Sunset Meadow Wool Painting Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-81C

Paint Sunset Meadow in wool with this wool painting kit by Charivna Mit: wild thistles and meadow flowers silhouetted against a pink and lilac sunset over distant hills, with bead accents.

Felters call wool painting painting without paint: you mix colors the way a painter does, by laying thin wisps of two shades over each other until they blend into a sunset.

Why this kit: wool painting needs no drawing skills: the color pattern shows where each shade goes, so you lay thin wisps of wool like brushstrokes and the picture comes together in soft layers. 14 shades of wool give it real depth, so it is a relaxing project for a few evenings rather than an afternoon.

Kit includes: a felt base, 14 colors of New Zealand wool, metallic floss, 3 colors of Czech Preciosa beads, an extra felt piece, embroidery needles, a color scheme and instructions. Made in Ukraine. Not included: a picture frame, a foam felting pad and small scissors.

How to felt it: start with the sky and background, laying thin, even layers of wool over the base and felting them flat with light, straight jabs. Then add the middle ground, and finish with the raised details, rolling small tufts into trees, grasses and flowers before felting them in place. Finally, sew on the beads and stitch the fine lines with the floss. Keep the needle upright so it does not snap, and store it safely after use.

Finished size: about 24×17.5 cm (9.4×6.9 in), frame not included. Hang it in a living room, bedroom or hallway, or frame it as a homemade gift for nature lovers, travelers and friends. Recommended for ages 14 and up; the felting needles are very sharp, so keep them away from young children.