Felted Jewelry
Felted Jewelry

Author: Candie Cooper

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9781579908706

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Everyone knows that felting is great for making fashionable garments--but with its bright colors, textures, and versatility, felt is the ideal medium for jewelry, too! Aimed at an audience of both general crafters and jewelry artists, this rich collection of 20 projects offers an enlightening introduction to all the important techniques, including forming a flat sheet of felt; rolling and shaping the felt ball into various forms; adding surface embellishments; and stringing and wirework. Plus, it’s packed with trendy beading and needlework ideas. The jewelry box of gorgeous projects features boldly colored stickpins to wear on a hat or jacket lapel, a bracelet comprised of cylindrical felt beads, and sassy cherry and berry dangling earrings.

Making Simple Felted Jewelry
Making Simple Felted Jewelry

Author: Marsha Fletcher

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780764335709

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Wool jewelry is sure to freshen up all wardrobes. With easy step-by-step directions and 113 color images, basic techniques are demonstrated and 4 projects are featured. Make a brooch, necklace, wrap-around bracelet, or accessorize a purse or a hat. These easy-to-make jewelry makes the perfect gift, and a gallery of jewelry and wool-felt figurines will inspire both the first-time needle felter and all seasoned wool artisans.

Designer Needle Felting
Designer Needle Felting

Author: Terry Taylor

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781579909994

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Fiber artists, crafters, quilters, and sewers have all embraced the art of needle felting--the popular technique of using a barbed needle and wool roving to create sheets of felt or embellish fabric. This colorfully illustrated guide shows just how easy it can be to get eye-catching results on everything from wonderful wearables to whimsical home accessories. A thorough basics section explores the variety of fibers, yarns, and threads employed in needle felting, and the foundation materials that work best. Thirty unique projects include Glamour Sweaters, Graphite Pillows, and an adorable "Pigs Can Fly” ornament.

Feltlicious
Feltlicious

Author: Kari Chapin

Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781936096640

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"A cookbook of 25 felted foods. It features such fare as Good Morning breakfast dishes; Diner Delights; Farmer's Market fruits and vegetables; Sweet Tooth desserts and Holiday Treats - like heart-shaped lollipops for Valentine's Day. It also includes instructions for turning these projects into snack-size jewellery, magnets, and hairclips." --Publisher description.

Felt Jewelry
Felt Jewelry

Author: Teresa Searle

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2008-11-25

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780312383565

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Felt is easy to make and work with, and combined with other decorative elements, like decorative stitching and beads, it becomes irresistible. Searle takes you step-by-step through 25 projects, showcasing a variety of felt-making processes including rolled felt, 3-D felt, and felt made in your own washing machine. In addition she includes ideas for using commercially-made felt from any craft store. Perfect for anyone who enjoys the versatility of felt and is interested in making one-of-a-kind jewelry.--From publisher description.

Heartfelt: 25 Projects for Stitched and Felted Accessories
Heartfelt: 25 Projects for Stitched and Felted Accessories

Author: Teresa Searle

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2006-12-26

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780312362140

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Felt and felted accessories are hot! Teresa Searle shows how knitted and recycled knitted felt can be transformed into a wide range of unique accessories using simple decorative embroidery techniques and appliqu�. The book starts with an introduction to the processes involved in the projects: -How to make felted knitting by hand or with a knitting machine -How to felt knitting and recycled sweaters in the washing machine -How to appliqu� felt motifs using your sewing machine and other simple machine techniques -How to hand-appliqu� using blanket stitch and other easy decorative stitches Then goes on to show step-by-step photos and complete directions for over 24 stunning projects including: Russian Hat & Pull-on Hat Bunny Slippers & Baby Coat Scarves & Mittens Handbags.& Purses 3-D Roses used for jewelry and other accessories With its full color photography and wide range of appealing projects this book will appeal to all the sewers, stitchers, crafters or quilters who want to learn how to make felted accessories and how to embellish. The smaller projects are easy to create- each project has a box indicating the time needed. In addition they present an opportunity to recycle pieces of flat knitting or sweaters by turning them into felted knitting and using the end results to create a wide variety of beautifully embellished projects for both adults and children.

Elements of Style
Elements of Style

Author: Rosemary Hill

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-03-25

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1620332728

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With a mix of convenient materials and an imaginative approach, this creative compendium will appeal to jewelry makers of all levels. Highlighting 25 modern wire, bead, and fiber jewelry designs, the projects include numerous knitting, crocheting, and felting techniques. Materials and tools are also outlined, encouraging the use of basic methods. From knitting copper wire and mixing it with contrasting beads to crocheting linen into fiber hoop earrings or an elegant scarf necklace, this collection will never fail to inspire. Felting techniques are also explored in detail for creating wire-caged beads, wide-cuff bracelets, and rope necklaces. Special sidebars and tip boxes throughout ensure success with every project.

Jaana Mattson's Landscapes in Wool
Jaana Mattson's Landscapes in Wool

Author: Jaana Mattson

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-28

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780764361265

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Award-winning fiber artist and teacher Jaana Mattson's needle-felted landscapes explore fresh territory. See how with this beautiful resource for beginners and practicing artists alike. Enjoy inspiration from 50 fascinating photos of the artist's original works, together with five step-by-step tutorials for a satisfying introduction to basic landscapes. Mattson, who creates entirely dry-felted textiles with a simple handheld tool, shares her one-of-a-kind painterly, impressionistic approach of blending and layering techniques guided by color theory and an understanding of the fibers. Learn how wool works as a material, how to make the best use of tools as you work with the dry-felting-only techniques, and the color and composition basics you need for planning successful landscapes in wool. The projects include Vibrant Field, Thunderhead, Moon Shadow, Birch Lake, and Lone Oak.

Fast & Easy Earrings
Fast & Easy Earrings

Author: Erica Swanson

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2015-10-13

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1627002413

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Earrings are fast, easy, and fun! From big, shining hoops to demure dangles — and everything in between — this collection of over 100 designs is an approachable way to get started with jewelry making. Jewelry makers will learn how to create different styles of earrings using easy techniques and accessible materials. Perfect for gift-givers, fashionistas, and everyone in-between, Fast & Easy Earrings is for anyone looking for a stylish pair of earrings to complete their look.