SEPTEMBER STUDIO VLOG #23 | World Of Wool Haul | Yarndale | Craft Fair | Interview | A Busy Month!

[@MarilynH-n4d]

I'm a newbie. Thank you for sharing your talent, experience, and inspiration. Love your KZbin videos and your podcasts.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you! That's very kind and lovely to have you here 😊 x

[@heather4142]

Hi Philippa! I'm new to your channel and have been watching several of your videos while I'm working (from home so my boss doesn't know! lol), and I really enjoy them. I started felting years ago but then stopped and have just recently picked it up again. Your videos have really inspired me to get back into felting. Now that I have a full-time job and can afford it, I've bought all the cool little tools and materials. I really enjoy your product reviews and how honest and upfront you are about the financial side of felting. Most people don't want to talk about how much they make running an Etsy store or a KZbin channel, so I'm really grateful for that! Not to mention the tutorials and other informational videos you've posted. It's all very helpful! Thanks for taking us on your trips to all the amazing craft shows/fairs/sales! I love seeing how you set up your booth and everyone else's booths and products. I'm looking forward to your next video! Also, I adore that pink cow! So adorable!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, I'm glad you are starting it again, it's really so relaxing once you get into it. I definitely do talk about the money, I've taken my monthly figures onto my Patreon now but I still share some things here. It's great for people to see that maybe they could give it a go and know what to expect. Thanks so much for watching (whilst working!) And for your lovely comment 😊 xx

[@cynthiamurphy4184]

Your set up is stunning! Super good job! You deserve all the good things coming your way!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much, really kind of you xx

[@SilverSparkles22]

Hiding your WOW stash...a woman after my own heart! 🤣 Looking forward to your WOW video, their blends are just lush💝

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, it's just come out and yes, always having to hide the evidence!

[@shepherd4406]

I enjoyed seeing the yarn you are using on that sheep. I have a hank of yarn from a friend who spun it herself with wool from her sheep. It will be special to have a sheep with it.I may make her one as well. Another good video. Thank you.

[@dawnlawrence3372]

Great video Philippa, loved it all. Your pink cow is stunning!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you ❣️

[@annabelle5837]

Great vlog Pippa, your sheep baubles are looking fab. I think the craft fair just came at a really strange time. The Queen and people readjusting to higher costs of living. Your next one will be a lot better I'm sure x

[@charlottewalker6394]

Fab vlog as always. Looking forward to the upcoming autumn creations. It was lovely to meet you at Yarndale…can’t wait for next years 😀

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Wasn't it great to actually meet, so pleased you could come and definitely going next year xx

[@chocmintz]

Yet another fab video Pippa - I love the pink highland cow (it reminds me of Toyah) and of course more fantastic makes too. Also loving those new shelf boxes. I have some of the turquoise boxes you use, as well as some yellow ones too and even though I label them it looks great to be able to see what's inside. Might need to put those on my next shopping list!

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes, really helps seeing in and then I don't have to label them. That cow was definitely Toyah!! I've smoothed her out a bit now, couldn't handle the look, speak soon xx

[@shammamurphy4172]

Oh my goodness I loved everything so much! Your pink cow was fantastic - of course those two greyhounds stole my heart. It’s really cold here all of a sudden and your happiness about autumn made me feel SO much better. ❤

[@vidotter]

Thanks so much for your company ❤

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks xx

[@pineivyfelting]

Another wonderful video! Thank you ❤️

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much xx

[@nomansvan827]

Now i know what a Bunting is . Great vlog as always thank you.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks, glad you liked it and it's a funny word for it bunting x

[@Ethera55]

I love your voice ^^ your creations are amazing, can't wait to try this sleepy round pony from your tutorial :3

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, that's very kind, hope you enjoy it x

[@letakennedy]

The hare is so beautiful, amazing job! 😍

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much, I was happy with him once finished x

[@Lindasinish]

Yes, I think it's worth it! The first 2 years of a new business are typically questionable, especially financially. You are on the right path...IMO. offering a varirty of items and prices, along with different venues is great! FYI I do well with my Woodland gnomes. Have you given thought to making items other than your beautiful critters?, i.e. gnomes? Starting in January, as things naturally slow down, I plan on designing and defining fun large eyed creatures, i.e. for grown ups. Something for the workers desk to bring a smile to their days. Just an idea. I love watching and listening to you. ♥️

