Monochrome Thistles Wool Painting Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-68C

Paint Monochrome Thistles in wool with this wool painting kit by Charivna Mit: a monochrome study of thistle stems and flower heads in black, grey and cream.

The thistle is the national emblem of Scotland, and its spiky silhouette has inspired artists and craftsmen for centuries.

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

Kit includes: a felt base, 3 colors of Corriedale wool, 2 felting needles, 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. Keep the needle upright so it does not snap, and store it safely after use.

Finished size: about 22×17 cm (8.7×6.7 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.