100% Wool Felt Bird Mobile

We extended our store range lately to include a wide range of 100% pure new merino wool felt (Oeko-Tex 100 certified). I just love the brilliant colour range that this felt is available in!

To make this mobile we used the following items which are available from our online store: 100% wool felt, corn fiber and a metal split ring. The rest of the supplies came from my personal craft stash.

For this mobile I decided to make 7 birds in bright rainbow colours. I got the inspiration for the bird body pattern from http://ericacatarina.blogspot.com.au

Some of the birds have embroidered closed eyes or open ones (which were made using black beads) or one closed and one open!

The legs are made using thread and beads. For consistency I used the same thread that is used to attach the birds to the ring frame.

All of the hanging threads are looped around a metal ring and then tied back around the hoop.
A little black bow with heat sealed edges finished off the top.

I am really pleased with the end result and can't wait to get started on the next mobile!

Making Felt Iron Ons

Here is a follow up post showing the technique which I created for making iron ons from felt. I’ve used this technique for adhering the felt pieces to paper as well as fabric using a range of dies – and it’s given beautiful results - One of them being the previously featured Aqua tree card, which was created using this technique.

I’d love to hear what you think about the technique as well as to see your projects made using this technique, so feel welcome to send us some pics!