felt lore Archives - Betz White

Felt Lore Part 6: Freezer Paper

September 11, 2013

Many of you that work with felt probably already know this trick, but it is such a good one, I decided to share it just in case you don’t! In former Felt Lore posts, I’ve talked about cutting tools and marking tools. Well, freezer paper is one “tool” that will make both ...

Felt Lore Part 5: Biz Card Caddy Tutorial

February 20, 2013

This week I’ve been working with felt and wanted to share a pretty simple technique with you. I’ve been loving things made with 3mm thick felt, like my Felt Ogee Ornament, but Shazbot! is that stuff pricey! So I came up with not only a pretty inexpensive substitute but one with an ...

Felt Lore Part 4 : Cutting Tools

January 14, 2013

Today I want to talk about tools for cutting felt. I get questions about this a lot and there are many great options. Most of the time I use regular fabric shears and cut shapes freehand. If I need even strips or perfect rectangles, I’ll use a small rotary cutter (above, top) a ruler and ...

one stitch leads to another

December 10, 2012

If you’re a longtime reader of this blog, you may remember Tissue Boxes of Christmas Past: the Dove and the Target characters I stitched in felt. I had such a great time making them, that I was thrilled when I was asked last year to work on a new set of felt appliquéd boxes. Thrilled! I ...

Felt Lore Part 3: make your mark

October 9, 2012

We all love the fuzzy texture of felt but making a precise visible mark for sewing or cutting can be a challenge. Over the years I have found a few solutions and I am always on the look out for more. All 3 tools can be purchased at big box fabric stores and online Vanishing Ink Marker (top ...

Felt Lore Part 2: reasons and resources

October 2, 2012

Last week in Felt Lore Part 1, I told you about my favorite craft felt (wool blend!). Today I’d like to share some of my resources for finding quality wool blend felt. Woodland Sewing Set made from wool blend felt But wait a minute, what’s so great about felt anyway? Here’s a ...

Felt Lore: a new blog series!

September 27, 2012

Welcome to my new blog series: Felt Lore! I’ve been sharing my love of felt here on the blog for so many years (6+!) yet I have never pulled together a comprehensive group of posts answering the questions I get asked most often. I aim to change that! My story began back in 2006. Once upon ...

Felt Lore Part 6: Freezer Paper

Felt Lore Part 5: Biz Card Caddy Tutorial

Felt Lore Part 4 : Cutting Tools

one stitch leads to another

Felt Lore Part 3: make your mark

Felt Lore Part 2: reasons and resources

Felt Lore: a new blog series!

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