Felt Week: Sunfelt (With Giveaway!)

Punching Felt by Sunfelt

Patisserie Soleil Punching Felt by Sunfelt

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Ha ha, you thought the Quilt Market posts were over, but I just had to withhold this one for felt week. Last year’s post about Sunfelt of Japan was a popular one, and I still get emails about where to find their products. (Short Answer: Superbuzzy and Lit’l Brown Bird!) Last year, there were all kinds of die-cut shapes, felt food, and ribbons to ogle over; this year, Sunfelt was promoting their new line called Punching Felt. These are sheets of felt with shapes punched out of them, creating a patterned surface. They look great layered over solid felt or regular solid or patterned cottons. There are hearts, circles, flowers, and donuts, each available in a rainbow of colors. I’m not sure when this will be available, but a cursory Google search tells me that no one has it yet. Thanks to reader fujiapple, I now know it’s 100% polyester — but leave it to the Japanese to create a synthetic felt that you’d never know was synthetic. It looks like wool and seems much sturdier than cheap acrylic felt.

Sunfelt Punching Felt

And, why, yes, I did bring you home a roll for you! This is the donut pattern in a gorgeous peacock blue, 450x350mm (a little under 14×17 inches). To be eligible to win, leave a comment with an idea of how to use this insanely awesome felt. I will draw a winner next week, Wednesday, November 18, around 2pm Central U.S. time.

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11/11/2009 | Fabric Study, Giveaways | Comments

111 Responses to “Felt Week: Sunfelt (With Giveaway!)”

  1. Posted by: Courtepointe - 11/11/2009 - 1

    Beautiful! I just love the colour and the pattern. This would be perfect for edging a cushion I plan to make for my daughter’s new bedding. It’s brown and that colour of blue, and I already have the perfect brown and tan stripe.
    Thanks for the generous giveaway!

  2. Posted by: Ellen - 11/11/2009 - 2

    I’d love to use it as an overlay applique!

  3. Posted by: Sarah - 11/11/2009 - 3

    How about a patch pocket on an A-line skirt, or unstructured & boxy style jacket? With a contrasting fabric lining so you could use it as a pocket with anything falling through or damaging the felt. This stuff is gorgeous – thanks for sharing!

  4. Posted by: Michelle - 11/11/2009 - 4

    Gorgeous! This would be adorable as trim on a toddler dress, or maybe even for a doll!

  5. Posted by: Leigh - 11/11/2009 - 5

    That is so cool! I’d love to use it as the bottom trim on a skirt for ME!

  6. Posted by: fujiapple - 11/11/2009 - 6

    It says 100% Polyester :-)

  7. Posted by: charlotte - 11/11/2009 - 7

    what a beautiful shade of blue!!! this would look great as the skirt overlay for a cloth doll as a pocket on a little girl’s dress. i can also see it on one of my doll quilts to spice things up… cute pocket or edging on them!

  8. Posted by: anna - 11/11/2009 - 8

    Oh my gosh! This is so cool-I had been trying last month to create this effect with some of my craft wool with disastrous results-and then I didn’t want to waste any more wool! Thanks for thinking of such a nifty giveaway!

    I can think of sections on pillows-even though it’s polyester it might be interesting to see if some wool roving would help it needle-felt onto some pillow pieces. Also as an applique to create the look of a patterned piece of fabric for overlays on children’s clothing/jackets and Christmas ornaments. Speaking of the Christmas ornaments, I’d love to work with this and make a banner. Squee! Oh, and a table runner for sure! Perhaps over a patterned cotton…

    Pick me! pick me! I can’t stand it!

  9. Posted by: giselle - 11/11/2009 - 9

    this would be so cool as a patch on a baby quilt – a little bit of texture change

  10. Posted by: Mary P - 11/11/2009 - 10

    I think it would use it with a table runner or placemat–it would look great!

