Since I began running workshops I’ve frequently been asked if I do classes for making needle felted animals. Up until now my answer has always been “no, but I can point you in the direction of someone who does”. It’s not that I don’t like needle felting, or animals, it’s just something I have never done and never particularly fancied doing…..up until now!
When I received a request for animal needle felting just before Christmas I decided the time had come to include it in my workshop programme. These are my first needle felted animal workshop samples and I have to admit I thoroughly enjoyed making them and feel I’ve really been bitten by the bug!
They were made using wire armatures, wrapped with core wool, and then “cladded” with blended and carded fibres. I can feel a few more hatching so watch this space!
Lincs In Stitches 
I think you did a great job on these, especially as they were your first. I started with needle felting in March last year and quickly moved on to wet felting. My favorite things to needlefelt are gnomes, but not your usual ones. I am on a scarf and neck warmer kick at the moment. It is good to change things up every now and then and that is the beauty of working with wool.
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Yes, I particularly love wet felting but thought it would be nice to give Needle felted animals a try. I was hoping to see some of your work but the link to your blog doesn’t seem to be working. Do you currently have a site I can visit?
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https://adventuresinfelt.wordpress.com/2019/12/18/more-neck-warmers-and-scarves/
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I hope the link worked for you. 🙂
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Thanks for that, it certainly did! I’m loving your blog and felt exactly the same as you did when I first discovered felting. You just can’t believe something this good has eluded you all this time! I will enjoy following your progress.
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Thanks Karen. I believe I have read most of your blog too! 🙂
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Harriet & Suzy are delightful. From what you are saying they will no doubt be joined very soon by some other happy creatures….looking forward to seeing them.
They will certainly attract many admirers for your new workshop.
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Thanks Antje. They make perfect pets too….they don’t need walking and cost nothing to cage/feed! I might have a menagerie by the end of the year!
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Am glad to have met Harriet and Suzy. They are delightful
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Thanks Mariss, they were fun to make!
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Wow, for not doing animals much, you have a great pair there. I am sure your workshops will fill right up!
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Thanks, I would like to think so Ruth but for some reason its not easy to fill classes in this area.
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They are so adorable! And well made. You’ve really caught cute expressions on them both. Good luck with your new classes – they are sure to be popular.
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Thanks Lyn. I’ve seen a wonderful iguana that I fancy trying too!
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