It seems like everywhere you look people are falling in love with needle felting. I first was introduced to this lovely craft when I purchased this felted cupcake from
Betz White at the very first
Country Living Fair held in Illinois three years ago.

And this felted fall purse by another artist at another craft fair.

Then there is
Julie Collings, whose sweet and simple
felting projects make you want one of everything she makes. You can find my favorite books on this craft
here and
here and
here.

So I thought I should try it out for myself and decided to make these little felted charms. They are easy and fun to make in the evening while watching TV. Just be careful you don't stab yourself with the felting needle when you're watching your favorite show!
When I was done, I attached the charms along with some wire-wrapped beads to a chain to make this necklace. I think I'm going to make a charm bracelet next.