spend enough money to get the wool. That was a super, super long round-about way to say thank you for delivering such awesome content; it makes noobs like me feel safer to experiment with more solid foundations.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you ❣️ and it's always great that your mat is special and unique to you. Thanks so much for watching and making such a lovely comment xx

[@magdalenadiazpastrana1470]

Me gusta su tutorial. No entiendo bien todo su idioma, pero sus esfuerzos me animan a apreciar su trabajo. Muchas gracias 🌺🍃🌺🍃🌺🍃

[@feltsbyphilippa]

De nada, muchas gracias por mirar x

[@lauriecole9597]

Love the Highland Cow

[@sweetvorta]

the holder with 3 untwists to open it and change the needles. i have one exactly like it, the light part screws onto the dark blue part. be careful not to lose the little metal disk inside its the stopper to prevent them from pushing into the handle to far.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Most do unscrew but this one definitely doesn't, I even asked my husband, we've tried, it should but the needles are really bad too so must have been a dodgy buy x

[@moojieify]

Brand new to this so I’m really grateful to have found your videos. The music is a bit distracting but I’m sure I’ll get used to it . 😊

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes, sorry about that, my editing wasn't very good in the beginning but much better now, thanks x

[@haitch04]

Great instructive video for a beginner. The tool you are using is an AWL pronounced 'all' and is commonly known in woodwork as a Brad Awl for making holes in wood.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

I always think its an "owl"! Thanks for that x

[@lingreer9531]

Good To Know

[@knittyknottynotions1029]

The trick with the coasters for the ears and small flat pieces is genius! I use my brush mat for that and then pray for my fingers when I'm finishing them up. I will definitely try some coasters or something and see how that works. Thank you!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

It's really useful and ironing them can really get a flat ear too x

[@123craftygal]

This is the one part I didn’t quite get. Are the coasters used as a mat?

[@feltsbyphilippa]

No, you place your felted item between them and you can get a good edge without poking your fingers x

[@flamesofvenus]

Hi love your videos. The Awl is pronounced Awwll hope that helps ! We used to use them for making holes in leather.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks, I keep saying it wrong! Hopefully I'll remember, thanks for watching x

[@globalquilters]

I began life as a quilter and have only recently discovered felting. I use my wool ironing pad. I works great.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Excellent, some seem to be softer than others, so long as the needle can pierce the pad it will work fine x

[@katm8918]

Love your videos. I couldn’t find links for the needle holders. Thanks.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks for watching 👀, there is a link for the wooden handled one but I haven't found a pen one that I get on with so I've not recommended it personally, I'm sure there are good ones so check the reviews x

[@sharongraham4]

I have just started felting and on a tight budget. I use a cheap kneeling mat £1.99 from home bargains. It works very well for 2d and 3d pieces. For very small bits I use dish sponges

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes, sponges are a great starter mat, some people even use towels x

[@allisonwilson4622]

Thanks!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hi Allison, I'm soo sorry, I've only just seen this, thank you so much, that is extremely kind of you and very much appreciated, this super thanks is all new to me so sorry I didn't see it earlier. I hope you are enjoying the craft xx

[@clevercowley]

Hi Phillipa, I love watching your channel all the way from Tauranga New Zealand. Your idea of the burlap/hessian pillow with the toy stuffing is good. One of the members in our local creative fibre group makes these however they have rice inside them. They have been a game changer for me! Possibly worth a try?

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes, I have had rice in one of mine, just found it too heavy but it's a great option, lovely to have you watching from New Zealand, hope to visit there in the future, thanks for your comment ❣️

[@brendagraham4886]

Just found this great info

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Glad to help x

[@spike_rock]

I was gifted a miniature of our dog by a friend. Crafted by the art of needle felting and it got me so excited (and emotional as he looks so much alike!). I want to try something myself too to see if i enjoy needle felting and your video is probably the best start! You explain things very detailed, and as a foreigner i am well capable of understanding you as you speak very clear. Thank you so much for making these video's available. Love from the Netherlands by a new subscribed fan! :)

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much, it's great you can understand me in the videos. Make sure you get carded wool to start, possibly look at starter kits on Etsy and feel free to ask questions, take care x

[@spike_rock]

@@feltsbyphilippa I've ordered a starter kit through an online shop in the Netherlands today. Hopefully i be starting tomorrow :) I'll look through your video's to find inspiration :)

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Good luck, hope you enjoy it 😊

[@spike_rock]

@@feltsbyphilippa My kit came in today. Lots of little bits of wool, 36 colors of 5 grams, so perfect for making something small i guess. Unfortunatly the needles are not marked at all. I got 10 of them, one was in the wooden holder. It was stuck inside really bad so with trying to pull it out i already managed to stab my thumb which is now bleeding and decorated with a bandaid. Will have to try and figure out what kind the needles are and mark them in some way myself. Maybe i put a bit of bandaid tape on them so i can write T, S, or C on them for triangle, spiral and crown needles. With the help of your video's i should be able to figure out what is what. And for now just number them 1-2-3 and so on for the sizes. Anyhow, i can start today ♥

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Unlabelled needles are a bit of a pain but you will feel the difference between when you use them. I did a video on what to look for in a good starter kit as lots of tiny bits aren't the best but just practice, hopefully the wool is carded and easy to work with, sorry about your finger and hope it all goes well x

