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Crazy Felt
Crazy Felt By Jeanette Knake Published by Search Press ISBN 978-1-84448-356-3 Price £6.99 Reviewed by Fiona Rainford This is a slim book of forty-seven pages with the first four pages given over to general instruction about the methods used in a series of projects to make garments and accessories. All the pictures of the projects show attractive, sumptuous fabrics. ... Click here for more information. Click here to purchase this book.

Crazy Felt

Crazy Felt
By Jeanette Knake
Published by Search Press
ISBN 978-1-84448-356-3
Price £6.99
Reviewed by Fiona Rainford

This is a slim book of forty-seven pages with the first four pages given over to general instruction about the methods used in a series of projects to make garments and accessories. All the pictures of the projects show attractive, sumptuous fabrics.
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The Art of Felt: Inspirational designs, textures & surfaces
The Art of Felt: Inspirational designs, textures & surfaces By Francoise Tellier-Loumagne Published by Thames & Hudson ISBN: 978-0-500-287316 Price: £24.95 Reviewed by Jenny Lewis Francoise takes the sky as her source of inspiration and translates its many emotions into beautiful textile surfaces. The images are abstract and will encourage readers to pursue their own ideas. There are over 300 stunning photographs of the sky – a never-ending source of subtle effects, colours and textures ¬– providing never ending inspiration. ... Click here for more information. Click here to purchase this book.

The Art of Felt: Inspirational designs, textures & surfaces

The Art of Felt: Inspirational designs, textures & surfaces
By Francoise Tellier-Loumagne
Published by Thames & Hudson
ISBN: 978-0-500-287316
Price: £24.95
Reviewed by Jenny Lewis

Francoise takes the sky as her source of inspiration and translates its many emotions into beautiful textile surfaces. The images are abstract and will encourage readers to pursue their own ideas. There are over 300 stunning photographs of the sky – a never-ending source of subtle effects, colours and textures ¬– providing never ending inspiration.
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Felt Style: 35 fashionable accessories to create and wear
Felt Style: 35 fashionable accessories to create and wear Author: Chrissie Day Publisher: North Light books ISBN: 13 978 1 58180 899 5 Price: £12.99 Review by Bron Ellis Chrissie Day has written several approachable books about handcrafts, this latest one covers many aspects of felting. Felt making has become very popular, especially the type where items are knitted and then felted randomly in a washing machine. The book includes patterns specially designed for knit to felt items, a section on the techniques used to make wet and dry felt and well illustrated step-by-step projects to make many other decorative items using wool yarn and loose fibres. ... Click here for more information. Click here to purchase this book.

Felt Style: 35 fashionable accessories to create and wear

Felt Style: 35 fashionable accessories to create and wear
Author: Chrissie Day
Publisher: North Light books
ISBN: 13 978 1 58180 899 5
Price: £12.99
Review by Bron Ellis

Chrissie Day has written several approachable books about handcrafts, this latest one covers many aspects of felting. Felt making has become very popular, especially the type where items are knitted and then felted randomly in a washing machine. The book includes patterns specially designed for knit to felt items, a section on the techniques used to make wet and dry felt and well illustrated step-by-step projects to make many other decorative items using wool yarn and loose fibres.
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Quick & Clever Felting
Quick & Clever Felting By Ellen Kharade Publisher: David & Charles ISBN 13-9780715327166 ISBN 10-071532716X Price: £12.99 Reviewed by Sara Millis of Sara’s Texture Crafts. This book is ideal for beginners as it covers the rudimentary techniques for a wide range of disciplines within feltmaking. With very clear directions and wonderful pictures we are able to follow step by step the instructions for each simple, but beautifully designed project. ... Click here for more information. Click here to purchase this book.

Quick & Clever Felting

Quick & Clever Felting
By Ellen Kharade
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN 13-9780715327166
ISBN 10-071532716X
Price: £12.99
Reviewed by Sara Millis of Sara’s Texture Crafts.

This book is ideal for beginners as it covers the rudimentary techniques for a wide range of disciplines within feltmaking. With very clear directions and wonderful pictures we are able to follow step by step the instructions for each simple, but beautifully designed project.
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Felted Bags, Boots & other Things
Felted Bags, Boots & other Things By Cendrine Armani Published by Search Press ISBN: 1-84448-282-0 Price: £8.99 Reviewed by Nikki Tinkler Originally published in France, the English version of Cendrine Armani’s book provides firstly, a section dedicated to various felting techniques flat and 3D with soap, colour mixing and insetting, needle-felting, etc. and construction/finishing techniques. Written instructions here are a little brief, but fully supported by clear photographic step-by-step pictures. ... Click here for more information. Click here to purchase this book.

Felted Bags, Boots & other Things

Felted Bags, Boots & other Things
By Cendrine Armani
Published by Search Press
ISBN: 1-84448-282-0
Price: £8.99
Reviewed by Nikki Tinkler

Originally published in France, the English version of Cendrine Armani’s book provides firstly, a section dedicated to various felting techniques flat and 3D with soap, colour mixing and insetting, needle-felting, etc. and construction/finishing techniques. Written instructions here are a little brief, but fully supported by clear photographic step-by-step pictures.
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Nuno Felt
Nuno Felt By Liz Clay Published by A & C Black ISBN No: 978-0-7136-8601-2 Price: £16.99 Review by Bron Ellis This beautifully produced new book by internationally known textile artist Liz Clay is a visual joy. It is a privilege to share the inspirations and techniques of a master of the technique. Felting seems to have become the ‘new knitting’, with many books being published on the subject recently. This book is special and concentrates on the making and designing of nuno felt, there is barely a rescued and felted old jumper in sight. It has a rare combination of excellent techniques and illustrations, complete with examples of Liz Clay’s beautiful and imaginative creations; it is not simply a project lead book and I think it is all the better for that. ... Click here for more information. Click here to purchase this book.

