Felt & Thread

Capture your world with felt and embroidery. Have you ever wished you could capture a special memory - a beloved pet, a cozy home, or a breathtaking natural specimen - in a way that lasts forever? With Jenny Bolhofner's unique combination of felt appliqué, thread painting, and textural embroidery, you can turn cherished scenes and images into vibrant works of art. Create a cute pet portrait, a nostalgic house hoop, or a nature-inspired design using one of Jenny's 10 projects that give you the tools and confidence to make something truly one-of-a-kind. Or, with included guidance on designing your own piece and step-by-step instructions for layering felt shapes and adding embroidered details, you can bring any subject to life! Explore 10 projects that employ felt appliqué to create padded stumpwork, detailed thread painting, and textural felt and thread elements for a fun and creative new approach to hoop art Create portraits that capture what you love most, like cute pets, charming homes, and nature-inspired scenes Learn at your own pace, building skills in simple design, precise cutting, effective layering, and stunning stitching with projects that range in skill level