As a companion knitting book to award-winning author (and admitted knit-o-holic) Debbie Macomber's newest novel, Twenty Wishes, this addition to the Leisure Arts Knit Along with Debbie Macomber series includes excerpts from the novel and projects inspired by the characters - a scarf, felted book carrier, lap robe, spa set, beaded garter, dog coat, ...
Young widow Colette Blake, has gone to work for Susannah Nelson at a Seattle flower shop after quitting her previous job on the heels of an ill-advised affair with her boss. Now, her old boss has begun placing weekly orders for flower arrangements. Alix Townsend is just months away from marrying her love, Jordan Turner. But shes thinking of ...
Youngsters can write and illustrate their very own hardbound book using this award-winning kit that includes markers and special pages to create an original story which is mailed back to the publisher. Each book features up to 12 pages with typesetting by the publisher, and includes author's name, title, illustration, and choice of six cover ...
Organized by topic, this comprehensive resource contains projects, templates, and detailed instructions for more than 30 craft techniques such as beading, jewelry making, paper cutting, and silkscreening. Instructions for each technique are followed with how-to projects.
Do you love to knit - and hate to purl? Have you ever started a sweater without enough yarn from the same dye lot to finish it? When you cast on, do you end up with a tail of yarn that's maddeningly too long or too short? Elizabeth Zimmermann comes to the rescue with clever solutions to frustrating problems and step-by-step instructions for ...
Do you love to sew - or want to learn how? Then this book will have you in stitches in no time. There's nothing like the feeling of completing a project using beautiful fabrics and great timesaving tools and then sharing it with your family and friends. Plus, learning to sew will save you money too! Before long, you'll be stitching your own hems, ...
This volume demonstrates the techniques for the three-dimensional manipulation of fabric. It categorizes the techniques showing how they are related, giving examples of both modern and traditional variations. The techniques show how to reconstruct a flat piece of cloth using only a threaded needle.
This book carries writing that is friendly and straightforward, and the illustrations and photographs are thorough and clear. All you need to know to weave with confidence is here: step-by-step warping (by three different methods), weaving technique, project planning, reading and designing drafts, the basics of most common weave structures, and ...
A year's worth of classic, imaginative knitting projects from "one of America's most ingenious and creative knitters." Sweaters, baby items, blankets, mittens, moccasins, more. 35 illustrations.
Cookie A., pioneer of the unconventional sock-think traveling stitches, mirrored pairs, twists on the heel, cables and lace-shares her secrets for making rule-breaking socks in "Sock Innovation". Even knitters who haven't been bitten by the sock bug will find fascinating technique information! "Sock Innovation" aims to increase the skills of the ...
A world-wide phenomenon, Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are the rage among all types of creatives. Using a variety of mediums and techniques, artists and crafters drawing from a range of interests and experience create and trade these original works of art. With this book, readers will find the tools they need create their own ATCs and join the fun. ...
For one/two-semester or quarter introductory courses in Interior Design. Interior Design is the leading introduction to the field of interior design. Lavishly illustrated and comprehensive in its scope, this text focuses on the range of challenges facing designers in the 21st century. It helps students devise creative solutions to real design ...
Jelly Rolls are the new fat quarter bundle! They consist of 2-1/2 inch strips of colour co-ordinated fabric, rolled up to create a solid disk and tied with a ribbon. Hugely popular Moda Fabrics now presents all their ranges in this appealing way, which allows quilters to sample a little of lots of different designs."Jelly Roll Quilts" is the first ...
Every avid knitter has faced this dilemma: deep into a project at midnight, just trying to finish one more row, and, then...oh no, a dropped stitch three rows back! Help! If only there was a 24-hour hotline to answer every question a knitter might encounter. Well, now there is, with THE KNITTING ANSWER BOOK. The expert author Margaret Radcliffe, ...
Covers sewing methods include how to hand stitch, finish edges and create closures, fit and shape, sew patch and bound pockets, tailor and line jackets, and construct and embellish eveningwear.
Earth ovens combine the utility of a wood-fired, retained-heat oven with the ease and timeless beauty of earthen construction. Building one will appeal to bakers, builders, and beginners of all kinds, from: the serious or aspiring baker who wants the best low-cost bread oven, togardeners who want a centerpiece for a beautiful outdoor kitchen, ...
Do you learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instructions? Then get yourself some yarn and needles and get knitting! "Teach Yourself Visually Knitting" shows you the basics - photo by photo and stitch by stitch. You begin with the essential knit and purl stitches and advance to bobbles, cables, lace, and fancy color work. ...
The Ultimate Friendship Bracelet Book, with super-clear directions for designs ranging from simple to simply amazing. The back cover doubles as a clipboard (clip included) so bracelets can be made directly beside their instructions. Comes with ten different colours of floss, plus some beads for the fanciest ones; all together, supplies to ...
This is the ultimate reference work - a graphic step-by-step presentation of basic furniture construction techniques. Expert woodworker Andy Rae brings organisation, enthusiasm and more than 20 years experience of cabinetmaking to this essential book. Readers will acquire a working knowledge of woodworking materials, a higher level of control over ...
This title offers a simple new approach to knitting socks that saves wool and always gives a perfect fit. It features more than 20 fun and beautiful patterns, with a sock for every foot and a pattern for every knitter! It includes how-tos, tips and techniques, as well as the pros and cons behind all the options. Wendy D. Johnson shows knitters a ...
This is now updated and better than ever the bestselling guide to knitting brilliant, timeless pieces. "Knitting For Dummies" consistently ranks among our top selling "Dummies" titles since it published six years ago, with 300,000 copies sold. "Knitting For Dummies, Second Edition", is for those new to the craft who are looking for a great ...
Learn to crochet, make a granny square. It's a simple formula that has held true for decades. Crocheters love granny squares because the technique is simple to learn but the possibilities are endless. Vary the colours. Use the same colours but change their placement. Add unique images. Make the same square over and over but in different sizes. ...
Sewing is a modern-day primer on the basic skills and techniques of sewing. This book is geared toward the absolute novice and assumes you know little or nothing about the craft. Filled with lots of step-by-step photos, useful sewing tip sidebars, and a painstakingly detailed glossary, Sewing teaches you how to sew successfully. You will learn ...
Helps you sew fabric strips into containers. Start with a plate shape to learn the technique, and experiment with four basic container styles to create round, oval, square, and other shapes.
This is a step by step, full color VISUAL guide to the art of jewelry making. A 2006 study found that beading and jewelry making is the nation's sixth most popular craft. This guide shows readers how to do everything from basic bead stringing to wire wrapping, all in the series' easy to follow, full color format. The book includes 20 detailed ...
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High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World's Best Designers: A Step-By-Step Guide to Sewing Stylish Seams, Buttonholes, Pockets, Collars, Hems, and More
