Mini Felt Christmas: 30 Decorations to Sew for the Festive Season

by Sachiyo Ishii

Overview

Making your own decorations in the run-up to Christmas has never been more popular! In this delightful book, well-known crafter Sachiyo Ishii shows you how to make fabulously cute and quirky felt ornaments to adorn your home during the festive season. Ready-made felt is easy to come by and a joy to work with, and with 30 easy-to-make projects to choose from, the most difficult part will be deciding which to make! Choose from a host of tree decorations, from traditional baubles to fun penguins and a snowman; as well as larger projects that include Santa Claus complete with sleigh and reindeer; a yule log with little mini bakers; a stunning gingerbread house that looks good enough to eat; a felt holly wreath; and the complete Christmas Story. All the techniques and stitches you need are explained carefully through clear, step-by-step photographs at the beginning of the book, and all the templates are provided at the back. This wonderful book is a feast of ideas and inspiration for a creative Christmas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781265390
Publisher:	Search Press
Publication date:	11/05/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Sachiyo Ishii was a money broker in Wall Street and London before discovering the joy of crafting after her second son was born, and was very much influenced by the Steiner education system. She has been involved in many different creative activities, and her Waldorf-inspired dolls and knitted and felt toys are well known and loved by many. Her work has appeared in knitting, crafting and parenting magazines both in the UK and USA. Sachiyo lives and works in West Sussex, England.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Materials & tools 18

Making the dolls 12

Making animals 16

Embroidery stitches 18

Christmas Decorations 20

Embroidered baubles 20

Christmas pudding 24

Gingerbread man 25

Christmas stockings 26

Dove and Angel 28

Toy soldiers 30

Snowman 32

Teddy bear 33

Robin 34

Pink rabbit 35

Penguin 36

Woodland fairies 38

Santa, Sleigh & Reindeer 40

Santa 42

Sleigh 44

Reindeer 46

Yule Log 48

Cake 50

Decorations 52

Gingerbread House 54

House 56

Fir tree 65

Hansel & Gretel 66

Holly Wreath 68

Wreath 70

Decorations 70

The Christmas Story 76

Mary & Joseph 78

Jesus in the manger 79

Shepherds 80

Kings 82

Farm animals 85

Camels 88

Templates 92