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Where to buy felt?

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AllTheGoodOnesAreTaken · 26/02/2011 19:23

Hi there. I am looking for a website (not ebay) where I can get a selection of good quality felt in nice colours, not too cheap looking as they're not for kiddies crafts, but not too expensive either. Idel if postage was reasonable too!

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NoWittyName · 26/02/2011 20:13

Have you tried Hobbycraft to see if they have an on-line section?

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AllTheGoodOnesAreTaken · 26/02/2011 22:36

Hi NoWittyName. Unfortunately, I don't much rate Hobbycraft in terms of the quality of their products and value for money. I am hoping for suggestions from crafters who have actually used the felt and can recommend a specific retailer. Cheers.

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ascouser · 27/02/2011 01:00

marking my place on this one...
No, I don't rate Hobbycraft either, v expensive for some items. Only shop there if desparate.

kylesmybaby · 27/02/2011 01:15

not on line - however, the pound shops always have packets of felt. we are doing a school project of a rainforest animal practicising sewing. the felt has been great for the bold colours of a toucan!

Flutterbye · 27/02/2011 10:37

Torbay Textiles are good for small quantities of 100% wool felt, in lovely colours. I've had a bit from them.

Otherwise for a 30% wool mix felt I use Felt Fairy on ebay, although I know you didn't want that answer!

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AllTheGoodOnesAreTaken · 27/02/2011 15:43

Fluttrbye, how can I find Felt Fairy on ebay?

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Flutterbye · 27/02/2011 18:19

Felt Fairy I've bought several batches of felt from her, very quick delivery and accurate. I also got from her a sample board so I could accurately order from her 70 colours.

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AllTheGoodOnesAreTaken · 27/02/2011 19:06

I'm just not sure how to find her when I go on ebay

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Niecie · 27/02/2011 19:15

Blooming Felt is often recommended on here. Good quality stuff.

It isn't cheap though.

greenlotus · 27/02/2011 21:21

I was recommended Paper-and-String on MN and wasn't disappointed, I bought the little swatch card too. Lovely fine smooth felt, 30% wool mix I think.

Local John Lewis sometimes have a bit of woolmix felt on the roll that is better than the Hobbycraft stuff.

Flutterbye · 27/02/2011 21:56

I felt (ha ha) that that Blooming Felt thin stuff was too thin, and their thick stuff was too thick (and a bit rough in texture for the latter too) for what I was using it for anyway.

Paper & String, Lupin Handmade and Felt Fairy all appear to use the same felt, but call the colours different names!

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AllTheGoodOnesAreTaken · 27/02/2011 22:23

I still don't know how to find the felt fairy on ebay Sad

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MollieO · 28/02/2011 10:11

You need to click on the link in Flutterbye's post and it takes you straight to it!

tanmu82 · 28/02/2011 10:44

how about Lupin on etsy?

FuppyGish · 01/03/2011 21:14

I buy from Titchables on etsy:

here

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