Felt & Fur: 20 simple makes to sew

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Featuring an on-trend avocado, woodland toadstool, cool cacti and not-so-scary spider, these furry and felted projects are suitable for beginners and require very few tools - an ideal combination for some enjoyable and relaxing crafting time! Each project is made using a fun selection of readily available and affordable ultra-cosy fabrics. A detailed tools and materials section, plus techniques and templates, will cover all the basics you will need to complete these cuddly designs. AUTHOR: Emma Herian has been creative ever since she leanred to knit on two pencils at school. Having studied ceramics and plastics at Brighton University, UK, she went on to work for a furniture design company in London. Emma's needle felting work evolved when she was asked to teach the craft at a workshop. Learning about the craft itself first took her love of making in a whole new direction. Emma has written features for Making magazine, and her work was featured on Channel 4's Kirstie's Handmade Christmas.

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"This book is a fantastic adventure for those who enjoy trying different crafts and adding new string to their bow - boost your sewing skills with detailed guides to master new stitches to create huggable designs! Adorn you home with your new plushies or gift them to loved ones and delight kids and adults alike. Lots of the amazing designs in this book are fun foodie treats, complemented beautifully by cheeky animals which are full of personality.

"Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, Felt & Fur: 20 Simple Makes To Sew will prove to be an enduringly popular and fun addition to Needlecraft instructional reference collections."

This book had it all! I love that Emma included information and guidance on the tools and materials you'll need. Some of my favorites are peas on a pod, sushi and of course the unicorn. Emma did a fabulous job including pictures, templates and tips."

Author Bio

Emma Herian has been creative ever since she leanred to knit on two pencils at school. Having studied ceramics and plastics at Brighton University, UK, she went on to work for a furniture design company in London. Emma's needle felting work evolved when she was asked to teach the craft at a workshop. Learning about the craft itself first took her love of making in a whole new direction. Emma has written features for Making magazine, and her work was featured on Channel 4's Kirstie's Handmade Christmas.