Complete Feltmaking: Easy Techniques and 25 Great Projects [Paperback]

Gillian Harris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 17, 2007

Felt is an ancient craft, dating back to the Bronze Age. It is the oldest textile fabric and was made before people learned to spin, weave or knit. Hand-made felt has an entirely different quality to the machine-made felt found in craft stores. It is a chunky, more hardwearing and can be made in a variety of designs and colors- it does not fray, so no sewing is required.  And any crafter can learn the art of creating felt with a little fleece, water and soap.
 
This exciting new book covers all aspects of feltmaking, from making simple flat felt to felting 3-d shapes, as well as felting knitted work, needle felting and some more advanced techniques. Each technique is carefully explained in detail with step-by-step instructions and photographs. The several projects accompanying each technique also have full instructions and step-by-step photography.  
 
From a cheerful polka-dot bag and cozy felted slippers to a whimsical fish mobile and cozy heart shaped rug , this valuable primer offers a wide range of projects making it an ideal book for crafters of all skill levels seeking to add fashionable felted projects to their wardrobe and home.
 

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About the Author

First-time author Gillian Harris is a designer who teaches feltmaking workshops, and sells a range of innovative felted bags from her website. Gillian lives in Surrey, U.K.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (April 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312366264
• ISBN-13: 978-0312366261
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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103 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!, May 4, 2007

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Possum Bean (Ft. Lauderdale, FL USA) - See all my reviews

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I own 8 felting books but if I had to give up 6 of them this is one of the keepers. Finally here is a book that doesn't insult one's aesthetic with cutesy projects that seem more suited to preteens. Instead the author showcases great designs with a very clear idea from start to finish of what you need for a project, what will be entailed to finish it and great photos all along the way. The basic technique given at the beginning will serve you through out the book and should be memorized - or copied, enlarged and put up on your wall until you have it committed to memory. The list of resources is fantastic - except there is no "Balfour Farm" as is listed. Another great felting book to have is "Feltmaking and Wool Magic" by Jorie Johnson, which is much more comprehensive but not as user friendly as the photos are small.

63 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BINGO!! What a BEAUTIFUL Book This Is!!, April 19, 2007

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Teresa Jackson "Missone" (Dallas, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

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I purchased this book not really knowing what to expect and what I got, to my surprise, was awesome! It's a well written book, beautifully photographed, with very nice inspiring projects. Super colorful! Great variety!! Ideal for all skill levels and the projects are categorized in the book that way. I always find that very helpful when trying to determine which project to attempt first. What a great book!! It's a keeper in my library! Not a moments regret here at all!

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good resource book, June 1, 2007

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Lisa Phillips "beadwoman" (milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
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This book presents a nice, comprehensive overview of felting - both wet and dry - The pictures are beautiful and each step in the process is clearly explained. I was not terribly impressed with the projects included, however - kind of basic and a little boring. But, still worth owning if you intend to explore this art form.