At Mr X Stitch we love to review textile art and embroidery books for you. There are so many great books to discover, packed with needlework inspiration and textile techniques, so we dive into each book to find out what’s good, what’s bad and let you know why you should pick it up.
Introduction
You can do an awful lot of stuff with felt. Our monthly writer Moxie has shown us how you can create all kinds of items using needle-felting, and in Big Little Felt Universe
Jeanette Lim shows us how you can make fun, felty versions of everyday objects. It’s great stuff!
Who Is The Book Aimed At?
The simplified shapes and designs of the sculptures mean that Big Little Felt Universe is perfect for beginners. The wide array of subject matter also means that you can find inspiration in any of the objects hanging around your house. Your real-life belongings can be transformed into sweet miniature felted versions – what’s not to love?
Content
After a quick explanation of the basics, the book gets stuck into showing you how to take felt and turn it into cakes, computers, phones or chopping boards. There are twelve sets of felty scenarios you can create – my personal favourites are the Office set (laptop, mouse and such like) and the house plants.
What Makes This Book Special?
Jeanette has done a terrific job of creating simplified versions of familiar objects (from simple things like slices of banana, through to complex pieces like power drills) that can be constructed with a needle and thread. The book is packed with detailed photos, templates and instructions to take you through each step of the construction process. The instructions are incredibly beginner friendly
Conclusion
All in all, this is a great starter book for those interested in needle felting. By the time you finish Big Little Felt Universe, you’ll be able to make felted versions of anything you can think of! Millennium Falcon anyone?
Big Little Felt Universe is published by Lark Books and is available from all good retailers. Why not get your copy via our Amazon link?
