Blue-Eyed Tabby Cat Portrait Wool Painting Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-36C

Paint Blue-Eyed Tabby Cat Portrait in wool with this wool painting kit by Charivna Mit: a close-up portrait of a grey tabby cat with piercing blue eyes and long white whiskers on a dark background.

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.

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, 4 colors of Madeira floss, 2 felting needles 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 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 fur, feathers and features 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 21×16 cm (8.3×6.3 in), frame not included. Hang it in a living room, bedroom or hallway, or frame it as a homemade gift for pet lovers, moms and friends. Recommended for ages 14 and up; the felting needles are very sharp, so keep them away from young children.