Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends: Adorable Cats, Dogs and Other Pets
By Sachiko Susa
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Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends shows you how to create lifelike felted figures that remind you of the pets you love--using a little wool roving, a felting needle, and a few basic tools and techniques. Even more than this, it shows you how to capture their adorable expressions when they're playing hard, napping, or just happy to see you. A sweetly cocked head, perky ears, and a tail that makes you think it's actually wagging--the charm of these miniature figures is all in the details!
Easy step-by-step instructions and photos show you how to make the basic shapes and components, then how to add details like long or curly hair, spines, and stripes, as well as little faces that are utterly irresistible. With a bit of practice, you'll be able to portray the unique poses and expressions of beloved pets from your own life.
And just like your pets, this needle felting book is so friendly that even novice felters will have no trouble making these miniature animal figures, including:
- A perky Yorkshire Terrier
- An elegant Russian Blue Cat
- A playful Tabby
- A sleepy Mottled Cat
- A Holland Lop Rabbit
- A curly Toy Poodle
- A fluffy Pomeranian
- A dapper French Bulldog
- Matching mom-and-pup Chihuahuas
- A sweet Pygmy Hedgehog
- And many more!
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Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends - Sachiko Susa
Introduction
Pets have long held a special place in our lives. There’s something about the unconditional affection and devotion particular to animals that tug at our heartstrings. Dogs, cats and other little furry (and un-furry) critters…which lively domesticated creatures share your life?
Inspired by the many adorable pets out there, I created felted animals in their likeness. It’s very satisfying to felt your own cute miniature pet.
Use the instructions in this book as a basic guide, but have fun customizing each animal to more closely resemble a real-life pet you know or may want to have as a companion one day. You can even add collars or clothes!
The projects shown in the instructional photos are their actual size. I’ve tried to be extra clear about how to add facial expressions and fur via a flocking method and there are many illustrations and photos to help you along the way.
Small enough to fit in the palm of your hands, these felted pets are easy to make, so please take a light-hearted approach and enjoy!
— Sachiko Susa
Shiba Inu
The Shiba Inu is a small dog of Japanese origin, known for its upright ears, curled tail and sturdy well-balanced body. Included are two versions: a brown one with its cute tongue sticking out and a black one with a cheerful expression. Detailed instructions for the brown Shiba Inu serve as a basic lesson for constructing a felted animal.
Brown Shiba Inu (with tongue sticking out)
INSTRUCTIONS → PAGE 34
Black Shiba Inu (with closed mouth)
INSTRUCTIONS → PAGE 42
Chihuahua
The lovable Chihuahua enchants with its big eyes and ears and is the world’s smallest dog breed. Flocking is the key to achieving the long-hair fur of the adult Chihuahua. Add fluffiness to the chest, tail and sides of the face.
Chihuahua Pup INSTRUCTIONS → PAGE 46
Chihuahua Dog INSTRUCTIONS → PAGE 48
Toy Poodle
This clever canine’s secret to popularity is its affectionate nature. A curly yarn is used on the surface to create the right texture.
INSTRUCTIONS → PAGE 50
Jack Russell Terrier
Tummy time in action! Place the head at a slightly downward angle to enhance the expression. Its contented and playful personality shines through from the relaxed pose.
INSTRUCTIONS → PAGE 52
Yorkshire Terrier
Can you tell that this little pup is a bit melancholy and needy but full of love? Did it spill some milk on purpose to get attention? Or is it pouting because it’s all alone at home? Various colors comprise the head, chest, paws, back and tail.
INSTRUCTIONS → PAGE 43
Miniature Dachshund
Short, stubby legs. An elongated torso. The pointy nose. These distinctive characteristics of the miniature dachshund also make it a very beginner-friendly dog to make. Curving the ears adds extra personality.
INSTRUCTIONS → PAGE 54
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Mama dog and puppy both sport luxuriously draped ears with thick curly fur. To make the Mama’s ears, use wool roving intended for flocking. Position her head to tilt sideways to accentuate the majestic ears.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Pup INSTRUCTIONS → PAGE 56
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog INSTRUCTIONS → PAGE 58
Pomeranian
Pomeranians have distinctive woolly, tufted fur. Select a wool roving that mimics this texture.
INSTRUCTIONS → PAGE 61
French Bulldog
To make the characteristics wrinkles of this French Bulldog, fingering weight wool is ideal. Creating a shadow with a darker color adds a realistic touch. The bow necktie is also created from the wool roving.
INSTRUCTIONS → PAGE 64
Russian Blue
Its silver-flecked blue fur and green eyes make the Russian Blue enigmatic and magical. Flexible plastic wire (such as millinery brim wire) was used to form its slender body. Detailed instructions with photographs of this process are included.
INSTRUCTIONS → PAGE 72