A few weeks ago I released the updated version of my machine needle felting dvd “Felt-Punch-Embellish” which now includes all the techniques previously offered on the “More Felt-Punch-Embellish” dvd, so it’s now a double dvd containing dozens of different techniques for exploring your needle felting machine. Also included on the dvd are supporting videos and over 240 close-up sample photos so you can easily see how the techniques are done and what they look like when they’re incorporated into a project. You can visit the store if you’d like further details.
In the meantime please enjoy the following lesson showing how to make texturized fabric samples. I’ve also included the video so you can see how easy it is, as well as some sample photos. Texturized fabric is my favorite machine needle felting technique and I use it a lot, particularly for backgrounds for art quilts and for wearable art.
Instructions for Making Texturized Fabric Samples
1. Cut a sample piece of fabric approx 6” x 12”
2. Using a fabric marking pen, mark one line at 4” and one line at 8”
3. Lay the fabric on the machine bed underneath the needle and place your palms flat on the fabric as for free motion quilting. With the machine running at a slow to medium speed, and with a firm hand placement on the fabric, slowly move the fabric under the needles in a backwards/forwards/sideways motion.
4. Needle punch the upper side of the fabric to the 4” mark. Turn the fabric over and needle punch the under side to the 8” mark.
5. You now have a sample 12” long:
2. 4” original fabric
3. 4” needle punched from upper side
4. 4” needle punched from under side
Preview the video for visual instruction.
Samples of Texturized Fabric
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Absolutely beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.