Needlecrafts category: 4727 books
Inspirations in Design for the Creative Quilter
Exercises Take Your from Still Life to Art Quilt
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011
As a best-selling author and teacher, Katie draws on her two passions-art studies and art quilts-to create abstract quilts that are inspired by still life compositions. In this book you'll learn how you can assemble a still life arrangement from your favorite items at home and transform it into an art...
Color Play
Expanded & Updated • Over 100 New Quilts • Transparency, Luminosity, Depth & More
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014
Joen Wolfrom's classic guide to creating with color has been completely updated to make it even easier to enhance your creative work with the beauty of well-chosen colors. Joen covers it all, from color combining basics to how to use nature's tricks to create an illusion of depth, reflections, shadows,...
by Nancy Belfer
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2012
Shows step-by-step techniques required to create beautiful batiks and tie dyed textiles. Exploring the history and tradition of both methods, it covers every phase of their creation, from selecting proper equipment and supplies and setting up a studio to planning and completing finished works of art. Over 100 photographs, 28 diagrams.
by Various
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2010
A treasure trove of more than 25 great projects, simple enough for beginners but irresistible to all. Practical yet pretty hand and sewing machine projects are an ideal way to create gifts with lasting impact. Packed with ideas, needlecraft techniques, step-by-step instructions and handy tips to make...
Sew Up a Home Makeover
50 Simple Sewing Projects to Transform Your Space
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2011
Give your home a fresh new look. Lexie Barnes shows you how to quickly and inexpensively personalize your living space with 50 fun, pattern-free sewing projects that are highly adaptable and visually inspiring. Dramatic before-and-after photographs demonstrate how easy it is to brighten your living...
Modern DIY Upholstery
Step-by-Step Upholstery and Reupholstery Projects for Beginners and Beyond
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2015
Modern DIY Upholstery shows the hobby sewer or complete newcomer how to make the leap into home upholstery taking you gently by the hand, demonstrating the simple techniques you need to bring your love of fabric to upholstered items for the home.
Not a dry, highly technical professional upholstery...
Knitting Loves Crochet
22 Stylish Designs to Hook Up Your Knitting with a Touch of Crochet
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2012
Soft, shapely knitting meets pretty, crocheted edgings and flowers in this delightfully hybrid collection. Candi Jensen offers clear instructions for 22 fun and easy projects designed to introduce the knitting crowd to the pleasures of crochet. Even seasoned knitters will be amazed and inspired by...
It Girl Crochet
23 Must-Have Accessories
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2014
Create chic crocheted accessories with a boutique-exclusive look.
A hot fashion trend, crochet has become increasingly popular on the runway. It Girl Crochet is a must have, well-curated collection of chic and wearable items you might find (and happily pay for) in trendy boutiques.
The projects...
by Kim Werker
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2013
Featuring 18 fashionable patterns that take crochet into new territory, this beginner-friendly book of projects dispels the "unhip" reputation of crochet with designs that are edgy and stylish. Projects include jewelry, thigh-high stockings, retro bags, scarves, sweaters, shrugs, camis,...
Crochet Fashion Scarves
Complete Instructions for 8 Projects
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2012
You’ll want to try every pattern in Crochet Fashion Scarves. This instructional booklet offers eight patterns that you can complete in a weekend. From dainty to dazzling, these scarves are as fun as they are easy to make. An abbreviation key is included.
Nancy Zieman's Sewing A to Z
Your Source for Sewing and Quilting Tips and Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2011
The Answers to All Your Sewing Questions!
Whether you're a novice sewer or a skilled seamstress, who better to go to for sewing answers and advice than expert Nancy Zieman? Set aside your sewing fears and let Nancy guide you step-by-step through 100+ basic to advanced sewing methods and techniques.
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Crochet Scarves
Fabulous Fashions - Various Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
21 original patterns in a variety of styles, colors, yarns, stitch patterns, and techniques--including traditional crochet, Tunisian crochet, and broomstick lace crochet--for beginning through experienced crocheters
Hooked on Crochet
20 Sassy Projects
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2011
Craft stylish and unique fabric masterpieces. Whether you’re new to crocheting or just need a refresher course, Hooked on Crochet makes it a snap to learn basic techniques and then move on to more challenging patterns. Candi Jenson provides illustrated step-by-step instructions for 20 sweet and...
Crochet Wraps Every Which Way
18 Original Patterns in 6 Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2014
Patterns for 18 wraps and shawls using 6 crochet techniques: traditional crochet, motif crochet, Tunisian crochet, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, and double-ended crochet.