Dandelion Meadow Wool Painting Needle Felting Kit by Charivna Mit V-66C

Paint Dandelion Meadow in wool with this wool painting kit by Charivna Mit: yellow dandelions and fluffy white seed heads rising on tall stems against a turquoise sky.

Blowing a dandelion clock and making a wish is one of the oldest childhood traditions, and a felted meadow keeps every seed head in place.

Why this kit: wool painting needs no drawing skills: the color pattern shows where each shade goes, so you lay thin wisps of wool like brushstrokes and the picture comes together in soft layers. 13 shades of wool give it real depth, so it is a relaxing project for a few evenings rather than an afternoon.

Kit includes: a green felt base, 13 colors of New Zealand wool, 2 colors of cotton floss, a felting needle, a color scheme and instructions. Made in Ukraine. Not included: a picture frame, a foam felting pad and small scissors.

How to felt it: start with the sky and background, laying thin, even layers of wool over the base and felting them flat with light, straight jabs. Then add the middle ground, and finish with the raised details, rolling small tufts into petals, leaves and shapes before felting them in place. Finally, stitch the fine lines with the floss. Keep the needle upright so it does not snap, and store it safely after use.

Finished size: about 23.5×15.5 cm (9.2×6.1 in), frame not included. Hang it in a living room, bedroom or hallway, or frame it as a homemade gift for gardeners, flower lovers and moms. Recommended for ages 14 and up; the felting needles are very sharp, so keep them away from young children.