I Try Needle Felting.

[@pennywisethedancingclown2702]

Now that you’ve been making more clothes you should retry the “only wearing clothes I made for a week” video.

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Keep an eye out for that exact video in early November 😉

[@Vivi-uu6rm]

@@AnnikaVictoria24 Are you planning on continuing Make Thrift Buy at any point in time? :) I've been really loving the tutorials you've been putting out lately!

[@omniscient.nescience]

No experience with needle felting but my mum once made a tiny model of our dog out of said dogs fur! Said model proceeded to be eaten by said dog 6 months later.

[@cakeeeetime]

Best! Storey! EVER!

[@jennagrace1534]

Ah yes. The circle of life.

[@stacynonyabizz4241]

ive needle felted moddels of all our dec pets using there fur i as part of them

[@Gleamiarts]

damn 😔😔 it's truly a dog eat dog world out there

[@vex1581]

I absolutely adore felting! I am self-taught but here are some tips I picked up: Proportions are always tricky to judge, but when in doubt, I always just make the head bigger to give it a more cutesy vibe. Also, keep stabbing! Even when you think you are done, you should stab it some more. Kits usually come with 2 different sized needles: 1. thicker with the ridges spaced apart more (this is used for building the structure of the piece) and 2. thin with the ridges closer to the bottom (gently use this needle when adding details on your piece) . Finally, hairspray is super helpful at the end to stick the flyaway wool down and get a nice pic!

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Stab... more?? 🥺 I stabbed for four hours! How much stabbing does one need to do? I think I would get RSI hahaha. But thank you for the tips! I am sure people more patient than I will appreciate them ☺️

[@vex1581]

@@AnnikaVictoria24 I wonder if it was the type of wool in the kit? Some wools felt easier than others, but either way I tend to spend a couple of days on my felting projects. Good on you that you could do that for 4 hours lol!

[@karinahickman9579]

The poor panda reminds me of my first project, needle felt penguin from Daiso. But i tried again awhile later with a better kit and it went better. The rhythmic stabbing is cathartic and easier on my hands than my knitting. I'm making my baby neice a menagerie!

[@TheAnneTK]

"It's 10:30pm. That is the most logical time to start a craft project." I feel so called out

[@BMoll87]

Same here! 😂

[@charlottekerlavage361]

I think he turned out kinda cute.

[@josiejo788]

The subtitle "kazoo plays mournfully" got me giggling

[@abdulwilliams9995]

Okay, love this, but I'm so curious about this 6 part series now

[@scaffchar]

I think it would've been on Quibi, a short form streaming platform that was shut down recently.

[@danielleswartz1317]

I find it so strange when all my favorites on KZbin try needle felting and fail. I love it. It is satisfying and easy.

[@annaanna6411]

yeah it's actually really straight forward, no special skills needed just some patience.

[@solanumlaxum4590]

A great example of how patience and practice enhance skills and technique. I love them because they are real life and shows what to really expect. That being said still SO CUTE❣️

[@shushia1658]

I find it so, a really intuitive sculpture experience.

[@SquidFiction]

2:18, as a fan of Deadmau5, I screamed 😂 also your panda still looked cute, reminded me more of a sugar glider, which are also cute 🥰

[@aliciaw4070]

For a first try, this was really good! Don't be too harsh on yourself about proportions, they're tough to judge, especially with a new medium like roving. I felted some mushrooms for my wrist pincushion. I think making mushrooms is far easier than animals, because it still looks good even if the proportions aren't quite right. Plus having a tiny mushroom garden to hold my pins is amazing and makes me feel like a magical fairy whenever I sew! I've also tried felting my dog's fur, since she sheds so much (husky), but I have yet to dedicate the time to actually make something good out of it... I plan to make a miniature version of her when next try though.

[@jenniferkingston9373]

For your first project that's really good!! My first needle felt project was a daft little penguin who won't stand up, so you've gone one up on me at least.

