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The Lovers, The Dreamers and Muppets

August 31, 2011 By radmegan 28 Comments

 
Yesterday, I needle-felted a new, old friend.

Kermit the Frog was my first love. When I was a little girl, I was a HUGE Muppet fan. I loved the Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, Sesame Street…I had plush versions of all of the characters, and would line them up next to me in bed before I fell asleep. Kermit was always on my left. Gonzo was usually on my right. Piggie, (that pushy frog-chasing hussy), was placed strategically at the end of the line after Rowlf, or Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.
So you can imagine my surprise and pleasure when I recently saw an OK GO Video for the Muppet Show theme song, learned that there was an ENTIRE album of Muppet tribute songs, 
AND a new Muppet Movie due out on November 23rd! I was so excited I went into an Animal-style freak out of happiness!!!!


Then started missing all of my old plush Muppet-y friends. And that was when I knew I needed to get out the needle-felting supplies. 
I’m hoping to needle-felt the whole gang. But the bust o’ Kermit was my first attempt. I didn’t have the right kind of green I needed for his skin, so I blended two colors together until I had an olive green, and a lime green for his collar. 

I kept working my needle, and looking at photos of Kermy until his familiar, loving face began to emerge from the piles of fluff. 

When I was done needle-felting, I was so happy to see my old friend, I took him outside to show him around… we stopped in the pumpkin patch for a while,

I taught him about Venus Fly Traps, and warned him not to get too close, 

And then we came back inside, and decided to put on a classic movie… in part, so we could both see old friends!

Hope you like my needle-felted Kermit the Frog! I’m so happy with him, that I’ve already started a second one- this time, his whole body! 

Who was your favorite Muppet? Who should I needle-felt next? Fozzie Bear? Beaker? Sweetums?



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Filed Under: Crafts, Needle Felting Tagged With: craft, fibers, green, Green Album, inspiration, Jim Henson, Kermit, kermit the frog, muppet movie, muppet video, Needle Felting


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Comments

  1. lora says

    August 31, 2011 at 10:57 am

    “I taught him about Venus Fly Traps, and warned him not to get too close,”

    this is my favorite!

    Reply
  2. Andrea says

    August 31, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Oh my gosh, he’s so cute! Can you make Rowlf the Dog, Fozzie, or Mahna Mahna next? They are three of my all time favorites.

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    August 31, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Love, love, love. My television was monitored when I was a kid, but the Muppet Show was something me and my parents both liked. I got Miss Piggie sheets one year and made them last forever. Nearly. :) Your Kermit really pulls a heartstring. I can’t wait to see what you do with the full-sized frog!

    Reply
  4. Eyo says

    August 31, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    OMG, I love it so much!!!!

    Reply
  5. Kelly says

    September 1, 2011 at 5:22 am

    LOVE! So, so cute, and I agree with Lora. I totally LOL at that pic and caption. :)

    Reply
  6. Ana says

    September 1, 2011 at 6:21 am

    He is adorable :) Love it :)
    I found this blog through your “Cooking Peanut Butter Cups” post. That’s amazing recipe, can’t wait to try it ..

    Reply
  7. radmegan says

    September 1, 2011 at 8:54 am

    Thanks you guys! :) I’m so glad you like him. It was such a warm walk down memory lane, looking at pix of the Muppets, and even watching a few vintage episodes of the Muppet Show on YouTube :) More Muppet-y goodness coming your way! Thanks for the support and feedback!

    And Ana- enjoy the pb cups! They are soooo yummy!

    xoxo
    Megan

    Reply
  8. WireMySoul says

    September 1, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Beaker and the Swedish Chef were always my favourites, after Kermit of course. He’s like, the KING of Muppets. This is awesome, btw.

    Reply
  9. Trekky says

    September 1, 2011 at 9:12 am

    Wow! This is great! Beaker next please he is so cool!

    Reply
  10. craftyb says

    September 1, 2011 at 9:23 am

    Awww- his sweet smile makes me so happy 😉

    Reply
  11. Becka says

    September 1, 2011 at 10:07 am

    He is awesome! I was in love with Kermit as a kid too. (I still am.)

    Reply
  12. Tara says

    September 1, 2011 at 10:09 am

    I adore Kermit! Fozzie would be great too… and Animal!

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    September 1, 2011 at 10:10 am

    I love your Kermit story along with your felted Kermit.

    Reply
  14. wendy says

    September 1, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    I just found your blog! I love your Kermit!! Who was also my favorite,I also loved the little bugs that lived in the flower box.

    Reply
  15. radmegan says

    September 1, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    Thanks soooo much you guys! I’m so happy to find so many fellow Muppet fans! I can’t WAIT to share the next needle felted Muppets with you- if you want a hint on who it is, check out my Radmegan facebook page :) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Radmegan/190053077697476

    xoxoxo Big Muppety air hug to you all!

    Reply
  16. Bari says

    September 2, 2011 at 4:43 am

    Ohmigod, this is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen! For the love of god, PLEASE make the Swedish Chef!

    Reply
  17. CC says

    September 2, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    So cute!!! I say go for Cookie Monster or Oscar the Grouch! Or maybe those old coots up in the balcony! I sent this on to a pal who loved it. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  18. radmegan says

    September 2, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    Bari- Swedish Chef!! Such a great idea!
    CC- Oscar! Love it!! Thanks for sending the blog around!

    I think I need to host a contest soon to give away a few of these needle-felted Muppets!

    xoxo
    Megan

    Reply
  19. Shaina Smith says

    September 6, 2011 at 8:04 am

    Rowlf the Dog, Fozzie, and the Swedish Chef were my favorites. I love this Muppet series of needle felting!

    Reply
  20. Ein Schweizer Garten says

    September 16, 2011 at 3:20 am

    Wow – i Love your Blog, your ideas, your Pictures – it’s fantastic!
    Carmen

    Reply
  21. KittyKnits says

    December 14, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Love love love! I loved the new movie, too, and went right home and purchased the soundtrack on iTunes. Whichever Muppet you felt next, I’m sure it will be awesome. This makes me wish I knew how to needle felt. *le sigh*

    Reply
  22. Rikelle says

    March 31, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    This is sooooo cute. I love it! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  23. Clare M says

    November 21, 2012 at 4:58 am

    He’s really great. I’m also a huge muppet fan and still am – got a life size Kermit replica in my lounge :) Would love one of your mini felt Kermit’s too.
    Hope it goes well making all the other characters :)

    Reply
  24. Simona says

    December 14, 2013 at 10:22 am

    So cute!! And thanks for the pictures showing how you made him!

    Reply
  25. leigh says

    August 27, 2014 at 6:08 am

    You need to sell these because i know I’d buy some and I know some of my teacher friends would too!

    Reply

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