The FlockIn this video, Nicola will show you how to blend colours of fibre for needle felting. Nicola covers two methods for blending fibres; by hand and with carders.
It is not always possible to buy the perfect colour for your needle felting project, so knowing how to blend colours and different types of fibres can help take your needle felting to the next level!
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to blend colours and fibres for needle felting, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.
How to blend colours and fibres for needle feltingThe Flock2022-10-01 | In this video, Nicola will show you how to blend colours of fibre for needle felting. Nicola covers two methods for blending fibres; by hand and with carders.
It is not always possible to buy the perfect colour for your needle felting project, so knowing how to blend colours and different types of fibres can help take your needle felting to the next level!
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to blend colours and fibres for needle felting, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.How to needle felt thin lines (for 2D needle felting and 3D needle felting)The Flock2023-12-13 | In this video, Nicola shares how to needle felt thin lines for both 3D needle felting and 2D needle felting.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to needle felt thin lines, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.Herdwick Sheep Challenge - Day 2 (Needle Felting Challenge and Tutorial) - Legs & TailThe Flock2023-03-24 | Welcome to Day 2 of the Herdwick Sheep Challenge... a fun, 5-day, needle felting challenge with step-by-step tutorials to create your own beautiful Herdwick sheep.
Day 2 includes step-by-step instructions to make the legs and tail for your sheep!
Diagrams needed for the challenge (these will remain after the challenge, so that these videos can be used as a 'normal' tutorial) can be downloaded here: https://rb.gy/1ilyg7
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The Herdwick Sheep Challenge is brought to you by Nicola Dean from The Flock.
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.
Nicola also runs The Flock - Needle Felting Community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflockHerdwick Sheep Challenge - Day 1 (Needle Felting Challenge and Tutorial) - Introduction, Head & EarsThe Flock2023-03-24 | Welcome to Day 1 of the Herdwick Sheep Challenge... a fun, 5-day, needle felting challenge with step-by-step tutorials to create your own beautiful Herdwick sheep.
Day 1 includes an introduction and instructions to make the head and ears of your sheep!
Diagrams needed for the challenge (these will remain after the challenge, so that these videos can be used as a 'normal' tutorial) can be downloaded here: https://rb.gy/1ilyg7
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The Herdwick Sheep Challenge is brought to you by Nicola Dean from The Flock.
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.
Nicola also runs The Flock - Needle Felting Community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflockHerdwick Sheep Challenge - Day 5: Option 2 (Needle Felting Challenge and Tutorial) - Coat (Full)The Flock2023-03-20 | Welcome to Day 5 of the Herdwick Sheep Challenge... a fun, 5-day, needle felting challenge with step-by-step tutorials to create your own beautiful Herdwick sheep.
Day 5 focuses on finishing the sheep by adding the coat. Option 2 is to create a 'full fleece' looking coat using the 'long fur technique'. All instructions are step-by-step!
If you would like to create the 'shorn' looking sheep, the video for this can be found here: youtu.be/mn01C8ZDrcU
Diagrams needed for the challenge (these will remain after the challenge, so that these videos can be used as a 'normal' tutorial) can be downloaded here: https://rb.gy/1ilyg7
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The Herdwick Sheep Challenge is brought to you by Nicola Dean from The Flock.
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.
Nicola also runs The Flock - Needle Felting Community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflockHerdwick Sheep Challenge - Day 5: Option 1 (Needle Felting Challenge and Tutorial) - Coat (shorn)The Flock2023-03-19 | Welcome to Day 5 of the Herdwick Sheep Challenge... a fun, 5-day, needle felting challenge with step-by-step tutorials to create your own beautiful Herdwick sheep.
Day 5 focuses on finishing the sheep by adding the coat. Option 1 is to create a 'shorn' looking coat. All instructions are step-by-step!
If you would like to create the 'full fleece' looking sheep, the video for this can be found here: youtu.be/W89Cl2AFn9I
Diagrams needed for the challenge (these will remain after the challenge, so that these videos can be used as a 'normal' tutorial) can be downloaded here: https://rb.gy/1ilyg7
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The Herdwick Sheep Challenge is brought to you by Nicola Dean from The Flock.
