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In 'Felt to Stitch', acclaimed feltmaker Sheila Smith explores the possibilities of making and using handmade felt for stitch. Felt is an incredibly versatile medium that is easy to make and manipulate and provides the ideal base for surface embellishment. Handmade felt allows you a degree of control and creativity that ready-made fabrics cannot replicate. This book shows you how to make your own felt, select and dye your own colours, build unusual textures with felt fibres and further embellishment, and manipulate the felt to produce three-dimensional pieces. With sample projects that illustrate the main techniques, Felt to Stitch will address the main elements of design in felt : * Colour: blending commercially dyed fibres; dyeing processes for wool fibres; applying colour as surface design * Line and shape: methods for creating clear outlines in felt; pre-felts for use on inlay, applique and mosaic. * Texture: combining felt and fabric -- Nuno felt; embellishing with other fibres. Form/three-dimensional felt: seamless hollow forms. * Other techniques: multi-layered felts; low relief; webs/grids.
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Sheila Smith is an experienced feltmaker who teaches in the UK and around the world, most recently in Australia and New Zealand. Former Chair of the International Feltmakers' Association, she writes regularly for textile and embroidery magazines, including World of Embroidery, Beautiful Stitches, Sewing World and Workbox. She lives in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, UK.
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92 of 93 people found the following review helpful
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I ordered this item with trepidation as so many felting books go down the route of dodgey felted slippers and hats. However, this book proved to be an absolute delight, crammed with lots of advanced techniques, beautifully illustrated and not a muffler or a mitten in sight! The Nuno Felt and the Colour in Felt chapters are particularly inspiring. The author's love of experimentation, colour and texture shines through and I just can't wait to get out my Wensleydale!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a brilliant book for anyone starting to make felt. It gives easy to follow instructions and starts with the very basics. I am working my way through the various techniques. Great book to own.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A friend had already recommended this book to me and she was right. A beautifully laid out, colourful inspirational book for all those new would-be felters wanting to extend their skills. Suitable for beginners too.
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I have always wanted to try felting and this Christmas decided to treat myself to several books, the kit required and a stock of wool tops etc: Having mastered the basics I am keen... Read more
Published 4 months ago by daffydoll
Inspiring colours.....
This book arrived a couple of days ago; I have to say this is a delightful book. I have not yet read it cover to cover - but the overall impression is very inspiring. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Annie
Felt to Stitch
This book was brought to help my daughter in her A level Textiles and has been a great help
Published on 26 Oct 2009 by Mrs. L. K. Cullen
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Having no idea on how to felt I just bought this book and I would recomended to any body who whishes a no nonsense beatifull peace of writting. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2009 by A. M. Feliu-pla
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