Cheap VS Expensive beginners Needle Felting Kits

I give a thorough and honest review of two needle felting kits, one quite expensive Mister Mole Kit and the other a cheaper Panda Cat Kit, both of which claim to be for beginners to needle felting.

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If you’d like to buy either of the kits reviewed the links are:
The Mister Mole Crafty Company kit can be found here on Amazon (UK):

The Healifty Panda Cat Kit can be found here on Amazon (UK):
  
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UK LINKS TO ITEMS FEATURED IN THE VIDEO, AVAILABLE ON AMAZON (UK Links):

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Chapters or Timestamps:
0:00 Kits being reviewed
1:50 Packaging
2:36 Needles Part 1
3:21 Wool
4:37 Written Instructions
10:46 Visual Instructions
12:45 Mats
13:19 Needles Part 2
15:15 Value for Money
16:39 Beginner Suitability

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[remitries]

I just found your channel after getting into this hobby, and I want you to know that I really respect the thoroughness of your videos! I also really enjoy your voice and humor. Thank you, Julie! 💖

[dearkorina]

Can I just say that I appreciate your videos because there is no music. It makes it easy to understand you and makes the video not overwhelming to listen to.
New viewer here. I got a felting kit at a yard sale today and got to it right away. I've made two goofy looking koroks (a leaf character from the last two Zelda games)
Anyway I'll be checking in for more tips to get better at this skill. Thank you.

[emma_s.]

Your videos tend to make me both learn something new and laugh out loud! 😂 Love the kit comparison!

[elliedelacy]

Your channel is brilliant. I’ve just started needle felting and your tutorials and tips are really helpful. I did smile to myself when you talked about the importance of instructions. I ordered my first kit from TEMU and was completely baffled. I got 3 colours of roving wool (very small amounts too), a foam mat, a couple of needles and eyes and a nose. The only instructions included were a QR code to a YouTube video with written instructions in Chinese. The only instructions included with the kit was ‘don’t make this too big’. That was it - not even a reference photo! In the end I used the wool to practice on so it wasn’t a complete waste of money.
I love your videos, clear instructions and a great sense of humour. Thank you Julie.

[maxinemann]

I know this is a few months old but I wanted to comment for others. The cat kit is like several I've bought on Temu. Being new to felting I didn't want to spend $$$ on something I wouldn't continue. WARNING: most of the instructions for the "cat" type kits give you only 4 pics and a QR code. I did have one kit that the 2 QR codes led to general info on felting and not specific to the kit. That said, I have completed several different kits and last night finished a squirrel completely without a kit using a pic. Your videos have helped a lot. Still struggling for those very thin lines but I'll get there.

[SarahDeesJournee]

I love your channel so much, you really go in depth and I love that you show comparisons. I don’t know if you guys have TEMU over there, but I’m a beginner and that’s where I’ve been buying my kits for only a few bucks.

I agree with you that the instructions aren’t the best, though. I had no idea that you needed to felt until firm and so I couldn’t get details on one of my kits to work at all. You’ve been a great resource!

[SelemaTatsuhiko]

My parents got me a kit from Craft Company over a year ago. It’s a hedgehog as they’re my favorite animal and it had the beginner label on it. I admit I haven’t touched it because I’m still too intimidated to start it but seeing this video (along with your other beginner tip videos) puts me more at ease.

It’s hard not knowing if the instructions really reflect the time and quality of the materials even in the hands of an amateur. I get so in my head that I’m going to make a horrible creature lol

[nobodyqwertyu]

Gosh that panda costume cat is too cute!.

[AbqIlona]

My first attempt at needle felting was with the Crafty Kit Company bunny kit for beginners. My bunny came out okay but I did struggle quite a lot with knowing what the size should be. I do think that the CKC has really nice kits with nice wool. They are also generous with the amount of wool they give you. However, I have noticed that the instructions could be better at times and they are not always consistent. Some kits have better instructions that others. I do think CKC kits are good for beginners. Still, I have learned the most from watching YouTube videos like yours. Keep up the good work!

[joeyotten]

I hope you made everyone their own panda bags 😉 delightful video as usual!

[myfabulouslifewithlupus]

the results surprised me, thanks for another great video.

[sionnach]

Thank you Julie for the detailed critique of the two kits! The dolls are so lovely.
I myself have tried a few: a dolphin (my first ever wool felt piece), a panda brooch and a snowshoe rabbit.
I got the first two kits at a dollar store (not sure if there's such in the UK); the wool quality wasn't too bad and the instructions were easy to follow. The rabbit kit was a little more expensive (more material, and instructions too) and the wool was softer so a little challenging for me to manage, especially when doing detailed areas. I've yet to try out other animal kits, as I find them to be good practice exercises and reference for future work.

*By the way, perhaps you can make another mole (Mr. Mole Jr.?) with the leftover wool! :)

[bethmegansmith]

Love your video .. made me smile...I personally stay away from kits I use books just ordered two from Amazon on Friday . Oh I do love your ruler it is super cool Pandas xxxxThanks for sharing

[FakeDuckling]

Those are some ace dinosaurs 😉

You probably should be sponsored cos I just put the panda cat in my basket haha😂

[tanyablencowe]

Love your videos, thankyou for the humour!
I already have that panda kitty kit🐼🐱😻 havent attempted it yet! But i normally find a youtube video of someone felting those kits, usually a different language or just a demo with background music. I have to look really hard but gives me a good idea!
Ps just finished watching and saw you mentioned about the demo kit video😅 pps i love Needle Nerdy time ❤xx

[patphares]

Extremely interesting video chock full of good beginner tips. Production value stellar! Thank you…. ❤

[craftykat]

I just found your channel because I was sent some needle felting kits and haven't needle felted in over 10 years and have forgotten how, lol. My goodness, your channel is delightful! I'm so glad I found you. Both of your items turned out so well! I tried to get that cat kit but they were out of stock so I have a cute little pig wearing a bunny hat instead, lol.

[goodeystudio]

I had similar experiences with kits. As a true beginner it was very frustrating! In the very first place it would say something like you need two inches of wool but didn’t even tell you how to properly pull the wool apart! Tiny details were explained how to etc. and the photos were often once the step was done vs in progress so I couldn’t guess based off of that either. I love the idea of doing more kits but I don’t think it’s worth it if they’re all like this. I’ll just follow tutorials or do classes till I’m ready to really do my own stuff!

[charbabyFNF]

Recently found your channel after I bought my first kit from hobbycraft, the sausage dog kit.
The instructions were so hard to follow! Only written, no pictures and the wool was a different colour than the picture. Fair to say the dog turned out very wonky with a shorter leg than intended and a long snout 😂
However, there is plenty of wool left over so I'm going to find a template and make my own dog!

Definitely dont recommend the hobby craft kits purely for Institutions. Thankfully these videos have been helpful as a beginner.

[MissMASMRRoleplay]

I just ordered the cat one and similar ones.. I am excited to try them but little nervous that they wount look as cute as in the picture... hopefully they will turn out ok... it has been awhile that I have needelfelted anything... so I might be "rusty"... thank you for the video. 👍