Books by Lynne Farris

Fresh Felt Flowers

17 Stunning Flowers to Sew and Display

by Lynne Farris
 
• Make roses, calla lilies, birds of paradise, and 14 more "perennial" favorites

• Projects for all skill levels, with easy step-by-step instructions ans how-to photos

• Make one or a dozen, a single variety or a mixed bouquet

• Use as seasonal home accents and gifts for friends and family

Flowers so lifelike, you'll want to reach out and touch them! Now you can make them yourself, even if you're a beginning sewer. The secret is wool felt and simple fabric sculpting techniques created by expert Lynne Farris. The book includes 17 complete projects with patterns and easy-to-follow instructions. Toss in a few everyday craft supplies and you'll be well on your way to creating your own glorious, stitched flower garden.

Fast, Fun & Easy®Needle Felting

8 Techniques & Projects–Creative Results in Minutes!

by Lynne Farris
 
• A beginner's guide to crafting's new craze–needle felting

• Learn in minutes! Everything you need to know about tools, materials, and techniques

• Embellish woolen wearables and accessories, or create your own felted fabric projects

• Create necklaces, bracelets, hat accessories, even soft buttons and beads

Today's hottest trend is easy, addictive, and portable. Try all kinds of materials, including felt, wool yarn, roving, and other natural fibers. A project for every technique including easy stencils and a stained-glass effect.

Sewing Fun Stuff! Soft Sculpture Shortcuts

by Lynne Farris
 
Once you try this "twist" on traditional sewing, you'll be hooked!  From decorative upholstery to fancy apparel and accessories to traditional quilting, soft sculpture has been present throughout history and continues to thrive today.  

This crafts/home reference book teaches you sewing techniques by tackling any or all thirteen wonderful projects.  Then let your imagination run wild with ideas of your own.  Add a gentle touch to your art and new dimensions to your craft, and see how fun sewing soft sculpture can be!

Baby Crafts

by Lynne Farris
 
Why buy ordinary baby toys and clothes when you can make something personal and special at a fraction of the cost?  Here are 24 foolproof step-by-step craft projects that feature a range of ideas from simple baby room decorations to making your own birth announcement and memory projects.  

You get:  Complete step-by-step instructions for 24 beautiful baby gifts; baby facts and information as well as handy crafting tips;  14 pages of "know-how" text plus illustrations; and full color photographs, variation ideas, and patterns

Quick and Clever Fleece

by Lynne Farris
 
Quick & Clever Fleece is a fresh take on the colorful, cozy fabric so popular with sewers and in fashion. These creative projects are full of new ideas and perfect for personalizing. The 22 stylish designs include hats, scarves, mittens, socks, bags, jackets, robe, PJ bottoms, baby wear, throw, sleep sack, and pillow. There are projects styled for women of all ages and for the men and children they love to sew for. The designs feature new fleece products, innovative techniques, and lots of instant embellishments.

The projects, quick and easy, have step-by-step instructions, photographs, and patterns. A basics section covers special techniques and tips for working with fleece. Quick & Clever Fleece makes it simple and fun to turn the favorite specialty fabric into original, personalized fashion

A Touch of Felt

by Lynne Farris
 

Feast your eyes, Feed your soul, Feather your nest!
* Dress up your home and add flair to any room with colorful felt accessories.
* Learn all the different ways to work with wool felt-- hand or machine needle felting, wet felting, sewing with felt fabric, even felting with silk!
* Make a project as a gift, or decorate a room with suites of coordinating accents.

Looking for ways to brighten up a tired interior? Surround yourself with these vivid wool felt accessories. From journal covers, felted paintings, to picture frames, pillows, footstools and tabledecor, you'll fine the perfect project to brighten your surroundings, or give to someone special. Fun easy techniques are suitable for all skill levels.