Feltmaking and Wool Magic: Contemporary Techniques and Beautiful Projects

After studying textile design in both the USA and Finland, author Jorie Johnson was introduced to the felt making process in 1977 when she was first taught Scandinavian felt boot-making. She was immediately struck by felt's amazing properties and possibilities. Through this book, Feltmaking and Wool Magic, you will see that Jorie's approach to felt making is clearly creative as well as effective. The book covers in detail, basic step by step felt making techniques, then goes on to present a series of projects from simple jewelry to beautiful vests.

Jorie Johnson enjoys designing, producing and wearing her unique handmade woolen felt creations. After studying industrial textile design (weaving and printing) for fashion and interiors Jorie found her compatible expression in fiber through the traditional medium of felt making. Her combination of rich colors and layering techniques, working various materials such as silk, rayon, and mohair into the felt product, results in one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories for the discerning collector. She resides in Kyoto, Japan.