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Old 12-27-2005, 11:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Two crafty questions...
Anyone know of a good co-op for Timtex (the stiff baseball-cap brim type interfacing)?

Also, any reviews of this book:

Making Fairy Tale Wool Animals by Angelika Wolk-Gerche

Is there another animal book (using roving) that is recommended.

I just bought Feltcraft after seeing some reviews of it. I have The Nature Table, Making Toys with children, The Children's Year and maybe another but looking to expand a bit.

I don't felt, yet, but am looking for some other avenues with all these swaps, just want to come up with some fun things.

Shoot, I didn't mean to post this to the Swaps board!! Sorry. Is there a way to move it?
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Old 12-27-2005, 11:24 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I really like Making Fairytale ANimals, the instructions are pretty good. its a fun book.

I have no idea about Teltex but i know Joannes carries somethign called Peltex adn its suppose to be much cheaper, i think abotu $6.99/yd and if you haev a cupon...well then its just a steal

i have the other books you mentioned too adn i love them all. one can never haev to many crafting books
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Old 12-27-2005, 11:33 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I really like Making Fairytale ANimals, the instructions are pretty good. its a fun book.

I have no idea about Teltex but i know Joannes carries somethign called Peltex adn its suppose to be much cheaper, i think abotu $6.99/yd and if you haev a cupon...well then its just a steal

i have the other books you mentioned too adn i love them all. one can never haev to many crafting books

I agree about never having too many. Always great ideas. Just wish my tiny library carried some of these.

Where did you get your Animals book? Is it a Rudolf-Steiner College Publication?

thanks.
I have heard of the Peltex but not seen it. Going to Hobby Lobby tomorrow and will have a look there. 6.99 per yard is not bad.
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Old 12-27-2005, 11:36 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I agree about never having too many. Always great ideas. Just wish my tiny library carried some of these.

Where did you get your Animals book? Is it a Rudolf-Steiner College Publication?

thanks.
I have heard of the Peltex but not seen it. Going to Hobby Lobby tomorrow and will have a look there. 6.99 per yard is not bad.

I got it from silverpenny.com, theyhad by far the best price on it and making fairytale puppets

and Katherine (i think is her name) was sooo wonderful to work with
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Old 12-27-2005, 11:40 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I got it from silverpenny.com, theyhad by far the best price on it and making fairytale puppets

and Katherine (i think is her name) was sooo wonderful to work with
Yes, that is her name!! I have bought from her MANY times!! She is just wonderful. I will go check out her site now. I have bought several things from A Child's Dream Come True and they are wonderful too.

Thanks again.
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I just ordered 2 needle felting fantasy creatures off ebay.. they look sooo cool.
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I just ordered 2 needle felting fantasy creatures off ebay.. they look sooo cool.

oh which ones? I wanna see
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Ok.. Ebay Item numbers: 5650670348 5650638981 5650662888 in case you want to see the covers.

Needle Felting Book 2 Ashford Handicrafts
The Felting Needle From Factory to Fantasy (I just love the little trolly guy in the cover)
The Felting Needle Further Felting Fantasies

Now keep in mind I have never felted anything.. so who knows what mine will look like...LOL
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Ok.. Ebay Item numbers: 5650670348 5650638981 5650662888 in case you want to see the covers.

Needle Felting Book 2 Ashford Handicrafts
The Felting Needle From Factory to Fantasy (I just love the little trolly guy in the cover)
The Felting Needle Further Felting Fantasies

Now keep in mind I have never felted anything.. so who knows what mine will look like...LOL
oh i have at least one of those factory to fantasy books, i think both...i better go check.

I shoudl dig those out and do something with them....

lmk how you like the ashford book
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Old 12-28-2005, 10:36 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Those books look awesome. The creatures are sooooo cute!!! I just haven't ventured into fleting (ok, about 2 years ago, we made balls using the wet felting method). The needle looks easier and more fun. Just haven't invested the time or money yet.

Can't wait to see what you make with these!!!
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Needle felting is so addictive and so easy! Just poke the wool and that's it The ifrst thing I made was a Father Winter last year around this time and I loved it , it's still oen of my favorite things. Can't wait to see what you make!
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So just needles and maybe some idea books, and of course the wool which I have lots of from ebay, is all I need? HMMMM. You guys are absolutely positively AWESOME at enabling (BEG)!!!!

Thanks for sharing!
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I just started with the wool, needles and some pics that I saw on the computer of finished items, just to see the forms, etc.
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I just started with the wool, needles and some pics that I saw on the computer of finished items, just to see the forms, etc.
OK, Bonnie but you are the Crafting goddess!!!! I usually need a Dummie's guide for step by step then I can fly on my own. I will Google to see if I can find some instructions!! I looked on ebay and it was a bit confusing because of the needle gauges. As with any craft/hobby, getting started is always intimidating with all the fluff that can be bought.

thanks for sharing your great knowledge!!

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The instructions I started with are here
http://mielkesfarm.com/ladybug_dir.htm
That is all you need. I made a turtle based on this knowledge. For more complex stuff you can look at this
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_needlewo...148224,00.html

with these instructions you can make pretty much anything
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