How We Felt

How We Felt, Designs and techniques From Contemporary Felt Artists by Carol Huber Cypher, softback published by Interweave. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-59668-031-9, price 17.99 from [...] There are some wonderful projects and ideas in this book. It would have been better if the instructions incorporated more how-to photos. I love the boots and slippers, the bags and the African trade beads in the gallery are superb. The book includes some exciting techniques. However, like most, I am still wondering, having read the instructions, how to make these things.

This is one the most beautiful of the books on my felting shelf. The projects all share their contemporary nature, which I love, but from there the techniques and the types of projects spin out into so many different directions. Both home decore and wearables are represented here. A group of floating felted poppies suspended from a ceiling evoke Chihuly's wild use of color and organic shape; while a pair of Scandinavian books wth Hungarian flair has me looking for shoe soles. A butterfly cape takes my breath away and a primitive patterned tote has me checking my roving supply. I highly recommend this book for anyone with a love of contemporary styled projects and a desire to examine felt in many different techniques and projects.

Great book Carol a must reference for the serious felter and aspiring beginner. Looking forward to more

A great book! a must have to any budding or even established felt maker. has lovely insight into how many artist make their felt. almost like doing half a dozen classes in one.lol

Many of the projects in this book are a little complex for a beginner but even those offer ideas for new techniques that can be incorporated into simpler projects. It's nice to see samples of more advanced work for inspiration too!