Misty Pines and Heather Wool Painting Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-216C

Paint Misty Pines and Heather in wool with this wool painting kit by Charivna Mit: tall pines rising from a hillside of purple heather above still water in a soft morning mist, with bead accents.

Felters call wool painting painting without paint, and morning mist is where it shines: thin wisps of white laid over green turn into fog drifting through the pines.

Why this kit: wool painting needs no drawing skills: the design is printed on the felt base, so you lay thin wisps of wool like brushstrokes and the picture comes together in soft layers. 9 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 with the picture printed on it, 9 colors of wool, 3 colors of Bestex floss, 3 colors of Czech Preciosa beads, needles for felting and stitching, a color pattern and an instruction chart. 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 19×29 cm (7.5×11.4 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.