Download or read book Pretty Little Felts written by Julie Collings and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-09-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pretty little twist on felt Wool felt offers endless crafting possibilities - it feels soft to the touch, dyes easily, cuts without fraying and sews like a dream. When you combine felt with mixed-media elements such as paper, beads, buttons, lace, glitter and even bits of metal screen, you can make all kinds of magical creations, from zippered pouches and scented pincushions to unexpected jewelry and sweet fairy dolls. Pretty Little Felts includes instructions and inspiration for more than 20 whimsical projects, as well as: • A helpful techniques section with step-by-step instructions for embroidery stitches, dyeing felt, wet felting beads and deconstructing vintage wool garments • Numerous variation projects to spark your imagination and inspire you to put your own spin on the author's clever charm bracelets, ornaments, pouches and more • An extensive resources list to help you find all the materials you need to make your felt and mixed-media creations Get out your collection of quirky treasures and prized vintage finds and give them new life in your own Pretty Little Felts.
Download or read book Sweet Needle Felts written by Jean Docherty and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2008-03-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A little wool, a little needle and a lot of sweetness! Sweet Needle Felts teaches you how to use wool roving or yarn to create beautiful, touchable felt projects. Learn to embellish everything from wearable accessories, like scarves and hats, to favorite items for the home, such as pillows and photo albums. If you're feeling more adventurous, move on to sculpting wool into one-of-a-kind bowls, necklaces and even cute critters and dolls. Whether you're adding a finishing touch or starting a project from scratch, Sweet Needle Felts shows you the endless possibilities of needle felting, including: Rich and textured fabric artwork. You'll be surprised how simple and fast it is to create. Woolly Critter T's that you can make in minutes. They're the perfect and inexpensive way to make something special from a plain T-shirt. Whimsical creatures with fully movable joints. Sculpt wool roving to make your own menagerie of these cute animals. All 25 projects in Sweet Needle Felts require just a little time and a few materials. You'll want to make these as gifts for dear friends--but you better make two, because you'll fall in love with them yourself.
Download or read book Pretty Little Pincushions written by Susan Brill and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From ultra-feminine and vintage chic to whimsically colorful and downright oddball, these pincushions redefine the form. And that’s sure to attract the many creative sewers and crafters who have chosen these small, charming canvases as the perfect vehicle to showcase fabulous fabric, simple embellishments, and novel ideas. Nearly 30 projects from a pool of talented designers provide plenty of inspiration, and there’s information on materials and adornments, stuffing options, and what makes a successful, functional pincushion. All that’s needed are beginning hand-sewing skills to stitch up such unique creations as tiny flowerpot and ladybug pincushions made from a bottle-cap base; a beehive complete with honey bee-topped pins; a selection of heirloom pincushions with vintage trim, lace, and buttons; or elegant silk fruit suited to a centerpiece as much as a sewing basket. Still others, like a tropical fish, a pair of cacti, or a crazy striped rooster, can double as plushy toys without the pins. A Selection of the Crafter’s Choice Book Club.
Download or read book Penguinaut written by Marcie Colleen and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of a small penguin with a big dream that's out of this world! Orville lives at the zoo, surrounded by animal pals who go on exciting adventures. A hang gliding rhino! A deep-sea diving giraffe! Orville struggles to keep up, until one day he concocts an adventure all his own: build a spaceship and fly to the moon all by himself. Can one tiny penguin get there alone?Penguinaut is perfect for every child who's said, "I can do it myself!" and comes to find that the rewards are much richer when shared with friends. Marcie Colleen's playful text and Emma Yarlett's charming, whimsical illustrations are sure to delight both children and their parents.
Download or read book Simply Beaded Bliss written by Heidi Boyd and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-11-05 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Clever Twist on Simple Stringing Washers, snaps, fishing tackle, resin: Nothing is safe with a crafty lady in the house. Get ready to break tradition and combine beads with common materials used in unconventional ways to make beautiful jewelry. You'll learn how to use nail polish to create the look of enamel, and how to link together cut-up credit cards into a playful bracelet. Or try mixing stainless steel washers with wire and beads to make surprisingly elegant jewelry. Before you know it, you'll be a true mixed-media jewelry artist. Bestselling author of the Simply Beautiful book series Heidi Boyd brings you more than 70 pretty beaded projects, all in her trademark classic style. Featured mixed-media elements include: • Wire • Fishing tackle • Nail polish • Window screen • Credit cards • Polymer clay • Paper • Crystals • Leather • Sequins • Buttons • Playing cards • Sea glass • Game pieces Start your adventures in mixed-media jewelry making today!
