Lotus Pond Diptych Wool Painting Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-218C

Paint Lotus Pond Diptych in wool with this wool painting kit by Charivna Mit: pink lotus blossoms and sweeping blue lily pads outlined in white on a deep teal background.

Across Asia the lotus is a symbol of purity, because it rises clean and beautiful from muddy water.

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. A small palette keeps it calm and simple, a good first wool painting.

Kit includes: a felt base with the picture printed on it, 6 colors of wool, 2 colors of Bestex floss, 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 petals, leaves and shapes before felting them in place. Finally, 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 23×35.5 cm (9.1×14 in), frame not included. Hang it in a living room, bedroom or hallway, or frame it as a homemade gift for gardeners, flower lovers and moms. Recommended for ages 14 and up; the felting needles are very sharp, so keep them away from young children.