Women love handbags--and now they can combine their passion for pocketbooks with their love of crafting with this fabulous felting handbook. It features 30 projects ranging from chic and elegant to fun and funky. There's something for every knitter, including a colorful Safari shoulder bag inspired by traditional African motifs; an "Inca Hat" design; a stunning Kilim shopper sack in vibrant shades; a cable clutch, and more. Easy-to-follow patterns, difficulty ratings, and an illustrated techniques section mean that even complete beginners can get in on the fun!

Annotation Rich, natural, and easy to manipulate, felt gets first-class treatment in this projectguide for both dry and wet felting designs. Template guides accompany many of the projects, and color notes throughout instruct crafters on the embellishments and decorations that give each piece an added finish. Felters will be pleased with the wide range of projects, from childrens boots and blankets to charms and key rings.

First knit, then felt--and let your "pursenality" pack a fashionable punch! From small, sleek handbags to roomy totes, these quick knitted and felted designs rank high on style and simplicity. You won't be able to make just one! Go trendy or traditional with Vintage Bubble Bag, Summer in the City Tote, and pretty, petite purses Choose from easy projects that are worked on big needles with 100% wool and a splash of dazzling novelty yarns Get a unique look with felting; simple instructions make the technique a snap

Let your "pursenality" shine with crochet! After writing two bestselling books on knit-and-felt bags, this popular designer returns with 20 crochet-and-felt bags that rank high on style and simplicity--you won't be able to make just one. Go trendy or traditional with projects such as Tequila Sunrise, Cafe au Lait, and Career Casual Easy projects are worked on big hooks with 100% wool and a splash of novelty yarn Simple instructions for felting, plus basic crochet techniques, make these purses a snap to complete

Knitters who had never "felt" this kind of fashion before are now hooked--they want more Pursenalities! This popular author is back with more fabulous knit-and-felt bags, along with fresh ideas for a "purse-onal" touch. Twenty all-new purses, bags, and totes feature seasonal colors and styles Bag embellishments range from grommets, pockets, and buckles to beautiful felted flowers Fast projects are worked on big needles with 100% wool and a splash of novelty yarns; easy step-by-step instructions make felting a breeze Bonus--includes patterns for a cell-phone holder, an eyeglasses case, and a cosmetics pouch

Look at the cover photograph again, more closely, but you may still not believe that it is not a real cat but a needle felting creation. Impressive. Hinali is posting photos of her true-to-life needle felting kittens on her Instagram, and her mastery keeps surprising and exciting a lot of craft enthusiasts as well as cat lovers. This long-awaited first book tells you in detail how they are created, with all the secrets revealed. Scottish Fold, Siamese, Tortoiseshell and White... you can create whatever type of kittens and cats you like using these in-depth instructions and step-by-step photographs. If you cannot get enough of cute kittens, create them by yourself!

Feltmaking is a popular and exciting contemporary medium, expanding in many new directions. This practical book focuses on the specific requirements for making felt bags. It explains the principles of using a resist to create 3D forms, and looks at shapes and styles of bags to suit all occasions. Clear instructions on feltmaking techniques for beginners are given. A guide to equipment and to choosing appropriate wool breeds and decoration for individual projects are given too. There is advice on design, choosing handles and fastenings, and the functionality and the form of a bag. There are detailed practical, step-by-step instructions for nine projects, covering both basic and advanced options, with easily adaptable elements. It is a fabulous guide to the various processes necessary to create a functional and unique felt bag.