[@joesask857]

thanks

[@hayleylvl1phenix323]

About to start felting with my daughter, thank you for the info although that felting pad is alot more expensive now 😳

[@feltsbyphilippa]

She does do two sizes I think but it was two years ago, I'll pin the new price up in a comment, thanks for letting me know x

[@theresaalbano]

awl is pronounced like you were saying the word all... tyvm for sharing your experience with the rest of us

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks, I always forget to say it that way x

[@theresaalbano]

@@feltsbyphilippa :O) I wasn't being the language police... lol... I love my awl

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Me too xx

[@maryphilpotts9996]

I’m new to felting but I have a Brush pad but I use a cotton cloth over it

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes, that's a great idea, then you just change the cotton cloth for dark and light colours if needed, thanks for sharing and watching x

[@ninetteurquizu3091]

I enjoy your videos, thank you! The only thing the music is a bit loud, is distracting but I suck it up, and try to focus on your words 🙏

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes, my editing wasn't very good in the beginning but I am much better now, thanks

[@junglejulia7460]

Hi, thank you for the videos I am loving them. I live in Australia and I feel here prices are higher for kits and supplies 😢 I am looking into starting needle felting and I wanted to ask which type of glue do you reccommend?

[@feltsbyphilippa]

I use a bostitch all purpose glue for glueing horns in and feet on, it's been great so far. Yes, I think prices are higher there, I've spoken to several people who have found it harder to get supplies out there, maybe a bulk order from World of Wool might work out cheaper in the long run, not sure how much they charge for postage x

[@LuminousLessonsShow]

I just reciently got myself a kit to get into felting so I’m no expert, but I wonder if you could fill that bag with rice? I think anything you put in will get pulled into your art. I’m learning with your great videos, Thanks!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes, I have rice in a felting mat now, really great, works well, the buckwheat one I had kept leaving bits everywhere. Thanks for watching and glad you like it x

[@kathywhiteley8663]

Thanks for the great video. Can I ask which type of mat would you say was best for not leaving Fibres from the felting and making the backside fuzzy?

[@feltsbyphilippa]

I would say this happens with most mats but use a piece of cotton or cloth for separate colours. My best mat is a woolbuddy and I just turn felts regularly with no real issues x

[@katherinesolo3939]

Can you tell me where you got your coloured codied needles? Love your channel, informative and so well explained. I like the sharing of good addresses, thank you.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks, yes, it's all on this video here x kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2a0h4uuer11oJo

[@sharonevans4283]

Hi have you got a tutorial for the highland cow shown in this video, great tutorials 😊

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hi Sharon, I'm afraid not, he is going to be an online course that I will put together in about two months as he took quite a long time to make and was quite involved. I will put an update on my channel when I do, thanks so much for watching x

[@le_prenom_privee]

thanks for so generously sharing your knowledge about needle felting! given the videos ive watched on painting by way of this technique, it seems like a work on canvas may only be achieved if the desired image falls within a painterly look dominated by blurry edges, colour blended brushstrokes and other fuzzy outcomes. what about graphic shapes with hard edges? or lines? are there any techniques for needle felting that will help the maker realize a graphic black and white silhouette-style image? i have sourced a few black and white clip art-style icons to transfer to a canvas and am wondering if i would be better off working with cross stitching or embroidery. i really like the concept of needle felting but im worried the effect im after is going to prove incompatible with the technique. would you have a moment to offer your thoughts on this? thank you again ;)

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks for watching, you may have to find a 2d felter for your question. I have done a few flat felts but not many. I would say embroidery will be easier for the straight edges and save you time. Lines are possible but take a while to tidy up xx

[@9phantomhive9]

I’ve recently started felting and I can’t tell if it’s because I only have 1 needs size currently but I found I kept getting the fibres into the foam mat and would be all fuzzy when I lifted the felting from the mat. Is the problem the mat or the needle? Also love your channel it’s amazing

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks, it can be the mat but it does still happen a bit even with a good mat. Make sure you don't push the needle so deep, try more at 45 degrees, peel and turn often and use a finer needle (40g) when finishing, use it nice and lightly, should help x

[@eexeex]

Really helpful videos and lovely work and techniques, Philippa. Thank you! I've been enjoying all of them, and you do a really great job. In this particular one, I do wish that the background music was a lot lower so that we could hear your voice better with less distraction. Also, do you think that using pet hair brushes instead of carding brushes (since they're so much cheaper) works well? Is it normal for the wool to get almost dreadlocked or knotted up a bit when carding it? Keep up the great work!!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hi, yes, sorry about the music, my editing wasn't very good in the beginning but now I use little or no music. So dog brushes do work well and they really are cheaper however some wools do get tiny balls and it is only certain types of wool. I believe the softer wools are prone to it. I have considered buying wooden proper batts but I have a drum carder now so use that instead for mixing wools. I don't get the little balls with that so maybe the wooden carders would be worth a try. Thanks for watching the channel xx

[@eexeex]

@@feltsbyphilippa Thank you, Philippa! :)

[@eexeex]

@@feltsbyphilippa Also, I love your accent! It's really lovely.

[@thepineapple4282]

What type of wool do you recommend on using for a beginner? Thanks so much!!!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Anything carded, maybe watch my wools video for more, thanks for watching x