Sunflower Bouquet Wool Painting Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-71C

Paint Sunflower Bouquet in wool with this wool painting kit by Charivna Mit: a bunch of golden sunflowers with dark centers against a soft lilac-blue sky.

Young sunflowers turn their faces to follow the sun across the sky, which is why they have always stood for warmth, loyalty and happiness.

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. 15 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, 15 colors of Corriedale wool, 8 colors of Madeira floss, Czech Preciosa beads, 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. 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 21×17 cm (8.3×6.7 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.