Double Sided Needle Felting Mat

The BaconAstro combo mat is handmade (by me and my mom), and it really is the best of both worlds when it comes to the pros and cons of the felting mat options.

The idea: combine the look of colorful wool-style mats with the firmness of foam, make it easy and light to carry around, but in a more sustainable and affordable way.

One bright side is for your light color wool, while the other side is a darker color for your moodier felting.

How I make them:

• Felt sheets are hand-stitched around upcycled high density foam. The felt is 100% from Felt Pod (while I don't know every detail of their supply chain, they source "European‑milled merino felt trusted by designers, makers, and small‑batch brands.")
• The foam is locally thrifted at the Scrap Exchange in Durham, NC, keeping it out of landfills.

These are portable, colorful, functional, and they don't make that awful foam sound.