Needle Felted Bunny Pin Tutorial in The Simpler Times

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There are two of my Bunny Pins in the First Annual Softie Easter Parade
Along with loads of other wonderful creations by many many artists!

Needle Felted Chili Pepper Mini Tutorial

1. My felting needles
2. Piece of Core Wool
3. Core Wool after Carding with #6
4. Chili taking shape (Felted with size 36T)
5. Firmly felted chili (felted with size 38S & 40T double needle)
6. My carding combs
7. Red Roving
8. Carded Red Roving
9. Red wool being added to Chili
10. 3 finished Chilis
11. Rovings used for the Chili's

Calla Lily PictureTutorial - Needle Felted

This is a picture Tutorial of how I Needle Felt Calla Lilies.


If you have any questions, I would be happy to help.

December Mini Teddy Hugs

Now Listed in my ETSY Shop.

The December Issue of Mini Teddy Hugs is posted on the web now. You can read my new article at: http://www.miniteddyhugs.com/articles2.htm

The whole issue is packed full of wonderful things!

Special Thanks to Mary for all you do!!!

Black Eyed Susan Felted/Beaded Purse

Here is my newest project. A hand spun / knitted / wet felted Purse with Needle Felted Black Eyed Susans & bead accents. Peyote Stitch Tubes are on the ends of the handle. This purse will be in my ETSY Shop soon.

Needle Felted African Grey

Here is my attempt at needle felting an African Grey. I had a wonderful model for making this one. Peaches, who belongs to a friend in Florida. I spent many many hours on this little fellow & he is now available in my Etsy Shop

Primitive Artisans Faire coming up

"The Primitive Artisans Faire"
Postponed until further Notice

Hidden Valley Basketswerks will have a booth in the upcoming online Primitive Artisans Faire. You will be able to purchase many of our baskets & some of my Needle Felted Items thru a shopping cart that will be available on our site there. (This will be an active link when the Faire opens) There will also be links to many other wonderful shops there as well. Hope you will be able to join us during this event.

New Americana Pincushion Basket

OK...I am getting into the Patriotic mode, I am always Patriotic, but with the Celebration of the Birth of our country coming up, I wanted to make something special, so here is my newest pincushion basket.

More Turtles etc on ETSY

I added more to my ETSY Shop...more Needle Felted/Beaded Turtles are now available there.

Tiny Angel

Ohhh I made an even smaller version...this one is 1 3/4 inches tall & I added a little heart!!!! This little pin is dark Turquoise.

Needle Felted Angel Pin

This little Angel Pin was inspired by Karen of KM Primitives
It is 3 inches tall. She has a rust color dress & is entirely needle felted. She will be available soon in my Etsy Shop.

What's you Angle Challenge

Lisa has gotten me again!!! She posted a challenge called "What's your Angle", with a single pattern piece for starting with..only a triangle!!! Here is what I needle felted!!! Triangle head, body & feet!!! Button Eyes with Tri-beads. My chickens donated the feathers...lol
Thanks for the fun challenge Lisa!!!
http://qdpatooties.blogspot.com/2007/05/are-you-up-for-challenge.html

I started an ETSY shop

I decided it was time to jump on the band wagon & go for it, so today I set my ETSY shop and this little turtle is the first thing (and only so far)listed there. charlottesweb.etsy.com

The magic blog fairy was here!!!

I am soooo tickled with my new look!!! Thank you sooo much "magic blog fairy" Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I love it!!!!

3 New Pincushion Baskets

Here are my newest Pincushion baskets. I seem to be making them larger & larger. The bear one is 4 inches across & 3 3/4 inches high.

Puff Bunny

Here is my needle felted Puff Bunny, created as a result of a challenge from my friend Lisa Thoms of Twincubs She issued a challenge to create something using a unique pattern. The "Outside the Box Challenge" There is more information on Lisa's web site This little bunny is 4 1/2 inches tall standing & 3 1/2 inches sitting. It has movable arms & legs, lavender crystal eyes & id firmly needle felted in Cream Wool with Bubble Gum Pink Wool for paw pads & inner ears & nose.
Thanks Lisa, this was such fun!!!!

Profiled Artist for March

I was fortunate enough to be chosen as the profiled artist for the Month of March, 2007 & since I am not sure how much longer the topic will be up, thought you might want to check it out at:
http://eii2.com/Community/viewtopic.php?t=1474

PS. be sure & check out the profiled artist for April while you are there too!!!

Slide Show of Pin Cushions

I have been busy weaving baskets lately. Have to get the inventory built up again! I did put together a slide show of some of my newest Needle Felted Pin Cushion baskets to share & here is the link to them.
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery.fcgi?p=12&gid=15810747

Needle Felted Pin Cushion Baskets

For some time now I have been making small baskets to use for making needle felted pin cushions. I really enjoy being able to combine my favorite crafts all in one. This one is the Burgandy Rose that is in the background picture here on my blog. The basket is natural & burgandy round reed woven in triple weave. The pincushion is gold merino wool with burgandy merino wool for the rose. Each of the 12 petals were needle felted seperately & then needle felted in place to form the flower. If you are interested in more information or purchasing one of my pin cushion baskets, please email me.

Thanks to my friend!!!

I am so excited & blown away...a very sweet friend offered to play around with a new look for my brand new blog. She asked for some pictures of some of my newer needle felted critters & look what she did!!!! I don't know how to thank her enough for making this place feel like home to me.

I will be posting pictures of my Needle Felted projects here as time goes on & welcome your comments, questions, etc.

Thank you for visiting!