Hey! Just want to thank you because I suffer from anxiety and fear of failiure and that makes me sewing impaired, so I bought some felt to loose my fear but I still need to watch the step by step tutorial to get things clear in my mind and dare to start. thank you
@KennethNicholson1972 Жыл бұрын
I read your comment, and although it is 2 years old I felt in my heart I just had to reply, as even if you do not see my response, some other poor soul with our similar conditions may glean some comfort and benefit from it. I am a 50 year old Grandad with physical issues due to spinal injuries, and following a nervous breakdown and 2 heart attacks, I am now diagnosed with both Anxiety, and Depression, and as a result of my injuries a foul opiate addiction I am trying to wean from. I have taken up many creative hobbies. I write stories, and poetry, I make models for tabletop war gaming and scene dioramas, I paint acrylic on canvas, Sculpt with Air drying clay, and have recently given various sewing projects a go, cross stich, and making soft toys. However my hands cramp painfully whenever I attempt fine work, and I have to take breaks often. I am constantly afraid of failure and seek the approval of my long suffering wife everytime I create anything. But I have found a great secret to temporarily shelving my fear. I tell myself quite simply that the item is only for me, for my eyes only, even if it is meant for my grandaughters play room. It doesn't matter, I am making it for me, to better my skills and learn more techniques. My waste bin is filled and emptied every week with tons of projects I regard as total failures, leaving myself feeling like I myself am a failure. But here is the secret. Nobody will ever see inside my waste bin. Nobody. How can anyone judge what they do not see. I must go through reams of notepaper every month with failed poems and stories, but they do not matter. Models of medieval buildings that I can see are too wonky or babdly painted, crushed under foot or chopped up, back into waste cardboard. But it does not matter. Distorted little felt creatures intended to be cute, but would induce nightmares for any sweet child, Binned. But it does not matter. Because nobody will ever see them. And for every 3 or 4 total failures, I make One. Just One. One that I am happy with. One I am confident enough to say "It may not be perfect, but by golly thats a belter" One I can be proud enough to sit on the kids bookshelf, or hang from a mobile. Comfortable in the know;edge that although it was bloody hard work for me, and I messed up a lot on the journey, I finally got it, I finally learned that new technique and created something lovely that my Wife, or my Grandaughters love. And that my creative Sister, is all that matters. Keep trying, keep failing, you WILL overcome in whatever you are working on. God bless, from the UK
@Booboonancy11 ай бұрын
@@KennethNicholson1972. Ahh, what a great attitude and you are so right that it doesn’t matter. I love to sew, embroider and knit. I have a love of all things felted. I do these hobbies for my mental health, they help me cope. They say that knitters can be either a process knitter or a product knitter. Most are probably a combination but I am 98-99% process. If whatever I am working on ends up a disappointment, I don’t actually care. What matters is the relaxation and pleasure I derive from the “making”. If a hobby causes you anxiety of any level, it’s not the hobby for you.
@dusty2774 Жыл бұрын
10:54 My mother is a real pro at working corners and has been for a long time. She has been winning prizes at country fairs for 84 of her 99 years. When we laid her to rest, we tried to include as many of her tools and tricks of her trade as we could find...there wont be another like her. Her favorite projects were reproducing postage stamps as sofa pillows, they have lots of corners.
@Liagriffithx5 ай бұрын
Awww. They sound lovely. What a great memory for you.
@franciscaampuero33784 жыл бұрын
14:13 has really blown my mind. I always struggle with the ends of my stitches bc I don't know what to do with them. Couldn't figure out a way to hide them, but thank you so much for showing this! Other videos I've watched only show how to do stitches and stuff, and never show how they end them.
@gegeaccessories90023 жыл бұрын
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@KennethNicholson1972 Жыл бұрын
@@gegeaccessories9002 What is funny about that? How very sad and lonely you must be.
@andressepulveda4784 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best beginner video. Can clearly see what your doing. The tools. And an easy stitch tutorial. ❤❤❤
@Liagriffithx Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@tayloringram68114 жыл бұрын
You're a lifesaver! Thank you so much for this video. I've recently fallen in love with the look of felt stuffed animals and I wanna be that mom that makes that stuff for/with her kids! So i'm gonna learn early so i'm a pro and can teach them too! Thank you!!!
@damecupcake4 жыл бұрын
Although, I'm experienced with sewing and embroidery I've never used felt. Thank you for a comprehensive guide to the basics!
@s.forsalwa8312 Жыл бұрын
Same me...🥰
@tchunzinha4 жыл бұрын
I just bought some felts to make little transportation toys for my son's 2nd birthday and tried to look up some diy... I love the way you explained everything, making it seems so easy!!!
@jockclmn333114 жыл бұрын
where did you find the felt?
@tchunzinha4 жыл бұрын
@@jockclmn33311 at amazon!
@jenmontzingo5 жыл бұрын
Where are your favorite places to buy felt? Particularly, I know HOW to fuse the copper fabric to the felt but I've never seen a copper like that. Where do I find this and what is it? Right now, I love Taylored Expressions and they are such sweet people! You're an inspiration to me!
