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Texere Troon Aran Wool Felted Bag & Purse Knitting Pattern 004

£1.50

Here is a knitting pattern for a felted bag and purse using Texere Troon Tweed aran. The yarn is used double for the bag meaning you'll have it knitted up in no time and the little purse only uses one ball - so great, quick gifts. The transformation of the non-felted bag when you take it out of the washing machine is brilliant and the rigidity of the bag means it doesn't even need lining! All the shades of Troon are marled or tweedy, so even if you don't want stripes you could achieve a lovely textured effect with very little effort.
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China Blue 1237 - Destiny

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C4 Linen - Cerise Marble

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Serenity Super Chunky by Wendy - 1708 Teal

£3.52

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In Action DVD - Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn

£19.99

In this 2-hour DVD, Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn share their thoughts and experiences of creating sketches through to beautiful textiles. Known around the world for their textile art and creative workshops, Jan and Jean demonstrate a variety of techniques including: fabric paints, dyes, embellishing, knitting, foiling, soluble film, hand and machine stitching. Educational and Inspiring,
IN ACTION is suitable for the beginner and professional textile artist interested in embroidery, quilting arts, surface design and fabric art. A perfect accompaniment to the "Stitchscapes" book as many of the pieces Jan and Jean work on are illustrated in the book. It's great to see how they have been created and see and hear the authors design processes and techniques in "real life".
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Amica Thistle Ring - Candyfloss

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Feltmaking

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Embellish, Stitch, Felt by Sheila Smith
This book presents new felting techniques ideal for textile artists. It covers the new dry felting techniques with the hand needle punch and the hugely popular new embellishing machines. These mess-free techniques open up a range of felts ideal for textile artists. The book also covers the use of commercial needle punch felt for fashion and design. And of course, it provides a range of decorative stitching and dyeing methods that can be used to embellish the felt. Colourfully illustrated with inspirational textiles, plus clear step-by-step instructions, the book covers: dry needle felting - from hand needle punch, through embellisher machine felt to ready-made commercial needle punch felt; felted fashion - covering felt mixed with fabric, nuno felt to make scarves and bags; stitching and felt - including smocking, beads and faux chenille; and basic felting techniques. The book features new techniques that are much sought after in the textile world; fashion application for scarves and bags; and embellishment ideas for felt suitable for all textile artists. £18.99

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Quick & Clever Felting
Ellen Kharade shows over 30 stylish projects using felt applique, needle felting, wet felt and other easy techniques.
There are so many great felting books on the market that it's difficult to know which to stock...and we're stocking more and more, but ensuring that they all have something different to offer.
This book is full of projects which include notebook covers, tree decorations, bags and purses, jewellery and gift boxes, corsages and cushions. There is an emphasis on decorative items for the home, rather than garments and they show how versatile felting can be.
Ellen combines lots of embroidery and embellishment work in her pieces, whether through stitching, beading or needle felting and they are all beautifully made and multi-layered.
There are step-by-step instructions taking you through materials you need, equipment and techniques, needle felting, wet felting, making felt balls and hollow shapes, embellishment and embroidery. It's a really lovely, colourful book and has some fabulous gift ideas or use to inspire you to get making your own felt! £12.99

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Felt Forward
Modern Designs in Knitted Felt by Maggie Pace. Take your felt forward! Maggie is a knitwear designer and brings a modern edge ti felting with this fresh collection of simply stylish designs made with innovative techniques.
This book is entirely made up of knitting patterns that you knit, then felt, rather than using old wool jumpers that you may already have.
The pieces in the book all have a really sophisticated look and considering felting is not an exact science they have a professional finish. Projects include a table runner and placemats, cushions and pillows, hats and garments, bags, belts and jewellery.
It's amazing how many books tackle felting in completely different ways. This book is full of soft, muted shades, geometric, circular and striped patterns and swirling organic shapes.
With inspiring images and essential tips, anyone with basic knitting skills will find the tools to create one of a kind contemporary knitted pieces. £15.99

