Sue Pearl introduces a beguiling menagerie of comical creatures, which can be simply made using pipe cleaners, wool, felting materials and an assortment of funky embellishments. From stripey-legged birds to spikey porcupines, crazy cats and beautiful butterflies, all Sue's fabulous friends are wet felted and decorated with needlefelt shapes, beads and buttons. In this fun-filled book, Sue explains everything you need to know to get started, with easy-to-follow instructions on making flat felt and pre-felt. The projects follow on with clear step-by-step photographs and a wildly colourful selection of strange and wonderful animals.

Author Biography

Sue Pearl is a felt maker making felt art pieces for craft galleries and running felt making workshops in schools and in adult education centres as well as felt parties for children for Christmas and birthdays. She also gives lectures and talks with demonstrations on the incredible history and the craft of felt making. More details can be found on Sue's own website www.feltbetter.com where she sells an instructional video as well as finished items.