I've been seeing swiss cross blankets all over Pinterest and I decided to DIY one for our home. My first thought was to stamp it (similar to this blanket) but I wanted to try something a little different. This was my first adventure in needle felting. Have you tried needle felting before? It's easier than we thought. Here's how it's done...
1. Supplies Needed: Clover Felting Needle Tool
, Clover Felting Needle Mat
, Wool Roving, contact paper, stock paper, scissors. 2. Begin by cutting out a stencil from the stock paper. Take your time to create the perfect design to repeat throughout your blanket. 3. Then, use the pattern to cut out stencils in the contact paper. 4. Apply this stencil to the blanket in the spot you want your first design to be. 5. Next, place the felting mat underneath the blanket, under the exact spot that the contact paper is placed. 6. Fill the stencil with felt wool. Don't worry if it doesn't cover every area perfectly when you're laying it down. Once you begin needling you can arrange the felt to fit better. 7. Once the felt is in place, begin to repeatedly needle it in place. Just press the needle tool through the Roving and blanket and the Roving will begin to become a part of the blanket. 8. Continue this process in a pattern throughout the blanket. When you are finished, set the design by spraying with water and ironing on the wool setting.
Here's what your completed design will look like!
I love my new fluffy swiss cross blanket. The best part is, you can make any design with needle felting! xo. elsie
what a lovely idea!
Posted by: Julia | July 06, 2012 at 11:11 AM
So wonderful. I want it as quickly as possible also try!
A nice day and greetings from Switzerland.
Milena
Posted by: Milena Kunz | July 06, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Looks super fun! I love trying new things. And the colors you picked are gorgeous!!
Posted by: Inna | July 06, 2012 at 11:13 AM
how cute!
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Posted by: Tina @ Tinacious Me | July 06, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Oh! So coll :DD
And dog so cute xD
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Posted by: Ася | July 06, 2012 at 11:19 AM
never felted because it looked intimidating now it looks fun and easy must try by girls
Posted by: meka | July 06, 2012 at 11:28 AM
It's really gorgeous !
I will love being inspired as you are.
Posted by: Claire | July 06, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Oh WOW! That looks great! I've never tried it before :) Looks easy enough. I've got too many projects going on right now, haha. ♥
Posted by: Lindsay | July 06, 2012 at 11:33 AM
love this idea!! thanks for sharing
Posted by: Samira | July 06, 2012 at 11:35 AM
That's such a cool idea! I've literally never heard of this until now, I can't wait to try it! :)
Xoxo Sarah
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Posted by: Sarah | July 06, 2012 at 11:39 AM
I love it! Gonna do it myself real soon!
Posted by: Claire | July 06, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Looks so expensive but this projects is so intimidating.
Posted by: CHICKYTHING | July 06, 2012 at 11:47 AM
SO COOL! I want to try to do this with a heart shape!
Posted by: Alison | July 06, 2012 at 11:49 AM
Beautiful! & you're right, it seems so easy! Thank you for sharing the awesome how-to!
Question, would you be able to wash it later on? Like will the wool come out if you do??
Posted by: Danielle Warren | July 06, 2012 at 11:50 AM
I LOVE IT! it looks So cool! :)
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Posted by: Rory | July 06, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Amazing!!!
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Posted by: Julie M. | July 06, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Amazing!
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Posted by: Julie M. | July 06, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Wow actually sounds easier than I was expecting! I'd love to try this.
xO, vicky
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Posted by: Vicky | July 06, 2012 at 12:18 PM
This is so lovely! I really want to try it.
I'm a little confused about what you do with the contact paper though. Does it stay on the blanket between the wool and the blanket?
Posted by: Andrea | July 06, 2012 at 12:19 PM
I've got the same needle tool! Like it!
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Posted by: Julia | July 06, 2012 at 12:21 PM