There's something magical about felting knits: You start with a piece of fabric that looks and feels a certain way and, by exposing it to water and agitation, finish with one that looks and feels completely different. This fascinating transformation is what led author Leigh Radford to begin felting years ago, and has kept her intrigued by the process ever since. Now, in AlterKnits Felt, Radford pushes the boundaries of traditional felting, as she...

Introductory guide and must-have for fiber artists and other crafters looking for a new and exciting art form to explore. This style of needle felting uses wool fibers and a felting needle to layer and "paint" embellishments, for pieces that are bursting with texture and depth.

Craft a felt farm and enjoy an illustrated story. Discover how to make an entire farm - complete with a range of needle-felted animals, people and buildings - by following step-by-step instructions and beautiful color photographs. Then enjoy an illustrated story which takes the characters, animals and settings you've created to tell the tale of a fun-filled day on the farm. With projects for crafters of all ages, creating the whole farm is a wonderful...

Projects: Spiraling bracelet -- Wandering path chair pad -- Roll, snake roll -- The perfect little bag -- The amazing felted doorstop -- Twist bracelets -- Pocket bears -- Here, kitty, kitty -- Miracle bead necklace -- Marvelous mittens -- Coffee cozy -- Fuzzy pumpkin throw -- Journal cover -- Sweet snuggle slippers -- Hugs and kisses beret -- Double puzzle table runner -- Airy fairy scarf -- Hand-quilted pillow.