Friday Folksy Finds - Fabulous Felt

Have been busy today making witchy felt doll hats for later in the year and have been inspired to see what crafts are available on Folksy using this wonderful process.  Making bread or rolling wet felt are both good for relieving tension when you are feeling heavy, the kneading/rolling process is comforting and repetitive easing stress and providing a useful product.  Their is a lot of felt available on Folksy, some good and some not so good, I have had a trawl around and these are some of my favourites.

By Betty Shek

 Betty Shek is a prolific artist using ready made wool felt to make wonderful, vibrant brooches and badges.  They are all different, all feature embroidery and felt shapes and are beautifully put together and a very good price.  The use of beads and buttons just adds another dimension to them - well worth a look.

By Twee Things

 I think this is anything but twee, it is beautiful.  A wet felted wall hanging using super subtle shades of grey with the shadows in each segment make a deep black centre.  This has something of the sea, maybe thinking of the limpets and whelks that cling to the rocks, it has a real organic feel to it.  Really like this.

By Penny Jane Designs

 This lady makes wonderful wistful scarves, like this one which is nuno felted using wet felt onto an existing soft fabric such as silk.  The felt then adheres to the silk and creates undulating soft folds and tantalising shapes.  The whole thing is less solid than simple wet felt and has a softness to it that is very appealing.  Have a look at her other pieces, she has a lovely use of colour.

By Made with Love

 If you are looking for a wild conversation piece, a brooch or belt or wrap this lady's wet felt will answer that need.  She is so confident in her colour use and form that you can only enjoy the vibrant nature of her pieces.   Her shop is a shocking riot of colour  and well worth a peep.

By Buttercup Boutique

This lady makes very pretty, dainty pieces using ready made wool felt.  The have a delicacy of form that is simply charming.  All her pieces have beads, button, embroidery and touches of ribbon. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes but I particularly like this barn owl.

Well I have a few days between orders to have a another look at the peg dolls that have been so successful.  I love working so wee, it is a challenge but so rewarding. Hopefully I can share them with everyone later this week.  Keep warm and well on these frosty nights.