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.
Nicola also runs The Flock - Needle Felting Community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflockHerdwick Sheep Challenge - Day 4 (Needle Felting Challenge and Tutorial) - Assembly & FaceThe Flock2023-03-18 | Welcome to Day 4 of the Herdwick Sheep Challenge... a fun, 5-day, needle felting challenge with step-by-step tutorials to create your own beautiful Herdwick sheep.
Day 4 focuses on joining all the shapes you have made so far to assemble the sheep and add details to it's face. All instructions are step-by-step!
Diagrams needed for the challenge (these will remain after the challenge, so that these videos can be used as a 'normal' tutorial) can be downloaded here: https://rb.gy/1ilyg7
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The Herdwick Sheep Challenge is brought to you by Nicola Dean from The Flock.
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.
Nicola also runs The Flock - Needle Felting Community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflockHerdwick Sheep Challenge - Day 3 (Needle Felting Challenge and Tutorial) - BodyThe Flock2023-03-14 | Welcome to Day 3 of the Herdwick Sheep Challenge... a fun, 5-day, needle felting challenge with step-by-step tutorials to create your own beautiful Herdwick sheep.
Day 3 focuses on making the body of the sheep with step-by-step instructions!
Diagrams needed for the challenge (these will remain after the challenge, so that these videos can be used as a 'normal' tutorial) can be downloaded here: https://rb.gy/1ilyg7
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The Herdwick Sheep Challenge is brought to you by Nicola Dean from The Flock.
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.
Nicola also runs The Flock - Needle Felting Community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflockBacking fabrics for 2D needle felting (and testing fabric suitability)The Flock2023-02-13 | In this video, Nicola runs through some backing fabric options for 2D needle felting. Nicola shares the fabrics that will always work better for 2D needle felting, which fabrics work but have some limitations and how to test the suitability of fabrics for 2D needle felting.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about backing fabrics for 2D needle felting or how to test the suitability of a fabric, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.Using and sourcing reference images for 2D needle felting (including recommended image sources)The Flock2023-02-05 | In this video, Nicola discusses the importance of using reference images in needle felting. The use of reference images is particularly important when creating a 2D needle felted picture. 2D needle felting is also sometimes called 'painting with wool'.
Nicola will also share, with you, her recommendations for sourcing images that you can use without breaching copyright laws.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about sourcing reference images for 2D needle felting, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.Basic Equipment for 2D Needle FeltingThe Flock2023-01-26 | In this video, Nicola covers the basic equipment needed for two dimensional needle felting. 2D needle felting is also sometimes called 'painting with wool'.
Don't waste your money on unnecessary equipment, Nicola will tell you the minimal equipment you will need, as a beginner, to get started on your 2D needle felting journey.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about the basic equipment needed for 2D needle felting, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.FREE Tutorial: How to make a needle felted seal sculptureThe Flock2023-01-25 | In this FREE needle felting tutorial video Nicola will show you how to make your own needle felted seal sculpture. Nicola will show you how to build up shapes using core wool and then cover these with coloured fibre. You will also learn how to make flat shapes and add details. Nicola will guide you step by step is easy to follow bitesized sections throughout the video so that you will have a beautiful needle felted seal at the end. To help you create the perfect needle felted seal sculpture, Nicola has also created a FREE downloadable template to help you; download it here: https://rb.gy/ltf77n
Used by Nicola Dean: • 38G and 42G triangular needles from HeidiFeathers • Fibre from World of Wool: - Loose carded core wool - Carded sliver in 'Drizzle' - Carded sliver in 'Squirrel' - Carded sliver in 'Raven'
USE OF THIS TUTORIAL: I am happy for you to make items from this tutorial for personal use or to sell. All I ask is, if you share what you have made, that you add a note to say that you made it from a FREE tutorial from The Flock and add a link to The Flock’s Facebook group.
