Complete Starter Guide to Needle Felting: Enchanted Forest

Illustrator and children’s book author Lenart’s introduction to needle-felting whimsical woolen forest creatures—gnomes, foxes, bunnies, fairies—is charming and easy to follow, with a casual, friendly tone that will make beginners feel confident. Lenart guides readers through different techniques for creating felt shapes, explains how to choose wool that is right for each project, teaches how to dye the textiles, and explains the specific purposes of several specialized tools. The book’s projects progress from beginner-level (a garland that uses cookie cutters as templates to shape gnomes and flowers) to advanced (owls, unicorns, and a robin’s nest, complete with eggs made from sculpting wire). Each project has a detailed list of materials and is boosted by plenty of encouragement from Lenart. Her delightful wool creatures can be customized to reflect crafters’ own tastes and personalities.