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The Woolery maintains an extensive inventory of titles for all aspects of the fiber crafts, including spinning, weaving, dyeing, knitting, machine knitting, crocheting, felting, fiber animals and a wonderful collection of childrens' books that have a fiber craft or animal tilt. We think you will find something for every occasion. If you would like recommendations or don't see a title, give us a call. Books, particularly craft books, come and go, so the list is always changing. We will keep this on-line list up to date.

DISCOUNTS - buy 2-4 books (total price over $20) and take 10% off the total; buy 5 books or more and take 15% off! Note: any discount will not be reflected on the Cart Invoice; the discount will be applied at the time we process your order. NOTE also that there is no discount on out-of-print books.

JUDGING A BOOK BY ITS COVER - now you can. Most of the books listed on this page have a link to a new page with a color picture of the cover and a more complete description of the book. Covers are presented in relative size so you can also estimate the size of the book. We hope this makes buying books on-line from The Woolery easier.

Categories - Spinning, Weaving, Felting and Fiber, Dyeing, Locker Hooking, Children's Corner, Fiber Animals, Knitting and Crochet, Rug Hooking, Braiding

We also have a category for various plans to "build it yourself" - wheels, looms and more.

Also see our Used Books and Out of Print Books, a new section.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FELTING, FULLING AND NEEDLEFELTING?

FELTING or FELTMAKING means that you are working from the fiber (most often sheep's wool) to make a felted fabric or product using soap and water; there is no knitting, crocheting or weaving involved.

FULLING or KNITFELTING is achieved by knitting a garment and then shrinking it, filling (hence the term "fulling") the holes between the stitches. This fulling can be done on crocheted or woven items as well. Check our knitfelting books and knitting books for many projects that are knitted and then "felted".

NEEDLEFELTING, unlike felting, does not require soap and water; it is accomplished by using felting needles to make figurines or appliqué fibers to decorate fabric or garments (those can be made of felted material or knitted, crocheted or woven material).

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NEEDLEFELTING BOOKS
New! Designer Needle Felting by T. Taylor & C. Cooper: covers basics (materials, tools, techniques) + plus 30 projects: for the home (bubbles pillows, blanket, stained glass pincushion, autumn leaves runner), to wear (hot tamale scarf & hat, cuffs & collar, shibori scarves, adorned denim vest, evening sweater, berets), accessories (jewelry, cashmere bag, lollipop bag, jewelry pouch, eyeglass cases, baubles, bangle, puppies pins), and just for fun (ornaments, pets, album cover, grapes, mobile, pigs, Easter eggs). Color photos. Hardcover. $24.95.
 
New! Easy Needle Felting by Hoerner, Jacobs & Kaduce: covers a brief history of all types of felting, needle felting supplies, making felt fabric (with projects), needle felted hats, felting a design with stencils, free form felting, making felt jewelry, making felted embellishments (including faces), and needle felting gallery. Many large color photos. $14.95.
 
New! Fast, Fun & Easy Needle Felting by L. Farris: covers felting basics, surface embellishment, mosaic appliqué, felt fabric from roving, felt sculpting, millefiori buttons & beads, designs with stencils, stained glass felting with yarn, and painting with fiber. Includes 4 pattern templates. Color photos. $14.95.
 
New! Felt Frenzy by H. Brack and S. Okey: 26 projects for all sorts of felting: knitfelting (bags, hats, slippers and more), wet felting (balls and beads, soap, scarf, wrap, skirt), needlefelting (bags, flowers, hat, pincushion, shoes), and recycled felt (needle case, pillow, camera case, cozy, jacket). Each chapter has a general how-to section. Color photos. $21.95.
 
Felting Needle from Factory to Fantasy by A. Talpai: make wool felt without water or soap! Includes several projects and comes with 4 needles. Not for children as needles are very sharp. $16.95. Replaces the former "Felting Needle for Fiber Fanatics".
 
The Felting Needle - Further Fantasies by A. Talpai: a follow-up workbook to the above, this covers tools, washing & dyeing, basic techniques, and many projects. $19.95.
 
New! Fleece Dog by Sinco: use raw wool and a felting needle to make a variety of fleece dogs: Lab, Dachshund, Shiba Inu, Bulldog, Fox Terrier, Husky, Chihuahua, Schnauzer, Pomeranian, Papillon, Dalmatian, Catalan Sheepdog, Bernese Mountain Dog, Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Afghan Hound, Poodle, Shetland Sheepdog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and Griffon Vendeen. Includes instructions and a color chart for each dog, plus how to make a basic fleece dog. $22.95.
 