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Fabulous & Flirty Felt
Stylish Handbag & Accessory Patterns to Knit & Felt. Darlene Bruce has written a lovely, colouful book that does exactly what it says on the tin!
There are 30 patterns all knitted then felted in the washing machine. They use primarily wool yarns with the added texture of fancy eyelash, non-feltable, yarns to give fancy finishes.
There is a comprehensive "how to" section which also includes information on space-dyeing yarns. There are then lots of patterns for a variety of shapes of bag and purse in some fantastic colour combinations.
These are then accessorised by flowers, corsages, belts and mini bags. The final chapter explores home decor through placemats and napkin rings, rugs, bowls and pet toys!
Each main project is shown with three variations to encourage you to experiment and customise your designs with unique trims and embellishments. £14.99

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Beaded Felt Jewellery
Helen Birmingham shows you 20 great designs to make jewllery from shop bought or homemade felt and beads.
This is a great little book showing how well the contrasting textures of soft, furry felt and shiny, glass beads work together.
You could use your own homemade felt, or shop bought felt and Helen illustrates how rolling and wrapping, twisting and stitching it can create individual beads and larger pieces.
Projects include necklaces and earrings, bangles and bracelets, hairslides and headbands with over 20 alternative colour schemes and clear step-by-step instructions.
We thought this was a great book to introduce you into working with these two materials and at such a good price it could be combined with some fibres and beads for a lovely gift. £4.99

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Felted Friends
Sue Pearl - 25 step-by-step projects to make and enjoy. Fuzzy, fleecy, furry felting fun will bring out the playful side of every crafter.
Tactile and versatile, feltmaking is easy for the beginner and endlessly rewarding for the seasoned felter.
Whether you're wet-felting the basic body shapes for these irresistible animal projects, using needle-felting skills to add embellishments, or rolling small bits of roving into beaks and spikes, you'll enjoy creating every critter in this lovable menagerie.
With colour photography throughout the author shows you how to make these fabulous creatures using a pipecleaner frame and detailed instructions. A fantastic introduction into working in 3 dimensions with felt.
I particularly like the fact that this book teaches you how to make wet felt, pre-felt, needle felt, needle punch felt and beads and buttons. These are all the techniques that you would ever need in felting and the fact that you then learn how to create 3D objects means that you could be making vases and vessels, pictures and jewellery using exactly the same methods - a really versatile book at a brilliant price. £9.99

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Beginner's Guide to Needle Felting
Susanna Wallis demonstrates how to create wonderful pictures and 3D objects using merino dyed wool tops and needle felting techniques.
This is a great step-by-step book focusing entirely on needle felting. It begins with materials required and takes you through basic techniques including forming shapes, using an armature, making a ball and blending colours.
The lovely projects each use some of these techniques and the illustrated instructions clearly guide you from start to finish.
Needle felting is particularly good for adding detail to flat pieces of felt or for creating 3D pieces from scratch and can be used in conjunction with wet felting brilliantly.
In her book Susanna concentrates just on merino tops - this is a beginner's guide afterall - but needle felting allows you to add non-felting fibres to your work. Our Solo, Silk Spectrum and any other silk or cotton fibres will all work perfectly. £8.99

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How We Felt
Carol Huber Cypher. Designs and Techniques from Contemporary Felt Artists - from the author of the extremely popular "Hand Felted Jewelry & Beads" this new book explores signature works of today's felt artists and provides how-to information on creating their unique effects.
Beautiful photographs accompany insights into the artists' inspiration, and helpful sidebars highlight key techniques, useful tips and biographical information about each artist.
Projects include vessels and cushions, hats and scarves, necklaces and flowers, handbags, boots and slippers, a cape and a waistcoat.
The book has a really interesting section to give you ideas for felting in 3D by felting round a ball, as well as a comprehensive chapter on felting basics, hints and tips, needle felting etc.
The combination of images, ideas and information make How we Felt a must-have for feltmakers who want to deepen their repertoire of techniques, fibre artists seeking new directions for their work, and any reader wanting to be dazzled with breathtaking images of inventive wearable and decorative art. £17.99