@gailfleming25013 жыл бұрын
When I embroidery, it always calms me. I get in a zone and forget what's going on around me. Thanks, Lia!
@Liagriffithx3 жыл бұрын
So true!
@atroy19832 жыл бұрын
Wow I have never seen french knots done this way before! I will have to try it.
@Tribblejuice Жыл бұрын
Wow-the stitches on your heart are magnificent! As nice as a machine would make. I would love mine to turn out like them.
@Liagriffithx Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Flormorena1020 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your felt tutorials. You’ve hit all the basics for a beginner such as myself. Thanks
@Liagriffithx Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@benziedesign6 жыл бұрын
This is fabulous tutorial on beginner felt stitching! We love the Benzie Design shoutout for a great felt source! Thanks so much! ♥
@nathanmciver64962 жыл бұрын
Ya, so speaking of that and "Nope" Moving forward because I was aware of cheap product science years ago! What do you find is the best way to clean felt such as the heart you have there?
@EdithHernandez-sf8li4 жыл бұрын
I buy my felt from deffents shops in esty and they so far been great. I love felt i can do anything with it. I make rosary bags for the kids at chruch. And a did a pin holder bracelet. Many things its lots of fun to work with. Plus there are so many beautiful colors which its so nice and they are super beautiful.
@carolmartinez65614 жыл бұрын
Edith Hernandez name of shop you buy from:)?
@EdithHernandez-sf8li4 жыл бұрын
@@carolmartinez6561 hi i buy it esty shop name is benziedesign.
@KennethNicholson1972 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I shall watch this over and over as future reference I an certain. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. God Bless from UK.
@Liagriffithx Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@stephanieweitzman65623 жыл бұрын
Great tips! I also like to fill some of my little pin cushions and pieces with "lizzard litter" which is crushed walnut shell pieces. It give a nice weight and feel, I will often put it in the base of my project to make it stabilized and then add fiber fill in the top. Thank you for your instructions!!
@Liagriffithx3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@sarasmile46662 жыл бұрын
Great! Just a safety note: Buttons that don't have holes through the middle, and other big add-ons are considered choking hazards on toys for very little ones.
@icraftcoach34844 жыл бұрын
You are amazing! I want to thank you for your devotion 🙏🏻 I’m a big fan of your work and I got so inspired I even made my own KZfaq channel although I’m far from your experience and skill. I hope to achieve them one day 💕🌸
@thunderbirdice2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video for beginners
@bensampson54126 жыл бұрын
Hi Lia! So glad I found your page! I'm a graphic design student and felt projects have become my new favorite hobby!!! Your tutorials are so helpful and inspiring!
@katerperez Жыл бұрын
14:30 changed my life! Thank you!!
@LiagriffithxАй бұрын
Love to hear that!!
@knitlocal66755 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great tips...going to try permanent marker on my felt....
@Little.MissMaiden3 жыл бұрын
What is the gold stuff? That I buy to iron to the felt? What’s it called?
@pamblough26834 жыл бұрын
Your video is very helpful! Thank you! I would like to make a felt quiet book for my grandchildren - what type of felt would be best? The pages need some stiffness. Maybe the wool craft felt with some added fusing-type material? Thanks!
@sis9622 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@Liagriffithx Жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@ElmaElma-cj2pb5 жыл бұрын
Ai Lia eu estou apaixonada por suas invenções, como eu gostaria de falar inglês, mais mesmo assim fico escutando vc falar, kkkkkk. Amo seu trabalho. Xoxo.
@bettyseever42512 жыл бұрын
im excited need new ideas!!!
@socorrojumao-as5658 Жыл бұрын
What kind of felt used for bead embroidery? Thanks so much for your videos❤
@Liagriffithx5 ай бұрын
I would use the wool blend or full wool. :-)
@barbf86284 ай бұрын
I'm asking this all over, hoping someone will have, if not a whole answer, at least some ideas. I have an old wool blanket that has been washed multiple times so has felted and shrunk. I want to make tin saddle pad, about three layers worth of this blanket. Do you think I can felt the layers together? What would be my options for doing so?
@Liagriffithx2 ай бұрын
I think you can felt it together with a felting needle. They have small burrs towards the tip to interweave the fibers. I know many who shrink wool knits and add them into a felting project.
@shefaligrover37834 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for this video. I want to make high quality felt head bands or crowns to start my business. Can you please suggest which one to buy? 100% wool or wool blend?
@martha39895 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for sharing you do a wonderful work with felt. I just want to ask you what kind of felt did you use to make the little doggy and beautiful little bear. I want to make some little felt animals for my kids and I bought some felt from Hobby Lobby but it doesn't seem nice for my project. Thanks
@knitlocal66755 жыл бұрын
Can you help me...I would like to create felt tags to add to my knits...I would like to emboss with a sign...any ideas how I would make..many thanks breda
@marymalone3312 Жыл бұрын
Do you have any tips on how to curl felt. Specifically felt leaves. Looking to make a felt Christmas tree and want the leaves to curl up to give the tree more demention vs. laying them flat.
@Liagriffithx Жыл бұрын
I would suggest you use wire between the two layers of felt. We do that a lot with our felt flowers on our site.
