Sweet Needle Felts: 25 Projects to Wear, Give & Hug

by Jenn Docherty

A little wool, a little needle and a lot of sweetness! Sweet Needle Felts teaches you how to use wool roving or yarn to create beautiful, touchable felt projects. Learn to embellish everything from wearable accessories, like scarves and hats, to favorite items for the home, such as pillows and photo albums. If you're feeling more adventurous, move on to sculpting wool into one-of-a-kind bowls, necklaces and even cute critters and dolls. Whether you're adding a finishing touch or starting a project from scratch, Sweet Needle Felts shows you the endless possibilities of needle felting, All 25 projects in Sweet Needle Felts require just a little time and a few materials. You'll want to make these as gifts for dear friends--but you better make two, because you'll fall in love with them yourself.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction, Art, Knitting

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 19, 2008

Reviews

[Kelly (Maybedog) · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was a mishmash of extremes. Unfortunately the good and the bad were in two different areas making the book completely useless to me.

The instructions were excellent, big clear photos of each step plus a general techniques info section in the front that covered gobs of stuff in detail, including a couple of things I hadn't seen elsewhere. One thing I found really helpful was a picture of what the back of something needle felted would look like. That was tremendously helpful.

But then the projects. Oh dear, they were just awful. There was only one I would make and that was the dog because I'm a sucker for anything that's a dog. But really, it wasn't even that cute and then it was on rollers for some reason. I would make it without the odd looking nonworking wheels.

Seriously, I would turn the page and think, "This next project will be something I'll like," but no, really, no. There were only a couple that I would even describe as not hideous.

But tastes are different. You might like the designs, in which case this would be an excellent book for you because of the great instructions.

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

very simple projects definitely for beginners. Some nice tips for construction.

[Melody Schwarting · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked this one up at the library based on the cover, and I do like the little animal patterns a lot. However, the rest of the patterns just aren't to my personal taste. But what Jenn Docherty can do with felt! If you're looking for broad inspiration, or wearable felt crafts, this book should have a lot for you.

[Heydi Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is an ok reference guide but it’s not very detailed and inspirational. It was kind of blah. I did like the cover though.

[Lydia Kass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many different felted projects to wear and display, necklaces, household deco, pillows and some 3D projects.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well detailed. It was a bit repetitive, but I finished the book without any questions on how to make the projects. I am just beginning the needle felt craft, so I don't really know what I'm doing, but I easily followed the instructions in this book.

[Amy M · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is definitely a cute collection of projects. I haven't worked with felt too much as of yet, but I think that this would be a great starting point for beginners like me.

I especially like the little fruits and mushrooms, I'm sure I'll make a million of those!

[Marcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A variety of needle felted projects ranging from wearables to cute little animal figures. As someone new to felting, the instructions were clear, and the information on felting helpful. Lots of inspiration for future projects.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great intro section.

[Kate D · Rating 3 out of 5]

As advertised projects, but did not entice me to pick up the supplies.