Nuno Felt

Nuno Felt
By Liz Clay
Published by A & C Black
ISBN No: 978-0-7136-8601-2
Price: £16.99
Review by Bron Ellis

This beautifully produced new book by internationally known textile artist Liz Clay is a visual joy. It is a privilege to share the inspirations and techniques of a master of the technique. Felting seems to have become the ‘new knitting’, with many books being published on the subject recently. This book is special and concentrates on the making and designing of nuno felt, there is barely a rescued and felted old jumper in sight. It has a rare combination of excellent techniques and illustrations, complete with examples of Liz Clay’s beautiful and imaginative creations; it is not simply a project lead book and I think it is all the better for that.
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Nordic Felted Knits
Nordic Felted Knits By Gerd Fjellanger Published by Search Press ISBN: 9781844482559 Price: £9.99 Reviewed by Lindsay Roberts Nordic Felted Knits appeals from the outset. Its dimensions, blue-toned cover image, title and even the price all make for a welcoming experience. ... Click here for more information. Click here to purchase this book.

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Felted Friends
Felted Friends By Sue Pearl Published by Search Press ISBN -10 1-84448-304-5 ISBN - 13 978-1-84448-304-4 Price £9.99 Reviewed by Annette Claxton I have always thought feltmaking was a very joyous occupation, being accessible to both adults and children and just a little bit messy. Sue Pearl’s book with its collection of delightful ideas reinforces this as she takes us through a very thorough, but easy to read, introduction, from the origins of felt to her own involvement in the craft. Starting with the basics, we are guided as to the various types of wool and how each reacts differently to being felted, as well as the actual process of how wool shrinks. The materials and equipment used are easy to procure and are well described and illustrated with a helpful list of suppliers. There are good accounts of the types of felting - needled, hot felting, wet or dry, and their appropriate uses. ... Click here for more information. Click here to purchase this book.

Felted Friends

Felted Friends
By Sue Pearl
Published by Search Press
ISBN -10 1-84448-304-5
ISBN - 13 978-1-84448-304-4
Price £9.99
Reviewed by Annette Claxton

I have always thought feltmaking was a very joyous occupation, being accessible to both adults and children and just a little bit messy. Sue Pearl’s book with its collection of delightful ideas reinforces this as she takes us through a very thorough, but easy to read, introduction, from the origins of felt to her own involvement in the craft. Starting with the basics, we are guided as to the various types of wool and how each reacts differently to being felted, as well as the actual process of how wool shrinks. The materials and equipment used are easy to procure and are well described and illustrated with a helpful list of suppliers. There are good accounts of the types of felting - needled, hot felting, wet or dry, and their appropriate uses.
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Felt Frenzy
Felt Frenzy By Heather Brack and Shannon Okey Published by Interweave Press, distributed in the UK by Search Press Ltd ISBN 13: 978-1-59668-009-8 Price: £15.99 Review by Bron Ellis At the moment there are many books on the market on various aspects of felting but some of them are quite superficial. This book is an upbeat and comprehensive introduction to felting by two popular American felt makers. Their enthusiasm for their craft shines through and they have designed the 26 projects with the absolute beginner in mind. ... Click here for more information. Click here to purchase this book.

Felt Frenzy

Felt Frenzy
By Heather Brack and Shannon Okey
Published by Interweave Press, distributed in the UK by Search Press Ltd
ISBN 13: 978-1-59668-009-8
Price: £15.99
Review by Bron Ellis

At the moment there are many books on the market on various aspects of felting but some of them are quite superficial. This book is an upbeat and comprehensive introduction to felting by two popular American felt makers. Their enthusiasm for their craft shines through and they have designed the 26 projects with the absolute beginner in mind.
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Hand Felted Jewelry: 25 Artful Designs
Hand Felted Jewelry: 25 Artful Designs By Carol Huber Cypher Published by Interweave Press, distributed in the UK by Search Press ISBN 1 59668 005 9 Price £15.99 Felted jewellery is not only fun to make it is fashionable too. It is appearing on the catwalks, in department stores and galleries around the world. Carol Cypher offers a contemporary and artistic approach to this popular jewellery making technique, taking it a step further by adding beaded embellishment. ... Click here for more information. Click here to purchase this book.

Hand Felted Jewelry: 25 Artful Designs

Hand Felted Jewelry: 25 Artful Designs
By Carol Huber Cypher
Published by Interweave Press, distributed in the UK by Search Press
ISBN 1 59668 005 9
Price £15.99

Felted jewellery is not only fun to make it is fashionable too. It is appearing on the catwalks, in department stores and galleries around the world. Carol Cypher offers a contemporary and artistic approach to this popular jewellery making technique, taking it a step further by adding beaded embellishment.
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Beginners Guide to Feltmaking
Beginner’s Guide to Feltmaking By Shirley Ascher & Jane Bateman Published by Search Press ISBN 1 84448 004 6 Price £9-99 Reviewed by Jenny Lewis Felt is the oldest fabric known to man, yet is easy to make, and provides an exciting medium for creating traditional, funky, comforting or artistic items. ... Click here for more information. Click here to purchase this book.

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