| Author | : Barbara Allen |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Felt work |
| ISBN | : 9780958288125 |
The Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving
| Author | : Rowena Hart |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 75 |
| Release | : 2002-01-01 |
| Genre | : Hand weaving |
| ISBN | : 9780473084370 |
International weaving teacher, Rowena Hart, shows how you can create exiting, beautiful garments and crafts - all on the simple two shaft loom. In the book she guides you step-by-step through the many techniques, showing just how easy it is to make your woven creations come alive through colour and texture. Be inspired by Rowena, who has worked with weavers from many cultures in her role as Education and Marketing Manager of Ashford Handicrafts Ltd, the world famous spinning wheel and weaving loom manufacturer. Also known as the Rigid Heddle, this loom is simple to use, light and compact. It will produce fabrics and tapestries to delight you - whether you are a novice or experienced weaver.
Art in Felt & Stitch
| Author | : Moy Mackay |
| Publisher | : Search Press Limited |
| Total Pages | : 67 |
| Release | : 2012-04-02 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1781268622 |
In this visually stunning book, Moy Mackay reveals how you too can create beautiful pictures using felt. Characterised by her wonderful use of colour, Moy's work is breathtaking and includes still-lifes, animals and landscapes inspired by the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Borders where she lives and works. Moy takes you through every step of the process, including the materials and tools you need, the feltmaking process itself (which is easier than you'd imagine), and how to put together four fabulous felt paintings of your own. There is guidance on stitching, including both hand- and machine-stitching, as well as how to use colour and introduce texture in the form of different fibres and threads. There are numerous examples of Moy's work through the book, and by the end you will not fail to be inspired to create gorgeous felt paintings of your own. "e;Moy's passionate use of colour and the deep texture created by felting are what draw me to her work. I also like the way that she concentrates on her surroundings for her subject matter - her work is very free."e;-Kaffe Fassett
Flowers in Felt & Stitch
| Author | : Moy Mackay |
| Publisher | : Search Press Limited |
| Total Pages | : 67 |
| Release | : 2014-09-25 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1781266735 |
Packed with colour and style, this gorgeous and inspiring new book from Scottish artist Moy Mackay delves deep into the world of felt painting. The book includes an introduction to Moy's use of colour and texture, as well as a useful section detailing what inspires her and how she forms these initial ideas into a composition. There are 4 easy-to-follow but inspiring step-by-step projects, along with extensive galleries of Moy's vibrant work. Unlike the broad range of her previous book, the focus here is flowers - in still life, in the landscape and as botanical portraits - and the book includes an in-depth techniques section on creating a range of different flower and leaf shapes, so that the reader can go on to produce their own unique masterpieces. "e;Moy's passionate use of colour and the deep texture created by felting are what draw me to her work. I also like the way that she concentrates on her surroundings for her subject matter - her work is very free."e;-Kaffe Fassett
Shibori Knitted Felt
| Author | : Alison Crowther-Smith |
| Publisher | : Rowan Yarns |
| Total Pages | : 112 |
| Release | : 2008-03 |
| Genre | : Beadwork |
| ISBN | : 9781906007331 |
Knitters who already love knitted felt for its softness and durability take their skills to new heights with these wonderful projects for garments, accessories, and home fashions. By incorporating Shibori, the Japanese art of manipulating fabric to create unusual textures and color effects, these projects delight with their fanciful bobbles, pleats, ruffles, and embroidery stitches. Designs include a delicate frilled scarf embellished with beads, a pair of Turkish shoes, an embossed throw, a pleated cape, a water-bottle cover, and a striped "bump" bag made by tying marbles into the fabric before washing to create a bubbled texture. A guide to felting basics, lists of yarn types and equipment, and washing-temperature charts to ensure exact shrinkage are included, and beautiful photographs, step-by-step instructions, full-color illustrations, and sidebars filled with tips and techniques make the projects easy to envision and complete.
Pedigree Dogs in Needle Felt
| Author | : Gai Button |
| Publisher | : Search Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2015-02 |
| Genre | : Dogs in art |
| ISBN | : 9781782210344 |
This book contains instructions for how to make a number of realistic dogs, using needlefelt techniques. Gai Button's clear step-by-step techniques are easy to follow, showing the reader how to make identifiable model dogs in a variety of pedigree breeds. The projects build on particular needlefelt techniques so that by the time you have finished the final dog, you will be able to apply the techniques to creating your own needlefelt designs.
Indygo Junction's Needle Felting
| Author | : Amy Barickman |
| Publisher | : C&T Publishing Inc |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 2010-11-05 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1571209719 |
Beautiful Projects to Create in Wool. Needle felting's easy to learn and fun to do! Make and embellish pretty things to wear, bags to carry, funky jewelry, plus pillows, runners, bowls and more for the home. Complete instructions for hand and machine techniques using a variety of fibers. 22 projects with that vintage-cool Indygo Junction look-plus an inspiring gallery from five top designers. Learn a fresh new craft from your favorite designers at Indygo Junction! Creating and embellishing wool fashions and accessories is easy and remarkably fun. Choose or re-use wool fabrics, then add yarns, roving and novelty fibers. You'll learn how to prepare materials, plus techniques for dry and wet felting. Lots of projects show off your skills!
Needle Felting for Beginners
| Author | : Roz Dace |
| Publisher | : Search Press Limited |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2020 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 1781266662 |
Sweet Needle Felts
| Author | : Jean Docherty |
| Publisher | : North Light Books |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2008-03-19 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9781600610394 |
A little wool, a little needle and a lot of sweetness! Sweet Needle Felts teaches you how to use wool roving or yarn to create beautiful, touchable felt projects. Learn to embellish everything from wearable accessories, like scarves and hats, to favorite items for the home, such as pillows and photo albums. If you're feeling more adventurous, move on to sculpting wool into one-of-a-kind bowls, necklaces and even cute critters and dolls. Whether you're adding a finishing touch or starting a project from scratch, Sweet Needle Felts shows you the endless possibilities of needle felting, including: Rich and textured fabric artwork. You'll be surprised how simple and fast it is to create. Woolly Critter T's that you can make in minutes. They're the perfect and inexpensive way to make something special from a plain T-shirt. Whimsical creatures with fully movable joints. Sculpt wool roving to make your own menagerie of these cute animals. All 25 projects in Sweet Needle Felts require just a little time and a few materials. You'll want to make these as gifts for dear friends--but you better make two, because you'll fall in love with them yourself.
