Needle Felting A Hummingbird | Full Tutorial And Free PDF Pattern | Making Felted Realistic Animals

[@the-needle-felter]

If you’d like to felt along, download my free PDF pattern (the same one I use in the video) from my blog: theneedlefelter.com/just-in-t... Supplies I used in this video I have included Amazon affiliate links for some of the items below. This means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you in advance if you decide to support my work using these links. Doing so helps me continue to create content for you! 🐾 22g cloth covered wire - I used brown 1 - 6” piece www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll... 🐾 32g cloth covered wire, 2 - 4” pieces www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll... 🐾 Clear Ruler amzn.to/3I9v0cz or Sewing Gauge amzn.to/3IdekAO 🐾 Elmer’s Glue-All Multi-purpose Glue amzn.to/49oWx5v 🐾 Water 🐾 Small container to mix glue and water 🐾 Soft flat paintbrush set amzn.to/43OMaWU 🐾 Small Woolbuddy amzn.to/42T2G7R 🐾 Felting Needles Set of 36 Star, 38 Star, and 40 Spiral (5 of each) in a metal tin amzn.to/3PMp7Gh 🐾 Sarafina core wool www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll... 🐾 Black merino combed top www.etsy.com/listing/75280442... 🐾 Black DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of... 🐾 White DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of... 🐾 Sage Carded Maori www.etsy.com/listing/12924509... 🐾 Kiwi/Caipirinha DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of... 🐾 Moss Green Carded Merion (purchased from Big Sky but not currently available) 🐾 Forest Green Carded Merino (purchased from Big Sky but not currently available) 🐾 Red + Orange DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino www.dhgshop.it/item-fibers-of... 🐾 Acacia or White Peach DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino feltingsupplies.livingfelt.co... 🐾 Cafe au Lait Merino Top (purchased from Sarafina but not currently available) 🐾 DHG Beaver Merino Top www.sarafinafiberart.com/coll... 🐾 Piece of scrap felt sheet in a light color 🐾 Short Stem Ball Head Pins amzn.to/49qMddr 🐾 Dritz Air Erasable Marker amzn.to/3OWH0BI 🐾 5mm glass eyes www.glasseyesonline.com/glass... 🐾 Wire cutters amzn.to/49Ja9bE 🐾 Awl Larger with Wood Handle amzn.to/3TanvZ2 🐾 E6000 glue amzn.to/3OQKs0Y 🐾 Embroidery scissors amzn.to/48qOgwF 🐾 DMC Gold Metallic Embroidery Thread amzn.to/4bS7gqM 🐾 Doll needle or other long needle amzn.to/3IavHlF

[@maxinemann2490]

This bird is now on my "to do" list. We have them here in MA and I just love watching them at my feeder.

[@the-needle-felter]

Thank you! I love hummingbirds so much. Last summer, I was letting my dog into the back yard and a hummingbird stopped and hovered right in front of me when I opened the back door. We just looked at each other briefly and it flew away. They are such a delight to see. Just like little bits of magic.

[@TannetStevens]

Beautiful thankyou for sharing

[@the-needle-felter]

You are so welcome!

[@HelenaMGale]

Thank you for sharing ❤😊

[@the-needle-felter]

You are so welcome! I hope it's helpful.

[@fayes3374]

Beautiful hummingbird. I hope I can make one, yours is the best out there, thank you so much!!!

[@the-needle-felter]

Thank you! You are so kind. I'm sure yours will turn out fantastic!

[@lesleyobrien3907]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@the-needle-felter]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching. :)

[@roseneiger1251]

Enjoying your work, beautiful humming bird thanks for sharing😀

[@the-needle-felter]

Thank you! I love making birds. They are one of my favorites.

[@mariajacquelinebeltranperi6911]

🙏🏼 gracias 💓💓💓👏🏼

[@the-needle-felter]

It's my pleasure. You are so welcome!

[@gerihing7494]

fabulous!! thanks for sharing

[@the-needle-felter]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed this sweet little bird.

[@YorkshireLassWithClass]

Absolutely beautiful hummingbird, thank you for sharing your talent with us. 😊

[@the-needle-felter]

Aww, you are so kind. Thank you! It's my pleasure to share whatever I can. I just love needle felting and making animals!

[@joannewilliams3221]

Thank you for the tutorial 😊

[@the-needle-felter]

You’re welcome! I tried to fit as many techniques as I could into this little bird.

[@polaroiddiva]

Excellent demonstration! I have watched quite a few different videos on how to do hummingbirds and yours is the best!