[@popcornfluffles]

I went into this being too lazy to turn my phone horizontally and it starts with you saying it's a vertical video. Perfect lol

[@lanapena866]

Just by looking at the thumbnail and without watching the video I can tell that you just needed to needle felt it for longer. It's a long process to get the pieces as smooth as the example

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Okay, thought that might be the case. But I was soooooooo done and bored of it already Hahaha. Perhaps... I do not have the patience for this craft 😝

[@pete5489]

When I saw the band aids, it made me think of the Threadbanger video, where Rob tries to make a felted bunny XD

[@katiebrooker1437]

I wanna try it but that video has scared me lol

[@artisanalie]

It's still cute! But oh dear, I feel like there should be a graveyard for all the projects I've started in the middle of the night 😂

[@SquidFiction]

Would you call it...the graveyard shift? 🥁

[@thatsockwrd8285]

😂😂😂

[@VickyRavnII]

You could craft a graveyard as your next project?

[@artisanalie]

@@VickyRavnII why not? 😂😂 It fits with the Halloween thème!

[@BonesofStarlight]

It's adorable, and I love it.

[@HarmlessComment]

Your videos are always great and encouraging for us crafters and sewers, thank you! ❤

[@hambeastdelicioso1600]

I did try needle felting once. I used to work for a nationwide US craft chain and they had free demonstrations on Saturday mornings which became my gig because no one else wanted to do it. I was actually excited to find the needle felting kit in my monthly demo box. That lasted roughly 20 minutes into the two-hour demo. I have carpal tunnel and it really made my hands hurt even though I managed not to stab myself with the needle tool. At least I didn't have to spend my own money to find out. There is another kind of felting you might enjoy, though. Knit and crochet items can be felted if they're made of wool. They do shrink, however (which is the point) so practice on things like pillows and purses that you can just use at a smaller size. It's also called "boiled wool" and was a fashion thing in the 80s for jackets. Really. Warm. Jackets.

[@eqrain21]

Annika: Happily cutting roving Me: 😱 I suppose for needle felting it isn't as big a deal but the spinner in me was crying out when I saw that lol.

[@eqrain21]

@@Plueschbaellchen Oh no! I didn't realize that. I have only needle felted a few times but I had the advantage of having already worked with fiber before trying it. I did end up with all the finger wounds though haha! Needle felting can be tricky and intimidating so props to Annika for giving it a go with such gusto!

[@troebeliewoep]

Hahaha same!

[@ellen_globetrotter3783]

ok I had a small desire to maybe try this felting thing in the future, and now, it's gone. LOL. Thanks for sharing your experience! The result was "interesting" ;)

[@ShishkinaOlga]

I made a toy polar bear once from a kit like this (it's on my father's desk and it's cute). Unfortunately I never get the same level of success again and had a masterpiece like the first one I made

[@spidermiss2426]

yes but that little thing you made is so much more adorable than the expectation!! I love him.

[@MammaMia]

At least it looks like an actual animal! Certainly good for a first try

[@rozharris6834]

This is so relatable. Every time you try a new craft. Haha.

[@schaynegeorge4793]

I think all first attempts go like this. My first attempt at crochet was just... chain stitches because none of the tutorials really gave me a good look at what the hands were doing slowly enough for my brain to register. It was actually your little leaf earrings that showed me how to do a single crochet, I'm on my second actual functional crocheted scarf. My first sewing project was a skirt I forgot to add a waist band to so I never wore it. My first cross stitch pieces has since been lost and I am forever grateful.

[@SherbetLollipop]

I have tried needle felting. I made a (small) felted picture in a workshop, it was ok but not really my thing. I did *buy* a beautiful felted unicorn from a local maker that I love!

[@karenstimson2683]

Aww, cute! I admire your patience and perseverance!

[@worldwidegoldpanning5452]

I haven't tried needle felting yet but I might get some stuff for it for Christmas so yeah I really hope I do it looks fun. Nice panda!

[@mrsvickigriffin]

Yes ive done some needle felting found it to be quite nice

[@annav2648]

Oh Annika thank you, I had such a good laugh as I can totally relate with the result 🤣. I can't even remember how many times I was so excited with a project and after hours of trying the result came nothing close to what it was meant to. Your panda was cute though.

[@DarklightAmy]

I would like to give needle feeding a try too sometime.

[@friendlysharkce1831]

I have during craft night at Folkhighschool. I rly love doing it but I don't have any of the needed suplies! But the cats and horse and dragon I've made made lovely presents!

[@stephaniebrisland1618]

Aw, he's beautiful! That was a great first attempt! :-)

[@CynthiaBonacum]

You're the best, Annika!!!

