This title is the latest in the popular Doodle Stitching series, with 300 transferable motifs and nearly 30 new designs. Pages are perforated so that transfers are easy and reusable- no tracing or photocopying required. It includes a handy, sealable envelope to store motifs for future applications. Embroiderers love Aimee Ray's Doodling collections, and this one-stop resource contains 300 of her most popular motifs, including nearly 30 entirely new designs. Just tear out the perforated pages, iron the reusable patterns onto fabric, grab a needle and thread and start stitching animals, flowers,... View More...
This title features 20 projects to complete in the easy-to-stitch fabric of the moment: Burlap. It explains a variety of easy crafting techniques with detailed instructions. Each project is quick and inexpensive to make, with polished results. Burlap is the go-to fabric of the moment: stylish, easy to stitch, and the perfect fabric for all of your crafting needs! Bend, cut and fold it into wreaths, placemats, gift bags and loads of cute accessories, and give your home, office, car or wardrobe the perfect rustic appeal. Beautiful Burlap is a 32-page craft project booklet containing step-by-step... View More...
Enjoy the classic art of applique but with thoroughly modern projects. Features 8 essential and updated techniques, including the hottest new thing in quilt making: Large Scale applique. Use the skills learned to create one of the beautifully crafted 14 projects for the home by former interior designer turned pattern and Andover Fabrics textile designer, Alison Glass. Combine technique with project in this inspiring book on the time-honored craft of applique, brought up-to-date by award winning designer, Alison Glass. Her fans have long-awaited a book from Alison and she doesn't disappoint. Be... View More...
Little Miss Muffet had no idea how gorgeous her tuffet could have been. Knitted Cushions offers the easiest way to add comfort and style to any home. Beautifully designed, custom throw pillows add a splash of instant life and vitality to a dull interior, while mass-produced pillows lack quality and style. Bursting with 178 bright and cheery step-by-step photographs, this book will give you inspiration for your new creative pursuit on every page. There's a cushion for every room with 30 different, delightful projects to make--ranging in shape and size (not just squares)-that are suitable for kn... View More...
Building on the pompom magic of Alistair Macdonald's previous book, this new book seeks to take pompoms to another level altogether with a Christmas theme. It covers a whole range of Christmas decorations and plenty of Christmas characters too. From Rudolph with his red nose, Santa and Mrs Claus, and a 'frosty' snowman gift topper to an ingenious bauble, a luxuriant snowflake and a gorgeous festive wreath, there are projects that will appeal to everyone. Some projects, such as the garland, are small and very quick to make; others such as the festive wreath, are a more impressive size and a lit... View More...
This title features 50 quick, easy ideas for upcycling fat quarters into a variety of pretty patchwork goodies. Cute and diverse, projects include toys, homeware, clothing and gifts. It comes from prolific author Amanda Carestio. What's a fat quarter? A lovely 18 X 22 inch bit of fabric that's often just languishing in a stitcher's stash. But with this creative collection, those bits of material can be transformed into a variety of wonderful things. Take one fat quarter and you can make a bowl cover or fabric flower. Take two coordinating quarters and you've got a boho bag or patchwork frame. ... View More...
This book features quilts that soak up meaning through our family times together; that become heirlooms, not because of their meticulous construction, but because of the stories they tell and the stories they inspire. Some of the projects in the book are inspired by specific activities in which stories can be created and memories made. Other projects fall into more of an inspirational category. They are beautiful, unique quilts that have been inspired by traditions that are meaningful to the author's own family. These are lovely versatile patterns- but the inspiration accompanying each of them... View More...
By providing simple, stylish flower designs in ribbon embroidery, Ann Cox gives a new twist to this traditional technique. With 20 pretty designs to choose from and ideas for how they can be used to decorate clothes, accessories, cushions, etc. the book will attract the new generation of embroiderer looking for fresh ideas and inspiration. View More...
Handmade Style is a thoughtful collection of a variety of sewing projects to stretch your skills and keep you enjoying the process of creating throughout the year. Each project builds upon the other and is designed to help any sewist create a complete cohesive handmade simple and sophisticated look. Unlike other sewing titles that include a random combination of projects, Anna has spent years compiling a well-edited collection of projects to ensure that her fans will want to make each and every one. From wearables and accessories to quilts and pillows: these projects are made to live together ... View More...
