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