Beginner · 2 hr · Kay Petal
Bunnies
Fuzzy, floppy-eared wool bunnies — no armature. Eggs for body and head, flat-felted ears, and a face with attitude.
Felt along in real time. Pause when your hands need a minute. These are the same free workshops from Felt Alive — no ads, no chuck, just wool and a color-coded needle.
Needles Kay reaches for
From the Felt Alive workshop
What you need
Kay reviews supplies in chapter one — start there before you shop. Amounts are for one project.
Needles
- Felt Alive yellow 40 triangle — single and double
- Felt Alive black 36 triangle for attaching parts
- Felt Alive Felting Needle Six-Pack covers the rest
Wool
- About 1 oz wool batting for the body
- Small amounts of white, brown, pink, and blue for details
Tools
- Foam felting pad (8×10" or larger)
- Felting stick (paper lollipop stick or wooden skewer)
- Strong sewing needle — used as a sculpting tool, not for sewing
More supplies (wool sources, extras): A Message to Felt Alive Needle Felting Students.
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