Making your own decorations in the run-up to Christmas has never been more popular!
In this delightful book, well-known crafter Sachiyo Ishii shows you how to make fabulously cute and quirky felt ornaments to adorn your home during the festive season.
Ready-made felt is easy to come by and a joy to work with, and with 30 easy-to-make projects to choose from, the most difficult part will be deciding which to make!
Choose from a host of tree decorations, from traditional baubles to fun penguins and a snowman; as well as larger projects that include Santa Claus complete with sleigh and reindeer; a yule log with little mini bakers; a stunning gingerbread house that looks good enough to eat; a felt holly wreath; and the complete Christmas Story.
All the techniques and stitches you need are explained carefully through clear, step-by-step photographs at the beginning of the book, and all the templates are provided at the back. This wonderful book is a feast of ideas and inspiration for a creative Christmas.
Sew your own felt advent calendar, with 24 cute little felt toys to delight your family in the run up to Christmas.
Advent calendars take pride of place in homes all over the world in the run up to Christmas. This year, why not add a personal touch to your Christmas countdown by making your own felt calendar, filled with an array of festive felt figures to delight the whole family? Felt is soft, tactile and very easy to use, and sewers of all abilities will enjoy creating this fabulous festive decoration.
Best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii starts by showing you how to make the basic calendar, and then provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and templates for 24 tiny felt toys to place in the pockets. These cute little Christmas-themed projects are quick to make using just a few pieces of felt, stuffing, thread and ribbons, and make perfect little gifts for children and adults alike.
Easy to make and fun to use, the calendar can be stored away and brought out year after year to become a much-loved family favourite for many years to come.
The flowers in this book are all made with felt which is easy to find and exists in a wide variety of colors. The techniques used in the book are simple, and the creations look almost like real flowers. The models are all on a stem to help with customization.
Cut, glue, and sew the felt components to make your favorite flowers: slender flowers, red flowers, wild flowers, large flowers, floral bouquets…
Delicate and elegant, the colors of these pretty felt flowers create a soft, peaceful ambiance. Forget-me-not, rose, jasmine, baby’s breath … there is something for everyone!
About the Author:
Designer of felt and beaded works, Pieni Sieni represents the Japan Felt Art Association. She invented her own embroidery technique, allowing for texture without the use of an embroidery hoop. Her flower and insect-themed creations are gorgeous and well liked. She has received numerous prizes, including one from the Minister of Culture in Japan.
The Wind in the Willows Felt Friends. Beginner-friendly Sewing Patterns to bring Kenneth Grahame's Classic to Life.
By: Cynthia Treen
Bring The Wind in the Willows to life with beginner-friendly sewing patterns for felt animals. Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows is a classic that has entertained adults and children alike for over a hundred years. Characters such as Ratty, Mole, Badger and the irrepressible Mr Toad, have influenced children's stories ever since. This book instructs you in the joyful craft of hand-stitching wool felt animals, made posable thanks to interior wire armatures. It will teach you basic sewing and the specialised techniques required to create these charming felt friends that will provide hours of play. The book includes five key characters from the classic Kenneth Grahame tale, with interchangeable clothing, accessories, and a few small furniture pieces. Interwoven throughout the book, a collection of magical photographs and quotes from the original book highlight the animals and their accessories in natural settings to spark the imaginations as you create. This book will transport you to a light-hearted, creative world of charming wool felt animals, imagination and mindful hand-stitching. Through its pages, you can explore your stitching practice while letting your storytelling thoughts wonder. This book will inspire beginners and delight experienced makers with its designs. While creating enchanting felt animals, you will learn to enjoy every stitch from beginning to end, no matter your level of experience, with detailed illustrations, full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions for each project. AUTHOR: Cynthia Treen is a fiber artist, author, and sewing instructor based in Providence, Rhode Island.
Product Details:
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Number Of Pages: 144
- Published: 13th September 2022
- Publisher: David & Charles
- Country of Publication: GB
- Dimensions (cm): 4.7 x 23.1 x 32.9
- Weight (kg): 0.62
Infinity Exquisite & Unique Quilts Book by Janome
A beautiful hardcover book with 152 pages of exquisite blocks and tips and techniques that can be used in all areas of sewing, machine embroidery and patchwork and quilting. This book takes you through step by step quilt as you go and also a unique method of sash as you go.
With the two Focal Pieces and a choice of 24 blocks, there is over a million combinations in the one book. Infinity Quilt uses The Romantic Era Collection from Sue Box, but any embroidery designs can be used. It is done on solid fabric so is a book that will never go out of date.
Discover the Art of Embroidered Flowers with Ana Mallah
Welcome to Ana Mallah’s exclusive masterclass in hand embroidery, where the timeless beauty of embroidered flowers comes to life. Inspired by the elegance of nature and a deep passion for floral design, Ana invites you to explore her debut book — a must-have for embroidery enthusiasts and creative crafters alike.
Inside, you’ll uncover innovative embroidery techniques that add stunning three-dimensional effects to your needlework. Whether you're a beginner or experienced stitcher, Ana’s expert guidance will help you master the art of floral embroidery.
Featuring 10 breathtaking designs, this book includes step-by-step instructions to create:
Exquisite embroidered bouquets
Charming handmade trinket boxes
Realistic stumpwork embroidery pieces
Embrace the joy of stitching and bring your floral creations to life with Ana Mallah’s inspiring artistry.
