My new hobby! (1 Viewer)

[Julie50]

Not really sure if this is the best forum for this, but I have just started a new hobby. Felting! Very satisfying as you stab a lot with a needle, not sure what this says about me!!

Also not sure I should have started with a blue tit, bit complex. In some ways I am pleased, in some ways I am not - looks like it’s wearing a black scarf and will have to buy better feet materials. I do plan to post my progress though

 

[Kits]

How clever, Julie! I am hopeless at sewing - I tend to stab myself a lot with the needle!

 

[Julie50]

There was quite a bit of finger stabbing!

 

[KC Foggin]

I think you are off to a good start Julie! Anxious to see more

 

[Julie50]

Thank you KC - may be expensive - already Amazoned some new kit (other suppliers are available) lol

 

[delia todd]

Aaaw!! I think he's charming Julie!! You're so talented to be able to do that.

There is a Wildlife Art forum if you want to post in there: Wildlife Art

 

[Julie50]

Thanks Delia - not sure it’s Art yet!

 

[delia todd]

Thanks Delia - not sure it’s Art yet!

LOL of course it is!!!

It would be lovely if you could show the progress you make from the beginning of the idea for one, and how you progress it. We've had similar with wood carvings and paintings.

It's really interesting.

 

[Julie50]

Blue tit attempt number 2

 

[Kits]

How charming is he, Julie! Well done!

 

[delia todd]

It's really coming on very nicely Julie.

A lovely job lass - thanks for showing it to us.

 

[KC Foggin]

Blue tit attempt number 2

You did really well on your 2nd attempt Julie. Can't wait to see more when you can afford them

 

[Julie50]

I’ve got wool and stuff now - not a kit - so I’ll have to plan the next one. Went for florists paper covered wire for the feet, so that should look better. I’m thinking nuthatch or humming bird

 

[KC Foggin]

Oh! Either one is a great choice girl !!

 

[Julie50]

This time I’m not using a kit and am making my own body and head from wool. The kit used a polystyrene pro for a to start. It is taking a long time. This is how far I have got!

 

[Kits]

You have a great deal of patience and skill, Julie.

 

[Julie50]

New hobby on hold. I am crocheting a blanket for my work friends who have just had a 10week premature son!

 

[delia todd]

That's a very pretty pattern Julie.

I used to love crocheting till my eyes became troublesome.

 

[Julie50]

That’s a shame Delia - I find it much more challenging and fulfilling than knitting.

 

[KC Foggin]

How lovely this is and I can't wait to see the finished work of art Julie!