Author: Cindy-Lou ThompsonPublisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1787115895
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
Methods and Techniques to Take Your Needle Felting to the Next Level
Learn to Needle-Felt
Author: Mia UnderwoodPublisher: Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 1800651775
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Children will discover the fun of needle-felting with these 30 adorable step-by-step animal projects. With this fabulous My First book children aged 7+ can create a wonderful menagerie of adorable needle-felted animals. The projects will appeal to all young crafters, and are wonderful for children to keep for themselves or give as gifts. Craft expert Mia Underwood begins with 2D projects, such as brooches and a bookmark, then moves on to simple 3D projects such as a cute hamster and a wide-eyed owl. Children can then progress their needle-felting skills by making dogs, a squirrel, a panda, a pony, and many more fantastic creatures. There is a comprehensive techniques section so that children can perfect their needle-felting skills, and each project includes an adorable photo of the finished animal and is broken down into clear illustrated steps.
My First Crochet Book
Author: CICO BooksPublisher: Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 1782492933
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
If you love fabrics, yarns, and being creative, then you'll love the 35 great projects in My First Crochet Book. Learn how to use a crochet hook to make different stitches and patterns and you'll soon be making all sorts of pretty items. Divided into four chapters, the book includes a level of 1, 2 or 3 for every project, and comes with easy-to-read instructions and adorable, step-by-step artworks that will guide you along the way. In Clothes and Accessories you'll find warm and cosy scarves, a beanie hat, wrist-warmers, mittens and lots more. Jewellery and Decoration has pretty flower corsages, bracelets and brooches. Then you can have a go at Bedroom Essentials, and try making a pillow or curtain tie-back for your room. Lastly, Perfect Gifts has cute ideas for toys and other pretty things you'll love to make. Finally the basic techniques section covers every crochet technique you'll need to know, as well as yarns, hooks and stitches.
First Time Felting
Author: Ruth LanePublisher: 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!
The Little Book of Sewing
Author: Karen BallPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1788546695
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
'An ideal present for a stitching or sewing friend' CROSS STITCHER. 'Fabulous' PRIMA. Looking for inner calm this year? The Little Book of Sewing is your pocket-sized guide to creating your own zen with nothing more than a needle and thread. This little book is packed with essays, anecdotes, quotes, how-to guides and practical tips and contains all you need to channel your creative energy and start sewing today. It will show you how to: sew yourself calm, thread a needle, sew a gift, turn your passion into fashion and much more! 'I was delighted with this charming, thoughtful book, filled with inspiration, motivation and helpful tips for beginners and experienced sewists alike' HEATHER LEWENZA, CLOSET CASE PATTERNS. 'Reading Karen's book is like getting a pep talk from a friend. Yes, you can sew!' TILLY AND THE BUTTONS.
My First Sewing Book
Author: CICO BooksPublisher: Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 1782490183
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
Here are 35 brilliant projects that will help you learn how to sew. If you've never used a needle and thread before, don't worry - start with the Sewing Techniques section, which simply explains how to do every stitch. Then pick something to make from one of the four chapters. In the Toys chapter, you'll find juggling animals, sock monsters and rag dolls, while in Fashion Fun, there are gorgeous bags, hair accessories and more. Next, discover some brilliant Decorations - from hanging felt stars to pretty lavender bags. Finally, Great Gifts is packed with ideas, such as the finger puppet cards, felt egg cosies or the sausage dog draft excluder. All the instructions and cute step-by-step artworks are easy to follow; plus, each project has a grade so that you can start with easy sewing and move onto using more advanced stitches as you get better at it.
Complete Feltmaking
Author: Gillian HarrisPublisher: Collins & Brown
ISBN: 1909397830
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Boasting countless benefits and applications, hand made felt is a chunky, durable and non-fraying fabric that can be used for fashion and home projects. With 'Complete Feltmaking', any crafter can learn the art of creating felt with a little fleece, water and soap. This exciting new book covers all aspects of feltmaking, from making simple flat felt to felting 3D shapes, as well as felting knitted work, needle felting and some slightly more advanced techniques such as cobweb felting. Each technique is carefully explained in detail with step-by-step instructions and accompanied by several projects to keep you constantly inspired. From a cheerful polka-dot bag and cozy felted slippers to a whimsical mobile and heart-warming tea cozy, this spirited primer offers a range of projects for beginner and advanced felters. Once the crafter has become comfortable with basic techniques, she/he can graduate to more complex felting techniques in the advanced chapter. This book includes everything you need to bring the highly sought after handcrafted style of felt to your wardrobe and your home.
Feltique
Author: Nikola DavidsonPublisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0307406997
Category : Felting
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Feltique shows readers step-by-step how to master this versatile material. In one simple guide, they ll have everything at their fingertips to create charming projects using a variety of felting techniques: wet felting, needle felting, fulling and sewing commercial felt. Over 45 unique projects offer quick and simple designs for beginners as well as fun and challenging endeavours for experts. The techniques are perfect for creating everything from warm and fuzzy clothing to useful household items. For limitless inspiration in making all things felt and beautiful - from bauble earrings to baby rattles, hats to handbags - crafters need this definitive guide.
Author: Cindy-Lou ThompsonI Felt Awesome
Author: MoxiePublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440313792
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
It's OK to play with needles I Felt Awesome shows you how to turn traditional needle-felting techniques into irreverent felted fun. Moxie's playful and cheeky sense of humor will needle you into taking your felting beyond traditional motifs, and decorate yourself and your home with feisty designs of wearable, playable and coffee table-worthy objects. Get started with: • Step-by-step instructions for 35 projects, including a felted spike bracelet, bendy and boingy toys and larger-than-life home décor featuring fruit and more. • Traditional needle-felting techniques lay the groundwork for uncommon materials like magnets, plastic toy parts and bendable wires. • Wool roving and felting needles are all you need to get started—helpful tips show handy shortcuts that still produce fantastic results. Get friendly with fiber, and tell all your friends "I Felt Awesome."
