Synopses & Reviews
Say hello to your new best pals. These felted friends hail from Japanhomeland of all things cute. Inside this book, you'll find over 25 translated patterns that combine the appeal of authentic Japanese content with the ease of English instruction. Cheerful photographs, step-by-step directions, and helpful how-to illustrations make it easy to whip up both water- and needle-felted projects. There's no knitting involved; simply treat raw wool fibers with either a felting needle or water and detergent to create these little creatures. Cute and cuddly, they're also useful! An elephant cozy warms a teakettle; a whimsical bird mobile adorns a nursery; wee mouse pincushions hold your needles; while piglets, giraffes, zebras, or sheep carry all your gear in handy totes and pouches. Practice with these projects and then adapt the techniques to design your own personal stable of felted friends.
Synopsis
Cutting-edge crafters look to Japan for the freshest designs and must-have projects. But it's near to impossible to find translated patterns. Or at least it used to be. . . . We're pleased to present another adorable book in our Kyuuto Japanese Crafts line. Fuzzy Felted Friends offers felted creatures, handbags, fashion accessories, and more. The pages burst with color photographs, step-by-step directions, and helpful technical illustrations. At last, the appeal of authentic Japanese content with the ease of English instruction. Stay tuned for more in coming seasons