New! Fuzzy Felted Friends by S. Yamazaki: covers needle and water felting techniques, basic tools + how to make cute animals (sheep, bear, pony, chick, Jack Russell terrier, Golden Retriever & Cavalier) and items for everyday life (bird ornament, sheep wreath, mouse pincushions, gecko magnet, rabbit-shaped plate, bird pouch, piglet pouch, giraffe bag, zebra bag, sheep case, dog pencil case, mobile phone charms, fish-shaped cushions, bird rattles, elephant tea cozy, animal-shaped coasters, bird kitchen mitten). Many color photos, some black and white to show the step-by-step process.$14.95.
 
Hand Felted Jewelry and Beads by C. Cypher: covers the felting process (including needle felting), tools, ingredients, beading on felt, getting started, plus 25 projects. Color photos. $21.95.
 
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New! Indygo Junction's Needle Felting by A. Barickman: after an introduction to the craft of needle felting, the author presents 25 projects using various techniques: yarn embellishment (jackets, scarf, purse, quilt), fabric to fabric (scarf, pillows, matt, pin), fiber to fabric (pillows, mittens, scarf, purse), and wool from scratch (pins, bracelet, case, coasters, buttons, wallhanging). Also includes patterns and gallery of projects. Many color photos. $24.95.
 
New! Learn to Needle Felt by C. Mansfield: how to use needlefelting for appliqués. Includes patterns for several motifs: pumpkin, wreath, flowers and borders, heart, Christmas tree, sun, butterfly. $10.95.
 
New! Little Felted Animals by M. Horvath: covers supplies and tips, tools, wool & eyes, color palette, plus the step-by-step process and 16 projects including a cat, baby seal, Welsh Corgi, koala bear, Dalmatian, Jack Russell terrier and more. $12.95.
 
Making Faces Using Wet and Dry Felting Methods by Patricia Spark: covers wet felting versus dry felting, felting needles & how to choose one, materials & equipment for dry and wet felting, making a face with easy ste-by-step photos, special projects. Black and white photos. $18.
 
Needle Felting by A. Vickrey with some chapters by P. Spark and L. Van Alstyne: covers the art of needle felting, how-to, safety, equipment, materials and techniques plus many fun projects. $17.95.
 
New! Needle Felting by Hand or Machine by L. Griepentrog & P. Richards: fiber options for needle felting, tools of the trade, how-to, using a machine for needle felting, combining crafts, recycling garments, plus 15 projects: eyeglass case, fringe wrap, colorful totes, vest front, mini-bag, bags, jacket embroidery, pin cushions, buttons, ornaments, wine chiller cover, necklace, and more plus a gallery of other designs. Color photos. $22.95.
 
Needle Felting Projects Book I by Ashford: a little booklet that covers the basics of needle felting plus various projects (monster doll, different styles of balls and pictures, dice, sheep and Pinocchio doll). Includes 2 felting needles. $15.75.
 
Needle Felting Book 2 by Ashford: another booklet that covers the basics of needle felting plus various projects (teddy bear and panda bear, gnome and variations, textured embroidery pictures w/patterns, plus Christmas ornaments including angel, tree, Santas, stars and snowman). Includes 2 felting needles. $16.25.
 
New! Needle Felting - Simple Techniques by L. Lenich & J. Zoeterman: covers tools, techniques and basics of flat wool appliqué needle felting, plus projects: bookmark, book cover, pillow, candle rest and table mat. $14.95.
 
Watercolor Felt Workbook by P. Spark: covers wet felting and dry felting materials and equipment, fiber, felting needles, needle chart, needle felting strokes, making images with felting needles, two wet felting methods, plus 5 samplers, suggestions for continuing with your own designs, microwave dyeing, using handcards, mounting and framing a felt piece, and more. Many black and white photos; 4 samplers are pictured in color. $34.95.
 
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FELTMAKING BOOKS & FIBER BOOKS
The Art of Feltmaking by A. Vickrey: A complete look at this art: history, materials, tools and techniques. Excellent. Many projects for all ages. Color photos throughout. $24.95.
 
Beginner's Guide to Feltmaking by S. Ascher & J. Bateman: covers materials (including types of wool), equipment, color, making a start (including carding), designing, plus many colorful projects such as panels, pillows, egg and tea cosies, placemats and coasters etc. featuring various flowers, sheep, alpacas, fish, apples, bees and more. Numerous color photos. $19.95.
 
New! Creative Felting by L. Houghton: covers materials and equipment, basic wet felting, various techniques, creating a felt shape, plus 30 colorful projects inspired by nature. Color photos. $14.95.
 
New! Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry by S. Haab: introduction to the basics (materials and tools) plus a series of projects including no-sew (necklace, flowers), sewing & quilting (pins, necklace, charms, cuff), embroidery & appliqué (rings, necklace, cuff), felting (necklace, bracelet, needle-felted pendant), crochet (bracelets, choker, wristband), knotting & braiding (bracelets, necklace, pendant). Color photos. $19.95.
 