Download or read book Delight in the Details written by Lisa M. Pace and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's in the details! Take delight in the details of papercrafting—hand stitches, distressed edges and a little glitter are what make a project extra-special. Delight in the Details will inspire you with more than 40 techniques for creating accents and embellishments that will provide a finishing touch to any papercraft project. Get creative with a variety of materials, from simple paper and fabric scraps to glitter, ink, modeling paste and vintage finds. 100 lovely projects—including greeting cards, scrapbook layouts, mini albums and home decor—showcase the techniques in fabulous form. Plus, take a peak inside the author's studio where pretty vintage details come to life. Learn how to create delightful details like: • Shimmering wire sprays • Texture paste designs • Distressed letters • Crepe paper rosettes • Delicate felt blooms • Button bouquets • Vintage paper leaves Perfect for papercrafters and mixed-media artists alike, Delight in the Details helps you make every last detail count!
Download or read book Kerry written by Grace Livingston Hill and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After her beloved father's death, it is up to Kerry to get his manuscripts published at all costs. While her own mother is against the very idea of publishing, someone is plotting to steal the papers and take all the credits. Will Kerry be able to fulfil her father's mission? And who is the handsome young man who is helping her? Is he her true love or the traitor?
Download or read book Fun Felt Crafts written by Tina Skinner and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It costs very little to get started, the skills are easy to master, and the projects take only a few hours. You'll quickly be addicted to this enjoyable craft; and friends and family will rave about their gifts. Christmas ornaments, decorative penny rugs, pretty pouches, and floral brooches are among the featured projects. With some recycled old wool clothing, a few pretty yarns and threads, sharp scissors, and a good needle, you're on your way, and this is a portable craft that tucks in a purse and goes with you to boring meetings, hockey matches, and doctors' waiting rooms. Clear, illustrated instructions and templates will help you create dozens of fun projects.
Download or read book GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL Ultimate Collection written by Grace Livingston Hill and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 8707 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited and formatted collection of the greatest works by Grace Livingston Hill: Marcia Schuyler Phoebe Deane Miranda A Daily Rate According to the Pattern Aunt Crete's Emancipation Cloudy Jewel The City of Fire Dawn of the Morning Exit Betty Lo, Michael! The Mystery of Mary The Search The Witness An Unwilling Guest The Red Signal The Story of a Whim The Tryst The Big Blue Soldier April Gold A New Name A Girl to Come Home To Blue Ruin Ariel Custer Duskin Crimson Mountain Coming Through the Rye The Chance of a Lifetime By the Way of the Silverthorns Bright Arrows Astra Beauty for Ashes The Patch of Blue Through These Fires All Through the Night More Than Conqueror Found Treasure Crimson Roses Head of the House A Chautauqua Idyl A Sevenfold Trouble Boy From Thyatira A Journey of Discovery Beginning at Jerusalem Hazel Cunningham's Denial Because of Stephen The Girl From Montana The Man of the Desert A Voice in the Wilderness The Enchanted Barn The War Romance of the Salvation Army Kerry Brentwood The Best Man Tomorrow About This Time Not Under the Law
Download or read book The Essential Works of Grace Livingston Hill written by Grace Livingston Hill and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 8707 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited and formatted collection of the greatest works by Grace Livingston Hill: Marcia Schuyler Phoebe Deane Miranda A Daily Rate According to the Pattern Aunt Crete's Emancipation Cloudy Jewel The City of Fire Dawn of the Morning Exit Betty Lo, Michael! The Mystery of Mary The Search The Witness An Unwilling Guest The Red Signal The Story of a Whim The Tryst The Big Blue Soldier April Gold A New Name A Girl to Come Home To Blue Ruin Ariel Custer Duskin Crimson Mountain Coming Through the Rye The Chance of a Lifetime By the Way of the Silverthorns Bright Arrows Astra Beauty for Ashes The Patch of Blue Through These Fires All Through the Night More Than Conqueror Found Treasure Crimson Roses Head of the House A Chautauqua Idyl A Sevenfold Trouble Boy From Thyatira A Journey of Discovery Beginning at Jerusalem Hazel Cunningham's Denial Because of Stephen The Girl From Montana The Man of the Desert A Voice in the Wilderness The Enchanted Barn The War Romance of the Salvation Army Kerry Brentwood
Download or read book Big Little Felt Universe written by Jeanette Lim and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This irresistible collection of felt work features a super-cute Asian-inspired aesthetic. Twelve "sets" include more than 60 projects, from fruits and a felt knife for "slicing" them to a show-stopping birthday cake with decorations and detachable candles.
