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"Enchanting Embroidery Designs invites you to create your own world using bright thread colors and imaginative stitches. Full of motifs that are both simple and playful, from zany crocodiles, and cuddly cats to big-eared bats and stealthy ravens. This book invites you to be creative with its whimsical designs and step-by-step instructions -- whether you use these projects as visible mending techniques or simply to add interest to a piece. The sweet...
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Bestselling author Sachiyo Ishii gives us mini knitted astronauts, planets, satellites, moon buggies, aliens and a whole host of astro-animals such as dogs, bunnies, elephants and giraffes. Knit your own fabulous cosmos with this delightful book! All the projects are quick and relatively simple to make, with very easy techniques to follow. There is a step-by-step section on how to sew the figures and animals together and the patterns are all suitable...
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"A collection of 100 crochet motifs arranged in 10 crochet collages based on the flowers and plants found in author, crochet designer and gardener, Chris Norrington's, stunning cottage garden. Each of the collages will have a different, sometimes seasonal, theme and the compositions of the collages change--sometimes the plants will be in a vase or a jug, sometimes presented as a wreath or growing straight from the ground. All of the crochet motifs...
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"Slow down and embroider your way through the changing seasons with the beautiful debut book from embroidery artist and rising star Emillie Ferris. Needlepainting, also known as thread painting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic, lifelike effect using a single strand of thread and one simple stitch - the 'long and short' stitch. You can create gorgeous colour gradients, magical details and flowing stitch directions that...
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"Stitch for a greener future with designs that celebrate the majesty of Planet Earth. These 20 cross stitch patterns serve to remind us of the things we cherish in the natural world, and gently encourage us to change our habits to protect the environment." -- Back cover.
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"A cute collection of 25 projects to create decorative crocheted fruit and vegetables, ranging from strawberries, kiwi, and oranges to pumpkin, cauliflower, even a halved avocado with the pit prominently sticking out. There's a banana complete with a peel that allows you to unpeel and remove the fruit, a full lemon and one that's halved, and a pea pod complete with little peas can be removed from the pod. This is a fun book for crafters at all skill...
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You've got something unique to tell the world. What better way to get your message across than sewing your words into a quilt? Fiber artist and quilt designer Sam Hunter teaches you to say it all with 12 new projects featuring modern, paper-pieced text blocks. The book includes patterns of an easy-to-read font that includes lower- and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Sam covers everything you need to know about paper piecing, choosing fabrics,...
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"Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping and unique landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks. From the brightly colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Montana's Glacier National Park to the regal granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome in California's Yosemite Valley, the US National Parks contain some of the most recognizable and iconic natural landmarks in the world. Capture the majesty each national park offers with original beanie...
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Service puppies volume 2
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From the glittering 'flapper' fashions of the 1920s to the refined elegance of the 1930s, the period between the two world wars contains a wealth of inspiration for the modern knitter. Whether it be the shimmering sparkle of a beaded evening dress or the clean silhouette of a 1930s sweater, there are many ways to incorporate the style of this iconic period into today's wardrobe.
Beginning with an introduction to the styles and silhouettes of the...
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"Perfect for the embroidery novice, embroidering plants and flowers for beginners is a comprehensive guide to learning some of the most important artistic forms: plants and flowers. Mastering these techniques will help you navigate more advanced embroidery. The book begins with sections on equipment and materials, transferring patterns, setting up the frame, and understanding project keys. It continues with a complete guide to 14 different types of...
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2014.
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Pair timeless quilt designs and classic American homes with this book featuring "lyrical commentary [and] clear how-tos" (Publishers Weekly).
Designer Ellen Murphy has created unique quilts inspired by the colors and shapes of American houses. From colonial farmhouses to brownstones, these quilts will beautify any décor.
This book includes patterns and complete instructions for nine traditional pieced quilts in a variety of...
Designer Ellen Murphy has created unique quilts inspired by the colors and shapes of American houses. From colonial farmhouses to brownstones, these quilts will beautify any décor.
This book includes patterns and complete instructions for nine traditional pieced quilts in a variety of...
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A sew-worthy collection of beautiful quilted and stitched projects by the renowned designer and bestselling author of It's Quilting Cats and Dogs.
Lynette brings her distinctive style of patchwork mixed with exquisite hand embroidery and applique to the theme of nautical quilts. This subject was, inspired by her own family history and her grandfather's career in the navy, giving it a very personal flavor.
This collection of crafts celebrating the...
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Bedtime bookworms will love snuggling up and listening to their favourite story in a cosy hooded blanket. Bring storytime to life as they act out the characters - will they be a goodie or a baddie, Little Red Riding Hood or the wolf? Every blanket tells a story, with pockets on the sides for snuggly paws and different tails. Perfect for unwinding for a bedtime story and animating the oral tradition of storytelling - little listeners, as well as their...
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Recounts the history of rug hooking, introduces a number of designers and rug makers, discusses equipment and techniques, and provides instructions for projects in a variety of styles. Follow the complete instructions given here for mastering this art. Dozens of classic patterns are included and everything needed to get started is contained in this book.
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c2012
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Gather knitting know-how for making animal hats of all shapes and sizes. The book features detailed knitting patterns, schematics, and basic animal hat-making techniques--plus how-to instruction for adding a fleecy hat-lining for extra coziness. There are patterns for every animal-lover. Animals included are cat, dog, chicken, rabbit, pig, frog, penguin, cow, elephant, fox, koala, monkey, panda, lion, and mouse. Patterns offer both child and adult...
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