Bedroom Style is packed with 50 inspirational finished quilts so readers are sure to find the best look for their room and achieve expensive designer bedding at a fraction of the cost. Established pattern designer and Moda Fabrics designer, April Rosenthal, created 10 unique quilt patters, each shown in five different colorways offer inspiration to create custom looks for any master bedroom. View More...
Embroidery on paper is a traditional and well-loved craft, here artfully translated into beautiful and understated Japanese designs by Atsumi, Minako Chiba and Mari Kamio. These three talented Japanese crafters have created a range of delightful paper projects that are modern, stylish and fun to make. Each project is accompanied by a full-size template and notes on how to embroider the design, and there are clear and detailed instructions on the materials and tools you require; the essential technique of embroidering on paper; and eleven basic embroidery stitches that can be used individually ... View More...
This work depicts the art, architecture, landscape, people, animals and gods of the Ancient Egyptians in the glorious cross stitch designs we've come to expect from this talented author. Subject matter includes the 'face' of Tutankhamen, the breathtaking pyramids, fascinating hieroglyphics, and life on the River Nile. All 25 projects, such as pictures, wall hangings, cushions, box lids and greetings cards, have full step-by-step stitching and making-up instructions. This book reveals the fascinating historical facts and insights behind every design to make this a truly unique cross-stitch jour... View More...
Sew stylish, flattering garments with Burda patterns! BurdaStyle is a legendary brand that focuses on the fashionable, high-style, "in" sewing marketplace. Sewists know the BurdaStyle name and its reputation for high-quality sewing patterns. BurdaStyle Modern Sewing: Full-Figure Fashion includes 25+ of the best plus-size projects from the archives of BurdaStyle magazine. All of the must-have basics of a woman's wardrobe are covered in this collection-jackets, pants, blouses, skirts, and dresses. The designs include versatile separates as well as combinations that further expand the possibiliti... View More...
Knitters who think lace-weight yarn is difficult to work with or only for old-fashioned shawls are in for a big surprise! These 25 patterns, created by Carol J. Sulcoski and a group of talented designers, break beautifully free from the flowery, heirloom mould. The fresh, contemporary ideas range from an asymmetric tank top and beaded skirt to opera-length gloves and airy infinity scarves. And to make the knitting easy, a comprehensive basics section offers tricks for avoiding yarn tangles, tips on knitting with a lifeline, information about choosing fibre content and much more. View More...
An exploration of how selecting different materials, textures, and substrates combined with playing with the design concepts of line, contrast, scale, emphasis, color, volume and texture can impact the end result of the design. 8 quilts each with a multitude of color way options, illustrate how each design decision can impact the direction of a quilt. Projects range from table runners to full sized quilts each encouraging readers to play with design possibilities to create unique quilts of their own. A selection of 8 graphic quilts explores the impact that different textures and materials have... View More...
This title features 20 fun and gorgeous projects. It is suitable for all levels of activity with a full techniques section to explain all the skills needed. It includes clear and stylish step-by-step photographs to guide the reader. Making things is fun, but making things with friends is even better. So grab some yarn, a few crochet hooks and some crafty pals - there's no end to what you can create together. With projects ranging from coasters to turbans to lampshades, plus loads of information and inspiration, this new book from the Super+Super series has it all. With 20 projects to get your ... View More...
Wear any season in style with knitwear inspired by southern climates. Knitting is not just for cold and snowy climates! For anyone who has ever stopped to wonder what knitters in the South are wearing-and knitting-for the changing seasons, Florida native Corrina Ferguson has set out to show us in Warm Days, Cool Knits: Lighter Designs for Every Season. In this gorgeous collection of knitted garments and accessories, up-and-coming designer Corrina has designed knitwear pieces appropriate for each southern season. Cardigans and hoodies stand in for winter coats, knitted tees and short-sleeve car... View More...
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. Combined with the original A-Z of Embroidery Stitches, this book completes a comprehensive dicitionary of embroidery stitches and techniques. It offers every embroiderer a perfect way to add variety and interest to every new ... View More...
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 book is full of practical expertise on how to create beautiful goldwork embroideries, enhanced with silk embroidery, while conveying the history and tradition of goldwork down the years. There is detailed information abo... View More...
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 needeworker by Search Press, with a fresh new design. Discover the delights of heirloom sewing, a collection of fine needlework techniques that imitate French hand sewing. The use of delicate fabrics trimmed with lace, entredeux, ribbon and tucks are common characteristics of th... View More...
