Needle Felting Art : 12 Mixed-Media Woodland Projects to Paint and Sew

Create 12 stunning needle-felted woodland-themed works of art, using simple wool-painting and mixed-media techniques! New from popular crafter and best-selling author Jo Lochhead, creator of the Crafty Kit Company (@craftykitcompany). Inspired by the Scottish countryside and a worldwide palette of woodlands, wildlife and open skies, all 12 delightful projects reflect the rich textures and colours of nature. Each design captures a little piece of outdoor beauty to place inside your home. Whether you are looking for a relaxing new hobby or a way to elevate your current textile art, this book solves the most common crafting frustrations. Perfect for all skill levels: Designed specifically to take the intimidation out of crafting, this book is the ideal entry point for a complete beginner, while offering fresh, boundary-pushing inspiration for the experienced crafter. Solves the fear of starting from scratch: by using the included full-size templates and following the step-by-step instructions, you will achieve beautiful, proportionate results immediately. Take your needle felting further! This guide introduces exciting mixed-media techniques; learn to seamlessly blend wool-painting with embroidery stitches, watercolour paint, felt fabric and small foraged items. Display your art: instead of letting your work sit forgotten in a drawer, a dedicated section teaches you how to frame, mount and display your finished pieces. It is easy to get started and escape into a stress-free creative world. With just a few simple tools and some wool fibres, you too can create beautiful wool-painted woodland works of art!