Playfully Ever After Blog — Crafting

If you're planning a felt craft project, you may be wondering: Does felt fray when you cut it? The short answer is no—felt generally does not fray when cut. That's one of the reasons felt is such a popular material for crafts, classroom projects, costumes, decorations, quiet books, appliqués, and DIY projects. You can cut felt into circles, hearts, stars, letters, intricate shapes, and other designs without having to hem or finish the cut edges. But why doesn't felt fray like so many other fabrics? The answer has to do with the way felt is made. Why Doesn't Felt Fray? Traditional...

You've created something you're proud of. Now what? Whether you work with felt, fiber, textiles, ceramics, woodworking, painting, sculpture, mixed media, or another creative medium, entering your work in a competition or juried exhibition can be an exciting way to challenge yourself and share your creativity with a larger audience. The hard part is often finding the opportunities in the first place. Fortunately, there are websites, arts organizations, online communities, and newsletters dedicated to sharing calls for artists, craft competitions, juried exhibitions, grants, residencies, and design opportunities. Here are some great places to start your search. 1. American Craft Council...

There is something satisfying about sitting down with a pile of craft supplies and turning them into something completely new. Maybe you're sewing a colorful felt garland, creating decorations with your children, designing a classroom activity, or simply experimenting with felt shapes to see what you can make. Crafting is fun—but research suggests that creative activities may offer benefits that go well beyond the finished project. A 2025 article published by the University of Florida's UF/IFAS Extension Collier County, "The Magic of Creativity: How Crafting Boosts Your Mood & Mind," explores research into the ways creative activities can support stress...