[@elizabethtangora4353]

I learned needle felting as a way to patch the holes in a second-hand cardigan that was too to hold a patch. It actually turned out really cute! But I hear you about stabbing your fingers, I only stuck myself once but WOW those felting needles are sharp.

[@nananoah2084]

Never tried it... but now I want to 😂. Didn't even know how it's done to be honest. Thanks for posting this.

[@TashJansson]

I love this!!! too bad you didn't like it, but hey, you tried!!! And what a beatiful panda you got

[@adryannapeguero4259]

i was legit just watching one of your vids (by the way you are my fav youtuber)

[@_sch_eme_]

It looks like a possum its sooo cute!!

[@JudithARobinson]

I am totally in awe of people who are good at needle felting. But I know it just isn't the craft for me! I think this is a great first effort. The little guy turned out really cute🐼💕

[@rachelp.4182]

It came out super cute!

[@Amymaslanka]

Try using foam balls / shapes from the craft store. And wrap the wool round the shape, this will help to give the shape with less work.

[@gundulfthegruy782]

we needle felted in elementary school and i remember breaking several needles cause i was A CHILD and our teacher got super angry cause they cost alot. (i think the actual project was making a pin cushion out of a softball by coating it in a layer of felt ir something?)

[@zaisaivids]

I actually do and some kits brings way more wool and it brings gloves so that u won’t hurt ur fingers I recommend to get one like that!

[@AliMimi.]

This is relatable but it’s really cute!

[@brokengypsy6599]

I’ve wanted to try needle felted for ages. I spotted a little kit at daiso. It’s still sitting in my craft room 3 years later

[@szmekmom]

Annika, I love your work! :D needle felting was too hard for me XD

[@stacynonyabizz4241]

ive been needle felting for 3 years, for a first time felting , that wasnt too bad at all

[@CallMeAlice818]

I've dabbled in needle felting. You almost have to wear thimbles on your felt holding fingers. ...I still haven't finished that first one that I started

[@LJ3783]

Annika! You look so prettyyyy!!! Love your videos, hope you’re doing great!

[@starlinglamb13]

This brightened my day!

[@maryroyal5138]

I have needle felted before, I made a woolly sheep for my mom. It’s adorable and like your panda, looks NOTHING like the picture. Mine ended up looking puzzled not contented like the kit depiction.

[@BertNielson]

Please don't hate me for laughing uncontrollably. It's certainly better than I could manage and I'm sure I'd be in far worse shape in terms of stab wounds. I seriously admire those who have mattered this particular craft and admire you for trying and sharing. Cheers!

[@yajawstin]

🤣 love it! Awesome video! This is how most of my "artistic" projects turn out hahaha

[@_-nyxx-_]

I saw the expectation versus reality picture for the heading of the video and it just takes some practice I've made some very cool creations I honestly wish I could show you guys but yeah

[@taylorott4185]

I have been doing it for years and it's much better than my first one lol. Just some tips.. 1. Dont cut it that will break the fibers 2. Make sure when stabbing that you only hold a corner to safe your fingers 3. It will never turn out good first try kinda like a first pancake type of thing 4. It should be firm like your palm to keep is shape 5. You will know if it is done by pulling on the loose bits. If they come off it I'd not done but if loose bist dont come off and it is smooth you are doing wonderfully. Good luck

[@silverlining5097]

Absolutely hilarious video. Thanks for sharing and you got yourself another subscriber. Ps the panda is very cute 👍

[@josiegonzalez1976]

For your first time and doing it late at night , he came out very nice 😋 good job 👍

[@jallinjosephin3961]

I loved Needle felting when I was a kid (like 10-12 y/o maybe at the time). I was never really good at it but it was super satisfying. I liked felting on Styrofoam figures a lot because it's kinda like painting but with felt!! You should give that a try if you have the energy to do so!! I loved this video, brought me right back to my childhood ❤️❤️

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Ooooh that does sound more satisfying!!

[@laurendavi1989]

that is so precious

[@slothsister3716]

I dont have the patience to needlefelt properly so all of my needlefelted projects are super fuzzy lmaooo

[@kamilareeder1493]

It looks like a tiny slow loris 🥺😍 its actually pretty cute

[@noorr126]

I low key want merch of him....

[@ElenaMarieSteinbach]

Love it!

