Sleeping Baby on a Strawberry Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-87C

Felt the Sleeping Baby on a Strawberry, a needle felting kit by Charivna Mit: a sleeping baby in a mint sleeper and green hat curled on a beaded red strawberry and leaf.

Old nursery tales across Europe said babies were found among the flowers and berries of the garden, 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. 8 wool colors make it a detailed project for a felter who wants a little challenge. Czech Preciosa beads add the eyes and a little sparkle.

Kit includes: 8 colors of Corriedale wool, 2 colors of Czech Preciosa beads, 1 color of Madeira floss, felting and embroidery 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 bead details and 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 7.5×11 cm (3×4.3 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.