New! Felt to Stitch by S. Smith: covers making hand-rolled felt, color, line, shape and pattern, using fibers other than wool, making a book cover, shibori, texture with nuno felt, 3-dimensional felt, finishes, surface pattern, cobweb and needle-punched felt. Many color photos. Hardcover. $24.95.
 
New! Felted Bags, Boots & Other Things by C. Armani: with few words and numerous color photos, this book shows you step by step how to do flat felting, use a template, felt into a ball, mix colors, cut out motifs, needle felt insets, make a pendant, embroider, line a case, and use clasps & eyelets. It follows up with 56 projects: pouches, purses, cases, bags, bracelets, beret, rings, necklaces, girls' shoes, "boys""s shoes, holdall, kids' bag, brooch, scarf, fingerless gloves, and more, with a few patterns at the end. In color throughout. $17.95.
 
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Felting by Hand by A. Vickrey: how to make felt slippers, hats, mittens and vests. Good beginner's book. Includes projects for children. $14.95.
 
New! Felt Frenzy by H. Brack and S. Okey: 26 projects for all sorts of felting: knitfelting (bags, hats, slippers and more), wet felting (balls and beads, soap, scarf, wrap, skirt), needlefelting (bags, flowers, hat, pincushion, shoes), and recycled felt (needle case, pillow, camera case, cozy, jacket). Each chapter has a general how-to section. Color photos. $21.95.
 
New! Felt Inlays by N. Hoerner: introduces materials and directions for basic wet felting and using various inlays during the felting process: yanr, pre-felt, pencil roving, silk, etc. Includes 23 projects (purses, bag, tissue holder, sewing kit, bracelets, napkin rings, cosmetic bag, eyeglasses case, candle band, picture frame, coasters, necklaces, checkbook cover, needle book, clutch, cell phone case, address book, pillow, barrette, headband) and a gallery. Color photos. $19.95.
 
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Feltmaking by D. McGavock and C. Lewis: covers origins, equipment and materials and 4 workshop levels, from beginner to expert. Also includes profiles of leading artists and more. Hdcover. $35.
 
New! Feltmaking and Wool Magic by J. Johnson: covers living with felt, materials and tools, felt projects (balls and shapes, pet portraits, pendants, bouquets, dog toys, boots, bags, dolls, hats, jumper, vests, muffler, scarf, slippers, carpets and more), techniques and history (carding, washing, sheep breeds etc.). Color photos. $24.99.
 
Feltmaking - Fabulous Wearables, Jewelry & Home Accents by C. Hagen: covers history, materials, tools & techniques plus many projects: a chair pad, a door stop, a bag, a scarf, animals and dolls, mittens, slippers, jewelry, a beret, a throw, a table runner and more.Color photos throughout. $14.95.
 
Feltmaking Projects for Children by A. Vickrey: covers history, sources, lesson plans, and various projects including beads, ropes, figures, vessel, ball and blanket. $15.95.
 
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Fibre Facts by B. Hochberg: guide to fibers and yarns, their behavior, uses, etc. $9.95.
 
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How to Make Felt by A. Belgrave: use wool and other fibers such as llama, camel, alpaca, etc. to make felt and create hats, bags, rugs, masks and more. Covers history, equipment, materials and techniques. Projects for adults and children. Many color photos. $17.95.
 
New! How We Felt by C. Cypher: how to felt around a ball and other techniques. 19 fiber artists are described and each presents a project: vessels, hats, handbag, boots, cushion, slippers, scarf, tote bag, cape, dress, vest, floating poppies, cascading collar, necklace, ottoman and more. Color photos. $24.95.
 
Introduction to Feltmaking by S. Smith: covers wool fibers and equipment, how to make felt, shrinkage, design, dyeing, edges and further techniques. Now out of print (Sorry, no discount on this book) - WE STILL HAVE A FEW. $25.
 
Magic Wool by D. Schmidt & F. Jaffke: how to use carded wool (felted or non-felted) in order to make figurines, pictures and landscapes. Projects for children and adults. $12.95.
 
New! Making Felted Friends by S. Pearl: using pipe cleaners to build the skeletons, make felt to create a variety of animals: fish, snake, bird, duck, cat, dogs, pig, monkey, mouse, porcupine, dinosaur, spiders. Color photos. $17.95.
 
More Magic Wool by A. Wolk-Gerche: more figurines (people and animals) and pictures to make out of carded wool. Many projects for children and adults. $15.95.
 