[@ColorJoyLynnH]

I teach needlefelting to knitters, as a way to embellish items they have created. It’s a fuzzier and faster option to embroidery. I don’t really desire a wool figurine. One cool use for needlefelting is as a way to repair holes or discoloration on clothing. I have even seen it used on denim, though it needs a few extra steps when the wool goes on a non-wool (or animal fiber, anyway) surface. I added multicolored wool yarn to a commercial beret on this webpage... second photo. colorjoy.com/weblog/archives/2601

[@ann9371]

HAHAHA Annika this was so lovely I feel like I'm with you in this room working on a poor panda till 2:30 AM. Good laughing, lovely panda!

[@ann9371]

It's just that this will be one of your most remarkable souvenirs ever!

[@Anemone_Productions]

I remember watching your japan videos and seeing you buy that kit and then wondering if you'd be making a video on it lol! Also "it's 10:30 PM that is the most logical time to start a craft project" speaks to me on an emotional level 😂

[@aamatista7820]

He’s actually cuter than what he was supposed to be!

[@epicmurdock]

Still cute!!! Just more of a cub than a big bear :)

[@madaffi2434]

Expectations: cute Reality: ADORABLE

[@kayaaaaa3847]

Welcom to Japan🇯🇵💕 So needle falting iscute😘

[@kristykreme9915]

It reminds me of an Australian opossum!

[@daisychain1]

Needle felting is fun, but takes a lot of practice and patience to get really good. The trick with proportion is to start off small and then add some more wool if it isn't as big as you want. You can add wool but you can't take it away.

[@Michi-ip3mi]

Its adorable! Like a hybrid of panda and a sugar glider

[@stacey738]

0:40 is such a mood.

[@cutebaka-gz4mi]

Don’t worry I think it looks really cute it’s way better than I could do! ❤️ 💕 💗 ❤️ ♥️ 💜

[@JiRune138]

better than my first time

[@deborahanderson9903]

This is my exact experience of needle felting!!! This made me laugh so hard ❤️❤️

[@NancyW96CatLady]

It's a precious little bear. I don't think it's bad at all for a first attempt. I want to try needle felting too, but I'm in the midst of trying to learn other crafting things, and don't want to do so many things at once.

[@jesseminuto4450]

The big ears and big eyes give me slow loris vibes.

[@lolathetomboy]

This accurately portray my first time needle felting (with addition of breaking multiple needles in the process 🤣)

[@000RainbowChick000]

Omg it's soooo cute!!!!!

[@cottenkitten]

For a first time you did great

[@vulpina8258]

dont give up i am doing some felting and it didn't look quite good yours is pretty🐼

[@differentlifestylez866]

I need a make-thrift-buy episode on The Strawberry dress from lirikamatoshi, please I want to make this dress so bad.

[@jillkent6134]

Actually that wasn’t bad for a first start, it is harder than it looks, keep going just get your proportions right.

[@lepioptera]

I've not tried felting per se, but I use felting needles for maintance of my dreadlocks, and damn yes it hurta when you stab your fingers!

[@sambeawesome]

This reminds me of my first needle felt project I did. Exact same results, just with a penguin xD I haven't tried it again since, but I have two kits lying around, and this video is tempting me to open them up xD

[@VampyricDeth]

We did needle felting in elementary school (because giving 6 year olds needles is smart) and I love it so much. But I've never been able to find the tools since then. 😅

[@LyssaJ]

she calls it a fail and yet I think it's so cute it makes me want to learn. hahaha

[@aep394]

The Deadmau5 reference had my wheezing😂 and the kazoo music reveal killed me ☠

[@troebeliewoep]

I have needlefelted a stem for a pumpkin I wetfelted and its so fuzzy still. Looks ok tho and enough like a stem

[@kuraiandkawaii6809]

Im living this is great

[@haileycasey9202]

it looks like a sugar glider i love it 🥺

[@hannahm9205]

You certainly made the process sound gruesome and violent, but this was cute af nevertheless! loved the kazoo

[@SagaJohanna]

We did this in school when I was like 10 and I loved it. But then again, I think we just made a flat piece.... 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

[@miss_Decadence]

That looks like a possum... I love possums ❤️

[@VictoriousBard]

I love needle felting, it's kinda therapeutic

[@rayoaguilera38]

Now I wanna try needle felting 💎

[@edie-bleubird6812]

Yes I've tried it and I didn't do well 😂 it's now boxed up in my loft!