Needle Felting Artful Fashion (Leisure Arts #4296) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2007

Dress up your wardrobe with needle felting! The tools and techniques are simple, but the results are absolutely smashing. Using colorful yarns, wool roving, buttons, and beads, Judy Jacobs and Kay Kaduce add an artistic touch to sweaters, jackets, pants, hats, purses, and more. The technique involves artistically interlocking layers of felted wool by piercing and manipulating the felt with a special barbed needle.
Complete how-to guide and 19 projects: For Kids With Love (2 items); Playful Jacks Pendant; Red Camellia Purse; Dancing Dots Hat; Navy Stripes Jacket; Fall Colors Sweater; Sparkle 'n Tufts Bag; Artsy Abstract Vest; Jazzy Gecko Jacket; Warm 'n Chic Boots (2); Posh Little Bag; Dizzy Daisies Set (2); Terrific Tassel; Hither & Yon Sweater; Rosy Topper; and Elegant Black Bag.

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About the Author

Leisure Arts is a leading publisher and distributor of “how-to” and lifestyle publications with emphasis on creative crafts, needlework, decorating, and entertaining.  Leisure Arts is located in Little Rock, AR.

Product Details

• Paperback: 36 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc. (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601405308
• ISBN-13: 978-1601405302
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #761,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute embellishments, March 23, 2007

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Barbara Rhoades "Jackie of all Trades" (O'Fallon, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Needle Felting Artful Fashion (Leisure Arts #4296) (Paperback)

This is an art new to me and one that I won't ever do as I am allergic to wool! But for those who aren't, this craft will allow you to create wonderful embellishments and even a small purse. These embellishments can be used to decorate sock slippers, jeans, sweaters, hats, purses, jewelry and even a wall hanging.

The first section has three pages which take you through the process of how to needle felt. It tells you about the materials used and the tools needed. There are photos to show you what they are talking about. Each project has a materials lists and detailed enough instructions but not overly so. In other words, you will be able to create the projects if you read the instructions.

There are sixteen difference projects and all the patterns needed are at the back of the book. There is also a resource list on the last page in case you are unable to find the materials the authors recommend. Using needle felting and this book, you can create embellishments to be proud of.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Felting, August 13, 2008

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Linda Lanese "LuLu" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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When you purchase a book, you never know what you are going to get unless you can locate numerous reviews. Most of the time Amazon has good reviews and you can get the flavor of a book and if it is one you want for yourself.

Needle Felting Artful Fashion by, Judy Jacobs and Kay Kaduce offers you fun and different ways to needle felt projects. This book is filled with informational pictures, templates, resources to get the materials you will need for each project.

This book shows you how to take readymade items and turn them into diva fashions. I love the idea of taking a readymade baby pillow and a bear and doing something personal for a baby shower or a new baby. "pictured" Don't forget the pre-teens and teens going off to college. You can needle felt their school emblems or teams onto jackets, jeans, bedding, tees and whatever. Turn that plain sweater into a designer wearable that everyone will ask about. Create lavish embellishments on purses, slippers, hats, purses, jewelry and wall hangings.
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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I was pleasantly suprised, June 8, 2007

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Kay Wagner "Fiber-olic" (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Needle Felting Artful Fashion (Leisure Arts #4296) (Paperback)

Leisure Arts did a great job on the project designs. They are more upscale and art oriented than I have experienced with their knitted designs historically. Good job!