The ultimate reference guides for needleworkers with amazing projects, detailed step-by-step instructions and stunning photographs. This best-selling series covering mainly embroidery but also sewing, knitting and crochet was originally published by Country Bumpkin in Australia and has now been revamped for the modern needleworker by Search Press, with a fresh new design. This comprehensive guide shows all the stitches and techniques needed for thread painting, with fully annotated step by step photographs and detailed instructions. There are then dozens of beautiful designs, clearly photograp... View More...
This title is a follow up to the hugely popular "Tea Cozies". You can have fun and fast to work from with easy-to-read instructions of this book. Make beautiful, inexpensive gifts - if they can be parted with! Projects are suitable for all levels of ability as a techniques section explains the basic skills. Tea lovers know there's nothing better than a cozy to keep a tasty brew piping hot to the very last sip. There's also no better way to prettify a plain pot or cheer up the tea table. The first tea cozy book was so popular that GMC had to make another! The enduring popularity of the tea cozy... View More...
Rev up the sewing machine, because these 20 fresh and modern projects make perfect personalized gifts. Ranging from wall art to tote bags to baby accessories, they feature free-motion stitching, as well as a variety of mixed-media techniques —including painting, layering, and journaling. An ample introduction to the basics encourages creative exploration with fabric. View More...
Half Yard Gifts is the latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore, and the next book in her best-selling half yard series if you loved Half Yard Home and Half Yard Heaven, then this book is for you. It contains 22 projects to sew and give away, each made using less than half a yard of fabric. The book contains gifts for all your family and friends: the projects range from pincushions, bags and paperweights to aprons for budding chefs, kneeling pads for gardeners and tool belts for DIY-enthusiasts. The projects are made in a range of prints and styles and use a range of techniques: either follo... View More...
Fifty percent fancy dress and one hundred percent practical, these great patterns for knitted hats, mittens and slippers will keep babies and toddlers toasty - and parents and grandparents giggling - all winter! The designs are all from favourite baby-knit designer Debby Ware, and each makes the perfect knitted accessory for the little ones in your life. Here are twenty-five patterns that knit up in a snap for a wardrobe of irresistible hats, mittens and slippers to fit newborns, babies and toddlers. Easy-to-follow instructions guarantee success for knitters of all skill levels, and each origi... View More...
By cutting the desired shapes from paper, basting the paper to the back of your fabric, and then hand-sewing the pieces together, you'll ensure perfectly matched points every time. This complete course in English paper piecing takes you far beyond traditional hexagons with step-by-step photos showing you how to connect triangles, octagons, diamonds, jewels, triangles, tumblers, pentagons, and curved shapes. It even provides dozens of ideas for incorporating the pattern designs into clothing, pillows, quilts, and home decor items! View More...
In her latest book, Donatella Ciotti teaches the reader how to make tatted lace, also known as frivolite" a durable yet delicate form of lace constructed using a series of knots and loops. Although it has been a traditional craft for centuries, Donatella's step-by-step instructions focus on more modern needle techniques, making the craft accessible to a contemporary audience. In recent years, tatted lace has come back into fashion and is now popular in high fashion design. The craft is relatively simple and easy to master following a few simple instructions. Different materials can be used, f... View More...
Covering both toe-up and cuff-down styles, she introduces two techniques for starting a sock, three different heel techniques, and useful tips and tricks like the figure-eight cast-on and stretchy bind-off, as well as how to work with both double-pointed and circular needles. Once the basic techniques are mastered, knitters will be able to adapt them to create their own custom sock designs. View More...
Starting with how to choose yarns and ending with finishing techniques, this book covers the basics and so much more in a must-have volume for every fibre aficionado's library. This book features over 70 stitch-along swatches that teach a particular crochet technique as well as five basic projects (hat, shawl, neck warmer, bag, and scarf) that put those techniques to use. The swatches are unusual in that they're not simply a variety of stitch patterns but also a variety of shapes: They are building blocks for more sophisticated and varied projects than just another afghan. This book teaches, f... View More...
Create a keepsake baby quilt perfect for that new arrival. Annie's Baby Bright Quilts will become your go-to source every time a special baby quilt is needed. Ten fresh-looking projects include Color Therapy Throw (a simple twist on a Nine-Patch quilt), Twist and Turn (make it in a day), Nite-Time Baby Bear (a keepsake treasure), It's Not Easy Being Green (cuddle up with cute applique frogs), Little Trip to Bali (with scrappy baby elephants), Hush-a-Bye (a two-block wonder), Diamonds Royale (there are two ways to make this one), Pastel Pinwheels (try your hand at appliqued curved pinwheels), D... View More...
