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Calling this meeting to order… Welcome to the first meeting of the Think Crafts! Kit Club where we talk about kits we’ve enjoyed! And each month one lucky club member will win the kit of the month!  See below for details…

There is nothing better in life than a great crafting kit!  Because of my love of kits I’ve decided to hold a monthly club meeting just for us kit junkies.  Kits are a great way to learn a new craft or technique.  Kits can also be perfect for taking on a long car trip or vacation. And kits make great gifts for family and friends!

Please feel free to post a comment or tell us about a kit you’ve enjoyed.   I don’t have many photos for our first club meeting, but please keep coming back as I hope to be able to add more visuals and maybe even a video or two!

Colonial I Felt Creative Felt By Number Kit

When this kit arrived, I ripped it open and started immediately.  I’m a felt fanatic and I loved the wonderful colors of the roving.  The kit is very complete with roving, two felting needles, design transfers, and excellent instructions.  The Colonial Needle Co. was a real leader in bringing back this traditional craft in a hip and innovative way.

You are given the design transfers (left) and the actual size felt by number pattern to match.

You can make 4 different mini stocking: snowman and star, bell, poinsettia, and holly.  You transfer the pattern onto fabric (acrylic or wool fabrics are recommended) or onto a sweatshirt, hat, or even a guest towel!  The instruction booklet gives you plenty of ideas.  The felting instructions are easy to follow so no worries if you are a beginner.  I’ve been felting for almost 4 years now and I learned quite a few new things including how to get rid of needle marks on the finished design (a spritz of water to the back and a little ironing!).

I really liked that the kit included the felting needles.  I usually have some handy, but it’s nice to start a project with a fresh sharp felting needle.  A foam board is included to work on.  Another big bonus in using this kit is that I can use the transfer designs several times.

Kit includes all the roving shown, plus the foam board and 2 felting needles.

I highly recommend this kit to anyone who wants to give felting a try without investing in all the supplies needed separately (it can add up!).  I also recommend this kit to anyone who enjoys felting and wants a specific project to make.  It’s a real time saver. You can easily adapt the patterns to create ornaments, a pretty touch to a sweatshirt, or as a pin!

I give this kit a five glue gun salute!

 
Would you like to win this Felt By Numbers kit?
Be the first person to e-mail me at Maria@thinkcrafts.com and this Felt By Numbers kit will be yours.  I will reply back to the first e-mailer requesting a mailing address.  Please don’t post any personal information on Think Crafts!