Types of Felt: What's The Difference

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Author:  Lynette Carroll

Felt crafting is perfect for crafters of all ages and skill levels.  Many different types of felt are available and can be used individually or combined to make simply stunning projects.

Felt Sheets:

• can be purchased in a multitude of colors and sizes
• can also be purchased already cut into shapes
• are a great base for a project
• can be cut into any shape with a die-cut machine or by hand with sharp straight or decorative edge scissors.
  
  

Felt Balls:

• Felt balls are just that, balls of all shapes, sizes and colors made from roving
• Some crafters make their own felt balls; this gives them total control of the end result from the size to the color of the balls.
• Although this method allows the crafter many options, it is time consuming and today there are many places felt balls can be purchased from in a vast array of colors and sizes.
• When making a project where a lot of felt balls are used, buying ready-made balls save a lot of time.
  
  

Roving:

• Roving is a piece of wool which has been combed, drawn into a clump and then twisted slightly, it resembles a piece of fluffy wool.
• Today, roving can be purchased pre-packaged in a multitude of colors from major craft stores and has a multitude of uses.
• Roving has a soft and springy texture and makes a great decorative accent on a finished felt project can also be used with wool to knit with.
  
  

Now that you have a basic idea of the various types of felt, use some on your next crafting project.  Be sure to share the results in the Creative Gallery!