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Nordic Felted Knits
Gerd Fjellanger - A felting book based primarily on felting your knitting. These stylish garments and accessories show off the wonderful qualities of felted knitting, with many ideas for individual touches.
The book has more than 50 projects to choose from and unlike many books which primarily feature accessories Gerd had included garments and wearables to show the versatility of knitted felt.
Full colour photography in Norwegian landscapes and clear instructions throughout show you how to make hats and scarves, mittens and slippers, capes and wraps, sweaters and ponchos, lots of different bags plus lovely accessories for the home including baskets and placemats, a cushion and rug and a Christmas angel.
The author has mainly worked with three Norwegian wool yarns of approx 4ply, DK and aran weight, but we have equivalents that should do nicely.
Unlike many books at the moment there isn't a how to knit section, so you are expected to have a basic knitting knowledge although the projects are all simple and practical allowing the beauty of the yarn and felting to shine through. £9.99

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Hand Felted Jewelry & Beads
Carol Huber Cypher - 25 Artful Designs. This is a captivating range of fashion art as expert felter Carol shares her secrets to making striking jewellery and accessories with beaded embellishment in this ultimate guide.
We know this book is going to be popular because we sold out at our last open weekend before we had even had chance to put it on the website. Now stocks are in it's available to everyone - a perfect book for felters and jewellery makers alike.
No other hand felting book is as comprehensive, offering tips on all the tools you'll need to begin and walking you gently through the process step by step.
As with most felting books the first section of the book is full of useful information on tools required for hand felting, needle felting, ingredients needed, beading on felt and getting started.
With just a bag of wool, a needle or a bit of soap, water, thread and beads, you'll see just how simple it is to make truly original creations from felt! £15.99

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Complete Feltmaking
This colourful book has been out of stock for some time, but we are pleased to let you know that it is now back in stock. Gillian Harris - Easy Techniques & 25 Great Projects. A comprehensive guide to all aspects of feltmaking and felt work.
This is the most colourful of all the feltmaking books we have. Beautiful sumptuous photography leads you through the delightful projects by this designer and feltmaking teacher.
The book covers making flat felt, creating 3D shapes, felted knitted work, needle felting and more advanced techniques such as nuno and cobweb felting, with helpful guides as to whether projects are suitable for beginners or those with some experience.
Projects include floral brooches, a table runner, wall-hangings, a rug, handbags, jewellery, booties, a tea cosy, hats, cushions, scarves, a blanket, bookcovers, a mobile, slippers and a bowl.
All techniques are clearly illustrated and explained in detail with a clear introduction including the history of felt, tools and equipment. A beautiful book. £9.99

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Fabulous Felted Bags
Nicky Epstein - 15 Bags to Knit & Felt. The is a magnificent collection of bags making full use of Nicky's amazing repertoire of knitting knowledge and versatile creativity.
The patterns in this book are wacky and unusual and feature lots of different subject matter such as flowers, fruit and birds.
Many of the designs have flat intarsia "pictures" incorporated into them, whereas others have 3D aspects such as bobbles, flowers, leaves and loops.
This is a collection of bags that are for an adventurous knitter and felter who wants to experiment with colour, texture and is happy to have lots of fabulous flowers, beads or feathers dangling from their creations!
We now have quite a lot of yarns to choose from to felt with including our ever popular brilliant value Chunky Wool, new Airedale Aran and Twilley's Freedom Wool and Freedom Spirit, so get knitting and felting! £15.99

