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Needle Felting by Hand or Machine by Linda Turner Griepentrog and Pauline Wilde Richards

Needle Felting by Hand or Machine by Linda Turner Griepentrog and Pauline Wilde Richards

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The Bottom Line

This book is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in the history of felting and learning needle felting techniques. The intense photos allow you to see results before investing in every fiber on the market.
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Pros

  • 15 Projects using easy to learn techniques.
  • Loaded with photos to see what a fiber will produce.
  • Inclusive guide to hand and machine felting.
  • Inclusive guide to wet and dry felting techniques.

Cons

  • Another source to contribute to needle felting addiction.

Description

  • A glossary of felting terms accompanied by photos to help you understand the possibilities.
  • Complete tool descriptions with how these tools work to create felting.
  • The history of felting is explored back to cavemen wearing sheepskins.
  • Directions for 15 projects including adding beads to your felting are included.
  • Examples of felting on clothing, jewelry, bags and accessories show the endless possibilities.
  • Machine and hand tools are explored in depth.

Guide Review - Book Review

Regular viewers of this site, know I became addicted to needle felting possibilities when I saw the Janome Xpression Needle Felting Machine. This week I received Needle Felting by Hand or Machine by Linda Turner Griepentrog and Pauline Wilde Richards.
I have met both of these women and have first hand experience with their wonderful creativity. This book increased my original impressions of their creativity.
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