Needlecrafts category: 4727 books

Want to watch something wonderful take shape? Grab a front row seat at your sewing machine and observe as clever pot holders and stylish totes nearly magically appear at your fingertips. Having fun and learning to sew go hand in hand thanks to Lorine Mason's Learn Easy Sewing Skills. Start at the...

Nail artist Ami Vega shows you how to turn your nails into miniature works of art. From simple designs to more complex work, you can have a manicure that’s runway ready. One of the rising stars in the world of beauty, Ami offers great advice on growing and maintaining healthy nails, polished off...

In A Garden to Dye For, author and gardener Chris McLaughlin showcases 40+ plants that the gardener-crafter can grow for an all-natural, customized color palette. The richly photographed book is divided between the garden and the dye process, with garden layouts, plant profiles, dye extraction and uses, step-by-step recipes and original, engaging DIY projects.

The designs in this book utilize a variety of creative stitch patterns and interesting yarns. Loomers of every skill level will find something new and exciting to make.

Technique - Crochet Create a gorgeous, lacy filet crochet afghan and enjoy the rave reviews! These five easy filet afghans are made using worsted-weight yarn in pretty, delicate patterns. Choose from Hearts, Flowers, Rose Diamond, Country Cross and Aran. Each is about 40–45" wide x 64–68" long.

The six beautiful afghans featured in this book will inspire you to pick up your hook and start crocheting immediately. The designs fill homes with splashes of color and make great gifts for friends, family, and new babies. The afghans are made using light- and worsted-weight yarn, and the designs...

Use a fat quarter collection to make this fast and easy quilt in a weekend. You won't believe how quickly it goes together. Finished size is 71 1/2" x 86 1/2" using 20 fat quarters, plus yardage. Skill Level: Easy

Deck the Halls and Raid the Stash! In this exciting pattern book, we've got 20+ ornaments to keep those idle hands busy all season long as you happily knit the hours away creating handmade ornaments for your very own tree, and as treasured gifts for friends and family. Making these ornaments is easy...

Baskets can be used to create handy storage units or thoughtful gifts. 14 different shaped baskets made using Dk-, medium- (holding 2 strands together) and Super Bulky-weight yarns. Colorful Chevrons includes 2 size baskets - one with handles and one without; Hanging Around is a clever basket that...

An eye-catching collection of 27 handmade, cross-stitched greeting cards and gift tags to craft and share with friends and family, this carefully selected assortment of holiday and special occasion items provides hours of stitching and paper-crafting enjoyment. Simple stitching instructions and charts...

Comfortable crochet designs for those in need Sometimes the best way to show love is through a handmade gift. These lovely designs made especially for preemies, Alzheimer's and cancer patients, and nursing home residents are sure to bring comfort and love to the recipient. Each project is made...

From whimsical to lacy, the 13 doilies in this collection fit any home décor. All are made using crochet cotton thread from sizes 30, 20, and 10 to size-5 perle cotton. Beginning crocheters will enjoy honing their skills with these easy-level designs. Pineapples, filet, shells, and scallops are just a few of the types of stitches and techniques taught in this wonderful book of doilies.

These ring-shaped animals cleverly fit in graduated sizes on a cone-shaped jungle tree. Each one can be removed from the tree to toss or play with. All designs are made using medium-weight yarn. Skill Level: Easy

More than 30 Christmas crochet designs using thread and different weight yarns   This collection of holiday projects for crocheters of all skill levels is full of gifts, tree trims, and festive holiday decor all stitched using thread and a variety of different yarn weights. Thirty plus delightful...