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Easy Felted Accessories
Teresa Searle - 25 Projects for stitched and felted accessories. In this book the author demonstrates her unique method of combining felted knitting with applique and embroidery to produce a wide range of richly coloured accessories for adults and children.
Detailed photgraphs and clear step-by-step instructions make it easy for crafters of all levels to re-create the pieces at home.
This is almost the third type of felting book - it's not using ready bought felt, it's not suggesting you make felt from fibre or needle felt. But it's encouraging you to knit a piece of fabric, then felt it or to collect unwanted sweaters and felt these. There is also practical advice on using mass-produced felt and recycling favourite sweaters that have shrunk in the wash!
This then gives you a resource of felted fabrics ready to use in the projects. Not only are these unique pieces depending on the yarn you choose or the sweater you felt, but as you are then embellishing the pieces with embroidery they will be complete one-offs!
All the projects are made from jewel-like colours and include hats, mittens and slippers, purses and bags, glasses and ipod cases, scarves, flowers and corsages and for children hats, mittens, scarf, a baby coat and blanket. £12.99

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Simply Felt
Margaret Docherty & Jayne Emerson - 20 Easy and elegant designs in wool. A fantastic book by two renowned authors - Margaret is a fibre artist who has taught felt and rug making for many years and Jayne is an embroidery and textile designer.
Starting with an old charity shop jumper or a bag of raw wool, you can create handsome, durable fabrics for striking wearables or home décor. All it takes is soap, water and a bit of scrubbing and rubbing!
All the projects are beautifully illustrated with clear instructions and colourful photography.
Felting is done by hand or machine, some projects are flat and pictoral, some are sculptural and seamless shapes, plus the authors show you how to inlay other fibres to add colour and texture.
Projects include a hot water bottle cover, pillows, book covers, purses, bags and cases, hats, scarves, runners, a lampshade and slippers. Plus a great chapter with useful information on the history of felt, preparing fleeces, how to felt, dyeing the wool etc. £17.99

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How to Make Felt
Anne Belgrave - Create hats, bags, rugs, masks and much more from this book with this experienced and enthusiastic feltmaker.
The author shows you how to create a wide range of items by forming and shaping in the feltmaking process rather than by sewing.
Full colour photographs throughout show all the different techniques used with step-by-step instructions and a gallery of finished pieces.
You are lead through chapters covering the history of felt, equipment and materials, basic techniques as well as information on the types of fibres that will felt and shrink.
This is an excellent book for anyone just starting feltmaking as every aspect is covered in simple language and will give you a really good grounding before moving onto bigger preojects. £9.99

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Beginner's Guide to Feltmaking
Shirley Ascher & Jane Bateman - This is a book full of projects with suggestions of how to use your felt in many creative ways.
The authors show you how to create a wide range of items and pictures, by layering, stitching and embellishing your felt.
Full colour photographs throughout show all the different techniques used with step-by-step instructions and a gallery of finished pieces.
You are lead through chapters covering the history of felt, equipment and materials, different types of wool, colour and design, and basic techniques including carding, marbling and half-felt.
This is an excellent book for anyone just starting feltmaking as every aspect is covered in simple language and if you are stuck for ideas their bright and colourful projects will inspire you to start creating your own designs. £9.99

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Felt to Stitch
Sheila Smith - Creative felting for textile artists. Take your feltmaking to another level with Sheila Smith who is an experienced feltmaker, former chair of the International Feltmakers' Association and who teaches in the UK and around the world.
This book contains all the techniques you need for the magical process of creating felt, plus ideas for further manipulation, blending colours, surface embellishment, 3D forms and innovative methods including shibori and Nuno felt.
Beautiful colour photography shows you step-by-step projects to help you develop your felting skills, including a purse, gift bag and book cover.
Chapters include making hand-rolled felt, colour, line,shape and pattern, other fibres, shibori, texture with Nuno, finishes, surface pattern, cobweb felt and needle punched felt.
This book is a must have guide for all textile artists and embroiderers who would like to add an extra dimension to their work. £18.99

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