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Wool felt offers endless crafting possibilities - it feels soft to the touch, dyes easily, cuts without fraying and sews like a dream. When you combine felt with mixed-media elements such as paper, beads, buttons, lace, glitter and even bits of metal screen, you can make all kinds of magical creations, from zippered pouches and scented pincushions to unexpected jewelry and sweet fairy dolls. Pretty Little Felts includes instructions and inspiration for more than 20 whimsical projects, as well as:
• A helpful techniques section with step-by-step instructions for embroidery stitches, dyeing felt, wet felting beads and deconstructing vintage wool garments
• Numerous variation projects to spark your imagination and inspire you to put your own spin on the author's clever charm bracelets, ornaments, pouches and more
• An extensive resources list to help you find all the materials you need to make your felt and mixed-media creations
Get out your collection of quirky treasures and prized vintage finds and give them new life in your own Pretty Little Felts.
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Release date
September 5, 2008 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781440315602
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781440315602
- File size: 13509 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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February 15, 2009
The current increase in popularity of crafting with felt is somewhat surprising because felt has been around since ancient times. These two books feature projects for jewelry and accessories using felt combined with beads and stitchery. Lifelong crafter Collings provides step-by-step projects for decorations and toys, while graphic designer Hill focuses on knitted and crocheted wire and fiber projects.Copyright 2009 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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December 15, 2008
The use of mixed media distinguishes this delightful craft book. Although felt is certainly the base of all the projects, the items made are incredibly diverse, and the materials used even more so. Take, for instance, the vintage powder box, which uses silk flowers and broken necklaces to achieve the uniquely elegant box. Although many of the projects have a vintage flair, there are also more modern designs, especially in the section called Playthings. Other whimsically titled sections are Tickle Your Fancy, Nooks & Crannies, and Beads & Baubles. A thorough explanation of felting will be helpful to novice artisans. Any crafter will find something to tryand lovein this charming book.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.)
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