Needle Felting by Hand or Machine: 20 Projects Using Easy-to-Learn Techniques

Description

Machine felting is one of the hottest things in fiber arts, building on the rich history of hand felting. With top sewing manufacturers adding felting accessories to their lines, sewers can look to this new guide to efficiently explain this history of this practice and demonstrate the unique felting techniques which use moisture, pressure and abrasion to bind fibers together. Be inspired by the exciting projects to create felted items for the home, wardrobe and to give as gifts.;Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; What's all the fuzz about?; High-Fiber Options; Tools of the Trade; Super Starters; Fiber + Fabric + Needle = Felting Fun!; Ready, Set ... Felt by Machine!; Covering the Bases; Fabulously Frugal Felting; Projects; Eyeglass Elegance; Wrap it Up; On the Flip Side; Autumn Leaves; Knit Wits; Bag It!; Ring in the Season; Coloring Inside the Lines; Flower Power; Sheep Thrills; Pins 'n' Needles; Button, Button; It's Ornamental; On the Rocks; Round & Round; Gallery; Resources; About the Authors. Cover Page Title Page Copyright Contents Introduction What's all the fuzz about? High-Fiber Options Tools of the Trade Super Starters Fiber + Fabric + Needle = Felting Fun! Ready, Set ... Felt by Machine! Covering the Bases Fabulously Frugal Felting Projects Eyeglass Elegance Wrap it Up On the Flip Side Autumn Leaves Knit Wits Bag It! Ring in the Season Coloring Inside the Lines Flower Power Sheep Thrills Pins 'n' Needles Button, Button It's Ornamental On the Rocks Round & Round Gallery Resources About the Authors.