  11. Posted by: Debra - 11/11/2009 - 11

    Right away when I saw the product, I knew what I need it for. I want to make my daughter a carrying case for her Leapster (computer learning system) and it needs to have two sides, one for the game and another that would utilize the felt that would hold the cartridges. It would be perfect, and so cute!

  12. Posted by: abby o - 11/11/2009 - 12

    ooooooh, sooooo pretty. I’m thinking definitely a headband, and some pockets for the advent calendar I’m cooking up…

  13. Posted by: Doina - 11/11/2009 - 13

    The top of a quilted bowl or middle (or edge) of a table runner.

  14. Posted by: Lisa - 11/11/2009 - 14

    oh!!! How I love this!! I think this would look sooo cute as a scarf over pattern fabric. And pillows too. Oh! I hope I win!!

  15. Posted by: Carrie - 11/11/2009 - 15

    So cool! I was thinking you could use it over cotton to make a snazzy holiday stocking.

  16. Posted by: Rebecca - 11/11/2009 - 16

    Oh, what a sweet little dress it would make for a little felt doll.

  17. Posted by: Patty - 11/11/2009 - 17

    I think it would be a great piece to put applique on and then have black underneath the blue piece. Kind of a stained glass type look.

  18. Posted by: vanessa - 11/11/2009 - 18

    I’m not sure it would work, but I have a feeling my 11-year old would like a belt maded out of this… looks cool!

  19. Posted by: April - 11/11/2009 - 19

    I think it looks gorgeous as a pocket (or handbag overlay like the photo in the post). One a plain colored or linen handbag this would give some really nice pop and texture.

  20. Posted by: SewLindaAnn - 11/11/2009 - 20

    I would layer a piece of fabric underneath it and needlepunch each opening in a different color. I would seal the ends on the other side of the fabric w/mod podge. Then I would layer a soft batting and put it in a white distressed frame for textural color inspiration on my sewing room wall. Love the peacock blue, and the product itself is so innovative.

  21. Posted by: Candi - 11/11/2009 - 21

    I would love to use this on an apron – it would make great pockets or trim/ties.

  22. Posted by: Leigh - 11/11/2009 - 22

    I would use it as an overlay for a bag – for me! The entire bag – maybe a brown covered with the peacock blue – that would look so yummy!

  23. Posted by: Rossie - 11/11/2009 - 23

    so gorgeous! I would use it in a quilt!

  24. Posted by: Becky - 11/11/2009 - 24

    OMG. This stopped me in my tracks. I think it would be stunning backed as a dress panel, inserted on a bodice or used as edging on a hem!
    I think pillows and table runners would be stunning as well, but I want to show it off : )

  25. Posted by: Rachel - 11/11/2009 - 25

    Very cool! It would be a great layer on a pocket. I’m thinking on a skirt, but it might not like the wash. Perhaps on a skirt.

  26. Posted by: Jessica - 11/11/2009 - 26

    hmmm…I’m expecting a little girl, so I can think of is lil’ girl thingys…hmmm, maybe as an overlay for a pocket? What fun!

  27. Posted by: katie s. - 11/11/2009 - 27

    it is too too cool! and with no wool, i could even use it to make my vegan husband something dorky. anti-wool husband has been bad news for a knitter & sewer addicted to cozy, natural fibers!

  28. Posted by: camelama - 11/11/2009 - 28

    Oooo. I’m thinking teacozy! And nice hotpads for your hot mug of tea. And trim on a table mat. Oooo or trimming some seat cushions for my very hard and unyeilding chairs! :)

  29. Posted by: Liz - 11/11/2009 - 29

    Ohmygod! Loving it. I’s use it for pockets on a cord dress for my daughter. And maybe on a matching skirt for me. I bought some felt ribbon with flower cut-outs a few years ago at Tinsel Trading and I STILL haven’t used it because I’m waiting for the perfect project. This gives me hope that there is more out there!