Download or read book Woolbuddies written by Jackie Huang and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “There are many felting books that focus on creating small animal toys, but few contain projects with as much verve as those in this book.” —Library Journal You can see how cute these woolbuddies are. You’re not going to believe how easy it is to make them! Tired of searching for special toys that weren’t mass-produced, former Lucasfilm animator Jackie Huang created the beloved Woolbuddy, a collection of all-natural stuffed animals that reflect his unique imaginative vision. He went on to capture fans at craft fairs, Comic-Con, and specialty boutiques. Now Huang teaches you how, using just some wool and a needle, you can make a wide-eyed owl, a toothy shark, a fuzzy sheep, a towering giraffe, and many more simple yet sensational projects. With step-by-step instructions and helpful how-to photographs, crafters can create clutchable keepsakes to be instantly enjoyed and forever cherished.
Download or read book The Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 898 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My Felt Doll written by Shelly Down and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2015-08-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hand-sewing soft dolls has never been easier with these adorable patterns from the Gingermelon Dolls designer. The eagerly anticipated first book by popular toy designer Shelly Down, My Felt Doll shows sewers of all abilities how to make adorable soft dolls—and more than forty accompanying accessories—using the most basic of materials and skills. With just felt sheets and a handful of simple notions, you will learn how to sew the simple yet delightful doll pattern and then discover eleven imaginative variations on the design—from a mermaid to a witch, from a princess to a superhero, and from a ballerina to a bride—guaranteed to delight little girls everywhere. With no hems to sew and all the stitching done by hand, My Felt Doll makes a great entry point to sewing dolls for beginners and even children. Full-size templates make life easy—trace straight from the page with no need to enlarge. “Totally lovely . . . The instructions are clear and Shelly’s hand-drawn illustrations for each step are a perfect accompaniment . . . This is one of those instances in which buying a book is really worthwhile.” —While She Naps “Great for absolute beginners with no sewing experience . . . Also, a great addition to an experienced plushie maker . . . as the details and color palette will surely inspire you in your next customization.” —Noisybeak “The cutest book . . . Since the dolls are entirely handsewn out of wool felt, they take a little extra time, but the end results were so cute!” —Clover & Violet
Download or read book The Illustrated London News written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sew Liberated written by Meg McElwee and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resurrecting the art of applique--a technique in which pieces of fabric are sewn onto clothing, bags, quilts, and other creations--this enlightening resource provides today's generation of "sewists" with a technique that can be combined with embroidery, beadwork, buttons, ribbons, and more to imbue works with a creative and personal style. Ideal for those with some sewing experience looking to break away from the restrictions of traditional patterns, this guide offers the details for both hand and machine applique techniques, as well as a history of applique and how it was rediscovered in the fiber arts. Featured are 20 modern, stylish sewing projects ranging from aprons, skirts, pillows, and totes to a duvet cover, wall clock, blouse, baby quilt, and scarf. With step-by-step instructions, color photographs, and comprehensive how-to embroidery instructions, this is an all-in-one resource and guide.
Download or read book Felt written by Robyn Steel-Stickland and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Felt, with all its sumptuous colours and textures, is irresistible. Surprisingly easy to make using readily available materials and little equipment, you can quickly learn to create textiles that are versatile and unique. Felt is a wonderfully tactile and seductive material that is a joy to wear and a beautiful addition to any home. With a brief introduction to the history of feltmaking and a helpful guide to all the equipment you need to get started, the majority of the book is devoted to fourteen practical projects with step-by-step instructions and glorious colour photography: cushion, scarf, bunting / flag table runner, picture, wrap baby blanket, cushion with squares, bag window drape, scarf with flowers, skirt grid curtain, placemats and coasters. Complete with a glossary, helpful tips and resources for feltmaking including suppliers, online groups and galleries Felt is the perfect introduction to a craft with endless creative possibilities.
