It’s a Small World
Felted Friends
Cute and Cuddly Needle Felted Figures
from Around the World
Sachiko Susa
TUTTLE Publishing
Tokyo | Rutland, Vermont | Singapore
CONTENTS
NETHERLANDS
Girl and Windmill
CHINA
Three Panda Brothers
AUSTRALIA
Mother and Baby Koala
AUSTRALIA
Mother Kangaroo and Joey
NEW ZEALAND
Sheep on a Hill
RUSSIA
Four Matryoshka Maidens
USA
Hamburger and Donut Dangles
MEXICO
Monkey with Maracas and Cactus
INDIA
Elephant on Festival Day
PALAU
Tropical Fish Mobile
Small Figures Can Have a Big Impact
ITALY
Rabbit Gondolier and His Gondola
FINLAND
Santa Claus with Gifts
FINLAND
Little House in Spring and Winter
CANADA
Bear in the Forest
GERMANY
Teddy Bears and Castle
FRANCE
Paris Dangle
UNITED KINGDOM
London Dangle
A Little Journey Around the World… in the Palm of Your Hand
Kinds of Wool Felt
Lesson: Making a Castle with Base
Lesson: Making a Teddy Bear
Lesson: Multi-purpose Dangle
Before Starting Your Wool Felting Journey
Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 42–43
I’ve made a little world from the kingdom of felt. With each piece I made, the world grew larger, and I felt as if I were on a fun journey. A needle transforms roving into all kinds of shapes. It’s not limited to animals and people—it lends itself to things like houses, castles and scenery too. I hope you’ll enjoy experiencing the gentle sweetness and warmth of wool felt in these pieces.
Sachiko Susa
NETHERLANDS
Girl and Windmill INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 43–45
The window sills of houses in the Netherlands are decorated with flowers all year round. From among the prettily blooming tulips, a smiling girl greets people passing by. “Welcome to the Netherlands!”
CHINA
Three Panda Brothers INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 46–47
As China’s ambassador of friendship, the giant panda delights people everywhere. Rolling and spinning in circles, the panda could well be the most adorable creature in the whole world. These pampered, slightly fussy brothers love to play.
AUSTRALIA
Mother and Baby Koala INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 48–49
The koala is an animal found only in Australia. Surprisingly, it gets all its nutrients exclusively from eucalyptus leaves. But this baby koala is still feeding on its mother’s milk.
AUSTRALIA
Mother Kangaroo and Joey INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 50–51
In Australia the kangaroo is a familiar sight. A little joey will stay snug in its mama’s pouch for months before starting to wander about on its own.
NEW ZEALAND
Sheep on a Hill INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 52
New Zealand is blessed with a wealth of nature, and animals and humans coexist in this spiritually rich country. This figure expresses gratitude for the gift of the wool that’s produced from New Zealand’s healthily-raised sheep.
RUSSIA
Four Matryoshka Maidens INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 53
Think Russian souvenirs, think Matryoshka dolls. Their appeal lies in their simplicity, which shines through in the warmth inherent in handmade objects. Aren’t these four maidens a bunch of beauties?
USA
Hamburger