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At Benzie Design, we consider ourselves felt connoisseurs. We love felt and we have lots of it - all different kinds! This Back to Basics guide will give you an overview of the types of felt we carry, the qualities of each and what they are best suited for. Consider this your "felt dictionary!"
PURE WOOL or BELLWETHER FELT - Bellwether is the name of Benzie's pure merino wool felt collection. Exceptionally high quality fibers and European processing create a consistent and durable felt. Offered in 72 colors.
Size: 1mm thick; Available as 9x12" and 12x18" sheets and 1/2 yard increments
Traits: Resistant to pilling, Strong, Smooth, Dense, Vibrant, Easy to cut
Best Uses: Heirloom projects, Finished items that will be handled extensively
Pure Wool Felt Tutorials: Eraser Pillow and Halloween Mini Quiet Book
WOOL BLEND FELT - A blend of 20-35% merino wool with the remainder viscose. Wool blend felt is a far superior option to cheap synthetic felt and will give longevity to your handmade crafts. Offered in 90 colors.
Size: 1mm thick; Available as 9x12" and 12x18" sheets and 1/2 yard increments
Traits: Resistant to pilling, Strong, Vibrant, Easy to cut, Affordable
Best Uses: Felt flowers, All felt projects
Wool Blend Felt Tutorials: Daisy and Chrysanthemums and Tulip Study
GLITTER + METALLIC FELT - Bellwether felt with glitter or metallic accent on one side. Offered in 32 glitter and 12 metallic colors.
Size: 1mm thick; Available as 9x12" and 12x18" sheets
Traits: Same durability and smoothness of Bellwether, Dense, Vibrant, Mess free glitter
Best Uses: Accents on felt projects
Glitter + Metallic Felt Tutorials: Patriotic Headband and Makeup Palette
PRINTED FELT - Bellwether felt with printed accent on one side. Offered in 23 patterns.
Size: 1mm thick; Available as 11x18" sheets
Traits: Same durability and smoothness of Bellwether, Resistant to pilling, Dense, Vibrant, Soft and flexible design, Non-shedding
Best Uses: Pouches, Project backgrounds, Accents on felt projects
Printed Felt Tutorials: Zipper Pouch Tutorial and Nordic Woven Heart
THICK FELT - Pure wool felt manufactured in Europe using only merino wool. A thicker yet flexible textile that functions as a stable base for crafts. Offered in 8 colors.
Size: 3mm thick; Available as 9x12" and 12x18" sheets
Traits: Same durability and smoothness of Bellwether, Resistant to pilling, Denser than 1mm felt but still flexible, Vibrant
Best Uses: Projects requiring increased stability or structure
Thick Felt Tutorials: Quilt Block Coasters and Sardine Can
FELT-FETTI - Wool blend felt shapes that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Available in set standard colors or as a custom color palette. Offered as bags with multiple components.
Size: 1mm thick; Size varies with each design
Traits: Resistant to pilling, Strong, Vibrant, Pre-cut, Ready to use
Best Uses: Felt flowers, Mobiles, Calendars, Projects requiring large amounts of tedious cutting
Felt-fetti Tutorials: Magnolia Holiday Wreath and Succulents
STIFFENED FELT - Polyester felt treated to have increased stiffness. Offered in 6 colors.
Size: 1.2-1.5mm thick; Available as 9x12" sheets
Traits: Fade resistant, Easy to cut, Sewable
Best Uses: Projects requiring increased stability or structure
Stiffened Felt Tutorials: Rainbow Vase and Suffrage Button