COPYRIGHT The tutorial and its content is protected by copyright and must not be copied or shared without prior permission.
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If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.Wire Armatures: Wrapping wire and wire armatures for needle felting and wet feltingThe Flock2023-01-17 | In this video, Nicola will show you methods for wrapping fibre around wire and wire armatures for needle felting and wet felting. Nicola, explains how to wrap different types of wire, depending on what you are using and what you are using it for.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about wrapping wire or wire armatures for needle felting or wet felting projects, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.FREE Tutorial: How to make a needle felted penguin (relief style) - brooch, magnet or greetings cardThe Flock2023-01-15 | In this FREE needle felting tutorial video Nicola will show you how to make your own needle felted penguin in a relief style. As well as teaching you how to make the penguin, Nicola will also show you how to turn it into a brooch, magnet or how to use it to make a penguin greetings card. Nicola will guide you step by step is easy to follow bitesized sections throughout the video so that you will have a beautiful needle felted penguin at the end. To help you create the perfect needle felted penguin, Nicola has also created a FREE downloadable template to help you; download it here: https://rb.gy/inrnef
Used by Nicola Dean: • 38G and 42G triangular needles from HeidiFeathers • Fibre from World of Wool: - Carded sliver in ''Drizzle' - Falkland merino in 'White' - Carded sliver in 'Raven' • Magnet from Amazon: https://rb.gy/zdhxts • Brooch finding from Hobbycraft
USE OF THIS TUTORIAL: I am happy for you to make items from this tutorial for personal use or to sell. All I ask is, if you share what you have made, that you add a note to say that you made it from a FREE tutorial from The Flock and add a link to The Flock’s Facebook group.
COPYRIGHT The tutorial and its content is protected by copyright and must not be copied or shared without prior permission.
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If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.Wire Armatures: How to make an accurate wire armature for needle felting and wet feltingThe Flock2023-01-12 | In this video, Nicola will show you how she creates an accurate wire armature for use in needle felting and wet felting projects.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to create an accurate wire armature for needle felting or wet felting projects, please ask these in the comments section below!
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.Wire Armatures: How to choose wire for a wire armature for needle felting and wet feltingThe Flock2023-01-02 | In this video, Nicola will guide you through the things to consider when choosing wire to use for a wire armature in your needle felting and wet felting projects. Nicola shows you some examples of different types of wire and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using them.
Choosing the correct type of wire for your project will ensure you achieve the best finish to your needle felted and/or wet felted sculpture!
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about choosing wire for wire armatures for needle felting or wet felting projects, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.An introduction to using wire armatures in needle feltingThe Flock2022-12-29 | In this video, Nicola explains what a wire armature is and discusses their usage in needle felting. Nicola also discusses when we should or shouldn't be using wire armatures in our sculptures. In addition to this, Nicola will give you a simple flow chart to help you decide whether you need to use a full or partial wire armature or no armature in your next project.
The information in this video will help you achieve the best results for your needle felted sculptures.
If you would like to access a copy of the 'Do you need a wire armature?' flow diagram, you can view this in The Flock's Facebook group here: https://rb.gy/g76z93
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If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about when to use wire armatures in your needle felting, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.FREE Tutorial: How to make a needle felted Love & Wishes GarlandThe Flock2022-12-29 | In this FREE needle felting tutorial video Nicola will show you how to make your own needle felted 'Love & Wishes' Garland. As well as teaching you how to make the stars and hearts for the garland, Nicola will also show you how to securely attach them to your string, so they do not slide up and down. Nicola will guide you step by step is easy to follow bitesized sections throughout the video so that you will have a beautiful needle felted decoration, ready to hang, at the end.
Used by Nicola Dean: • 38G and 42G triangular needles from HeidiFeathers • Merino 'tops' from World of Wool in colours: Marigold, Rose, Denim, Scarlet, Buttercup, Amethyst, Turquoise • 'DMC Pearl Cotton' thread
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USE OF THIS TUTORIAL: I am happy for you to make items from this tutorial for personal use or to sell. All I ask is, if you share what you have made, that you add a note to say that you made it from a FREE tutorial from The Flock and add a link to The Flock’s Facebook group.