  30. Posted by: Tong - 11/11/2009 - 30

    That’s a beautiful shade of blue, love it! I think it would be perfect for the Christmas tree ornaments I’m making for my baby cousins! And also for some cool coaster sets…

  31. Posted by: Margaret - 11/11/2009 - 31

    How wonderful is that! I think I’d use it to make a cool tote with an outside pocket made of this felt.

  32. Posted by: michelle - 11/11/2009 - 32

    i would use it as 2 pretty pockets on dresses for my little girls!!

  33. Posted by: Elizabeth - 11/11/2009 - 33

    Pockets and trim on a tote bag! This is amazing!!

  34. Posted by: Miggy - 11/11/2009 - 34

    Ok–I don’t know why I’m instantly thinking dinner table, but I think they’d make cute placemats….layered over another fabric. Or even a long table runner….coasters! I love it!

  35. Posted by: Sequana - 11/11/2009 - 35

    This reminds me of sequin waste – I use that a LOT in collage.

    However, this felt I would use in quilt embellishment.

  36. Posted by: Julia - 11/11/2009 - 36

    I think it would make lovely coasters or the trim on a cotton scarf!! It really is lovely!!

  37. Posted by: Val - 11/11/2009 - 37

    Love love love the colour and the pattern is so fun. With a little baby here just starting to explore things with her hands, I’m seeing this in a baby cloth book.

  38. Posted by: del4yo - 11/11/2009 - 38

    This, with red backing and a bit of yellow cord and a cute ladybug tag, would make a great book cover-Japanese way.

  39. Posted by: Chelsea - 11/11/2009 - 39

    I love this, and the color is amazing! So many possibilities, but I love the idea of using it as a zipper pull or napkin rings. The overlay idea is great, as well. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  40. Posted by: Lindsay - 11/11/2009 - 40

    I love, love, love this! It would be perfect on a pillow in my bedroom…I just painted a wall this color and it would make the *perfect* accent piece!
    *L

  41. Posted by: Jenny - 11/11/2009 - 41

    what a darling pattern…I think it would be good on a Christmas stocking!

  42. Posted by: carrie - 11/11/2009 - 42

    oh oh oh, so many things to make–placemats or table runners or coasters, since it’s so tough; a little valance or cafe curtains, as the light would come through so well; a lamp shade, for the same reason; a little changepurse-type zipper bag; a winter cap lined with some vivid cotton for a little person… and the list goes on…

  43. Posted by: Catherine - 11/11/2009 - 43

    I would use it as an overlay on part of a baby’s play mat, maybe–such an interesting texture for little fingers to explore. Thanks for sharing. I missed this post last year.

  44. Posted by: Beth - 11/11/2009 - 44

    LOVE! I would cover fabric cone trees with it for Christmas!

  45. Posted by: Hilary - 11/11/2009 - 45

    The texture says “trivets” to me. But I’d like to see a cloth ball for babies with this pattern on some of the panels.

  46. Posted by: Jeannie - 11/11/2009 - 46

    For detachable collar and cuffs on a sweater!

  47. Posted by: Grace - 11/11/2009 - 47

    Looks like a good overlay for doll clothes or a scarf…..
    I love the color.

  48. Posted by: mjb - 11/11/2009 - 48

    I think it would make a great accent on the pocket of a bag.

  49. Posted by: Fanny - 11/11/2009 - 49

    I would love to use it to make a laptop sleeve. =)

  50. Posted by: Holly - 11/11/2009 - 50

    i would cover a notebook with it. And address book. Probably a pen holder too. Or maybe I would wrap it around flower pots. Coasters would be cool.

    Okay, I gotta have this

  51. Posted by: Nancey - 11/11/2009 - 51

    I’d make pockets on a girls dress, or boys pants. Love the colors.

  52. Posted by: Laurie - 11/11/2009 - 52

    Strangely, I’ve been wearing a lot of teal and turquoise lately – I noticed as I was packing for business trip… everything I was pulling out of my closet was the same color. I decided people would think I was weird if I wore the teal every day for five days, so I made myself pick a couple of sweaters of different colors.

