Fa la la la Felt: 45 Handmade Holiday Decorations

by Amanda Carestio, Kathy Sheldon

Overview

'Tis the season to make felt crafts-fa, la la la la! These 45+ festive Christmas projects will bring joy to crafters everywhere. Created by successful online designers from around the world, the adorable items range from a sweet garland of little birds to super-cute matryoshka doll ornaments. All can be made with simple sewing techniques, and there are both no-sew and eco-smart options, too.
Both indie and mainstream crafters will love these fresh new ideas!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781600596155
Publisher:	Lark Crafts
Publication date:	08/03/2010
Pages:	132
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

Editorial Reviews

Holiday feels more like holidays when they feature a homemade touch. This bargain-priced paperback teaches readers to create 45 Christmas projects, ranging from nifty ornaments to easy-to-make stockings and yuletide decorations. And remember, crafting can be a family activity.

When I first flipped through this book, I was taken back to the felt ornaments my mom used for decorating our Christmas tree when I was wee. We still use them today. While those ornaments are from the late 1970s and early 1980s, these patterns give a modern feel to the tradition, with their use of color and shape. If I was better at sewing, I could easily see my efforts at some of these patterns becoming keepsakes. Luckily, there are no-sew options, so this is an ideal book for people of all skill levels. All manner of Christmas decorations are included, ranging from traditional ornaments to garlands that could easily be repurposed after the holidays.I Would Give This to A friend who is good at sewing—to make some of the more skill-intensive patterns for me (I love the Leaf & Vine Stocking)—or even someone looking for easy holiday crafts for kids. Katie Dunneback, "Holiday Cooking and Crafting", Booksmack!, 11/4/2010

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