Needle Felting for Beginners

Roz Dace & Judy Balchin have had long, successful careers in the craft industry. Roz worked in television and in the media before joining Search Press, where she enjoyed many years as Editorial Director, commissioning practical art and craft books. Now retired, she continues to work with Search Press as a Consultant Editor. Judy is a designer, who has written numerous books and magazine articles on practical crafts, and she has worked as a lettering artist, illustrator and craft demonstrator. She has appeared on DVDs and television and enjoys teaching workshops internationally.Sisters Roz and Judy have combined their talents and formed a partnership – the Woolly Felters (www.woollyfelters.com). With their love of felting, especially needle felting, they run workshops and give talks sharing their passion and knowledge with others. This is their second book. The first book they wrote together was How to Make Little Needle-Felted Teddy Bears. Both authors live in Kent, UK.

• Introduction 6What is needle felting? 8What you need 10Basic techniques 22The projects 42Heart Bunting 44Polly Bunny 48Small World Pincushion 54Moon Gazing Hare 60Little Robin 66Amanda Panda 72Roving Rabbit 78Forest Mouse 88Felt a Face 96Shabby Sheep 104Playful Dog 110Crafty Fox 116Templates 122Index 128

Described as the book the authors wish they had when starting out, this easy-to-follow guide teaches you how to sculpt miniature worlds, animals, birds, and even your friends and family! There are 12 varied projects to get stuck into, and in each you'll discover a new technique, from using wire and armatures to capturing expression in the little felted faces.