Sleeping Baby in a Water Lily Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-85C

Felt the Sleeping Baby in a Water Lily, a needle felting kit by Charivna Mit: a sleeping baby in a pale blue sleeper and curly green hat nestled in a white water-lily blossom.

Old nursery tales across Europe said babies were found among the flowers or in the cabbage patch, which is why sleeping flower babies are such a beloved subject for felters.

Why this kit: there is no sewing and no pattern to count, just colored wool, a barbed needle and a clear color scheme, so even a first-time felter can follow along. 10 wool colors make it a detailed project for a felter who wants a little challenge.

Kit includes: 10 colors of Corriedale wool, 1 color of Madeira floss, 2 felting needles, a color pattern and an instruction chart. Made in Ukraine. Not included: a foam felting pad to work on and small scissors for trimming stray fibers.

How to felt it: pull off small tufts of wool, roll them loosely and jab them with the felting needle, turning the shape as you go so it firms up evenly. Build the body first, then the head, legs and colored details, following the color scheme. Then add the embroidered details as the instructions show. Work on a foam pad, keep your fingers clear of the needle tip and store the needles safely after use.

Finished size: about 11×13 cm (4.3×5.1 in). Stand it on a shelf, desk or windowsill, or give it as a homemade gift for dreamers, fairy-tale fans and friends; the kit itself is an easy present for teens and adults. Recommended for ages 14 and up; the felting needles are very sharp, so keep them away from young children.