Beginner · 1 hr · Kay Petal
Jack-O-Lanterns
A 3–5 inch wool pumpkin with a face. Short, seasonal, and the right size to practice poking without a marathon.
Felt along in real time. Pause when your hands need a minute. These are the same free workshops from Felt Alive — no ads, no chuck, just wool and a color-coded needle.
Needles Kay reaches for
- Beginner · Orange 40 Star
- All-Purpose · Yellow 40 Triangle
- Heavyweight · Black 36 Triangle
From the Felt Alive workshop
What you need
Kay reviews supplies in chapter one — start there before you shop. Amounts are for one project.
Needles
- Felt Alive Felting Needle Six-Pack (color-coded singles — designed to accompany these workshops)
Wool
- About 1 oz orange wool batting for the body
- Small amounts of green for stem and vines
- Black and white for features and highlights
Tools
- Foam felting pad (8×10" or larger)
- Felting stick (paper lollipop stick or wooden skewer)
- Strong sewing needle — used as a sculpting tool, not for sewing
More workshops
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Funny Faces
Two hours of sculpting a face that looks like it has an opinion — the Felt Alive test.
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Pixies
A beginner-friendly character with no armature and a lot of attitude. Wool batting, a needle, and a sense of humor.
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Finger Puppet Fairies
Wee little ones that flutter on your fingertips. Felt along and learn how a tiny form still needs a real face.