COPYRIGHT The tutorial and its content is protected by copyright and must not be copied or shared without prior permission.
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If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.How to add (and style) long fur to a needle felted sculptureThe Flock2022-12-24 | In this video, Nicola will show you how to add long fur to a needle felted sculpture. Nicola will also show you how to style the fur once it has been attached.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to add (or style) long fur, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.FREE Tutorial: How to make a needle felted Snowman baubleThe Flock2022-12-24 | In this FREE needle felting tutorial video Nicola will show you how to make your own needle felted Snowman bauble. As well as teaching you how to make the Snowman, Nicola will also show you how to create a secure fixing to hang it from your Christmas tree. Nicola will also show you how to add surface decoration to create the eyes and buttons and how to create a three dimensional carrot nose. Nicola will guide you step by step is easy to follow bitesized sections throughout the video so that you will have a beautiful needle felted Christmas ornament to be proud of at the end. -
Difficulty Level: Advanced Beginner
Equipment: • Felting surface • Needle felting needles • Finger protectors • White coloured fibre* • Orange coloured fibre • Black coloured fibre • Cocktail stick • Long sewing needle • Strong thread • Decorative thread • Scissors *Angelina fibre (optional - to be mixed in with white fibre for a bit of sparkle)
Used by Nicola Dean: • Needles: 38G and 42G triangular needles from HeidiFeathers • Fibre (all from World of Wool): - Natural White / Stellina Carded Wool - Merino top in 'Pumpkin' for the nose - Carded sliver in 'Raven' for the buttons, eyes and mouth • Guttermann upholstery thread. • Twisted red and white paper raffia twine from The Works
USE OF THIS TUTORIAL: I am happy for you to make items from this tutorial for personal use or to sell. All I ask is, if you share what you have made, that you add a note to say that you made it from a FREE tutorial from The Flock and add a link to The Flock’s Facebook group.
COPYRIGHT The tutorial and its content is protected by copyright and must not be copied or shared without prior permission.
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If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.Finishing techniques (to reduce fuzz) for finished needle felted piecesThe Flock2022-12-19 | In this video, Nicola will show you four finishing techniques to reduce the final fuzz of an otherwise finished needle felted piece.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how reduce the final fuzz of your needle felted pieces or about the finishing techniques shared in this video, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.What is a reverse needle? How do you use a reverse needle for needle felting?The Flock2022-12-11 | In this video, Nicola will explain what a reverse needle felting needle is, how it works and what effect you can create with it.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about reverse needles and how to use them in needle felting please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.How to add colour to a needle felted flat shape (without show-through)The Flock2022-12-05 | In this video, Nicola will show you how to add colour to a needle felted flat shape without it showing through to the other side.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to add colour to a needle felted flat shape, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.FREE Tutorial: How to make a needle felted Snowflake decorationThe Flock2022-12-02 | In this FREE needle felting tutorial video Nicola will show you how to make your own needle felted Snowflake decoration.
As well as teaching you how to make the Snowflake, Nicola will also show you how to create a secure fixing to hang it from your Christmas tree.
This needle felted Snowflake decoration tutorial is great for needle felting beginners, as it uses simple techniques that have a professional quality finish.
Nicola will guide you step by step is easy to follow bitesized sections throughout the video so that you will have a beautiful needle felted Christmas ornament to be proud of at the end.
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Difficulty Level: Beginner / Advanced Beginner
Equipment: • Felting surface • Needle felting needles • Finger protectors • Snowflake cookie cutter • White coloured fibre* • Long sewing needle • Strong thread • Decorative thread • Scissors • *Angelina fibre (optional - to be mixed in with white fibre for a bit of sparkle)
Used by Nicola Dean: • Needles: 38G and 42G triangular needles from HeidiFeathers • Fibre (all from World of Wool): - Natural White / Stellina Carded Wool • ’DMC Pearl Cotton' thread • Twisted red and white paper raffia twine from The Works
USE OF THIS TUTORIAL: I am happy for you to make items from this tutorial for personal use or to sell. All I ask is, if you share what you have made, that you add a note to say that you made it from a FREE tutorial from The Flock and add a link to The Flock’s Facebook group.