@bhagsunath3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Can some one please tell me what type of felt is best for crib mobile toys? Is poly felt fine. I want them to be washable
@bettyseever42512 жыл бұрын
Where can i get a varity of patterns?? I make these kind of things and give to kindergarden n first grade children.Thank you im always looking for new ideas!!!
@Liagriffithx2 жыл бұрын
We have a bunch of gorgeous kids and adult projects/templates on our website at liagriffith.com. Take a look and see if our membership is right for your crafting needs! We would be happy to have you in our crafting community!
@jeannetorres2363 Жыл бұрын
Hi! I really enjoyed your informative video. Thank you! I have been trying to locate Fiskar "Amplified" scissors but am coming up empty. Is there another name or term for them? Thank you in advance for your reply! Jeannie
@Liagriffithx5 ай бұрын
We actually have a new favorite for scissors. I am obsessed with this brand! feltpaperscissors.com/product/kai-8-scissors/
@tansleypotts94863 жыл бұрын
Love your ideas but I love making little hearts for Xmas gifts
@Liagriffithx3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bettyseever42512 жыл бұрын
i too make lots if christmas decorations out of felt!!
@saniakhurshid86633 жыл бұрын
In my country felt is so hard like card sheets.
@nasykuching3 жыл бұрын
thank you for the amazing tips! i want to ask if the marker will bleed after you wash the felt?
@ginabrooker65953 жыл бұрын
@Nadia Syahda- What did she say? I was wondering about that also 🤷🏻♀️🌹 PS. - You have a pretty name
@renata74796 жыл бұрын
Hi lia i want to ask you what carrer did you study sorry for my english i am mexican :)
@eyeonart68652 жыл бұрын
how to fan fold 1mm stiff felt so it is all creased the same?
@BlackBitsBananas3 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to find how to sew felt together properly without showing the seams. Anyone have any advice?
@sandymazzie74784 жыл бұрын
Do you have any advice on how to sew Presto felt, the adhesive kind, with a sewing machine?
@Liagriffithx4 жыл бұрын
I would not use felt with adhesive on a sewing machine because it can gunk up the needle and break the thread. That being said, you can test a piece if you really want to try as all adhesives are not alike.
@lantishaledane7 жыл бұрын
Hi Lia. I would like to ask if you have tried using crochet threads for your craft projects. How does it par with embroidery floss? Many thanks :D Lantis
@lantishaledane7 жыл бұрын
No Worries. :D will post soon :D
@bettyseever42512 жыл бұрын
i use crochet thread alot for my felt projects. Love it!!!
@leahstaveris92473 жыл бұрын
Can you put a link through amazon as to which felt you buy please? I am new to this and i just bought felt from Micheals but i do not think its the good one to make a name banner for my little niece, TIA
@Liagriffithx3 жыл бұрын
We have felt in our online shop at feltpaperscissors.com/
@lindaauguste967710 ай бұрын
Where do you purchase your wool blend felt?
@Liagriffithx5 ай бұрын
In our shop! Felt Paper Scissors.
@learningadventureswithchay98923 жыл бұрын
Nice
@Liagriffithx3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jgodwin2473 жыл бұрын
Hello! Sorry where are the links to where we can buy the material? Thanks
@Liagriffithx3 жыл бұрын
Here is our online shop! feltpaperscissors.com/
@colettebarrett-morris39622 жыл бұрын
Can you show me how to make the octopus
@christopherkyledeleon41934 жыл бұрын
Can I make hats with this? 😅
@NYALAsArcade Жыл бұрын
Guys can also use accessories 🎉
@Liagriffithx5 ай бұрын
That is SO true!
@yungzubass96487 жыл бұрын
Hi Lia, would you pls provide me the web site where you purchase the felt from. Thank you. I always purchase cheap felt from craft store. I would like to work with good quality felt for the flower and stuff animal, thank you.
@yohanavelazquez98666 жыл бұрын
Hello, just I want to know how I can get the octopus template?
@the_dagina4 жыл бұрын
What is the percentage of wool in felt? Which is best for stitching and long term project?
@chriscaine76893 жыл бұрын
She said the wool blend is 10% wool 90% acrylic, the heirloom felt is wool only..
@someoneishere_03 жыл бұрын
can someone do a timestamp? I need to figure out how to loosen up felt-
@victorylaurelproductions2 ай бұрын
Have you worked with felt on canvas?
@LiagriffithxАй бұрын
We have a bit, yes. Love it!
@rahiicrafts61763 жыл бұрын
Where can i get felt
@Liagriffithx3 жыл бұрын
feltpaperscissors.com !
@emilymilkweed21274 жыл бұрын
Let me correct a couple of things 1. The achol markers are called copics (co-pics) not (cop-ics) 2. The flat end is the chizzle nib and the broad point is the brush nib Sorry I'm a artist and this triggered me a little
@scarecrowjones13 жыл бұрын
no one cares, artist or not. You’re just getting pretentious
@nepalitastebud2544 жыл бұрын
Hello it's me Alisha from Nepal..i have handicrafts in Nepal..we produce felt product..we do shipping as well if you want to see our work you can message me..it's totally hand made with organic wool..