Felties: How to Make 18 Cute and Fuzzy Friends from Felt

Now, Felties isn't something I was normally seek out. I'm into the cute but wouldn't really consider myself into sewing. But I happened upon it one day, noticed that it looked simple enough and became OBSESSED. I ordered the book, 2 weeks later it finally showed up, I went out that night and bought just about every possible material (cost around $40) I thought I would need to complete any and all of the patterns and set off to work.I started off with Mushroom Girl because to me she was the cutest. And I will be honest, it was a struggle, i almost gave up, probably took me about 3 hours. It probably didn't help that I started with a pattern with a lot of embellishments. But once I completed that first pattern I realized it wasn't really bad once I got into the sewing mindset. And from there I went to complete 10 of the 18 patterns in the book as of now. I'd say right now it takes me probably about 1-2 hours to complete a pattern.Since my sewing skills aren't the great I modified as I went, making things easier for myself and adjusting the patterns to work a little better for me. The book is very simple to work with and definitely has given me a lot of ideas as to how I could create my own patterns, which I would like to try sometime soon. The patterns are very very small but I think it would be very simple to enlarge them on a copier to fit someone's comfort level.Overall this is a fantastic book that has introduced me to a great new hobby! I just wish there were more patterns in the book!*I've loaded pictures of the 10 patterns I've completed so far into the customer gallery.

I just got this book for Christmas (I couldn't help myself- had to open it early). I've already made the Babushka doll twice (turned her into an ornament both times) and just started the panda. They are super cute, simple projects that can be completed rather quickly. It also gives me a lot of good ideas for creating my own patterns. I've looked at a lot of different felt craft books, and I do think this is one of the better books out there. I can get this from my library but I decided that I would use it enough to justify the purchase. Besides the functionality of it, it's just a darn cute book- the photography is adorable.I'm not very advanced with a needle and thread, but even if you mess up, it just adds to the charm of your homemade fuzzy friend. I definitely recommend this book if you're looking for fun, adorable, and quick felt projects. Just be careful- it's addicting!

We made 32 of the babushki for Christmas ornament gifts for teachers, family, friends & neighbors last year. We'll probably do the polar bear this year. It took a while and it wasn't perfect (but probably far more endearing), but my daughter did about 8 of them herself (at age 10). Easy to photocopy templates, versatile choices for colors of felt, embroidery floss and trimmings. My physical therapists' office received 5 and the physical therapist who was crafty bought her own copy of the book right away for her own gift-giving. I adored every minute. Just add a nice piece of thick gold thread or a thin ribbon and these make great ornaments. Adjust the size on your computer after scanning in, even, and you can make them bigger or smaller. You don't necessary have to have the beads, even, if you like to do french knots or other decorative stitching. Easily affordable.Just so endearing--and should keep for decades.

This book is really cute for people who like to do quick and easy crafts. There are 18 different projects for little felt animals, people, aliens, etc. Very simple and straight forward, with step by step instructions and patterns. I'm giving this to my college aged daughter for Christmas, but a much younger child would enjoy this and could make the projects with a little bit of help from an adult. The only supplies needed are bits of felt, scissors, and a needle and thread. Beads and embellishments can be added, if you desire. Nice photographs show what each project will look like when completed. I'd recommend this book for any crafter, it's cute and fun.

The book is cute. My toddler loves the pictures of the little animals and people. The patterns look easy to follow.My only reason for not giving 5 stars, however, is when I ordered the book from amazon it came in a bubble mailer and that does not protect a 30 page softcover book in the mail. I am glad I was not planning on gifting this item as it arrived dog eared and with a large dent in the middle of the edge.

This book contains a few very cute ideas an inexperienced crafter can build off of. It provides step-by-step instruction, but may benefit more by suggesting the use of a variety of different crafting medium to embellish a finished product. The projects use small beads and ribbon, but maybe more suggestions could be offered for alternate materials such as fabric trims, variety beads; (wood, porcelain, clay), fabric paints and textured materials. A great starting book, and I would recommend it!

This is perfect for a first time 'feltie' maker! Instructions for the 18 items are simple yet complete and there are templates for pattern pieces. DON'T be intimidated if you don't know how to sew!! I traced the on copy paper & keep them in an envelope glued to the inside cover. Some pieces are a bit small to stuff with fiberfill, but it's possible... or they look ok without it. In fact, if you want, you could skip filling them altogether!

I have made a bunch of these and they are all well loved. It took clumsy me a while to not get glue all over my little felties, but now I'm making them like a professional. And the patterns are so nice and easy, I have used them to design my own little critters. New sewers and experienced ones will love making these felties. The price on the book is right, too!

What a great book, it'd make a great gift but this copy is all mine! It didn't, unfortunately, come with the additional pack that you may or may not get (depending on the publisher, apparently) of felt, floss, needles etc and everything you need to get started on a couple of characters. Even though I hoped like mad it would, I still give it top marks. So, you will need various coloured felt pieces, embroidery floss, neeedle and toy stuffing to complete. I'm so rubbish at the needlework thing but there's a great guide of how to complete the different stitches, complete with patterns to follow for each project (there's 18 super cute projects in total) that is's all very straight forward and simple, a little bit fiddly for a non-sewer but very achievable. My stitching just needs tidying with practise and my characters will look just like those on the cover.

I love the polar bear and mushroom feltie best. Even though I am in my mid 40s I love them. They are so cute. I ended up being inspired to make some of my own and I have started to do my friends too. I would like to do the mushroom one at some point. I think they are great for charities and to cheer people up in hospital. I would put lavender in them, if I didn't have wool. I took me far longer than 15 mins as I did a lot of beading. You can certainly have a lot of fun with them.

If you like small patterns, this is perfect. Good value and lots of designs.

Some cute little fealties that can be made into badges, templates are fill size, good for fun raising

Great book for inspiration on how to make cute little people and animals. I have not made any yet but I am sure my little girl would love one of the products. Prompt delivery.