Craft Focus - Dec 2017/Jan 2018 (Issue 64)

felting craft focus 79 woolly wonders What’s new in felting ALL THE CHARM OF THE REAL THING Hawthorn Handmade has been adding additional kits to its extensive collection of felting for beginners and beyond. We particularly like this grunting Gloucester Old Spot, which is a wonderful first needle-felting project. The woolly Polar Bear has all the character of the real thing and is easy to make with the detailed instructions and British wool. All kits are beautifully gift boxed and contain everything the crafter needs to create their own fluffy creatures. Hawthorn Handmade +44 (0)1258 880 691 info@hawthornhandmade.co.uk hawthornhandmade.com PURE AND PERFECT FOR LOTS OF PROJECTS Hollandfelt has an extensive collection of wool felts. All of these are made of pure new wool and comply with the high standards of UNE-EN 71-2, UNE-EN 71-3 and Öko-Tex 100. The material has a width of 183cm and bolts have a length of 20m. There is no minimum order size, and the company can cut its woolfelt to every size and shape that fits your designs. With more than 90 colours to choose from, ranging in thickness from 1mm to 5mm, there’s always a type of felt suitable for your customer’s project. Hollandfelt wool felts can be used to create kits for dolls, stuffed animals, seasonal crafts, play food, protective phone sleeves, fashion accessories, interior products and more. Hollandfelt +31 15 214 63 41 sales@hollandfelt.nl hollandfelt.nl LEARN FELTING TECHNIQUES Felt Wonderland by Lisa Marie Olsen features all the feltmaking techniques that your customer will need to know as well as 12 fantasy- inspired projects. Step into wonderland with Lisa Marie and learn how to transform sumptuous wool fibres into beautiful felt items. Handmade felt is irresistibly soft and lovely to work with, and before you know it you’ll be caught up in the magic of this gorgeous material and making beautiful, tactile gifts for you and your loved ones. The clear, step-by-step photographs and instructions explains how to wet felt from basic flat-felting techniques through to using a resist and working around a 3D mould. The projects include decorative teacups, teapot and tea-light holder to more practical pieces such as a pretty handbag, lampshade and cosy slippers all inspired by Lisa’s love of fairy tales and fantasy stories. You can embellish the lovely felted items in many different ways and create your own fabulous works of art as she also includes other techniques such as needle felting, hand-stitching, embroidery and appliqué to further embellish the projects. There are also full-size templates provided on a separate, foldout sheet. Felt Wonderland (9781782215110) retails at £9.99 and will be published in February 2018 by Search Press. Search Press +44 (0)1892 510 580 sales@searchpress.com searchpress.com