    But to your question – I want to cut up a repurposed butter yellow cashmere sweater and use this felt as the reversible side of a fabulous neckwarmer fastened. I’d embellish it with appliqued flowers made of more repurposed sweaters and a lovely vintage button.

    Fingers crossed!!

  53. Posted by: Laurie - 11/11/2009 - 53

    good grief… I didn’t do a very good editing job. That “fastened” snuck in and didn’t get deleted!! LOL!

  54. Posted by: Kaye Prince - 11/11/2009 - 54

    I love the way it looks over fabric, so I would definitely use it as some sort of trim over top of a fabric. Maybe on the bottom of a skirt or on a bag…I just don’t know!

  55. Posted by: Erin Compton - 11/11/2009 - 55

    You could make some sweet panels for your windows, or cover a lampshade for an awesome light effect.

    I LOVE the color of the roll you are offering up for a giveaway. So many beautiful possibilities!

  56. Posted by: lisa s - 11/11/2009 - 56

    i have no idea what to do w/ the felt but it sure looks damn good :)
    hi!!

  57. Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski - 11/11/2009 - 57

    This is so cool. I think I would use it as a border around a hand stitched wall hanging!

  58. Posted by: Ruth B - 11/11/2009 - 58

    I haven’t seen these punched felts before…they are awesome! I think they would make very pretty coasters if you backed them with white felt. Or pretty pennies on a penny rug.

  59. Posted by: Heather S - 11/12/2009 - 59

    I would use part of it to make a necklace!

  60. Posted by: Jacqui - 11/12/2009 - 60

    Oooo, neat! I think it’d look fabulous over another fabric as a square-ish handbag (not a totey one like above). Heck, you could change inner colours to suit the season – white for summer and brown for winter! There would definitely be a mod 60s vibe to it.

  61. Posted by: Jen C. - 11/12/2009 - 61

    I think it would be a super cute clutch with high-contrast fabric underneath.

  62. Posted by: julie - 11/12/2009 - 62

    use it like embroidery fabric, but with a hexagon grid instead of the regular square. i think it could be really liberating to get away from standard cross-stitching and freestyle

  63. Posted by: Michela - 11/12/2009 - 63

    needlebook! coasters! cuff bracelet! What WOULDN’T you do with it?

  64. Posted by: Lila - 11/12/2009 - 64

    Ohh, I don´t know… a teacozy, no, wait, coasters… no, no, a mug-cozy, yeah, that would be nice. What a nice colour and pattern!

  65. Posted by: a rose is a rose - 11/12/2009 - 65

    i would some how find a way to incorporate this in scarves i’m making out of needle felted rovings and battings.

  66. Posted by: Julia Gabriel - 11/12/2009 - 66

    I would use it as an overlay on a bag or maybe on a quilt. Oh Yeah that would be nice ! :)

  67. Posted by: Margaret - 11/12/2009 - 67

    An overlay in a tablerunner — almost like a built-in hot pad. Also love it in a bag. So beautiful!

  68. Posted by: Jen Eskridge - 11/12/2009 - 68

    Oh man, I’d use the felt as cuffs and maybe a hem-trim on a girl’s dress. Super cute!

  69. Posted by: linda - 11/12/2009 - 69

    OH WOW! Felt love overload…that is so darn cool! I would totally use it for accessorizing a sewing project. Shall I say pillows!? Can never have enough pillows!

  70. Posted by: blair - 11/12/2009 - 70

    The overlay on a pillow front, definitely. I’ve got new, wintery pillows on the brain and that would be perfect!

  71. Posted by: julie - 11/12/2009 - 71

    I think this would look lovely as gift wrapped, wrapped around a simple white box. :)

  72. Posted by: Pam A - 11/12/2009 - 72

    I just love to make bags and totes. I think this would look great as part of the bag as an overlay, or a great pocket.

