NEEDLE FELTING PATTERN -- JOLLY SANTA--

The pattern includes very detailed instructions and diagrams so you will be able to create this Jolly Santa, using both wet felting and needle felting. There is more wet felting used than needle felting due to the fact that he is a larger size.  Wet felting is much faster for this project. Even if you've never done felting before, you should be able to create this jolly old man. If not, I would suggest doing it with a friend who may have some experience in both wet felting and needle felting. Or if you love to learn new things, go for it. The directions are very detailed with many drawings included to help you with each step. 

Santa is made of wool, with the exception of the inside of his body and head, which are both filled with fiberfill.  I used the fiberfill to cut down on the felting time and also to make him less expensive to make. His arms and legs have a base of batting over wire. However, if you want to make him of solid wool, you will substitute the fiberfill  and batting in those areas. He is very solid when she is done.

Santa arms and legs can be posed so he can be placed in your favorite spot for the holidays.

Here is the list of materials and supplies you will need. Most of them are available in my eBay store: "Wistyria Needle Felting". The larger amount of red wool can be purchased bulk, rather than in the 1 ounce packages. Go to the Bulk Auction 8 oz for this auction. The Santa is made using wet felting and needle felting 

MATERIALS NEEDED  

Wool Roving: Red 10 oz, Flesh 2 oz, Candy 4", Black 1 oz, Moss 12"

Wool Braid: Natural 24"

Worsted weight wool yarn: 12 yards

1" Brass Buckle for belt

2 Shirt hangers

Fiberfill: 12 oz

Knee High Nylons - 1 pr

SUPPLIES NEEDED

Felting Needles: 36, 38, 40 triangle and 38 Star

Felting Foam 6" x 8" x 2"

Liquid soap and hot water

Tape measure

Scissors

Sharp Needle

If you are buying more than one of my auctions, please request a "combined invoice" from me, before you pay, so I can save you on the shipping.

In my eBay store you will find: 65 colors of wool roving, felting needles, felting foam, patterns and kits of all kinds. Visit my eBay often to see the latest additions.

Shipping will be $5.05 for Priority Mail or $2.00 for first class mail within the USA. I accept PayPal.

Please have the auction paid within 5 days after it ends.

It's time to think about Christmas!!