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The Complete Photo Guide to Felting

Author : Ruth Lane

Publisher : Quarry Books

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 14,63 MB

Release : 2012-08

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 158923698X

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Book Description

This richly illustrated how-to book is a comprehensive reference for various felting techniques, including needle felting, wet felting, and nuno felting. With these easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions and hundreds of full-color photos, you’ll be able to explore these easy projects that provide fun opportunities for you to try the techniques. Galleries of unique felted designs and creations by renowned fabric artists act as beautiful examples and inspiration to pursue the hobby yourself.



Art in Felt & Stitch

Author : Moy Mackay

Publisher : Search Press Limited

Page : 67 pages

File Size : 25,57 MB

Release : 2012-04-02

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1781268622

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In this visually stunning book, Moy Mackay reveals how you too can create beautiful pictures using felt. Characterised by her wonderful use of colour, Moy's work is breathtaking and includes still-lifes, animals and landscapes inspired by the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Borders where she lives and works. Moy takes you through every step of the process, including the materials and tools you need, the feltmaking process itself (which is easier than you'd imagine), and how to put together four fabulous felt paintings of your own. There is guidance on stitching, including both hand- and machine-stitching, as well as how to use colour and introduce texture in the form of different fibres and threads. There are numerous examples of Moy's work through the book, and by the end you will not fail to be inspired to create gorgeous felt paintings of your own. "e;Moy's passionate use of colour and the deep texture created by felting are what draw me to her work. I also like the way that she concentrates on her surroundings for her subject matter - her work is very free."e;-Kaffe Fassett



Felting - The Complete Guide

Author : Jane Davis

Publisher : Krause Publications

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 39,51 MB

Release : 2009-03-06

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9780896895904

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Book Description

Combine painting and sculpture, wrap it up in the delightful texture of wool, and you have felting! Here's your chance to try your hand at this popular craft without a big investment of time or money. This must-have complete guide covers everything from the basics of felting, to a range of projects that illustrate the warm and whimsical things you can do with it.



The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting

Author : Sarah Veblen

Publisher : Creative Publishing international

Page : 227 pages

File Size : 41,78 MB

Release : 2012-01-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1610581776

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The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting is the ultimate reference for fitting test garments and transferring accurate adjustments to patterns. No matter what size or shape you are, wearing garments that fit perfectly makes you look and feel better. Rather than making commonly accepted changes to a commercial pattern, the method presented in this guide focuses on the way a test garment fits the body. The fabric is manipulated to improve the fit, and then those specific changes are made to the pattern. The result: patterns that fit perfectly! With The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting, you'll learn: The importance of a fitting axis and how to use it during a fitting How to recognize fitting issues, such as drag lines and folds How to manipulate fabric to solve common and unusual fitting problems How to transfer the fitting changes to your pattern easily Basic pattern-making skills to ensure accurate alterations See the fitting process from start to finish on basic garments, fitted on real people. Then follow fitting solutions on different body types. Hundreds of large color photos illustrate the techniques and concepts in simple step-by-step instructions. With these lessons, you will get the perfect fit for any body.



First Time Felting

Author : Ruth Lane

Publisher : Quarry Books

Page : 131 pages

File Size : 10,36 MB

Release : 2019-09-03

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1631598031

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In First Time Felting, felting and fiber expert Ruth Lane teaches a class for absolute beginners on three classic methods of felting. Start by learning about the various types of wool fibers used for felting, preparing them for the process, and simple methods for dyeing. Next, discover the basic supplies and techniques for needle felting, wet felting, and nuno felting. You’ll use those essential skills to make fun, easy projects—artworks, embellished fashions, three-dimensional figures, and more—skills you’ll turn to again and again to create your own original pieces!



The Complete Photo Guide to Art Quilting

Author : Susan Stein

Publisher : Creative Publishing International

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 37,25 MB

Release : 2012-06

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1589236890

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""Reference book covering all techniques used for making art quilts with myriad photographic examples of finsihed quilts"--Provided by publisher"--





Needle Felting for Beginners

Author : Roz Dace

Publisher : Search Press Limited

Page : pages

File Size : 29,10 MB

Release : 2020

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1781266662

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Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Knitting

Author : Mary Scott Huff

Publisher : Creative Publishing international

Page : 147 pages

File Size : 37,89 MB

Release : 2015-08-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1627882553

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Are you looking for the perfect guide to teach your child to knit? Look no further! Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Knitting starts with the absolute basics about knitting, beginning with a discussion about needles and yarn, how to cast stitches onto the needle, then gradually introduces skills and techniques until kids are knitting confidently. Mary Scott Huff, author of Fun and Fantastical Hats to Knit and Fun and Fantastical Slippers to Knit, will guide you and your children through projects. With over 200 photos and clear, concise instructions in language easily understood by grade-school kids, you're going to be creating crafty knit projects with your child in no time! Each project lists the knitting skills that will be exercised in making it and projects are rated for difficulty, so kids can learn and grow as they develop dexterity and coordination. Your children will learn to knit by making simple projects and building skills by practicing the essentials, and this book provides a sound foundation for a lifetime of knitting enjoyment.



Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Crochet

Author : Deborah Burger

Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA

Page : 131 pages

File Size : 14,99 MB

Release : 2015-07-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1627882545

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Are you looking for the perfect guide to teach your child to crochet? Look no further! Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Crochet starts with the absolute basics about stitching, beginning with a discussion about hooks and yarn and how to make simple chains, then gradually introduces skills and techniques until kids are crocheting confidently. Veteran crochet author Deborah Burger, author of Crochet 101 and How to Make 100 Crochet Appliqués, will guide you and your children through projects. With over 200 photos and clear, concise instructions in language easily understood by grade-school kids, you're going to be creating crafty crochet projects with your child in no time! Each project lists the crocheting skills that will be exercised in making it and projects are rated for difficulty, so kids can learn and grow as they develop dexterity and coordination. Your children will learn to crochet by making simple projects and building skills by practicing the essentials, and this book provides a sound foundation for a lifetime of crocheting enjoyment.