Synopses & Reviews
With her signature style, the bestselling and beloved needlework author Nicky Epstein offers the best guide to felting. Using ten chic garments and more than 150 stunning sample swatches as examples, she covers the top techniques for turning wool yarn into vibrant and dense textures. Before and after shots show how different fabrics react to the process, and there are patterns, stitches, and techniques for lace, mosaics, cables, plaids, checks, and quilting. Create bobbles, appliques, and ruffles; combine yarns; and use clamps, marbles, cords, braids, and more to form three-dimensional shapes in the felt. Epstein also presents her unique ideas for transforming old clothes and accessories, using one sweater to demonstrate many design possibilities. An array of attractive home decor projects completes the collection beautifully.A Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.
Synopsis
Nicky Epstein's definitive and bestselling guide to felting is in paperback at last! Using ten chic garments and more than 150 stunning sample swatches, the ever-popular Epstein covers the top methods for turning wool yarn into vibrant and dense textures. This lavishly illustrated book is bursting with patterns, stitches, and techniques for lace, mosaics, cables, and more, along with Epstein's whimsical ideas for dimensional embellishments and an array of attractive home-décor projects.
About the Author
Nicky Epstein is the bestselling author of Knitting on the Edge, Knitting Over the Edge, and Knitting Beyond the Edge, as well as Nicky Epsteins Knitted Flowers, Knitting Never Felt Better, Nicky Epstein's Crocheted Flowers and Nicky Epsteins Signature Scarves. She is one of todays hottest knitwear designers, and has gained worldwide recognition for her abundant creativity, groundbreaking sense of style and informative workshops. Her designs have been featured in Vogue® Knitting and other knitting publications.