Mini Felt Christmas: 30 Decorations to Sew for the Festive Season
Author(s): Sachiyo Ishii
Making your own decorations in the run-up to Christmas has never been more popular! In this delightful book, well-known crafter Sachiyo Ishii shows you how to make fabulously cute and quirky felt ornaments to adorn your home during the festive season. Ready-made felt is easy to come by and a joy to work with, and with 30 easy-to-make projects to choose from, the most difficult part will be deciding which to make! Choose from a host of tree decorations, from traditional baubles to fun penguins and a snowman; as well as larger projects that include Santa Claus complete with sleigh and reindeer; a yule log with little mini bakers; a stunning gingerbread house that looks good enough to eat; a felt holly wreath; and the complete Christmas Story. All the techniques and stitches you need are explained carefully through clear, step-by-step photographs at the beginning of the book, and all the templates are provided at the back. This wonderful book is a feast of ideas and inspiration for a creative Christmas.
Product Information
Sachiyo Ishii was a money broker in Wall Street and London before discovering the joy of crafting after her second son was born, and was very much influenced by the Steiner education system. She has been involved in many different creative activities, and her Waldorf-inspired dolls and knitted and felt toys are well known and loved by many. Her work has appeared in knitting, crafting and parenting magazines both in the UK and USA. Sachiyo lives and works in West Sussex, England.
Introduction 6
Materials & tools 18
Making the dolls 12
Making animals 16
Embroidery stitches 18
Christmas Decorations 20
Embroidered baubles 20
Christmas pudding 24
Gingerbread man 25
Christmas stockings 26
Dove and Angel 28
Toy soldiers 30
Snowman 32
Teddy bear 33
Robin 34
Pink rabbit 35
Penguin 36
Woodland fairies 38
Santa, Sleigh & Reindeer 40
Santa 42
Sleigh 44
Reindeer 46
Yule Log 48
Cake 50
Decorations 52
Gingerbread House 54
House 56
Fir tree 65
Hansel & Gretel 66
Holly Wreath 68
Wreath 70
Decorations 70
The Christmas Story 76
Mary & Joseph 78
Jesus in the manger 79
Shepherds 80
Kings 82
Farm animals 85
Camels 88
Templates 92
General Fields
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- : Search Press Ltd
- : Search Press Ltd
- : 01 August 2017
- : 235mm X 190mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 August 2017
- : books
Special Fields
- : Sachiyo Ishii
- : 128
- : Paperback
- : 550 Illustrations, color
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