All the techniques for making a uniquely personal purse are right here. Forty projects offer a wide variety of fabulous choices, featuring great fabrics and design options, including novelty threads, raffia ribbon, straps made of jeweled necklaces and bracelets, beautiful yet easy embroidery, and more. Crafters who really want to start from ...
With their charming, simply irresistible projects, the "Pretty Little" series has made a huge splash with crafters. This newest entry is sure to become one of the biggest hits ever, because every woman knows that you just can't have too many darling, stylish purses! These 30 clever and adorable little carryalls range from cute mobile phone cases ...
Each of these extraordinary hand-crocheted afghans, displayed in magnificent photos, is a blue-ribbon winner. They've all taken the top prize at one of America's state fairs--the prime public venue for showing off the nation's best traditional crafts. The styles, colors, and patterns are as varied as the folks who fashioned them, ranging from an ...
Potholders and oven gloves are perfect canvases for showcasing fabulous fabric, using simple embellishments and trying out novel ideas - as these charming, nostalgic projects prove! They're easy, beautiful and great for anyone looking to stitch something small but wonderful. All that's needed are basic hand or machine sewing skills to complete a ...
Examine magnificent glass bead works of art including jewelry and sculptural pieces from the top names in the field today, as well as exciting works from emerging artists. Their exquisite designs reflect the diversity and innovation of beadmaking techniques from around the world.
Patchwork - the piecing together of many different fabrics - is back! It's making a splash on fashion runways, in the hottest magazines and on the coolest indie craft blogs. No wonder, because patchwork gives stitchers an exciting way to make use of their old fabric scraps; in effect, they're designing new material by creating original ...
Instead of storing your children's artwork in the attic or hanging it on the refrigerator, why not incorporate in into craft projects you can proudly use and display in your home? These projects allow you to express your creativity while integrating these treasured family mementos into your daily life and the design of your home: Ever thought of ...
Try new and unique ways of crafting with dried flowers. You will not need any special skills - if you can wields a glue gun, hold a paintbrush or thread a needle, there is a project here for you. * Explains and illustrates step-by-step all the basics: - Choosing Flowers - Harvesting Flowers - Preservation Methods - - Drying & Pressing Techniques - ...
It takes a fabulous top to finish off an outfit perfectly - and these smart and fashionable choices are right at the height of fashion. Plus, they're simple to sew, with each project building on the one before, so novices can progressively develop their skills - including seaming, adding darts, setting in sleeves and inserting a neckline collar. ...
Has a rip ruined your favorite shirt? Did a button pop off minutes before that important interview? Don't worry; with this "survival kit" in hand, you're ready to handle any sewing emergency. Not only does it have a book with all the fundamentals, but tucked inside a pocket are all the tools you'll need: needles, buttons, thread, fusible adhesive, ...
Have you ever seen a fabulous pillow in a boutique or catalogue and thought: "I wish I could make that?" Now, you can! Pillows are one of the easiest home decorating items to sew and these 15 styles will appeal to today's hip readers. A short introductory course provides all the basic skills and each subsequent project builds on the one before, so ...
Quilters have moved beyond the traditional boundaries of their art, embellishing their work with layers of beads, embroidery, and surface design. They--as well as other fiber artists and sewers--will warmly welcome this idea-packed resource with 24 projects that will open up a new realm of creative potential. The illustrated basics section covers ...
Why settle for shop-bought accessories? Give precious pets something handmade! These are one-of-a-kind stitched, knitted and crocheted projects and because every pooch has a distinct personality, all the items are specifically tailored for - and organised by - key canine types. The goodies are showcased in a modern, cheeky design that celebrates ...
More and more needleworkers are rediscovering quilting--and these newcomers want a youthful, fresh, and fashionable approach to the craft. Here it is: a comprehensive introduction to quilting with a thoroughly modern attitude, plus creative ideas and time-saving tips. Of course, it presents all the basic tools and techniques, with advice on ...
These irresistible and simple sewing projects - over 30 of them - come from the freshest indie craft designers around! And that sets them apart from other collections for small fry; every blanket, bib, bonnet and more is fashioned from contemporary fabrics and features a modern, slightly edgy aesthetic that mums and dads will really appreciate. ...
Flouncy, flirty skirts with delicate layers of polka-dotted fabric and a paneled skirt with decorative trim come directly from the pages of today's most popular catalogs. Skirts of all kinds, long and short, billowing or tailored, are stylish - and fortunately, so easy to sew. Geared toward the novice and those who need a refresher course, this ...
Crafters will love making these totally chic bags! This title features 25 simple projects for creating bags from scratch, including flat folding purse. It includes a further 15 projects for embellishing shop-bought bags. Now it's easier than ever to make your bags totally chic! This work features forty projects that offer a wide variety of ...
Lovely lingerie is trendy with the hip sewing crowd, and these creative designs are extraordinarily fun, pretty, and sensuous. With everything from low-rise panties and camisoles to comfy PJs and slinky robes to choose from, women will delight in discovering their personal style and adding their own flair to the delectable garments.
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