Quick & Clever Felting

Author: Ellen Kharade
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446351378
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
A guide to this rewarding and versatile textile art, filled with creative ideas you can do in less than a day. Discover felting the quick and clever way with these fun and fabulous projects! •Essential easy-to-follow techniques include needle felting, wet felting, fulling, and using ready-made felt •Variation ideas show just how easy it is to adapt the designs to suit your own style •Colorful designs range from beautiful jewelry, bags, and cushions to quirky toys and slippers •Each irresistible project can be completed in a day—but will make a lasting impression

Crafting with Cat Hair

Author: Kaori Tsutaya
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 1594746893
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
Got fur balls? Are your favorite sweaters covered with cat hair? Do you love to make quirky and one-of-a-kind crafting projects? If so, then it’s time to throw away your lint roller and curl up with your kitty! Crafting with Cat Hair shows readers how to transform stray clumps of fur into soft and adorable handicrafts. From kitty tote bags and finger puppets to fluffy cat toys, picture frames, and more, these projects are cat-friendly, eco-friendly, and require no special equipment or training. You can make most of these projects in under an hour—with a little help, of course, from your feline friends!

Quick and Clever Felting

Author: Khorade Ellen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781446346624
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Cool Sewing for Kids

Author: Alex Kuskowski
Publisher: Checkerboard Library
ISBN: 9781624033117
Category : Sewing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Presents the basics of fiber arts, as well as the first steps of how to sew.

Willow Nook Machine Needle Felting Wool Images

Author: Isabella Hoffmann
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781466327078
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
Isabella's newest creative endeavor, Willow Nook Machine Needle Felting Designs; Wool Images, aims to achieve a more artistically developed, detailed and natural form of design and composition when using a multi-needle Felting Machine to create works of art with felted wool. Using a combination of embroidery, artistic shading and other embellishment, it's simple to create amazing pieces that can be used anywhere in and around the home or office, or in conjunction with other art mediums.

Simple Knits for Sophisticated Living

Author: Barbara Albright
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 1564969185
Category : Household linens
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
From Hollywood's trendiest starlets to the legions of pariticipants in knitting classes and knitting groups around the country, people of all ages and lifestyles are taking up their needles and learning to knit. And once they learn the basics of the craft, beginners are eager to tackle projects they can create on their own. Simple Knits for Sophisticated Living offers more than 44 simple yet beautiful projects created specifically with the beginning knittter in mind. Featuring gorgeous, chunky yarns and simple designs with a clean, natural appeal, projects use U.S. size 8 (5mm) needles and above--so the work is as fast as it is enjoyable. These appealing yarns were carefully selected to do some of the work for the knitter--and they guarantee spectacular results. Author Barbara Albright, an expert who works with many of the top designers in the county, also provides helpful tips on choosing yarns, working with large needles, and mastering various finishing techniques. Whether you're looking to accentuate a home with throws, pillows, or seat cusions or to create lovely handmade gifts such as totes, backpacks, sweaters, scarves, and hats, this handsome book will inspire novice knitters to turn a sometime hobby into a lifelong passion.

Gifted

Author: Mags Kandis
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620331713
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 335

Book Description
There's nothing quite like receiving a handmade gift, and your family and friends will love being on the receiving end of these handmade designs. Designer Mags Kandis inspires with this delightful collection of beautiful and colorful little projects for you to knit, crochet, and felt. From wearable accessories such as hats, mittens, scarves, socks, and wraps to home decor including a tea cozy, pin cushion, needle case, and laptop cover, these 30+ pieces are sweet, lively and add a little joy to every household. Each project features creative embellishments and personal touches, including beading, buttons, needlefelting, applique, and embroidery. Mags also shares her recipes for easy food gifts and simple sewing projects such as sewn fabric gift bags and sachets to pair with fiber gifts. Directions for making these little add-ons that make a gift personal and extra-special are scattered throughout the book. Gifted will inspire you to grab another ball of yarn and invest a little time and love to create something special for someone special.

First Time Felting

Author: Ruth Lane
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 1631598031
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
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!

Craft Wisdom & Know-How

Author: Editors of Lark Books
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 1603762701
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 464

Book Description
Packed with advice, tips, how-tos, and patterns for DIY crafts or crafting with kids, Craft Wisdom & Know-Howis a must-have home reference for both aspiring and experienced crafters alike. Covering dozens of the most popular projects in one complete, all-encompassing guide, this book is organized by type of craft, and also illustrated with line drawings and photos throughout. There is invaluable information about numerous crafting topics, including: Sewing Knitting and Other Needlework Paper Crafts and Bookmaking Glasswork Jewelry Making Pottery and Clay Mosaics Candle-making and Decorating Woodworking and Furniture Making, plus so much more. Each chapter covers a specific craft, with step-by-step directions and projects for crafters of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Hundreds of projects are included, such as Super Sock Monkeys, Crocheted Hats, Etched Glass, One-Afternoon Skirts, and Beading Vintage-Style Jewelry, among so many more. This book is also a part of the Know-How series which includes other titles such as: Country Wisdom & Know-How Woodworking Wisdom & Know-How Garden Wisdom & Know-How Natural Healing Wisdom & Know-How

Furniture World

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 1438

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