Discover the relaxing art of needle felting and create 20 seasonal projects for the home by Gretel Parker
Needle felting is the simple process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. It’s a fun craft that is easy to learn and gets amazing results. With just a few basic tools and simple step-by-step instructions, you'll be on your way to making your own adorable felted creations.
By following the basic method, many of the patterns can be re-sized and adapted with the addition of techniques such as darning, patching and stitching. All projects are designed to appeal to a broad base of crafters who will enjoy the added mixed media interest, with step-by-step photos ensuring the patterns are easy to follow, even for complete beginners.
The projects range from the quick and easy, such as small Easter Egg Dangles, to the more complex, such as a Winter Gingerbread Village. Wearable designs include an Autumn Fox Bangle and a Midsummer Rose Corsage. This new and innovative approach to needle felting widens the creative possibilities beyond the core 20 patterns so the maker can choose to flex their creative wings and discover new approaches to the craft.
About Gretel Parker
Gretel Parker was originally a children’s book illustrator, before adopting needle felting in 2008. Demonstrating her art through her popular blog, Middle of Nowhere, she sells her creations worldwide. Her patterns have been featured in the covers of Mollie Makes, Crafty, Crafterseller, as well as other publications. After the success of her first book, Little Needle felt Animals, Gretel is now turning her skills to projects designed for crafters who want a contemporary approach to an exciting and fun craft.
