J Marsha Michler: 15 books

The elegant art of silk ribbon embroidery is easy and quick to do, with stunning results within the reach of any stitcher. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler will guide you through getting started with this timeless craft. Learn embroidery stitches for...

A volume of inspiration, NOT a how-to book... Making a crazy quilt is an artful process, and this is why no two crazy quilts can ever be alike. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler reveals how creativity is a part of every aspect of making this type of...

Learn how to turn wire working into an art! Wire working only requires a few simple tools, but it provides endless opportunities to create artful jewelry. Whether you are new to jewelry making or a seasoned artist, wire is a medium rich in possibility. J. Marsha Michler, the author of Bead & Wire...

Fashion Beads and Wire into Stunning Jewelry Jewelry artists look no further, Bead & Wire Art Jewelry is THE resource you need to bring together two of your favorite mediums-bead and wire. From simple stringing to extensive wirework, author J. Marsha Michler's detailed, step-by-step instructions...

J. Marsha Michler, the leading designer and author in the area of crazy quilting, now joins the popular quilting technique with home decor. Quilters will follow her innovative techniques and step-by-step instructions for creating 30 crazy quilt home decor projects in popular themes such as Oriental,...

Learn the art of transforming simple stitches into fabulous seam treatments. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler presents this tutorial to get you started. Thirteen basic stitches are diagrammed and explained with lefthand versions given. Each basic stitch...

A few basic stitches and some simple tools and materials are all it takes to get started with surface embroidery. Hand embroidery offers much in the way of creative expression; adding dimension, texture, and color to the surface it is worked on. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the...

Designing and creating a sweater is fun and can be accomplished by knitters of all skill levels! J. Marsha Michler guides the reader through three main design and construction areas: Creating pattern stitches and colorworking Sweater shapes and styles How to fit a sweater Each is explained...

Much of the beauty and charm of crazy quilts is in the variations and combinations of embroidery stitches that are worked on them. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler presents a collection of hundreds of variations on twenty basic embroidery stitches....

Learn ways to combine embroidery stitches to make beautiful seam treatments for crazy quilting. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler presents techniques that you can readily apply to create your very own unique seam rows. This tutorial shows how a handful...

The breathtaking beauty of silk ribbon embroidery lies in the seemingly effortless manner in which stitches take on the shapes of flowers and leaves, appearing almost as if created by nature. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler shows how to use simple...

Learn the creative art of patching a crazy quilt block using the by-hand Antique method. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler presents this tutorial to demonstrate how this method is easy, intuitive, and artful. Learn to accurately piece a fan, create...

Teaches beginner-level satin stitching; flat and dimensional, plain and shaded (also called “thread painting”). Instructions include Plain Satin Stitch, “Thrifty” Satin Stitch, Padded Satin Stitch, Long and Short Stitch, and the Beetle Stitch. Included are three different stitches for outlining a design. Learn this popular filler stitch by stitching a butterfly.

Create a Breathtaking Heirloom Known for their lavish embellishment, bold colors, and refined composition, crazy quilts are Victoriana at its best. Crazy quilts are traditionally pieced and embellished with hand methods, but now you - regardless of your skill level - have an all-in-one resource...