The Needlecraft Shelf
Tiny Felt Cuties & Creatures
Delilah Iris
www.Delilahiris.com
Walter Foster Publishing
c/o Quarto Publishing Group USA
100 Cummings Center, Suite 265D, Beverly, MA 01915
https://walterfoster.com
www.quartoknows.com
9780760380529, $21.99, PB, 128pp
https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Cuties-Creatures-step-step/dp/076038052X
Synopsis: From self-taught artist Delilah Iris, Sew Cute!: Tiny Felt Cuties=
& Creatures includes more than a dozen patterns for making tiny animals, d= olls, dollhouses, props, adorable gifts, and miniature play sets. The proje= cts can be created as stand-alone finished works, but they can also be used=
to complement each other in a complete set for use in a tiny miniature wor= ld!
If you have been looking for new crafting techniques to learn at home, and = don't want to buy a lot of tools and materials, creating felt miniatures is=
the perfect choice. Felting does not require a sewing machine and can be d= one using simple hand stitches and embroidery, both of which are demonstrat=
ed in the book along with stylized photo tutorials. Also included are detai= led doll patterns, suggestions for materials to have on hand, and much more=
..
Critique: "Sew Cute!: Tiny Felt Cuties & Creatures" is comprised of DIY ins= tructions for creating twelve adorable, trendy felt miniatures with the hel=
p of step-by-step tutorials and projects featuring beautiful photos that il= lustrate easy felting techniques. Basically offering a master class in the = machine free art of crafting animals, dolls, fairy houses, and so much more=
, "Sew Cute!: Tiny Felt Cuties & Creatures" is a unique and valued addition=
to personal, professional, and community library DIY felt-based crafting c= ollections. It should be noted that "Sew Cute!: Tiny Felt Cuties & Creature=
s" is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $10.99).
Editorial Note: Delilah Iris (www.Delilahiris.com) is a self-taught felt an=
d fiber artist with an extensive background in graphic design and print, me= dia, and content creation. Her works include a line of felt sewing patterns=
and DIY craft kits found in craft stores across the United States and Cana= da. She is a constant creative dabbling in mixed-media art and even ceramic=
pottery from her studio in Maine. Delilah can be followed on Instagram @de= lilahiris
Cross Stitch Celebrations: Graduation
Mollie Johanson
www.molliejohanson.com
Walter Foster Publishing
c/o Quarto Publishing Group USA
100 Cummings Center, Suite 265D, Beverly, MA 01915
https://walterfoster.com
www.quartoknows.com
9780760380505, $19.99, PB, 96pp
https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Stitch-Celebrations-graduation-themed-announce= ments/dp/0760380503
Synopsis: Whether you are an absolute beginner in cross stitch or a seasone=
d pro, "Cross Stitch Celebrations: Graduation" shows you how to create high=
ly giftable personalized keepsakes for the accomplished students in your li= fe.
This DIY step-by-step guide includes all of the basic instruction you need =
to learn the art of cross stitch. Following a brief introduction to tools a=
nd materials and an overview of basic cross stitch techniques, you will be = treated to: 30+ charming patterns; A range of mix-and-match fonts, border d= esigns, color schemes, and education-themed motifs; Techniques on how to co= mpose a DIY design; Tips for framing and displaying finished projects .
The more than 30 patterns include a variety of border designs, alphabets, a=
nd color schemes to choose from and combine to make a truly special gift fo=
r any educational accomplishment. Just some of the things you can cross sti= tch are a wall hanging, mortarboard, pennant, and greeting card, complete w= ith a message and themed motifs, such as a trophy, music notes, paint palet= te, beaker, stethoscope, and more. Whether it is for a graduation, winning =
a spelling bee, or the first day of kindergarten, you can create the perfec=
t personalized gift for every student in your life.
Critique: Profusely and informatively illustrated throughout, "Cross Stitch=
Celebrations: Graduations is the ideal introduction to the manifold needle= craft possibilities of the art of the cross-stitch in creating gifts and ho=
me decorations celebrating a graduation. While unreservedly recommended for=
personal, professional, and community library Needlecraft instructional re= ference collections, it should be noted that "Cross Stitch Celebrations: Gr= aduations" is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $9.99).
Editorial Note: Mollie Johanson (www.molliejohanson.com) has loved creating=
and crafting cute things for as long as she can remember. She is the autho=
r of Stitch Love: Sweet Creatures Big & Small and a regular contributor to = stitching and sewing magazines.
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