Crafts: Felt

  • Adventures In Needle Felting Part 1: How To Felt With Wool Yarn

    Isn't this fun? I'm happy to say that I've had this idea (or something similar) in my head for a few years now, and it's finally made its way into the physical world!  I treated myself to the basic supplies for needle felting on a trip to the US a full year ago, and today…

  • Make A Felt Birthday Chair Slipcover!

    What can you do with some pom-poms, felt yardage, and sequin trim, that can create happy memories for your family for years to come? Wouldn't you like to have some ready-made decorations on hand, to honor birthdays or other important milestones? Have you ever had a guest who suddenly announces that today is her birthday?…

  • A Felt Bean Bag For Alphabeans Alphabet Game!

    Yesterday I promised that today I would post my packaging idea for the Alphabeans Alphabet Game I introduced yesterday, (post here) so here it is! A felt bean-shaped bag, with colorful beans on the outside, which will safely hold our alphabet beans. Sewing (I've just started learning) is certainly opening up a whole new range…

  • Get Organized With Zippered Felt Pouches To Hold The Little Stuff!

    Wouldn't you love to get organized? Have a cute way to store all your tiny sewing supplies or crochet hooks? Make a bunch of these zippered felt pouches and you'll be hooked. With their flat bottom they can stand up nicely on a shelf or in a deep drawer. Make them any size and and…

  • Felt Dreidel Ornaments For Chanukah!

    First of all, in case any of you are wondering "where does one hang Chanukah ornaments?" I will be hanging four of these cute stuffed dreidels from the arms of the wrought iron chandelier over my dining room table. But of course they'd look adorable just about anywhere, on a doorknob, on a banister, around…

  • Adorable Felt Change Purses: For Gelt and Treats!

    What is gelt you might wonder? Gelt means money in Yiddish, and it is the traditional Chanukah prizefor children. We’re not talking about big money, rather a few coins that would bring joy to a small child. Today, while some children do receive small sums of actual money, the tradition has come to mean chocolate…

  • Make Make Festive and Fun Felt Flowers For The Holidays (and enjoy them all winter long!)

      Ever seen flowers like these before? Me neither, so I was so totally surprised when this oh-so-simple idea popped into my head and came into reality in a matter of minutes. This is the type of crafting that I love— simple, quick and fabulous!

  • Make Festive Felt Cake Toppers For Chanukah or Hanukkah!

    Wondering how to turn an ordinary dessert into something special for Chanukah? Need an idea for a stunning party buffet? These felt cake toppers can turn any cake or even a platter of fruit into something truly special. Take my word for it, my specialty is making my very delicious but simple chocolate cake (recipe…

  • Make Festive Felt Bunting For Chanukah!

    Of all the Chanukah items I've made from felt, I have to say, this bunting is one of my favorites. I just love bunting anytime, and I'm not alone as they have caught on like wild fire amongst the crafters of the world. Many of the cutest bunting banners are sewn on a sewing machine,…

  • Make An Adorable Felt Wall Hanging For Chanukah!

    Dear Reader, drop whatever you are doing right now and run out and get some felt! (Just please look both ways before you cross the street, we don't need any accidents on account of this project.) You just can't imagine the joy this little wall hanging has brought into our house since it was born…

  • Make A Gorgeous Rose Bud Bouquet From Felt!

    Hi friends, roll out the red carpet, the Chanukah felt projects are coming! I'm so happy to finally be able to share this festive and oh so easy project with you! Ever made something and you just can't believe you made it? (Because it's so nice, silly!)  That's what happened with this felt bouquet, I…