Mini Felt Christmas: 30 decorations to sew for the festive season

by Sachiyo Ishii

Overview

Making your own decorations in the run-up to Christmas is a pastime that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy. In this delightful book, well-known crafter Sachiyo Ishii shows the reader how to make fabulously cute and easy-to-make felt decorations to adorn your home during the festive season. Ready-made felt is easy to come by and a joy to work with. It cuts easily without fraying, and there's no need for seams or edgings. The most difficult part will be deciding which of the 30 gorgeous projects 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 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. The techniques and stitches needed to make all the projects are explained carefully through clear, step-by-step photographs at the beginning of the book, and all the templates required are provided at the back. This wonderful book is a feast of ideas and inspiration for a creative Christmas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782214977
Publisher:	Search Press
Publication date:	09/30/2017
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	135,062
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

10/15/2017
Ishii (Mini Knitted Toys) demonstrates the basics of soft-sculpture with wool felt in this Christmas-themed collection. Projects include figurines (Santa Claus, a nativity set, elves, reindeer, angels, and snowmen) and ornaments and decorations (Christmas cookies, a Yule log, and a wreath). Ishii begins with a step-by-step overview of the techniques used in the projects via two small designs—a doll and a donkey—which allows her to simplify the instructions for most of the other projects. Larger designs are divided into easy-to-manage pieces, such as the elaborate gingerbread house, which is comprised of numerous components, including a tiny Hansel and Gretel. Full-size templates for each of the designs are provided. VERDICT Ishii's clever, whimsical pieces are a delightful addition to crafters' holiday decor.

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