There aren't a lot of new quilting and fiber art books on the market that I think are exceptional. I think a lot of them are just books that are quickly put together to take advantage of someones new "celebrity" status or to quickly get in on a current movement.
I'm very happy to tell you about one that is an exception. The Complete Photo Guide to Felting by Ruth Lane is exactly what it says it is.....COMPLETE.
If you are interested in any aspect of felting you will find this book to be a great resource.
The book is 231 pages with over 800 photos. So that will tell you how well illustrated the book is.
Here's a page from the needle felting section to show you the clear illustrations.
The book covers wet felting, nuno felting and needle felting.
If you need a copy for your library, you can order a signed copy from Ruth here.
Ruth also sent me a copy to give to one of my lucky readers. To enter just leave a comment on this post and I will draw a winner on Wednesday, November 7.
Have seen amazing felt creations on the web and would love to learn how to make some myself. Thanks for the chance to add this book to my library.
Posted by: Four dogs and one quilter | November 03, 2012 at 02:21 PM
Wow....fabulous giveaway. Please count me in. :)
Posted by: Yvonne | November 03, 2012 at 02:31 PM
How timely! I am working on a pair of clogs that will need to be felted. I have a top loading washer. Does she give info on using a top loader, or felting knitted items by hand? A felting teacher in one LYS said you can't really do it by hand.........what did they do before washing machines??
Posted by: Gail | November 03, 2012 at 02:33 PM
I've been playing with felting for a while, but not really in depth. This sounds like a resource I will need to have, one way or another!!!
Posted by: Kathy Schmidt | November 03, 2012 at 03:24 PM
The book looks awesome! Of course I want it.
Posted by: Lauralee | November 03, 2012 at 06:30 PM
I have played a bit with needle felting and wet felting. What a great resource for exploration this book must be!
:) Linda
Posted by: linda schiffer | November 03, 2012 at 06:47 PM
{Jumping up and down....} Me. ME. Pick me! :O)
Posted by: Cindy Is Crafty | November 03, 2012 at 08:21 PM
I would love to win a copy! I'm just now getting started on a Christmas present that has to be felted and I have no idea how to do felting. lol. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Cassandra | November 03, 2012 at 09:19 PM
I have been collecting felt since a friend sent me some supplies. I have have tried a few small things but would love to learn more about wet felting and other techniques so I can make some art pieces and would love to do some animals.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie St. Germain | November 03, 2012 at 09:54 PM
How timely. I have decided to work up some old wool blazers, but I definitely need a beginner's how-to. Thank you for the book report --whether I win it or not. And thank you for generously offering it.
Posted by: Linda | November 04, 2012 at 12:32 AM
I attended a felting workshop some time ago and ever since I have been buying small packets of wool rovings because I cannot resist them. They come in such beautiful colours. If I win this book I undertake to actually start using my stash!
Best
Joyce
Posted by: Joyce | November 04, 2012 at 03:04 AM
This would be a great Christmas gift for my very talented quilting buddy.
Posted by: ellen kuzemchak | November 04, 2012 at 05:30 AM
that is just the book that i need to add to my library. thanks for the info, Vicky
Posted by: shirley bruner | November 04, 2012 at 08:00 AM
Thank you for your review. I have often wanted to know to know about felting but didn't have directions from start to finish. This sounds like the perfect book for me :)
Posted by: Cherie Moore | November 04, 2012 at 08:10 AM
I appreciate the review because I also feel a lot of these new books are quick promos but I AM interested in needle felting so this is good to know. Thanks!
Posted by: elle | November 04, 2012 at 04:20 PM
Guess what I've had for 4 years and never used?? A needle felting machine--this may be the nudge needed...or not!
Posted by: Jody | November 04, 2012 at 07:13 PM
Felting is something that has been on my to-try list for awhile now. This book looks like a great resource.
Posted by: Katie | November 04, 2012 at 08:56 PM
Felting is another fiber addiction. Count me in!
Posted by: Elizabeth Gibson | November 04, 2012 at 11:08 PM
I like reading through a post that can make men and women think.
Also, thank you for allowing for me to comment!
Posted by: Philomena | November 05, 2012 at 03:15 AM
great looking book, hope i win Thanks for the give away
Posted by: Margaret | November 05, 2012 at 01:40 PM
Your grandmother's choice blocks are very beautiful. How nice that you are spending so much time with family! I'm wondering if you learned to quilt from your mom or the other way around. Please enter me in the Felt Book drawing! I've been felting for a couple of years now, but don't get the opportunity much as I have to take over the dining table when I do!
Posted by: Marjorie | November 05, 2012 at 04:24 PM
Would love to learn felting.
Posted by: Sheila | November 05, 2012 at 05:21 PM
This book looks like something I would love to have. Thanks for the chance to get it.
Posted by: Kathy Pitts | November 05, 2012 at 05:57 PM
Oh my gosh! I want to learn felting...I have been collecting old wool sweaters and wool for years. I know it is not that hard I am just scared to take the plunge...pardon the pun.
I would love to win this fantastic book! Thanks so much for the chance. Also, your fabrics are so gorgeous.
Hugs,
Mary
Posted by: mary salmon | November 05, 2012 at 06:36 PM
Thanks for a give a way. I just love how this book looks. I need a copy, I have it on my Christmas list and if Santa does not give me a copy I will be buying it in Jan.
Posted by: Cathy Tomm | November 05, 2012 at 06:58 PM