embellish, stitch, felt

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 Embellisher 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.It also covers the new dry-felt techniques, including the popular Embellisher machine. 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. Covers the new dry-felt techniques, including the popular Embellisher machine New techniques that are much sought after in the textile world Fashion application for scarves and bags Embellishment ideas for felt suitable for all textile artist pp128 Hardback