Lincolnshire Fenn Crafts

16/08/2026

IMPORTANT FACEBOOK UPDATE

Facebook is no longer allowing business pages to share clickable links in posts and comments.

This means I will no longer be able to put a clickable link in the comments for you to access my free patterns, tutorials, courses and other resources.

So from now on, if I ask you to COMMENT A WORD, this is the only way you will have access to it.
This allows me to send the link directly to you in Messenger instead, so you can still access what I’m sharing.

Commenting the word is (for now) the only way I can get the link to you and I don't want you to miss out on my resources and content.

P.S. Links are still visible and available in The Felt Hub Group It's completely free to join , plus you have access to the free guides, patterns, and files in there.

16/08/2026

Looking for an autumn needle felting project? In this full step-by-step tutorial I'll show you how to make a realistic penny bun mushroom from wool in around an hour. I'll show you how to build the entire mushroom around a simple barbecue skewer, creating a sturdy stalk and perfectly rounded cap before adding a smooth carded wool finish and subtle natural textures using a reverse felting needle.

This is a brilliant project for autumn makes and craft fairs. It looks far more complicated than it really is and is a fantastic way to practise shaping, surface finishing and creating realistic detail.

In this video

🍄 Building the entire mushroom around a barbecue skewer

🍄 Creating a sturdy stalk with very little bulk

🍄 Shaping a realistic penny bun cap

🍄 Covering the mushroom with carded wool for a smooth finish

🍄 Using a fine needle to minimise visible needle marks

🍄 Adding natural colour variation

🍄 Creating realistic texture with a reverse felting needle

🍄 Tips for keeping your mushroom balanced so it stands on its own

Materials you will need:

✓ Wool tops or carded wool
✓ Carded wool for the surface finish
✓ 38 gauge needle (or 36 for shaping)
✓ 40 gauge needle for finishing
✓ Reverse 40 felting needle
✓ Barbecue skewer
✓ Small scissors

Looking for an autumn needle felting project? In this full step-by-...

16/08/2026

Your felting mat can make a bigger difference than you might think.
Comment: MAT for the link.
I’ve tried plenty over the years, but this simple rice-filled hessian mat is still one of my favourites. It's great if you're in a bind and don't have time to wait for the postie to deliver one. And, it can be made from stuff already in your kitchen. It gives you a firm, supportive surface to work on, helps protect your needles, and it’s inexpensive to make.

If you’d like to see exactly how I make mine, I’ve popped the full tutorial in the comments.

13/08/2026

🍂 Turn Your Wool Scraps Into Autumn Mini Makes
Need a quick autumn project?
These little needle felted acorns are simple, seasonal makes that take 10 minutes and a negligible amount of wool. They’re ideal for using up small amounts of autumn colours and can be turned into brooches, garlands, decorations or little additions to a woodland display. Also great for craft fairs and online sales.

I’ve put the full tutorial and pattern download on the blog so you can make your own.
Comment ACORN and I’ll send it over.
You can also find it in the comments. ⬇

11/08/2026

The Felt Hub isn’t a hobby. It’s my full-time business.
Hundreds of free tutorials. Years of YouTube videos, blog posts, tips and advice. And I’m very happy to keep creating them.

I genuinely love helping people discover needle felting. If you’ve learned something from one of my tutorials, made your first project, or even gone on to start your own handmade business, that’s exactly why I keep doing it.

But The Felt Hub isn’t a hobby. It’s been my full-time job for over twelve years and, like any small business, it only exists because people choose to support it.

The free content can only be created because, when people are ready to take the next step, some choose to buy a pattern, workshop or course.

I’ll keep creating free tutorials because I love helping people discover needle felting. I’ll also keep telling you about the workshops, patterns and courses that make that possible.

If the paid side of The Felt Hub isn’t for you, that’s absolutely fine. And if you’d rather not see posts about my workshops, patterns or courses, feel free to unfollow. No hard feelings.

But if you’re happy to stick around, thank you. It means more than you probably realise.

And if you’re one of the people who has supported The Felt Hub by buying a kit, pattern, workshop or course over the years, an especially big thank you. You’re helping me continue creating everything else too.
If you’d like to see what’s happening over at The Felt Hub, I’ve added the link in the comments.
Sandy x

07/08/2026

Make A Forest Fairy With Me (She’s more Stig of the Dump than delicate woodland fairy, and I rather love her for it).
Ready to move beyond the basics?
This snub-nosed forest fairy is a little more involved than my usual beginner projects, with a simple wire armature, clothes and plenty of character-building details.
You’ll learn how to build a simple armature, shape the body, add her clothes and create those little finishing details that make her feel properly alive.

If you fancy a satisfying challenge and want to see what’s possible once you’ve got the foundations in place, the full tutorial is in the comments.

07/08/2026

It's Not You. It's The Needle Felting Kit

A £3 Needle Felting Kit Isn't Always a Bargain

I know how tempting those dirt-cheap needle felting kits can be. Everything you need, a cute project, and change from a fiver. What's not to like? Quite a lot, sometimes.

I've been needle felting since 2013 and teaching it since 2014. I've also designed and created around 60 needle felting kits of my own, so I know exactly what goes into making a kit that actually works.

The wool matters. The needle matters. The amount of wool matters. And, importantly, the person writing the instructions needs to understand how the project is made.

A good kit isn't simply some wool and a needle popped into a box. Someone has designed the project, made it, tested it, photographed it, and worked out how to explain it so that you can make it too.

Those dirt-cheap kits can be a false economy, especially for beginners. If the materials and instructions aren't up to the job, it's very easy to assume you're the problem. You're probably not.

If you'd rather buy your wool, needles, and kits from people who actually know needle felting, I've put together a list of my favourite tried and trusted suppliers.

👇 I'll pop the details in the comments.

05/08/2026

Don't Waste Hours Following the Wrong Tutorial
One thing that's becoming increasingly common online is tutorials that look convincing at first glance but leave you wondering whether the author has ever picked up a felting needle.

Before you spend your time following any craft tutorial, ask yourself:

• Can I see the finished project?
• Are there genuine work in progress photos?
• Is there a video or pattern created by the author?
• Does this person actually make the craft they are teaching?

If the answer to most of those is no, I'd be cautious.

AI is an amazing tool when it's used by people who know their subject. It becomes far less useful when it's used to create tutorials instead of supporting them.

Needle felting is a hands-on craft. You deserve to learn from someone who's actually done it.

⭐Real photos. Real projects. If you'd like to make this little song thrush yourself, I've added the pattern and full video tutorial in the comments. ⬇

31/07/2026

I had a big grin on my face when I read this comment the other day.
It was from Helen, who joined my Needle Felting Foundations course.

"Best course ever... you won't regret it unless you don't do it! Without this course and your amazing support, I would not have the confidence and skills I have now. Thanks Sandy."

I've been teaching needle felting since 2014, and comments, feedback, messages, and emails like this never get old.
Knowing that someone has gone from doubting themselves to creating things they never thought possible is the reason I still love teaching.

Thank you, Helen, and thank you to everyone who's trusted me to help them learn over the years. I genuinely appreciate every single one. ❤️

And, if you've been thinking about joining Needle Felting Foundations or Painting With Wool, today is the last day before both courses move to their new prices.