Annie's Lap and Throw Quilts contains 12 smaller projects that are perfect for gifts, charity donations, cots and bedding. Styles range from traditional to modern, in skill levels from beginner to advanced. Projects include Spring Baskets (showcase your pretty florals), Triangle Fever (triangles without the maths), Modern Comfort (10" squares make this an easy project), Pretty in Pink (a quick and easy project), Red Delicious (try paper piecing), Steppingstones (take the "pieceful" path), Home Is Where the Quilt Is (update a classic quilt), Woven Links (create an optical illusion), Garden Laby... View More...
If you often buy fabric precuts because they re pretty and then wonder what to do with them, Annie s Precuts Pizzazz will help you turn them into gorgeous quilts, runners, place mats and more. Projects include Strip Dash Runner (a weekend project), Reversible Around the World Runner (strips with color options), Windows (freshen up your bed), Summer Twist (bold graphics), Progression (a study in color), Cracked Ice (10"-square friendly), Trellised Garden (using fat quarters), Bird s Eye View (a precut combo), Apple of My Eye (use fat quarters or 10 inch 34; squares), Square It Up (turn strips i... View More...
Looking for something quick and easy? Quick & Easy Quilts is a collection of fun, fast and fabulous quilts perfect for a rainy day, a free weekend or anytime you want to quilt and feel that sense of accomplishment for actually finishing a project. We have something for every skill level and every quilt style. You'll find 12 projects to select from, and all you have to do is add the time and the fabric. There's everything from traditional to contemporary quilt styles of all skill levels, and many are scrap- friendly. View More...
Looking for something quick and easy? Quick & Easy Quilts is a collection of fun, fast and fabulous quilts perfect for a rainy day, a free weekend or anytime you want to quilt and feel that sense of accomplishment for actually finishing a project. We have something for every skill level and every quilt style. You'll find 12 projects to select from, and all you have to do is add the time and the fabric. There's everything from traditional to contemporary quilt styles of all skill levels, and many are scrap- friendly.Annie's Quilted Purses and Totes has all the ideas and patterns you'll ever nee... View More...
In this significantly updated edition, crocheters will find answers to all of their questions about their craft. They'll also find bonus features, such as illustrations for left handed crocheters; additional reference material, including internet resources; a larger section on unusual techniques like Tunisian crochet; and new questions on broomstick lace, linked stitches, crochet cables, and more. Crocheters of all levels will love having Edie Eckman's expert answers handy as they work on all of their projects. View More...
It's time to finally use those fat quarters you have been hoarding! We all love fat quarters for their amazing value, effortless co-ordination and "buy-me" bundling - but knowing what to do with them (other than sitting and stroking them from time to time) can be a dilemma. Not any more! This unique collection of quick-and-easy sewing projects includes contemporary ideas for DIY home decor, accessories, gifts and more - all made from fat quarters. Projects range from instant fixes needing just one fat quarter, to those using a small handful to create quick patchwork presents, to those that nee... View More...
What would Jane Austen knit? Enter the world of Jane Austen through timeless knitting patterns inspired by the places and characters in her beloved novels. Designers including Susanna IC, Vicki Square, Annie Modesitt, Heather Zoppetti, Karen Joan Raz, and Kathleen Dames have translated their love for Jane Austen's novels into a stunning tribute to the beloved author. The gorgeously evocative pieces include cardigans, knitted shawls, bags and other accessories, and knitted projects for men and children. While the knitting projects are inspired by the fashions of the regency era, they are every ... View More...
This irresistible collection offers 101 original knitting projects for babies and toddlers -- each using just a single skein of yarn! From mittens and hats to tees, sweaters, hoodies, pants, dresses, socks, and bootees, you'll find the perfect wearable for every child and every occasion. You'll also discover beautiful bibs, blankets, and sleep sacks, plus adorable stuffed toys, blanket buddies, and more. These beautiful projects were contributed by designers and crafters around the world, and each comes with complete step-by-step instructions and a photograph of the finished piece. View More...
Shetland shawls have long been the epitome of knitted elegance. This book features patterns for 15 inspirational shawls that range from mini-shawls for beginners right up to a light-as-air wedding stole.Shetland lace shawls look impossibly light and delicate yet they are surprisingly easy to knit. Once your hands have got used to working with the fine yarns, the rhythm of the rows makes the process of knitting enjoyable.The book includes clear instructions for all the techniques needed to knit Shetland lace, meaning that even beginners can achieve fantastic results. More advanced knitters can ... View More...
Transform your home with this collection of beautiful crocheted homewares by talented crochet designer and blogger Emma Lamb. Choose from 20 different projects to prettify your home such as gorgeous flower garlands, vintage inspired blankets and throws, and delightful doilies and cushions. Talented designer Emma Lamb brings her unique style and eye for design to this stunning collection of contemporary crochet projects. Whether you are new to crochet or an experienced stitcher looking for wonderful new project ideas, this book is sure to appeal. Emma's technique for combining colours and subtl... View More...
