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Posted: Oct 23 2009 at 3:09pm \| IP Logged

My oldest dd and I are planning on trying to make some felt food items for the younger girls this Christmas. We hope to get some items together for them to have a "store".

I found some great patterns on etsy! The gal who made the patterns said acrylic would work too, but I thought before I went that route (due to $$ reasons) maybe I could swing the wool.

Where do you get yours at a good price and any advice working with wool felt vs acrylic?

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I have created my own great felt stash with thrifted blankets and clothing items I felted. One blanket had the most wonderful squares of different colors on it and it has been made into some wonderful felted creatures.
I haven't tried dyeing anything yet...but it is on my mind!

I am trying to be creative on the cheap

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Posted: Oct 23 2009 at 6:25pm \| IP Logged

Are those very hard to make?!?!

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Posted: Oct 23 2009 at 6:46pm \| IP Logged

I have been wanting some wool felt, too, after drooling over all the crafts at Wee Folk Art. I was excited to see some beautiful felt in the Magic Cabin catalog that just arrived, but it is way too $$$ for me! I'd also love to hear of a more reasonable source!

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Posted: Oct 24 2009 at 7:02am \| IP Logged

I got mine from Colonial Crafts. It is very reasonably priced with a lot of options of colors and charm packs.

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Posted: Oct 24 2009 at 9:17am \| IP Logged

Kathryn wrote:

Are those very hard to make?!?!

My 9yo dd and I have been making felt food and creatures for a few months now. We find the fabric very forgiving and fun to work with...even with her uneven stitching..it is working out well for a first project..but with this child it is a first Magnum Opus. (she never does anything on a small scale. I think she will me a mom to many someday and God is grooming her for that...

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Do you need any links??

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Posted: Oct 24 2009 at 10:06am \| IP Logged

Yes, that would be great! My 10 yo dd is sooo very crafty she'd prob. do a better job than me!

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Posted: Oct 24 2009 at 10:53am \| IP Logged

I have ordered from Wool Felt Central and been very pleased.

I don't believe that they offer a 100% wool felt...which is very expensive, but nice...however they offer a compromised between wool and acrylic, that I really like.

They also have nice bundles and offer the felt by the sheet and yard. This is particularly helpful for a project like food were you might only need a little of each color.

Another bonus is that they have a color card that matches DMC floss to their colors. If you have ever sat at one of the box stores trying to match DMC floss you realize that this is a God Send!!!!!

Also, I had another friend order from them and needed help coordinating colors. She called and they were VERY Helpful.

I hope this helps...but it has reminded me that I need to get an order in here soon to start some Christmas projects.

Betsy

P.S. They also offer a one timecoupon of 20% off through the blog Wee Folk Art

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