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Salley Mavor?s charming Wee Folk fairies and dolls are real show-stoppers. Learn to create your own tiny figures and accessories using wool felt, chenile stems, simple embellishments,and this book.



Pros

• Adorable and unique projects.
• Something for all ages.
• More than fairies and wee folk!

Cons

• More grouping ideas wanted!

Description

• 18 complete Wee Folk projects feature dolls, pins, purses, checkbook and cell phone covers, more.

• Techniques include applique, embroidery, thread wrapping, and painting.
• Find out how to add your own buttons, beads, natural materials, and ?found objects?
• Ideal for dollmakers, quilters, and embroiderers of every skill level.

Guide Review - Felt Wee Folk : Enchanting Projects

You may get so carried away making the charming dolls featured in this book that you may end up with a room full of fairies and wee folk! With detailed directions for making Blossom Fairies, Hansel and Gretel, a Royal Family, Harvest Folks, and a Driftwood Clan your biggest challenge may be deciding which ones to make first. Gather together faux flowers, acorns, wooden beads, wool felt, chenille stems, and embroidery floss and you are ready to make your own wee folk. The step-by-step instructions, color photos, and patterns will make it easy.