Felting for Baby: 25 Warm and Woolly Projects for the Little Ones in Your Life

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Soft, cosy felt is easier to make than you think - and it's the perfect material to use for giving your baby's environment a touch of warm and fuzzy delight. The twenty-five contemporary projects in this book will bring softness and warmth to any nursery, crib, playroom, and beyond. From soft play mats and warm wool vests to fuzzy teddy bears and cozy baby booties, the projects in this book are perfect for the special little ones in our lives. The techniques used here - wet felting and needle felting - are two easy ways to transform plain wool into felt. Full of beautiful full-colour photographs, simple step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, this book provides the perfect starting point for those new to felting. Projects include: woollen baby booties - a practical and lovely item any baby will need; flying bluebirds mobile - a classic gift that both babies and parents will appreciate; musical clatter balls - a safe toy that will entertain for hours; warm bottle cover - to help insulate baby's bottle; and, mama's bag - a capacious holder for nappies, mobile phones, and lunch.

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The books layout, finished-item photos, and project instructions in the back are all easy on the eyes. While newborns quickly outgrow their clothes, anything made from this book would be a keepsake.ForeWord Reviews

Author Bio

Saori Yamazaki has enjoyed making handicrafts since she was a little girl. She is well known in Japan for her handmade felt designs.