FRESH FELT FLOWERS

Roses, calla lilies, birds of paradise...they’re so beautiful, and so temporary. Beautiful one minute, browning at the edges the next. No more! Now crafters everywhere can make remarkably realistic versions of their favorite flowers that stay pretty forever. The secret? Wool felt and simple fabric sculpting techniques created by expert Lynne Farris. Seventeen complete projects with two full-scale patterns, how-to photos, and easy-to-follow instructions bring a garden of blooms within reach, even for beginning sewers.