Description
Book SynopsisJust a bit of winding, tying, trimming and fluffing!Pom poms are suddenly showing up everywhere—as fashion accessories, home decor items, and toys.
Adorable Pom Pom Animals shows you how to use materials including yarn, mohair, and alpaca wool to sculpt cuddly pom pom animals in different shapes and sizes.
In this charming little book, you will learn how to:
- Select the right yarns to create the correct texture for each animal
- Use stitching and trimming to sculpt and define the designs
- Hone your needle felting skills to give each creation its own personality
This adorable book features lessons, diagrams, sewing tips, and step-by-step instructions on how to make 30 different cute creations, including:
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Dachshund
- Lion
- Brown Tiger Cat
- Bear
- Ice Cream
- Holiday decorations
- Puffer Fish
- Parakeet
- Flowers
- Hearts
Plus, once you've mastered the basics, you can create your own original animal friends!
Trade Review"The projects yield palm-sized works of art that are both adorably cute and painstakingly detailed. Ito's instructive and visually pleasing book will appeal to fans of Amigurumi (crocheted animals) and miniature-making enthusiasts." --
Publishers Weekly"Each of the fortysomething pom-poms includes materials, instructions, trimming and sizing guide, a winding diagram, plus front, back, and side-view images of the completed pom-poms. With so many favorite animals and foods represented, this will really get the gift making--for loved ones or simply for crafters themselves--going."
--Booklist"These projects are simply adorable!!"
--Crafty Moms Share blog