  73. Posted by: Tricia - 11/12/2009 - 73

    As a layer on a table runner… on my table!

  74. Posted by: Mitzi - 11/12/2009 - 74

    Oh my, I’m overwhelmed by the possibilities! Knowing me I’d work it into pajamas for me and my little gal somehow. I just love homemade pajamas!

  75. Posted by: Maggie - 11/12/2009 - 75

    so cool! I would stitch with embroidery floss around the circle from the inside out forming spokes.
    Maggie

  76. Posted by: Sarah - 11/12/2009 - 76

    I believe I would use this as an overlay block on a fidget quilt for a person living with Alzheimer’s. Between the texture of the ‘wool’ and the cut-aways, it would make a great sensory addition to such a project.

  77. Posted by: Susan - 11/12/2009 - 77

    I must find some of this for my dollhouse retro disco bar – perfect for miniature screen/panel drapes between the bar booths!

  78. Posted by: regina - 11/12/2009 - 78

    id love it as a headband for my little girls. or a belt…?

  79. Posted by: fleurfabrics - 11/12/2009 - 79

    I’m glad its 100% poly! Im allergic to wool. I would definatly make hair bands and fat wrist cuffs. Something I could never do with real wool felt!

  80. Posted by: Susana - 11/12/2009 - 80

    Gorgeous color! I see a brown cord laptop sleeve partly covered in this, and some strips as applique on baby’s winter dress, and a tiny bit in her cloth book (she looove’s holes atm) and maybe (and rather obviously) an appliqued peacock tail.

  81. Posted by: Pat Hogan - 11/12/2009 - 81

    There is nothing I can think of that this fantastic felt can’t be used for. Decorative, utility..combined with embroidery… bags, table toppers and pillows come to mind. Possiblilities endless. Thanks for showing it to us.

  82. Posted by: Sara R. - 11/12/2009 - 82

    It would make a fabulous patchwork hobo or sling bag, maybe with some leather and suede!

  83. Posted by: Anita - 11/12/2009 - 83

    Coasters!

  84. Posted by: Dot - 11/12/2009 - 84

    Have never seen this punched felt and am intrigued. I make felted vessels (the wool roving & batts wet felt method). This could work as an embellishment on a vessel as well as an overlay on a felted purse.
    Loving the wool week—many thanks.

  85. Posted by: Becky - 11/12/2009 - 85

    That is some amazing felt! I would hug it and kiss it and love it forever! (Animaniacs anyone?)

    I’d probably make a cute little purse with it as an overlay to a rich chocolate nubby silk fabric.

  86. Posted by: MAK - 11/12/2009 - 86

    I stumbled across your blog a week ago and am in love! Thanks for all the amazing pictures! The first thought that came to mind was to make lampshades for a couple awesome vintage ceramic lamps I just scored online yesterday. If the color isn’t quite right for the lamps I thought of using over the plain patch pockets on my charcoal gray coat to add some personality and color to an otherwise drab look.

  87. Posted by: Judy - 11/12/2009 - 87

    I can see this overlayed and appliqued on a sweat shirt blank making a fabulous jacket..or tote/purse
    how about needle felting in, through and around the punch outs…great inspirational fabric

  88. Posted by: Amy Menges - 11/12/2009 - 88

    Oh, it needs to be made into a drum shaped lampshade. It would be lovely with the light spilling out…
    And how about the gathered, pouffy sleeve cap of a juliet sleeve, with the under-sleeve a soft knit that’s close to the skin in a contrasting color? Yup, yup, must have some of this felt!

  89. Posted by: Barbara Campbell - 11/12/2009 - 89

    I would love to combine this felt with a coordinating fabric texturized with the new Texture Magic. I think the combination of cotton with texture and the smooth punched felt would be amazing.

  90. Posted by: Jessica Sadlier - 11/12/2009 - 90

    I’d love to use this as part of an overlay on a pillow!

