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Brainstorming Textiles Feltwork list

 
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We're getting the Textile Straw Badge polished up but need some help brainstorming for the feltwork list.

(keep in mind that leatherwork is optional so to keep the badge vegan-doable)

We need some ideas for feltwork that involve creating (we already have some repair stuff) finished items that take between 0.5 to 6 hours for an experienced person to make (but might take longer for someone just learning)

Some ideas

felt a pouch or purse (2 hours)
needle felt a figure--plant, animal, mythical, etc. (2 hours)
wet felt a scarf (1 hour)
wet felt 3 wool dryer balls (1 hour)
 
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Felt a hat --2 or 3 hours? I haven't made many, but they take time! Definitely more time than felting a purse/pouch.
 
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Ideas:

felt a belt/strap? minimum finished size: 1" x 36", sturdy enough to hold pants up, does not need metal findings

felt a sit on/ butt pad?  for sitting around the campfire.

felt a small pouch? minimum finished size 2" x 2", like an amulet for things nearest to your heart

felt a large pouch? minimum finished size 18" x 24", like for carrying the harvest

felt a 'cave' for a small pet? maximum 36" diameter. a pet must be able to turn around
felt a rug/bed for your larger pet?  maximum 36" x 60"

felt a large blanket to at least half its size? full bed size to twin bed size

needlefelt a scenic picture of your dream home/homestead?  at least 12" x 12", can be 2D or 3D
 
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