[.ca] Needle Felting Artful Fashion (Leisure Arts #4296) (ISBN 1601405308)

Cute embellishments:
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.

I was pleasantly suprised:
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!

Fun Felting:
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. http://felting.craftgossip.com/2008/08/12/needle-felting-artful-fashions/