So it’s been a little over a year since i first started needle felting and I realize that I don’t know much about it. So I looked it up.
Did you know that felt is the oldest form of fabric? Many cultures have legends as to the origins of felt making. The story of Saint Clement and Saint Christopher relates that while fleeing from persecution, the men packed their sandals with wool to prevent blisters. At the end of their journey, the movement and sweat had turned the wool into felt socks. mmm sweat made socks, nice.
So what is felt? according to wiki, felt is a non-woven cloth that is produced by matting, condensing and pressing fibers. There are different methods of felting like wet felting and the carroting method of felting that is now banned in the US. Then there is the needle felting method I use that uses special barbed felting needles that are used in industrial felting machines.
As an artist, I find such satisfaction in using this method. I can get the details and the shapes I want along with the softness that I want from my plush figures. It is a little known art so far but I hope to elevate its use and its status as an art form. I mean who knew one could sculpt fiber! People have approached me for lessons, perhaps I’ll teach a needle felting workshop in the future. 
