Felt is easy to make and work with, and combined with other decorative elements, like decorative stitching and beads, it becomes irresistible. Searle takes you step-by-step through 25 projects, showcasing a variety of felt-making processes including rolled felt, 3-D felt, and felt made in your own washing machine. In addition she includes ideas for using commercially-made felt from any craft store. Perfect for anyone who enjoys the versatility of felt and is interested in making one-of-a-kind jewelry.--From publisher description.

Over 35 imaginative projects for making jewelry from beads, buttons, felt, and wire, strung on ribbon, leather, or twine.

Offers instructions for creating fifty French-inspired jewelry projects using vintage beads and other notions.

Jewelry made from absolutely everything--beads to buttons, felt and wire, strung on ribbon, leather, or twine--has never been more popular. Stores are full of strikingly beautiful but costly examples, but here you can learn quick and easy ways to create your own, utterly unique pieces--using materials you will already have in your sewing box! Over 35 projects plus variations are featured here, from sophisticated pearl and ribbon necklaces to fun felt and bead designs, from stylish chiffon chokers and drop-bead woven ribbon bracelets to crocheted flower garlands and wired ribbon rosebud corsages. Whether you are looking to make some fun, everyday jewelry, or a stylish design for a special occasion, you will find something here to suit your tastes. Each project is explained in easy-to-follow, illustrated steps, and the variations show how you can develop the techniques to create your own designs.*Beading is America's fastest-growing hobby, attracting women from ages 8 to 65-plus, according to the Craft and Hobby association.*Deborah's prvious book "Vintage-style Beaded Jewelry" has sold over 42,000 copies worldwide.*No special equipment is required, and all the projects are suitable for a beginner.

Soldering has moved out of the garage shop and taken the crafting world by storm! It's an easy-to-learn technique for creating jewelry, decorative accents, and keepsakes, and this guide takes beginners step-by-step through all the basics: glass cutting, working with copper foil, and the actual soldering itself. A comprehensive techniques section helps novices learn the basics and trouble-shoot potential problems as they work.--From publisher description.

Felt and felted accessories are hot! Teresa Searle shows how knitted and recycled knitted felt can be transformed into a wide range of unique accessories using simple decorative embroidery techniques and appliqu�. The book starts with an introduction to the processes involved in the projects: -How to make felted knitting by hand or with a knitting machine -How to felt knitting and recycled sweaters in the washing machine -How to appliqu� felt motifs using your sewing machine and other simple machine techniques -How to hand-appliqu� using blanket stitch and other easy decorative stitches Then goes on to show step-by-step photos and complete directions for over 24 stunning projects including: Russian Hat & Pull-on Hat Bunny Slippers & Baby Coat Scarves & Mittens Handbags.& Purses 3-D Roses used for jewelry and other accessories With its full color photography and wide range of appealing projects this book will appeal to all the sewers, stitchers, crafters or quilters who want to learn how to make felted accessories and how to embellish. The smaller projects are easy to create- each project has a box indicating the time needed. In addition they present an opportunity to recycle pieces of flat knitting or sweaters by turning them into felted knitting and using the end results to create a wide variety of beautifully embellished projects for both adults and children.