Felting Needle Gauge Guide

Felting Needle Gauge Guide

Below is a clear guide to felting needle gauges—what sizes exist, how they differ, and when to use each in both needle-felting sculpture and surface/flat felting. Felting Needle Gauges — Overview Felting needles are sized by gauge:▶ Higher number = thinner needle▶...
Maine’s Fiber Community

Maine’s Fiber Community

The tagline for Binding Tales is From Farm to Bookshelf. I love to know that the wool I use in the artwork made for my book illustrations is sourced from healthy sheep living happily on Maine farms. Whether time is spent visiting farms, roaming fairs, or a smattering...
Tariff Transaction Value – what next?

Tariff Transaction Value – what next?

As a small business owner, I am really nervous about what my tariff tax will be for my new book, Flock of Rock, which was printed in China. I think I understand tariff transaction value, but when a tariff changes astronomically after an order has shipped but is not...
A Wooly Blend of Colors and an Octopus

A Wooly Blend of Colors and an Octopus

As I complete the final steps of the publishing process for my fourth illustrated children’s book, Flock of Rock, several activities have been falling into place for 2025. One upcoming event I am very excited about is a group felting lesson at the Wendell Gilley...