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🍄A big, big thanks goes to the author/designer/crafter, Claudia Marie Lenart, Fox Chapel Publishing (Landauer Publishing) and NetGalley for the opportunity to take a look at this introductory guide to needle felting. I will share my review to retail sites and Instagram upon release!

🍄As a complete beginner to needle felting, I loved this guide. There's great explanations of the supplies and techniques used for needle felting, and the project designs/patterns included are really so adorable. They gave me so much inspiration. I loved all the little gnomes, and I think the projects will make for great decorations.

🍄I've been wanting to create a little fairy garden, but as I live in an urban area, am forced to make it inside. I hadn't thought about it before, but needle felting would be a great way to make my fairy garden with indoor-friendly materials. The patterns are clear and easy to understand, and the pictures demonstrate each step with clarity. I can't wait to do more of these projects!

🍄Obsessed with the tiny little bunny 🐰

5 out of 5 stars! Thanks again!

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Beautiful photography and detailed instructions. As a novice felter who tries to be as sustainable as possible, it was lovely to find some more earth friendly felting tools suggested, and some beautiful designs to plan out. Lovely book and inspired to try some new projects now.

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An adorable collection of patterns and instructions for those wanting to create whimsical needle felted projects! The patterns appear to be clear with easy to follow directions.

I can't wait to start creating! An inspirational collection of ideas for sure!

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I loved this book! Not only were the projects diverse, cute, and creative, each project has multiple pictures for each stage of the project, allowing even new felters to follow along easily. Would highly recommend!

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Adorable creatures and clear instructions. I’m a beginner at needle felting and this book came packed with cute creatures and creative projects. The instructions were clear and easy to follow also as a beginner.

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This is a cute book that has step by step photos and templates! Most of the projects relates to a gnome’s life so the projects were not my speed. However, I think she does a nice job of stepping up through the projects. I especially liked the unicorn and birds! Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

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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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