COPYRIGHT The tutorial and its content is protected by copyright and must not be copied or shared without prior permission.
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If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to make your Snowflake decoration, please ask these in the comments section below!
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About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.How to make curls or faux locks for needle feltingThe Flock2022-11-27 | In this video, Nicola will show you how to make your own curls from fibre so that they look like faux locks. Locks or faux locks can add texture and interest to your work; they are also great for making beards or animal coats.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to make your own curls or faux locks, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.How to join needle felted shapes (part 2) - Joining shapes that are different colours / fibresThe Flock2022-11-05 | In this video, Nicola will show you how to join two needle felted shapes together, that are different colours or fibres.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to join two needle felted shapes together, that are different colours / fibres, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.FREE Tutorial: How to make a needle felted Christmas pudding baubleThe Flock2022-11-04 | In this FREE needle felting tutorial video Nicola will show you how to make your own needle felted Christmas pudding bauble.
As well as teaching you a quick way to create a bauble, Nicola will also show you how to add surface decoration and incorporate sheet felt into a needle felted creation.
Nicola will also show you how create a secure fixing to hang your Christmas pudding bauble from your Christmas tree.
This needle felted Christmas pudding ornament is great for needle felting beginners, as it uses simple techniques that have a professional quality finish.
Nicola will guide you step by step is easy to follow bitesized sections throughout the video so that you will have a beautiful needle felted Christmas decoration to be proud of at the end.
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Difficulty Level: Beginner / Advanced Beginner
Equipment: • Felting surface • Needle felting needles • Finger protectors • Fake snowball (or core wool to create a ball) • Brown coloured fibre for the pudding • White coloured fibre for the sauce / custard / cream • Red fibre for the berries • Green felt (sheet) • Long sewing needle • Strong thread • Decorative thread • Scissors
Used by Nicola Dean: • Needles: 38G and 42G triangular needles from HeidiFeathers • Fibre (all from World of Wool): - Carded sliver in ‘Bear’ for the pudding - Carded sliver in ‘White’ for the sauce / custard / cream - Merino top in ‘Scarlet’ for berries • ’DMC Pearl Cotton' thread • Twisted red and white paper raffia twine from The Works • Green polyester craft felt from Hobbycraft
USE OF THIS TUTORIAL: I am happy for you to make items from this tutorial for personal use or to sell. All I ask is, if you share what you have made, that you add a note to say that you made it from a FREE tutorial from The Flock and add a link to The Flock’s Facebook group.
COPYRIGHT The tutorial and its content is protected by copyright and must not be copied or shared without prior permission.
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If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.How to join needle felted shapes (part 1)The Flock2022-10-27 | In this video, Nicola will show you how to join two needle felted shapes together, in two different ways. These methods are perfect if both shapes are made from the same fibre/colour or made from core wool that will be covered later.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to join two needle felted shapes together, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.FREE Tutorial: How to make a needle felted Gingerbread Man decorationThe Flock2022-10-27 | In this FREE needle felting tutorial video Nicola will show you how to make your own needle felted Gingerbread Man decoration.
As well as teaching you how to make the basic Gingerbread Man, Nicola will also show you how to add surface decoration and create a secure fixing to hang him from your Christmas tree.
This needle felted Gingerbread Man decoration tutorial is great for needle felting beginners, as it uses simple techniques that have a professional quality finish.
Nicola will guide you step by step is easy to follow bitesized sections throughout the video so that you will have a beautiful needle felted Christmas ornament to be proud of at the end.
These needle felted Christmas decorations also make amazing gifts; you could even create a whole family of needle felted Gingerbread people!
