Cute Dogs to Needle Felt

Join Gai Button as she shares her secrets to needle felting adorable miniature dogs.

Using different wools, silks and fibres, and with just three needles, you can make all manner of realistic-looking dog breeds, including labradors, pugs and poodles.

There are six dog projects in the book, and the techniques for making them are explained clearly with illustrated step-by-step instructions, along with handy tips. Each dog also has to-scale templates included, so you can start needle felting your favourite pooch right away.

Needle felted dogs are easier to make than they look, making them suitable for beginners and confident felters alike!

Table of Contents
Introduction 6

Materials and tools 8
Wool 8, Felting needles and pad 10, Other materials 12

Techniques 14
Preparing wool 16, Needle felting 22, Additional techniques 28, Making features for your dogs 32

The dogs 38
Cocker Spaniel 40, Labrador Retriever 50, Shih Tzu 58, Border Terrier 72, Standard Poodle 82, Pug 96

Going further 108

Index112