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Part of the bestselling A-Z series, this title explores the handiest stitches and techniques for use in the practice of wool embroidery. Clear step-by-step instructions lead the reader through the stitches themselves; and beautiful designs created by readers of Inspirations magazines in Australia aid the reader in putting the techniques into practice. A great accompaniment and follow-on to the A-Z of Embroidery Stitches.

Combine textile art and fashion to create luxurious fabrics, then feature them in 7 garments Fashion designer Jenny Hill's striking, comfortable high-end garments have many fans in the world of artisan fashion. Here, she teaches you her environmentally friendly processes. This artistic, inspirational guide to wearable art shows you how to nuno-felt patterns and textures into luxurious fabrics like georgette, chiffon, and silk, then design garments to feature them. Using only hand fr...

Fuse two of your passions – knitting and felting – to create gorgeous, woolly animals filled with character.  In this incredibly inspirational and unique book, Catherine shows you how to knit, wet felt and needle felt 20 cute creatures that you, your friends and family will love! Whether you love lions, rave over rabbits, are awed by alpacas, crazy for koalas or head over heels for Highland cows, there is a stunning variety of animals for you to choose from and make. Only basic knitting skills...

Unspun sheep's wool, also known as magic wool, is a soft, vibrant material, perfect for making fairies and characters to suit every season. Inspired by ancient tales, myths and festivals, Christine Schafer gives detailed instructions for a range of wonderful seasonal projects. From fluffy Easter bunnies through to shimmering mermaids and magnificent King Winter, this book will spark your imagination and kick-start your creativity. The book includes step-by-step instructions, colour photographs a...

Create over 30 cute, felted friends with this easy-to-use needle felting book. There's something for everyone in this book and all the projects are easy to make. Even experienced felters can pick up tips on how to work with new colors and details. Detailed instructions for each project show you how to make the basic shapes and blend them together seamlessly. A special step-by-step section shows you how easy even the most complex piece can be, and how any small figure can be made into an access...

Lovable Felted Animals is-dare we say-the cutest felting book EVER! This book shows you how to make graceful models of a lifelike sleeping lion, a mom and baby koala, a regal deer, a polar bear with cub, a fluffy alpaca, the world's most adorable hedgehog and so much more! Illustrated step-by-step instructions walk you through how to make 43 different projects, and a lesson on basics helps you get started. The animals featured in this book include:A curious panda or a sleepy fox with a flow...

Sweet & Simple Needle Felted Animals provides detailed instructions to create your own cute and cuddly collection of needle felted pets, barnyard buddies and mascots. These adorable furry figurines make beautiful gifts and accessories that you can carry around or wear. This DIY needle felting book includes step-by-step instructional color photos and texts that couldn't be easier to follow. It shows you how to make the central shape, attach the components, add the details and then attach the fin...

Many of us love plants . . . but it often feels like plants don't love us back. For those people -- the people who have purchased several "impossible to kill" houseplants, only to find them dead mere weeks later -- there is The No Kill Garden, a charming collection of plants to craft and share.The handcrafted plants offered in this beguiling volume provide the sense of being surrounded by green, luscious plant life, without having to worry about that pesky watering. The No Kill Garden offers a w...

Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqué—its texture, depth, color, and design. Well-known, award-winning folk artist Rebekah L. Smith will ignite your passion for Americana home decor with her simple and elegant designs. Hand stitch 14 folk-art projects, each with full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions. Appliqué pillows, bed toppers, and table runners from woven wools, felted wools, and wool felt—upcycling at its finest! Staying true to early decorative arts, the antique color p...

The author of best-selling Wool Appliqué Folk Art presents a treasure trove of 12 seasonal wool appliqué projects, with three for each season. Her Americana aesthetic, although very true to early decorative arts, would look great in many homes today. Presented in a lovely antique colour palette, these simple and elegant projects include a journal cover, cushion cover, wallhangings, storage boxes, table rug and more, perfect for your home or to give as gifts. Includes a basics chapter and an upda...

20 beautiful folk embroidered felt birds to make and display Corinne Lapierre's beautiful folk embroidered birds are sure to delight everyone! They include a swan, a hen, a goose, a partridge, an owl, a dove, a peacock and a flamingo. Beautifully made in lovely soft colors, the birds are filled with toy stuffing and embellished with beads and folk-style surface embroidery in different-coloured threads. The stitches include chain stitch, feather stitch, fly stitch, running stitch, blanket stitch...

Embrace the Beauty of Felt Flowers: Create 20 of your favorite flowers in felt, for stunning floral arrangements that bring joy year-round! "A great collection of projects for crochet or animal lovers that would make excellent gifts or decorations." LIBRARY JOURNAL Immerse yourself in the delightful world of felt flowers with the latest addition to the renowned 'All New Twenty to Make' series from Search Press. Craft 20 of your favorite flowers using soft and versatile felt, and adorn your spa...