Customer Reviews

Nicky Epstein's Beginner's Guide to Felting (Leisure Arts # 4171)

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I love Nicky Epstein's work and think her creativity is amazing. However, other than the cover item, nothing in this small book was interesting. The directions are for a piece of fruit, 2 rather ugly small cases, a VERY ugly hat, etc. I returned this.

I love anything tht Nicy Epstein does..she's a unique designer. I think that I wish that this book had had a couple more items that weren't so 'boutique' and more maybe weareable..but then beginners do lern how to knit making simple things like ipod containers etc. Her instructions on felting were, however, exactly what is needed.

This book is excellent if you want to learn the craft of felting. The projects are pretty simple to learn and the instructions are easy to understand which is the most important part if you are new to felting.

I love Nicky Epstein's work, and this is a good book for new felters. Most projects are simple, with the one on the cover being the most complex. This is the one I made and I love it! However, maybe it was the wool I used or my karma, but I had to trim the ends off after felting the main piece of the bag to have anything near a rectangle from which to make the handbag. This wasn't mentioned in the pattern, so maybe it was just me--I was thankful I had the experience and confidence to cut off the widest part at each end. That said, I LOVE my bag and have gotten many compliments on it the two times I have carried it. It is stunning!

I was looking for the perfect project to give felting a try. As soon as I saw Nicky Epstein's Beginner's Guide to Felting I knew this was the one. I had to make that purse!!! In 7 days I had this beautiful purse that I get tons of compliments on! The instrucitons were easy to understand--I don't consider myself to be that experienced of a knitter. I also like that the projects are different from what I've been seeing elsewhere. My 10 year old daughter loves the book too, and wants me to make her a smaller version of the purse.

Disappointing ..not much for the money. Other books by this author are a better purchase.

Really, the only pattern I like in this book is the purse on the cover, but I like it so much!! I've made it twice. Very easy directions.

Good techniques for felting,
Liked the nano lessons.
Great price and a craft that is rewarding.

Nicky Epstein knows knitting. Felting is a fun outlet for knitting and this book shows you how. Great for beginners.

I love very funky and fun things to wear. This book is soo cute and fun. So far I'm doing quite well with the purse pattern though I spent a lot on the Wool Yarn! Also, I wish there were more projects. Still it's a great book.