Felt & fur : 20 simple makes to sew

Featuring an on-trend avocado, woodland toadstool, cool cacti and not-so-scary spider, these furry and felted projects are suitable for beginners and require very few tools - an ideal combination for some enjoyable and relaxing crafting time!

Each project is made using a fun selection of readily available and affordable ultra-cosy fabrics.

A detailed tools and materials section, plus techniques and templates, will cover all the basics you will need to complete these cuddly designs. AUTHOR: Emma Herian has been creative ever since she leanred to knit on two pencils at school.

Having studied ceramics and plastics at Brighton University, UK, she went on to work for a furniture design company in London.

Emma's needle felting work evolved when she was asked to teach the craft at a workshop.

Learning about the craft itself first took her love of making in a whole new direction.

Emma has written features for Making magazine, and her work was featured on Channel 4's Kirstie's Handmade Christmas.