Needle felting is simple to learn and has become extremely popular with a variety of crafters, from quilters to dollmakers. It requires minimal supplies, can be done almost anywhere, and—with only a bit of practice—yields beautiful, professional results. In addition to all the information on tools and materials and making felt fabric, this superb volume by three top artists offers an array of fabulous and easy to master techniques: stenciling designs, free form felting, jewelry making, and creating embellishments such as flowers and leaves. The gorgeous and varied selection of projects range from a modern art clutch to several felted hats, and include a comfy fleece throw, dragonfly dimension pillow, colorful strands cardigan, and tropical bird pin.

Versatile and easy to make, felt provides an ideal base for surface embellishment. This inspirational guide explores the possibilities of making your own from scratch to selecting unusual dye combinations and producing three-dimensional pieces. Using the sample projects that illustrate the main techniques, both beginning and advanced fiber artists will soon be experimenting with color, line, shape, pattern and texture. Sections on Japanese Shibori (knotting and dyeing the surface) and Nuno (combining felt with other materials to create rich and exciting fabric surfaces) make this a must-have for all fiber artists.

Needle felting is simple to learn and has become extremely popular with a variety of crafters, from quilters to dollmakers. It requires minimal supplies, can be done almost anywhere, and—with only a bit of practice—yields beautiful, professional results. In addition to all the information on tools and materials and making felt fabric, this superb volume by three top artists offers an array of fabulous and easy to master techniques: stenciling designs, free form felting, jewelry making, and creating embellishments such as flowers and leaves. The gorgeous and varied selection of projects range from a modern art clutch to several felted hats, and include a comfy fleece throw, dragonfly dimension pillow, colorful strands cardigan, and tropical bird pin

It all begins with wool sweaters, a washing machine, dryer and a little soap! Cut the felted fabric into scraps and then piece them together to make fabulous new clothes and accessories. From a Ribbon Edge Jacket to a Child's Easy Jumper Vest, from a Beaded Bangle to a Zig-Zag Bag with Buttons, these unique projects are a great way to recycle creatively!