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Difficulty Level: Beginner / Advanced Beginner
Equipment: • Felting surface • Needle felting needles • Finger protectors • Gingerbread Man cookie cutter • Gingerbread coloured fibre • A small amount of fibre in black, white and an accent colour of your choice • Long sewing needle • Strong thread • Decorative thread • Scissors
Used by Nicola Dean: • Needles: 38G and 42G triangular needles from HeidiFeathers • Fibre (all from World of Wool): - Merino top in ‘Sienna’ - Merino top in 'Raven' and 'Ruby' - Falkland Merino top in 'White' • ’DMC Pearl Cotton' thread • Twisted red and white paper raffia twine from The Works
Additional Instructions:
• Tutorial on preparing tops to be used as top colour can be found here: youtu.be/HnxrUmG2tPM
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USE OF THIS TUTORIAL: I am happy for you to make items from this tutorial for personal use or to sell. All I ask is, if you share what you have made, that you add a note to say that you made it from a FREE tutorial from The Flock and add a link to The Flock’s Facebook group.
COPYRIGHT The tutorial and its content is protected by copyright and must not be copied or shared without prior permission.
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If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.Fibre processing types explained: Raw, Core wool, Carded, Batts, Slivers, Tops/Roving & more...The Flock2022-10-23 | Do you question: • What is a top? • What is a batt? • What is roving? • What is a carded sliver?
Question no longer! In this video, Nicola explains the terminology and differences between how fibre is processed so that you can make informed fibre choices for your projects.
Nicola also explains the terms: 'scoured', 'vegetable matter' and 'grease / lanolin' in relation to fibre.
Nicola also goes into detail showing you and explaining what the different fibre processing types are and what the advantages and disadvantages are for using them for your projects. Processing types covered include: 'raw', 'scoured', 'core wool', Carded, Batts, Slivers, Tops/Roving & more... • Raw • Scoured • Core Wool • Carded • Batts • Slivers • Tops/Roving (and the difference between them)
At the end of the video, Nicola explains some common effect fibres you may come across, including: • Locks • Wool neps • Angelina fibre.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how fibre is processed or the difference between them please ask in the comments!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.FREE Tutorial: How to make needle felted acornsThe Flock2022-10-14 | In this FREE needle felting tutorial video Nicola will show you how to make your own needle felted acorns.
This needle felted acorn tutorial is great for needle felting beginners, as Nicola will guide you step by step in easy to follow bitesized sections.
The finished acorns can be used alone, as part of an autumnal display or added to a large piece.
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Difficulty Level:Â Beginner
Equipment: • Felting surface • Needle felting needles • Finger protectors • Coloured fibre for acorns • White fibre • Foraged acorn cups • Hot glue gun or strong glue
Used by Nicola Dean: • Needles: 38G and 42G triangular needles from HeidiFeathers • Fibre (all from World of Wool): - Carded sliver in ‘Lichen’, ‘Fox’, ‘Bear’ and ‘Mouse (blended for acorns) - Carded slivers in ‘white’
Additional Instructions: • Tutorial on preparing tops to be used as top colour can be found here: youtu.be/HnxrUmG2tPM
• Tutorial on blending colours and fibre can be found here: youtu.be/qFrCzTbBe74
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USE OF THIS TUTORIAL: I am happy for you to make items from this tutorial for personal use or to sell. All I ask is, if you share what you have made, that you add a note to say that you made it from a FREE tutorial from The Flock and add a link to The Flock’s Facebook group.
COPYRIGHT The tutorial and its content is protected by copyright and must not be copied or shared without prior permission.
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If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.How to needle felt a flat shapeThe Flock2022-10-02 | In this video, Nicola will show you how to needle felt a flat shape. Flat shapes are great for making ears, animal coats, clothing, decorative patches and even some tails.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about needle felting a flat shape, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.How to create carded fibre from tops for needle feltingThe Flock2022-10-02 | In this video, Nicola will show you how to create carded fibre from 'tops' for needle felting. Carding 'tops' can make them easier to needle felt; especially if you want to use them as a smooth top colour or to create a flat needle felted shape.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to create carded fibre for needle felting, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.How to add top colour when needle feltingThe Flock2022-10-02 | In this video, Nicola will show you how to add a top colour when needle felting a three dimensional shape. Nicola covers how to add top colour using both carded fibre and tops.