New! Needlecrafters' Travel Companion 2007-2009 ed. by A. Anderson: features over 1300 needlecraft shops across the US and Canada listed with address, phone number, directions, shop hours, merchandise etc. + over 1000 additional shops with address and phone number listed by city. Also includes a few knitting patterns. A great guide to take along when you go on a trip. And only $11.95!
 
New! Nuno Nouveau by L. Clay: the nuno technique combines wool fibers with woven fabrics to produce nuno felt, a material that is lightweight and flexible. This book covers materials, equipment and finishing plus a series of projects (scarves, book cover, bag, wrap, brooches) that are illustrated and explained step by step and demonstrate various techniques: texture, using pre-felts, cut and stitch, resist work, layering, threads, yarns and more, and embellishing. Color photos. $19.99.
 
Prehistoric Textiles by E. Barber: chronicles the development of cloth in the neolithic and bronze ages; covers the domestication of fibers, spinning and spindles, looms and weaving, textile weaves, felt and felting, dyeing, and various discussions. Very thorough; 470 pages. Black and white illustrations. Soft cover. $69.
 

Projects for Alpaca and Llama ed. by C. Switzer: here are suggestions for what to do after you have spun the fiber: various artisans contribute a variety of projects:knitted (booties, caps, doll, mittens, socks, man's vest), felted (mittens, vest, pin), woven (belt, blanket, pillow, scarves, shawl, vests), machine-knitted (ear warmer), locker-hooked (pillow) and crocheted (scarf, tam, toy bear). Color photos. $16.
 
Reprints of Textile Articles by B. Hochberg: Spinning with a bead whorl spindle; Spinning fine yarn; Brown cotton; Does it pay to spin your own yarn?; When moths fly out of your closet; Size and texture of yarn; Making a fleece rug; Cotton; Distaffs; Carders; High whorl spindle; Fiber lengths and diameters; and more... $4.95.
 
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Simply Felt by M. Docherty & J. Emerson: covers how to make machine-washed fulled fabric, flat felt and seamless felt, fleece preparation, dyeing, stitching, felt flowers, templates, care and suppliers, plus 25 projects (potholder, pillows, bags, briefcase, purse, runners, lampshade, slippers, hats, scarf, muffler, glasses case, child's jacket and more). $24.95.
 
New! Uniquely Felt by C. White: covers the different types of felt, history, fibers, fleece to felt, dyes, tools, how-to basics, learning about wool, 3-D seamless felting, shaping hats, Nuno felting, cobweb felting, large garments, feltmaking in your community PLUS 45 projects (cording, felt balls, trivets, barrettes, buttons, placemat, table runner, blankets, scarf, poppy pillow, bath mat, tortilla placemats, coasters, upholstery yardage, boot tray, pillow cover, bag & creative handles, sun tote, slippers & boots, journal cover, beret & variations, watermelon hat, plum derby, cutting-edge hat, mushrooms & roses hats, origami hat, glacier bay hat, fedora, jester hat, Nuno scarves, Nuno vests, shawl, pillows & hat, cobweb scarves & curtains, girl's dress, camp vest, tank tops, tunics, & more). Various fiber artists are featured. Color photos. $24.95.
 
Watercolor Felt Workbook by P. Spark: covers wet felting and dry felting materials and equipment, fiber, felting needles, needle chart, needle felting strokes, making images with felting needles, two wet felting methods, plus 5 samplers, suggestions for continuing with your own designs, microwave dyeing, using handcards, mounting and framing a felt piece, and more. Many black and white photos; 4 samplers are pictured in color. $34.95.
 
KNITFELTING BOOKS (+ crochet felting)
Bags - a Knitter's Dozen by XRX Books: patterns for 21 different bags by various designers, from totes to backpacks and pocketbooks. 7 patterns are for knitted and fulled (also called "felted") bags. There is a section on needle felting. Color photos throughout. $15.95.
 
Beginner's Guide to Felting by N. Epstein: steps for successful knitfelting and 8 knit projects for the first time felter: striped bag with roses, heart-shaped cell phone case, grape pillow, eyeglass case, scarf, cabled case, basket of pears, and dipsy doodle hat. Color photos. $10.95.
 
Fabulous Felted Hand-Knits by J. Davis: basics of knit-felting plus many different projects, some simple (pincushion, coasters, hot pad, eyeglass case, scarf, bags) others featuring embroidery (clutch, cloche, scarf, oven mitt, tam), special texture (slippers, hat, mittens, jacket, bag), colorwork (vest, rug, pillow, bowl, bag) and mixed media (scarf, poodle, purse, vest, hat), and others yet requiring cutting and sewing (rug, knitting needles case, fingerless gloves, pillow, shoulder bag). Many color photos. Hardcover. $24.95.