Poppy Meadow Wool Painting Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-45C

Paint Poppy Meadow in wool with this wool painting kit by Charivna Mit: a wide meadow of red and pink poppies with seed heads and beaded centers against a blue sky.

In Greek myth the poppy was the flower of sleep and dreams, and a meadow of wool poppies brings that dreamy summer feeling to the wall.

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 Corriedale wool, 6 colors of cotton embroidery floss, 6 colors of Czech Preciosa beads, a felting needle, an embroidery needle, 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, 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 25×13.5 cm (9.8×5.3 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.