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, luckily I've done well for the first two years due to other lines of revenue (KZbin, Patreon and Etsy). Really the crafts fairs aren't necessary but I think it was a one off slow one and it's really good to get direct feedback from the public to see your best sellers. They are an effort but I will keep doing them and I only do three a year so shouldn't really complain. Just sometimes you get tired and fed up but we keep going! Thanks so much for watching and helping me feel better x

[@farwoodfiberarts]

i have subscribed to your Podcast, love listening while I work my day job. :)

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you so much, it's all quite new but getting there x

[@nicolamoore4760]

Lovely to hear about all you have been doing in the last month. I'm sure the craft show was just a one-off as it was a bit of a strange period just after the Queen died. If your kits are selling so well, perhaps you should think about nudging the price up a bit, especially as the materials etc cost quite a bit. It was great to meet you at Yarndale, can't wait for next year. I also loved the punky pink highland cow.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks, I am considering it as I start to make up the next 10, I saw some simple ones in John Lewis at the weekend for £25, just five hearts on a string so that made me feel more confident about it. Definitely looking forward to Yarndale already, loved actually meeting you xx

[@janethays3408]

I absolutely loved the interview with Tracey from Birdie and Blossom! She is a remarkable artist! It was well worth the time.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

So glad you enjoyed it, she was absolutely brilliant to talk to xx

[@eddyposh72]

Love the Highland Coo ❤❤

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks x

[@zigomyheart]

Don't despair, as you attend these fairs you will very likely grow a following and then word of mouth will also help. I wish I lived in England I would definitely attend your craft fair shows...

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thank you, I only do three crafts fairs a year so shouldn't complain, it was just a slow day but it's always lovely to meet people, thanks for watching x

[@Lindasinish]

A bit about displaying in shops. I noticed that my doggie friends lovvvvve wool. I guess they smell the wild life. The result is pure bliss for the dogs and panic for me. 🤣🤣🤣 Plus the children think the are toys and their moms don't seem to care. So, finally getting to my point. I tell this story to shops and have them agree that my wool items need to be high up, but still accessible to adults. So far, so good. I do stop by the shop on a regular bases to tidy them. Even adults can be heavy handed.🤔.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Yes absolutely but sometimes the shop owner decides to have a little move round so I will give her another few weeks and I visit every two weeks or so to repair as well. Potentially it's the lack of supervision I think as it's quite large but items have sold well so that's a plus, I have another shop asking to stock my items so I will check them out and run your story by them! Thanks x

[@jillweisensee8524]

Can’t wait to see what your next kit is, Pippa! I have my credit card ready! 😂

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Aahh, thank you, that's very kind, it's a fairly easy beginner one, hopefully should be done in a few weeks xx

[@ElectricDreamsAdventure]

Cool vid x

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Thanks! Xx

[@edwardhill1935]

I've found your channel looking for something else, I've subscribed, really like your crafts. The kingfisher is super what did you make beak from. Iam still binging on your videos tks for sharing.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hi, glad you like them, beak was just fimo clay, really easy, thanks for watching ❣️

[@janetsorrell755]

Love your videos. Would like to listen to your podcasts. Where can I find then?

[@feltsbyphilippa]

They are on Spotify and Apple under The Needle Felting Addict, I will get round to linking them in my description, keep forgetting, definitely on my list today, thanks so much and all feedback welcome on them x

[@sherryhenrichsen2925]

Hi there! I’m curious what you were doing with the skein of wool with you lamb bauble. Do you have another video on that? I’m in northern Illinois, USA and we don’t have anything like the World of Wool here. I’m really envious.

[@feltsbyphilippa]

Hi, I think you mean the really fluffy one, I cover it in this video here at some point, it's just a fun way to use wool x kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3Kxep-kj8ibqqc

[@michellemoody5324]

Where do we find out which craft fairs you attend? I think I live about an hour away from you. X

[@feltsbyphilippa]

I only have one more at Yummy Yorkshire on 6th November 10 till 4pm x