After studying textile design in both the USA and Finland, author Jorie Johnson was introduced to the felt making process in 1977 when she was first taught Scandinavian felt boot-making. She was immediately struck by felt's amazing properties and possibilities. Through this book, Feltmaking and Wool Magic, you will see that Jorie's approach to felt making is clearly creative as well as effective. The book covers in detail, basic step by step felt making techniques, then goes on to present a series of projects from simple jewelry to beautiful vests.

It’s amazing that such simple materials—wool, soap, hot water—can result in fabric as infinitely varied in form and color as felt. The key is playful experimentation and this creative guide, which reveals exactly which wools to use, the effects of using hard versus soft water, and how to agitate the wool. Twenty colorful projects range from an inviting rug to a rolled Spiral Bracelet to slippers.

"Easy techniques and 26 colorful projects for you and your home"--Cover.

Britain has more native breeds of sheep than anywhere else in the world, providing a valuable source of wool for feltmakers. The characteristics of these breeds vary widely, making some more suitable for felting than others. Aimed at all levels of feltmakers, this helpful guide explores a selection of native breeds, and explains how their wool can be used successfully to create a variety of types and weights of felt. The book gives detailed information on each breed of sheep and then advises on their suitability for individual projects. It covers combining different wools, and blending colours to create colour and texture and includes how to work with raw fleece, and how to dye wool and felt. There are over 250 photos which illustrate a wide variety of felted projects.

Boasting countless benefits and applications, hand made felt is a chunky, durable and non-fraying fabric that can be used for fashion and home projects. With 'Complete Feltmaking', any crafter can learn the art of creating felt with a little fleece, water and soap. This exciting new book covers all aspects of feltmaking, from making simple flat felt to felting 3D shapes, as well as felting knitted work, needle felting and some slightly more advanced techniques such as cobweb felting. Each technique is carefully explained in detail with step-by-step instructions and accompanied by several projects to keep you constantly inspired. From a cheerful polka-dot bag and cozy felted slippers to a whimsical mobile and heart-warming tea cozy, this spirited primer offers a range of projects for beginner and advanced felters. Once the crafter has become comfortable with basic techniques, she/he can graduate to more complex felting techniques in the advanced chapter. This book includes everything you need to bring the highly sought after handcrafted style of felt to your wardrobe and your home.

25 projects and instructions for felting.

Provides instructions for making felt at home from selecting, preparing and dyeing the wool to the creation of finished items such as clothing, toys, and rugs and decorative items

Describes the concepts and theories of feltmaking, equipment needed, and the techniques of feltmaking, along with a variety of projects for such items as bags, shawls, curtains, and bath mats.

Beautiful photographs, practical instructions and inspirational designs combine to make this a perfect introduction to a craft that is having a popular resurgence. Felt starts with a detailed introduction on how to felt-- including a list of all the equipment and materials needed. From there each section builds on the different techniques in the previous section to teach such techniques as flat felt (making flat felt is the first step in this craft), pre-felts (combining pre-felted pieces with flat felt), Nuno felt (a new type of felt made using a base of fine open-weave fabric to create a very lightweight felt) and new techniques (non-traditional methods of making felt). Each section has three to five different projects with step-by-step photos and complete instructions for each project. The range of projects include: Colorful cushions and a gauzy window drape Scarves made with a variety of techniques A simple bag constructed from a felted square A stitched and felted baby blanket A multi-purpose garment that can be a skirt or a wrap. Complete with a glossary, felting tips and resources- including feltmaking associations, websites, galleries and suppliers, Felt is an invaluable sourcebook for both the aspiring or more experienced fabric crafter.