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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Needlework & fabric crafts > General
Create over 30 cute felted animals with this easy-to-use needle
felting book. There's something for everyone in this needle felting
book, and all the projects are easy to make. Great for all levels,
beginners can learn the basics and experienced felters can pick up
tips on how to work with new colors and details. Thorough
instructions for each project show you how to take wool roving to
make the basic shapes and blend them 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 accessory you
can carry or wear. These cute miniature animals range from the
wonderfully realistic to enchantingly adorable. Included in this
book are: An Elephant all decked out for festival day A Queen's
Guard and a Dutch Girl in traditional dress A Mama Kangaroo with
her Joey An enchanting Teddy Bear Cute accessories featuring foods
and flags from different lands Felt scenery to set the stage for
your felt creations And a lot more! The projects range from about
2-4 inches high and instructions are included for turning a few of
your felt creations into fun dangly accessories. A full lesson
takes you through one of the projects from beginning to end,
covering all the basics to ensure that you have all the skills you
need to make any fuzzy friend you want. Put your felting needle to
work!
Projects include sandwich wraps, baggies, bicycle bags, and totes.
They are quick and easy to make with basic sewing techniques;
everyone in your family will want one. Customise the outside with
your favourite fabrics and insulate the inside. You can waterproof
it with laminated cotton, oilcloth, nylon, or vinyl. The bags can
be washed in your dishwasher or washing machine
This is a delightfully presented book of original designs and
projects for creating homemade and lovingly crafted mementos to
keep forever. It shows you how to use traditional skills such as
embroidery, applique and quilting to makes items for weddings,
christenings and birthdays that will always be treasured. It
contains items that are not only perfect as gifts, but also
luxurious accessories that will enhance your own bedroom, boudoir
or bathroom. You can create a Christening bonnet or tiny booties, a
beautiful beaded evening bag or an exquisite applique Valentine. It
is superbly designed, and lavishly illustrated with over 300
photographs, including step-by-step images that guide through each
of the 40 projects. A gift that has been made with loving care is
always the most appreciated, especially when it is something that
has its own vintage style. This book reveals the secrets of
creating fabulous pieces for significant occasions, which will be
kept forever. The best of traditional skills have been gathered in
40 projects to create a beautiful collection of covetable items.
Techniques range from the traditional, such as embroidery and
quilting, to contemporary methods to create an antique effect.
Throughout, guidance is given on selecting materials, textures and
shades for a genuine heritage feel, with many of the projects
inspired by charming customs surviving to this day. Superbly
illustrated throughout, this book provides a practical guide to
creating your own cherished mementoes and tomorrow's heirlooms.
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