  91. Posted by: Lisa P. - 11/12/2009 - 91

    My daughter and I were talking about making snowflake garlands, so I think that would be a fun use for this felt.

  92. Posted by: Collette - 11/13/2009 - 92

    Okay, maybe this isn’t practical but wouldn’t it be cute covering the lampshade of a small lamp? Maybe in a kid’s rum?

  93. Posted by: Caitlin T. - 11/13/2009 - 93

    what a lovely color and pattern! i’d love to use it on the outside of a change purse or two for unexpected texture.

    thanks!

  94. Posted by: Jane - 11/13/2009 - 94

    It’s so cool looking. I would use it as an overlay for some fabric containers that I’m making.

  95. Posted by: Katy - 11/13/2009 - 95

    You mean I couldn’t just keep it in my drawer as a fun surprise to admire every time I opened it?

    Well, then, I would use it as curtains on the table house I made for my girls so one could enjoy the light filtering effect of this lovely piece of felt.

  96. Posted by: Allisa - 11/13/2009 - 96

    I’d love to see it as a clutch with a contrasting solid fabric underneath- like orange or red!

    Lovely little gem,
    thank you :)

  97. Posted by: Jyotsna - 11/13/2009 - 97

    Lovely punched felt. I’d use it to make a collar and sleeves on a solid chocolate blouse. It’d be a gorgeous contrast of peacock blue and browns & of textures. Thanks :)

  98. Posted by: Lara - 11/13/2009 - 98

    Definitely a felt stocking with the punched felt as trim!

  99. Posted by: Mandi - 11/13/2009 - 99

    I love the picture where the felt makes up the purse bottom. I have been making eyelet purses lately where some fabric peeks through. This would be another great way to use the felt. Ooh! Or on pillows! If I win, I’ll first just look at it for days and days, fold and re-fold it, and ooh and ahh.

    Thanks for the chance to enter!

  100. Posted by: Gwendolen - 11/14/2009 - 100

    purse trim! I’m obsessed with purses–echino fabric purses, chinese brocade silk purses–and can’t stop making them. They need some of this! Thanks.

  101. Posted by: Sue Goodin - 11/14/2009 - 101

    I could see pillows made out of this with contrast fabric showing through, or maybe a purse

  102. Posted by: bridget - 11/14/2009 - 102

    I would love to use it in an invitation (I design & Gocco them for weddings and the like), perhaps as trim or a masking layer that lets the main invitation peek through from behind.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  103. Posted by: amylouwho - 11/14/2009 - 103

    My favorite color! I would love it on the hem of a skirt or made into a flower for a hair clip or brooch!

  104. Posted by: Marisa - 11/15/2009 - 104

    Wow thar stuff would be superfun to play with!

  105. Posted by: Andrea V. - 11/15/2009 - 105

    Mmmmmm – I would add it to the wool felt crowns I make for the preschoolers at my child care center – how fancy they would be!

  106. Posted by: Lindsay Ramon - 11/15/2009 - 106

    This is beautiful! It would look neat as the front panel of a decorative pillow on top of a nice contrasting color.

  107. Posted by: Holly - 11/16/2009 - 107

    I would overlay the felt over a nearly solid print and make it into a scarf. Perhaps reversable? The other side could be patchwork. So many textures and colours would be pretty!

  108. Posted by: Melanie Bonn - 11/18/2009 - 108

    The textural and visual effect of punching the felt is so beautiful and unique. I am imagining some kind of layering effect with a bright color from behind on a pillow or bag.

  109. Posted by: carmel - 11/19/2009 - 109

    very cute! looks great on the hand bag!

  110. Posted by: Molly - 11/21/2009 - 110

    I LOVE this! Been trying to figure out how to punch holes/shapes in felt for awhile, with super mediocre results. My head spins with possibilities…

  111. Posted by: Martha - 11/23/2009 - 111

    beautiful fabric, rich color.
    have no clue… really gets me thinking though..

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