Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends: Adorable Cats, Dogs and Other Pets

Description

Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends shows you how to create lifelike felted figures that remind you of the pets you love - using a little wool roving and a few basic tools and techniques. Even more than this, it shows you how to capture their adorable expressions when they're playing hard, napping, or just happy to see you. A sweetly cocked head, perky ears and a tail that makes you think it's actually wagging - the charm and the pleasure of these figures are in the details! Detailed step-by-step instructions and photos show you how easy it is to make the basic shapes and components and then to add details like long or curly hair, spines and stripes as well as little faces that are utterly irresistible. With a bit of practice, you'll soon be ready to portray the unique poses and expressions of beloved pets in your own life.

Sachiko Susa is a master felter and prolific designer of stuffed toys, specializing in expressive little animals both realistic and novel. She has taught and published extensively in her native Japan. Her numerous books have been translated into French, Chinese and other languages. She is the author of It's a Small World Felted Friends, Sweet & Simple Needle Felted Animals, and Pompom Pokemon.

"Simply stated, Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends is unabashedly and enthusiastically recommended for personal and community library Contemporary Needlecrafting instructional reference collections." --Midwest Book Review "The book's written instructions are concise and complete. Laid out with the crafter in mind, the book measures 10" x 7.5", so both illustrations and numbered instructions are easy to see. It is printed on high quality paper and is an appealing and durable crafting book. Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends is visually inviting inside and out, full of fun projects created by an expert whose easy-to-follow instructions build confidence at every step." --Foreword