Feltmaking and Wool Magic

Feltmaking and Wool Magic

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Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781616739300

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After studying textile design in both the USA and Finland, author Jorie Johnson was introduced to the felt making process in 1977 when she was first taught Scandinavian felt boot-making. She was immediately struck by felt's amazing properties and possibilities. Through this book, Feltmaking and Wool Magic, you will see that Jorie's approach to felt making is clearly creative as well as effective. The book covers in detail, basic step by step felt making techniques, then goes on to present a series of projects from simple jewelry to beautiful vests.


Complete Feltmaking

Complete Feltmaking

Author: Gillian Harris

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2007-04-17

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9780312366261

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25 projects and instructions for felting.


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.


Uniquely Felt

Uniquely Felt

Author: Christine White

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 9781580176736

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Describes the concepts and theories of feltmaking, equipment needed, and the techniques of feltmaking, along with a variety of projects for such items as bags, shawls, curtains, and bath mats.


Art in Felt & Stitch

Art in Felt & Stitch

Author: Moy Mackay

Publisher: Search Press Limited

Published: 2012-04-02

Total Pages: 128

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


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.


Happy Wool Felt Animals

Happy Wool Felt Animals

Author: Makiko Arai

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2020-06-25

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1644030039

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30 Needle Felted Animals to Make and Love Craft a menagerie of miniature animals from simple materials! Author Makiko Arai's easy felting techniques are perfect for beginners or anyone who enjoys a relaxing handcraft. With a little wool roving and a felting needle in hand, you'll get step-by-step instructions to make 30 fuzzy friends, with a focus on shaping, color, and texture. Sculpt wire structures for stability, finish faces with lifelike expressions, and turn your creations into adorable pins you can take anywhere! From palm-size pups and curious cats to bunnies, deer, squirrels, and more, it's time to let your imagination run wild! Feel all the fuzzies! Everything you need to know to make 30 wool felted friends Get cozy with basic needle felting techniques, tools, and how-tos From bears to bunnies—Follow step-by-step instructions for every animal


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.