Stabbing Wool Into Art: My First 2D Needle Felting Project

Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 2—our first-ever fiber arts season! (Quick reminder: odd-numbered seasons explore fiction, while even-numbered seasons highlight fiber arts and handmade creativity.)This week, I’m trying my hand at 2D needle felting—what some call painting with wool, and what I call a little cathartic stabbing in the name of art. I’ll walk you through the cactus-themed kit I used (a wool anniversary gift I finally finished after three years), what went well, what didn’t, and how I problem-solved along the way.Then we’ll dig into the surprisingly modern history of needle felting—a craft that didn’t take off until the 1980s, despite felting itself being thousands of years old.Whether you’re a fiber arts newbie or a fellow felting fan, this episode blends hands-on creativity, fiber history, and a few unexpected discoveries.Image of wool slippers - Sarah CC BY-SA 2.0 https://www.flickr.com/photos/lessshushmorelush/3215069519 Image of Martha’ Vineyard - NormanEinstein CC BY-SA 3.0https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Martha%27s_Vineyard_map.png Want more fiction, folklore, and fiber arts in your life? ➡ Read my fiction: https://opinionsofawolf.com/publications ➡ Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content: @opinionsofawolf ➡ Sign up for my newsletter to get exclusive updates straight to your inbox: https://opinionsofawolf.com/newsletter/ ➡ Support the show on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/8d2240b19703eab