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| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh |
I am always thrilled to find that our library system has such a comprehensive collection of Art/Craft reference materials. I can enter any bookseller and find a book I "need!" I decided a few years ago to try to control my enthusiasm because the collection has long since outgrown its storage space. I get so excited when learning a new craft I devour all information available. Back to the premise of this post, I like to search the on-line catalog, and order as many books as I think I can carry! We are permitted to check out 50 books at one time but I have never done that, yet. This little gem, published in 2006, covers wet felting, needle felting and knit felting. The projects are absolutely adorable. Instructions are clear and simple. All in all a well done presentation for the beginner to the advanced student. While my original quest is to more work with my Embellisher, I find that these hand techniqes are inspiring and might possibly translate to the machine.
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| wet felted flower |
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| knit felted flower |
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| needle felted flower |
As these examples from the book show, each type of felting produced a lovely but slightly different textural effect.
These can be used to embellish hats, scarves, purses and totes, hair bands, shoes, etc. etc.
Who knew that simple sheep's clothing could do so much?
This little tea cozy is a beautiful example of home accessories that can be felted. The book has a paper pattern that can be sized to fit your favorite pot.
Can you believe these little booties are so cute? So if you have the itch (pun intended, I am very wool sensitive and need to line EVERYTHING) to felt, take a look at this book. For a first effort Gillian Harris has created a little treasure.
*!* some how I have misfiled the photo's for this book. These are from Alterknits. I will recheck the files. I apologize to the author because the cute little purses in her book deserve their review. I will try to borrow it back from the library. Again, apology's. 5-3-11
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