Knowing how to add top colour to your needle felted projects correctly will ensure you achieve the best finish to your needle felted work!
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to add top colour to your needle felting, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.FREE Tutorial: How to make a needle felted pumpkinThe Flock2022-10-02 | In this FREE needle felting tutorial video Nicola will show you how to make your own needle felted pumpkins.
As well as teaching you how to make a basic pumpkin, Nicola will also show you how to add a curly tendril and ‘warts’ to your pumpkin to make them even more realistic.
This needle felted pumpkin tutorial is great for needle felting beginners, as Nicola will guide you step by step is easy to follow bitesized sections.
Why not make lots of pumpkins for an autumn / fall display or ready for Halloween.
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Difficulty Level:Â Beginner / Advanced Beginner
Equipment: • Felting surface • Needle felting needles • Finger protectors • Core wool • Coloured fibre for pumpkin and stalk • Long sewing needle • Strong thread • Scissors • Wool neps (Optional) • Skewer, knitting needle or pencil (Optional) • Boiling water (Optional)
Used by Nicola Dean: • Needles: 38G and 42G triangular needles from HeidiFeathers • Fibre (all from World of Wool): - Core wool (carded) - Carded sliver in ‘Fox’ and Shetland top in ‘Cinnamon’ (blended for pumpkin colour) - Carded slivers in ‘Lichen’, ‘Bode’ and ‘Bear’ (blended for stalk) - Wool neps in white • ’DMC Pearl Cotton' thread
Additional Instructions: • Tutorial on blending colours and fibre can be found here: youtu.be/qFrCzTbBe74
• Tutorial on preparing tops to be used as top colour can be found here: youtu.be/HnxrUmG2tPM
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USE OF THIS TUTORIAL: I am happy for you to make items from this tutorial for personal use or to sell. All I ask is, if you share what you have made, that you add a note to say that you made it from a FREE tutorial from The Flock and add a link to The Flock’s Facebook group.
COPYRIGHT The tutorial and its content is protected by copyright and must not be copied or shared without prior permission.
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If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to add top colour to your needle felting, please ask these in the comments section below!
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About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.How to make a needle felted log shapeThe Flock2022-09-26 | In this video, Nicola will show you how to make a needle felted log shape. Needle felted log shapes can be used to make arms, legs, tails and more!
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to make an needle logo shape, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.How to make a needle felted ball (three different ways)The Flock2022-09-21 | In this video, Nicola will show you how to make a needle felted ball, in three different ways! There is also a bonus section on how to make a needle felted ball bigger.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to make an needle felted ball, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.How to needle feltThe Flock2022-09-21 | In this video, Nicola will show you how to needle felt. Nicola will also answer the question: how does needle felting work?
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about how to needle felt or about how needle felting works, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.Basic equipment for 3D needle feltingThe Flock2022-09-21 | In this video, Nicola covers the basic equipment needed for three dimensional needle felting.
Don't waste your money on unnecessary equipment, Nicola will tell you the minimal equipment you will need, as a beginner, to get started on your needle felting journey.
If you would like more needle felting information, tips, ideas and support come and join The Flock's dedicated Facebook group, The Flock – Needle Felting Community here: facebook.com/groups/needlefeltingflock
If you have any questions about the basic equipment needed for 3D needle felting, please ask these in the comments section below!
About The Flock:
The Flock is dedicated to providing videos containing all you need to know about needle felting and free video tutorials. Hosted by Nicola Dean – an accomplished fibre artist with a vast experience in 3D and 2D needle felting. Nicola also has experience combining needle felting and wet felting methods; making beautiful pieces of art. In addition to this, Nicola has experience as a needle felting designer and teaching needle felting methods.