Introduction 4
Materials and tools 6
Techniques 8
Project 10
Angel, Reusable Cracker, Embroidered Felt Baubles, Appliqué Gift Pouch, Gingerbread Cottage, Mini Appliqué Hoops, Mini Stocking, Embroidered Christmas Card, Robin Wreath, Snowflake Garland, Carol Singers, Embroidered Dala Horse, Mistletoe, Framed Winter Scene, Penguin Table Setting, Reindeer Trophy Head, Pixie, Village Table Centrepiece, Santa Claus, Snowmen
Templates 58
Corinne Lapierre studied Fine Art in France before moving to England to study Fashion Design. After working as a fashion designer for a few years, Corinne studied millinery, through which she discovered felt and its many qualities. In 2009 Corinne started her own craft business as a felt maker, and her company, based in Leeds, UK, now sells an expanding range of craft kits and patterns designed for adults and children. Corinne lives in Yorkshire with her three children and two cats. This is Corinne's fifth book, following her best-selling Folk Embroidered Felt Birds and Felt Animal Families. She was awarded BEST BRITISH BRAND in the Craft Business Awards 2021. Visit her website www.corinnelapierre.com
Clear instructions, good photos, templates are clear. There are
instructions on how to go to the free website to download them to
your device. Really lovely decorations for Christmas or all year
round!
*Amazon Customer Review*
Corinne Lapierre designs are absolutely charming – a nice mix of
Scandi, French, traditional, modern feels; beautifully, clearly
photographed pictures, nicely displayed, and very inspiring so you
could not only make the ornaments illustrated – say, the robin
wreath – but also interchange bits and pieces and use them for your
own inspiration – say, make the robins into a garland (like the
snowflake garland) or use them as parcel hangers. Instructions are
clear and unthreatening and warn you of possible tricky bits (of
which there are very very few!) Helpful, too, that in the intro
technique section she explains which felts are best to work with,
as there can be a huge difference.
*Amazon Customer Review*
This is a beautifully written craft book for felt embroidery. Very
clear instructions. Easy for a beginner and experienced. The style
is all top stitching with no seams to turn which makes for a
quicker result. Also the stitch detail adds to the beauty and very
rewarding. This book has more variety in projects. Hoop framed and
box framed. Felt is so easy to cut no fray edges to worry
about.
*Amazon Customer Review*
The instructions are clear and simple, the photos show exactly what
to aim for and I love the extra tip offered for each project.
There’s quite a lot of embroidery involved in some of the makes,
which could be a bit daunting if you’re a stitch virgin like me.
But again, clear, simple instructions are offered for the different
stitches at the start of the book. I did worry that the hardback
format might mean it was difficult to keep the book open at the
desired page without cracking the spine, but actually, this isn’t a
problem at all. The book stays open just fine. I’m looking forward
to trying some of the projects!
*Amazon Customer Review*
Corinne Lapierre is thrilled to have partnered with Search Press
again to launch a new book of festive projects. This is her fifth
title with the specialist craft publishers and further establishes
her as a world leading expert in craft design. She is particularly
skilled at presenting very clear illustrations, instructions and
stitch guides, making her projects ideal for crafters of all
abilities, even complete beginners. Festive Felt Decorations is
therefore the ideal gift or self-purchase for anyone contemplating
trying a new hobby. Decorations include hanging and table
ornaments, cards and gift tags inspired by her lifelong love of
folk Scandinavian art with its rich colours and distinctive
patterns. It’s quite amazing how many gorgeous handmade treasures
can be made from simple felt and thread! A must for creating
treasured family heirlooms and meaningful gifts, this book is sure
to become another Corinne Lapierre best-selling title
worldwide.
*Gift Focus, October/November issue*
This little hardback project book in a handy pocket-size format, is
part of the All-New Twenty to Make series. Each project is simple
to make, all necessary templates are provided and the stitches are
clearly explained before we start.
*Machine Knitting Monthly*
Working with felt is addictive. It's easy to cut, glue, sew, and
stuff, and it's easy for any skill level from child to adult.
Lapierre lays it all out, starting with lists of materials and
seven embroidery stitch how-tos and proceeding to her 20 projects,
each with a handy tip on how to embellish, change, or enhance the
finished product. A house decorated for the season with these
hanging ornaments, a penguin for the table, stuffed pixies on the
mantle, or a robin wreath for the door would be an inviting place
for friends and family. The book also includes half-size templates.
One caveat for those who succumb to the seductive photos of
minuscule gingerbread cottages and mistletoe ornaments on display
here: you'll probably need to purchase felt in a much larger
quantity than the tiny amounts needed for these projects, so plan
to make a lot of them!
*Booklist, October Issue*
Another beautiful book by Corinne Lapierre, creator of beautiful
felt decorations and the best selling Festive Felt Decorations
book. This book includes lovely illustrations, clear instructions
and traceable templates to make 37 different decorations for each
of the seasons. It includes details of equipment needed and the
basic embroidery stitches plus techniques such as appliqué. Quality
colourful pages and each project has its own materials list and
step by step by step instructions. The projects will make lovely
gifts or can be used to decorate your home at every time of the
year. Can’t wait to make some of these!
*Half Yard Sewing Club Reviewer*
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