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.

Simply Needlefelt
Simply Needlefelt

Author: Jayne Emerson

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 2009-04-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781596681088

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Crafting beautiful felted items is easy using the techniques in this exciting new tutorial that brings together an eye for color with a mind for form to create stunning new works. Using a range of fabrics and textiles--including fiber jewelry, flowers, coasters, cushion covers, scarves, and sweaters--each project illustrates a different technique, from three-dimensional effects and applique to weaves and braids. Needlefelters and fiber artists as well as art quilters and mixed-media artists of all skill levels will delight in this unique selection of projects with tips and tricks to achieve professional quality design and creative satisfaction.

Painting with Wool
Painting with Wool

Author: Dani Ives

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2019-03-26

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1683355156

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Learn how to needle felt and create stunning works of fiber art to wear, hang on the wall, and more with this guide and collection of sixteen projects. Painting with Wool is the introductory and must-have text for fiber artists and other crafters looking for a new and exciting art form to explore. Increasingly popular, Dani Ives’s style of needle felting uses wool fibers and a felting needle to layer and “paint” embellishments for pieces that are bursting with texture and depth. Whether you want to decorate a tote or garment, or create frameable artwork, Painting with Wool is the guide to everything you need to know—including the tools required, the basic techniques, and how to get started. For fiber lovers who want to broaden their skills, needle felting is an easy, therapeutic form of self-expression that offers beautiful, unique results. Ives is a pioneer in this art form and a skilled instructor who makes learning this craft fun and approachable for all.

Art in Felt & Stitch
Art in Felt & Stitch

Author: Moy Mackay

Publisher: Search Press Limited

Published: 2012-04-02

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 1781268622

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In this visually stunning book, Moy Mackay reveals how you too can create beautiful pictures using felt. Characterised by her wonderful use of colour, Moy's work is breathtaking and includes still-lifes, animals and landscapes inspired by the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Borders where she lives and works. Moy takes you through every step of the process, including the materials and tools you need, the feltmaking process itself (which is easier than you'd imagine), and how to put together four fabulous felt paintings of your own. There is guidance on stitching, including both hand- and machine-stitching, as well as how to use colour and introduce texture in the form of different fibres and threads. There are numerous examples of Moy's work through the book, and by the end you will not fail to be inspired to create gorgeous felt paintings of your own. "e;Moy's passionate use of colour and the deep texture created by felting are what draw me to her work. I also like the way that she concentrates on her surroundings for her subject matter - her work is very free."e;-Kaffe Fassett

Pure Wool
Pure Wool

Author: Susan Blacker

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 0811760952

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How to select and wisely use single-breed wool yarn for knitting, crocheting, and other needlecrafts.

How to Make Felt
How to Make Felt

Author: Anne Belgrave

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780855327958

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Shows how to make felt and create a wide range of items.

Needle-Felting Magic
Needle-Felting Magic

Author: Margo Duke

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781564778123

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5 projects with learn-as-you-go techniques for endless possibilities

The Complete Photo Guide to Felting
The Complete Photo Guide to Felting

Author: Ruth Lane

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2012-08

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 158923698X

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This richly illustrated how-to book is a comprehensive reference for various felting techniques, including needle felting, wet felting, and nuno felting. With these easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions and hundreds of full-color photos, you’ll be able to explore these easy projects that provide fun opportunities for you to try the techniques. Galleries of unique felted designs and creations by renowned fabric artists act as beautiful examples and inspiration to pursue the hobby yourself.

The Art of Moy Mackay
The Art of Moy Mackay

Author: Moy MacKay

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-12-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1782215514

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From inspiration and design to the finished vibrant picture, learn to become the felt artist you've dreamed of becoming through this third book by bestselling author and renowned felt-maker, Moy Mackay. The brand new, opulent book by bestselling author and renowned felt-maker, Moy Mackay. This book shows you how to find inspiration - and hone it - for your own felt painting creations, gradually helping you to develop personal and original ideas. For the first time, delve into the catalogue of Moy's beautiful, colourful sketchbooks and photographs and learn about her own design process and influences, through which your own artistic abilities can be ignited and explored. In addition, Moy takes you through every step of the felt-making process, including the materials and tools you need, the process itself (which is easier than you'd imagine), and how to put together four fabulous felt paintings of varying subjects - all of which Moy has devised to give you the basic knowledge for eventually designing your own felt creations. There is also guidance on stitching - both hand- and machine-stitching - as well as how to use colour and introduce texture in the form of different fibres and threads. There are numerous examples of Moy's work throughout the book, inspired by the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Borders where she lives and works, providing further inspiration for your own gorgeous felt paintings.

First Time Felting
First Time Felting

Author: Ruth Lane

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1631598031

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In First Time Felting, felting and fiber expert Ruth Lane teaches a class for absolute beginners on three classic methods of felting. Start by learning about the various types of wool fibers used for felting, preparing them for the process, and simple methods for dyeing. Next, discover the basic supplies and techniques for needle felting, wet felting, and nuno felting. You’ll use those essential skills to make fun, easy projects—artworks, embellished fashions, three-dimensional figures, and more—skills you’ll turn to again and again to create your own original pieces!