[@the-needle-felter]

You are so kind! Thank you. I would like to do a future bird with more detailed wings. Maybe that will be a project for later this year. :)

[@maryblencowe]

What a delightful video thank you. I found it very informative and also very relaxing to watch too. I have subscribed. Best wishes from the centre of England!

[@the-needle-felter]

Thank you! What a beautiful part of the world you are in. It must be so inspiring to live there.

[@athenasherin6758]

Thank u mam

[@the-needle-felter]

My pleasure!

[@namaste5207]

Excelente 👌 muy bello y delicado trabajo ❤que Numero de aguja usas para que quede sin marcas ?

[@the-needle-felter]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. I use a 40 gauge twist or spiral needle to achieve a smooth surface. I tend to attach the wool with a 38 gauge star needle. Then, I go back over it with the 40 gauge twist to refine the surface. I hope this helps.

[@myfabulouslifewithlupus]

I am a recent subscriber and just want to say how lovely your menagerie is. Thanks for sharing.🐦💙 p.s. where did you get the wooden needle holders?

[@the-needle-felter]

Thank you so much! I have a lot more I want to add. :) The wooden handled needle holders with the brass band were hand turned by Mab Graves' father. Unfortunately, he passed away so they are no longer available. He made beautiful pieces and I treasure the three I have.

[@myfabulouslifewithlupus]

@@the-needle-felter I am so sorry for the loss of Mab's father. The holders are beautiful and you are very lucky to have them to continue your amazing work. Thanks for sharing.

[@loisgallant399]

Just started my first piece of felting, and i chose your hummingbird, but when i added extra on the belly part in didnt blend well it looked like patch what and i doing wrong

[@the-needle-felter]

You might try pulling some of the wool off. I will sometimes put a thin layer down first, almost a transparent veil. And then I'll add another layer over that leaving the edges of the first layer to soften the transition between the two colors. You can also try leaving the edges of the belly color a little feathery instead of a sharp or straight edge. That would help soften the edge. Don't be discouraged as it takes a little practice. And the good thing is that you can remove some wool, place and felt a thin layer back over that spot, and no one will notice that you made a change. Wool is very forgiving. I hope this helps.

[@Travellingsouleats]

I'm trying to make this. I have made the body but can't figure out how long should I keep the wire for the wings?

[@the-needle-felter]

Hello! My wing wires were each 4 inches long. I apologize for not making that clear. I included it in my blog post but must not have said it clearly in the video. If you need any other steps as you're working, here's the link to the post: theneedlefelter.com/just-in-time-for-spring-hummingbird-video-tutorial-and-free-pdf-pattern/ Again, I'm so sorry for not being clear. I hope this helps.

[@Travellingsouleats]

@@the-needle-felter thank you . I shall post for you to see when it's ready 😁

[@deborahmorris9213]

I was wondering if you could put a 1 inch marker on the side, I don't have a printer and I could use that on my tablet.

[@deborahmorris9213]

I'm sorry, I meant on the PDF file

[@the-needle-felter]

@@deborahmorris9213 Thank you for suggesting this. It's a wonderful idea! I will do it. I had not thought about using the pattern on a tablet until you mentioned it. Thanks again!

[@Travellingsouleats]

This is beautiful but what is the size of the bird?

[@the-needle-felter]

Hello! Viewed from the side (tip of the beak to the outermost tip of the wings), the hummingbird is approximately 4 1/4 inches wide by 3 1/4 inches tall. If you're looking for just the body measurement, from the top of the head to the tip of the tail, it is 3 3/4 inches long. I hope this helps.

[@marthawiggins9105]

How do you get the pdf

[@the-needle-felter]

The link for the PDF is: theneedlefelter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hummingbird-Pattern-The-Needle-Felter.pdf If you'd like step by step instructions, I also wrote them out in post for this tutorial on my blog: theneedlefelter.com/just-in-time-for-spring-hummingbird-video-tutorial-and-free-pdf-pattern/ I've been putting the links in the video description but maybe I should put them in a comment pinned under the video? It seems like they are hard to find in the description as several people have asked. I'll try putting them in a comment going forward.

[@arlenespringstead6309]

Where is the pdf file?

[@the-needle-felter]

Thank you for asking! The pdf file is available here: theneedlefelter.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Hummingbird-Pattern-The-Needle-Felter.pdf I put it in the video description but I will try to remember to pin the PDF links in a comment on future projects. It seems easier to find.