Woolbuddies: 20 Irresistibly Simple Needle Felting Projects

by Jackie Huang

Overview

You can see how cute these woolbuddies are. You're not going to believe how easy it is to make them! Tired of searching for special toys that weren't mass-produced, former Lucasfilm animator Jackie Huang created the beloved Woolbuddy, a collection of all-natural stuffed animals that reflect his unique imaginative vision. He went on to capture fans at craft fairs, Comic-Con, and specialty boutiques. Here Huang teaches readers, using just some wool and a needle, how to needle felt a wide-eyed owl, a toothy shark, a fuzzy sheep, a towering giraffe, and more. With step-by-step instructions and helpful how-to photographs, crafters can create clutchable keepsakes to be instantly enjoyed and forever cherished.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452114408
Publisher:	Chronicle Books
Publication date:	09/17/2013
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jackie Huang is the creator of Woolbuddy, a collection of premium, handcrafted stuffed animals with more than 300 characters. He lives in San Rafael, California.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Getting Started 9

What Is Needle Felting? 9

Tools and Materials 10

Techniques 13

Basic Shapes 15

Simple Woolbuddies 19

Zeke the Rabbit 21

Shana the Penguin 25

Amelia the Owl 29

Stanley the Frog 33

Cecily the Seal 37

Mr. Binks the Pig 41

Hana the Guinea Pig 45

Pointy the Starfish 47

Moderate Woolbuddies 51

Eunice the Sheep 53

Bill the Wolf 59

Henry the Fox 63

Dusty the Dog 67

Ellie the Elephant 71

Stripe the Zebra 75

Quint the Shark 79

Challenging Woolbuddies 85

Jimmy the Giraffe 87

Lily the Tiger 93

Hex the Octopus 99

Cogs the Alligator 103

Toby the Bear 107

Resources 112

Editorial Reviews

"There are many felting books that focus on creating small animal toys, but few contain projects with as much verve as those in this book. Felters will love making these little woolbuddies."
-Library Journal

From the Publisher

09/15/2013
Wool felting is surprisingly easy; all crafters need to get started is a felting needle, a piece of soft foam to use as a felting pad, and some colorful scraps of wool roving. Huang, who began felting so he could make toys for his daughter, has a background in animation, which is apparent in the expressive faces of his creations. The projects are arranged by level of difficulty (simple, moderate, and challenging), and full instructions are presented along with accompanying photographs. Beginners will appreciate the introduction, which provides the basics in a clear, concise, easy-to-follow manner. VERDICT There are many felting books that focus on creating small animal toys, but few contain projects with as much verve as those in this book. Felters will love making these little woolbuddies, and children will enjoy playing with them.

Library Journal