Current Publications (in Print)

'Embellish, Stitch, Felt' by Sheila Smith (Batsford 2008: ISBN:978-1-906388-05-8)

  • Explore the new dry-felting techniques – both by hand and with the embellisher machine – that have created possibilities for textile artists, quilters and embroiderers alike.
  • Combine needle felting with traditional wet felting and also a range of embroidery techniques.
  • Make felt fabrics from scratch, build up texture, incorporate tucks and tubes and work in three dimensions.
  • Experiment with an exciting variety of fabrics, not just wool.
  • Information on materials and equipment, colour and dyeing plus step by step instructions and projects for those new to dry felting.
  • More advanced techniques are provided for htose wishing to experiment further.
  • Stunning finished pieces and samples to inspire all textile artists.

Publisher's Information

  • First published in the United Kingdom in 2008 by Batsford, 151 Freeston Road, London, W10 6TH
  • 128pp illustrated throughout in full colour
  • size (approx) 9 x 11 inches (27.7 x 22.4 x 2.3 cm)
  • Recommended Price £18.99 from bookshops or online.
  • ISBN: 1-906-38805-9 (13 digit: 978-1-906388-05-8)

'Felt to Stitch' by Sheila Smith (Batsford 2006)

Take your feltmaking to another level. This book contains all the techniques you need for the magical process of creating felt, plus further ideas for manipulation

  • blending colours
  • surface embellishment
  • three dimensional forms
  • innovative methods including shibori and Nuno felt
  • Step by step projects help you develop your felting skills, including a purse, gift bag and book cover
  • A must have guide for all textile artists and embroiderers who would like to add an extra dimension to their work

Publisher's Information

  • First published in the United Kingdom in 2006 by Batsford, 151 Freeston Road, London, W10 6TH
  • 128pp illustrated throughout in full colour
  • size (approx) 9 x 11 inches (21 x 27.5 cm) hardback
  • Recommended Price £18.99 from bookshops or online.
  • ISBN: 0 7134 9008X (13 digit: 978-0-713490-08-4)

2002:- Series of 3 Booklets

  • Introduction to Feltmaking         Booklets currently available from.... www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk
  • Felt without Seams
  • Beyond the Basics

Out of Print

The following publications are out of print and there are no plans for reprinting. Techniques in feltmaking have developed and Sheila Smith strongly recommends that readers rely on current publications for up to date information.

'Feltmaking - the Whys and Wherefores' Publisher & Joint author (with Freda Walker)

1995:- (1st edition) This was recognised as a sound technical reference book.

2005:- substantially rewritten by Sheila and Freda Walker.