LEARN TO NEEDLE-FELT: 30 Adorable Animal Projects

Needle-felting is something you can do anywhere: on holiday, on a journey, waiting for a team practice, and these 30 projects for children above 7 years old have the bonus that they can create a lovable toy to keep or give as a gift. The book comes with full instructions and a guide to materials and techniques, and the projects are graded at three levels to help children and parents choose a manageable activity. Everyone loves a panda, and the Panda Patch is a quick and easy way to learn needling technique. The finished patch can be attached to a backpack or clothing, and if you want to make an impact, the Leopard Patch looks a bit more fierce and has more coloured features to develop your skills. With the Furry White Polar Bear Cub we move into the world of free-standing toys, starting with a basic body and legs made according to the general instructions in the introduction. A Zebra, Lion and Cub, and an Orang-Utan are other animals from the wild that make an attractive toy. Feathered Friends in the next section are a little more tricky as they have to be made to stand on two legs. They include a Teeny Tiny Penguin, Red Robin and Wide-Eyed Owl. Animals you might see on a country walk include a Lamb, Fox, Squirrel and Hedgehog, and the final section, "Playful Pets" includes an adorable Shetland Pony, a Dinky Dachshund with a heart-shaped collar, and a Playful Kitten with bright blue eyes. Colour photos and full instructions for every project. 128pp, softback.