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I received a copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley and the publishers.

I am new to needle felting. This book proved to be a wonderful guide to needle felting for beginners. The project pictures are adorable, I especially liked the woodland animals. I have some of the equipment to start felting and this book will definitely get me started in the right direction..

The book begins with an introduction and is followed by some useful information on the types of tools and supplies you'll need to use the book. This is followed by techniques. I love the different projects and the instructions accompanied by photographs. I would love to make the darling fox and the bunny!

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Cute, and useful guide to starting needle felting. I enjoyed how comprehensive it was, and how cute the projects were.

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This title features adorable projects in a popular style, sure to be appealing to crafters who enjoy cottagecore and fantasy styles. The step by step photos are informative, and the projects are accessible to beginners. I look forward to recommending to library patrons. Thank you for the opportunity to review this title.

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Not able to read this books format, need send to kindle. I am starting to needle felt so would love to be able to read this book

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I am still pretty new at needle felting but love the ideas and inspiration that this book has given me! It is very easy to follow even with the minimal knowledge about the craft that I am still learning. I will definitely be picking this book up many more times in the future.

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If you are just starting needle felting this is a great book to start. It is very detailed and perfect for beginners.

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needle felting is such a magical craft. The author has done a great job of explaining the how-tos and then taking the reader through multiple projects step by step. I was grateful for all of the closeup photos that helped me to understand how to put everything together.

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This book is a great introduction to needle felting. The author does a great job of covering tools and materials in an open way. She covers how to start and basic techniques before jumping into projects.

The projects are adorable and build in complexity, adding skills as you move through the book. The images that accompany the steps are well chosen and illustrate the actions well. I really like the book and would happily gift it to fiber friends.

I want to make something right away!

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What a beautiful book for needle filters whether a beginner or experienced. The gorgeous woodland theme brings together several step by step projects, with clear instructions and templates. What I really liked about book to others I've bought was how it goes through the tools and types of wool to buy.
Lovely book for a gift.

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Good amount and quality of pictures for the steps. Layout of how-to with supplies, steps, photos, etc. makes the process clear and works well. The range of ideas will appeal to anyone who may be interested in this topic. The focus of Enchanted Forest will appeal to a lot of crafters and readers as cottage core and cute woodland animals continue to be popular.

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Complete Starter Guide to Needle Felting: Enchanted Forest is an absolute delight for both beginners and experienced crafters. This book strikes the perfect balance between being a practical guide and a source of whimsical inspiration.

The step-by-step instructions are clear and easy to follow, making the sometimes-daunting art of needle felting approachable for newcomers. The photography is stunning, capturing every detail of the enchanting projects and sparking creativity at every turn.

What sets this guide apart is its imaginative theme. The "Enchanted Forest" concept immerses readers in a world of magical creatures, woodland scenes, and charming details. Each project feels like a tiny masterpiece, and the storytelling element adds an extra layer of charm that makes crafting even more enjoyable.

The author does a fantastic job of explaining techniques, recommending materials, and sharing tips to achieve the best results.

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What a wonderful look into a wool felted enchanted forest.
I am especially interested in making the Gnome Garland.

This book has four main sections: supplies, techniques, projects and templates.The beginning section has great information on types of wool, needles (shapes, sizes and what they are good for), and where to get supplies.

Each project has a supply list and a series of step by step photos to guide you to completion. Templates for shape and size are found in back of book along with index of projects, tools and techniques.

I recommend this book for those new to felting and also those looking for new ideas. So much of what we have now is online - this book would indeed be a great physical book to have in a crafting library.

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A great resource! My daughter and I had a lot of fun using this book to learn and create! I highly recommend this book

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This was a really neat intricate book on needle felting. It helps if you have a background in needle felting but I think a beginner could use this too. I’m more of a beginner and I found the book very helpful.

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I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Complete Starter Guide to Needle Felting: Enchanted Forest is a beautiful book perfect for beginners like me. What drew me to this book was the adorable needle felt figures on the cover, and I was fascinated to see how they were made.
The book begins with an introduction and is followed by some useful information on the types of tools and supplies you'll need to use the book. This is followed by techniques, which I was surprised by as I didn't realise how many techniques there could be to do needle felting. The projects had simple, easy to follow instructions accompanied by photographs. I really want to have a go at the mushroom family on Mossy Hill, the unicorn foal, the happy gnome, and the woodland fairies. The templates included at the back are easy to use and very useful for projects in and outside of the book as you progress.

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OMG! I am absolutely in love with this book—it's a cuteness overload!

As a crafter always looking for new projects, needle felting has been on my radar, and Complete Starter Guide to Needle Felting: Enchanted Forest didn't disappoint.

This book covers everything you need to get started, from tools to techniques. Its step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs make it perfect for visual learners.

Each project is beautifully laid out, easy to navigate, and enjoyable to explore. I'm especially excited to try the finger puppet project—they are too adorable!

Thank you to NetGalley and Fox Chapel Publishing | Landauer Publishing for providing me with an e-book ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Felting Fantasy

Loved this book. Lovely clear information and instructions and starting with easier projects and gradually moving to more difficult ones to help build skill and confidence. The step by step photos are really good as they show you how much wool and the type of tools and techniques to use. These would be useful whatever project you’re working on. I hope Claudia has a book on projects for Christmas, and if not will look at producing one.

Really good book for needle felters.

I was given this book from the author via netgalley only for the pleasure of reading and leaving an honest review should I choose to.

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This book has pretty clear pictures. It doesn't feel like an absolute beginner book. I would have liked more about how to do the actual stabbing part.

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I really want to needle felt!!! This was a book on a hobby that I didn’t know about: and it really broke down the entire process. I think I could do it, and it looks so fun.

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As a perpetual crafter for some reason I've been intimidated by needle felting. This book has not only made me feel more confident in the process I've already stated making a few gifts for friends and have many more planned.

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