Seven years ago, Jenne Giles was a San Francisco painter and sculptor who didn't know felting existed. Now she works almost exclusively in the medium, stretching the possibilities of felt in fashion.

While Patty Benson was learning to crochet, her first round shapes reminded her of another project she enjoyed: turning a shrunken wool sweater into a pillow. Inspired by that first foray into felting ...

Shirley McMarlin Sunday, July 30, 2023 7:01 a.m. | Sunday, July 30, 2023 7:01 a.m. A pastime that puts you at risk of poking yourself with a sharp needle doesn’t sound all that appealing — but its ...

Wet felting is a fun, hands-on craft that does double duty: It can entertain the little ones while providing last-minute gifts for the holidays. Children and novices can tackle the easiest project: ...

Seven years ago, Jenne Giles was a San Francisco painter and sculptor who didn’t know felting existed. Now she works almost exclusively in the medium, stretching the possibilities of felt in fashion.

Mobiles were never in the plans. At least, not at first. But here they hang, twirling and bouncing in the currents generated by Sheila Morissette's air vents. Their felted Merino wool circles are ...

There’s something you should know about needle felting before trying it: The needles are sharp. Really sharp. My 7-year-old daughter, Mira, learned this the hard way during a weekend crafting session ...