I took a dimensional needle felting class at the public library, taught by Marlene, a teacher from the Textile Center. Here’s the progression, first body-head-nose:

Front legs and shoulders.

Out of time at the class, now working later at home to assemble most of the rest:

Next to a more realistic panda, I see that this one has quite the nose. Much needle felting of the nose commences, to try to bring it more into line. Now, ears!

Tail.

Face….

Still on the nosey side!