Needle Felting

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Needle felting: stretching the concept

Needle felting, or needle punching, can produce surprising results even when used with cotton fabrics.

The challenge: to create a realistic looking tree trunk.

Laying out the fabric strips

Punching the fabric - oops, watch that pin!

Looking a little frayed around the edges

Punched and stitched

Taking shape

“A Spot of Earth” - the completed quilt.

Needle Felting