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Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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Rescue your fabric scraps--even the smallest pieces--with 16 satisfying quilts and projects. Sew modern quilts for everyday use that will help you return to the roots of quiltmaking, with projects designed to help you use up every last scrap. Learn sorting and storage tips to help you plan your next quilt, with projects categorized by type of scrap; squares, strings, triangles, or little snippets. You'll never look at scraps the same way again!
2) Satisfying stitches: learn simple embroidery techniques and embrace the joys of stitching by hand
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English
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"With Satisfying Stitches, you'll learn to create beautiful embroidery designs and discover how creative stitching can relieve stress and provide a sense of accomplishment"--Provided by publisher
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English
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"Classic yoke sweaters never go out of style - they are the perfect canvas for textured and colorwork designs - and this collection of knitting patterns features12 gorgeous yoke designs that will have you reaching for you needles. Knitting designer Olga Putano has created three basic sweater patterns and four yoke designs for different yarn weights, so there's something for every season." -- Back cover.
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English
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Learn how to stitch all your favourite flowers, leaves and foliage, with this is collection of tutorials for 200 embroidered flowers and foliage. Discover how to stitch beautiful blooms including roses, daisies, daffodils, pansies and buttercups as well as more exotic blooms.
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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"Granny squares are cheerful, colorful, quick, fun crochet projects that can be used in countless ways - afghans, baby blankets, scarves, throw pillows and more - and this book is the most comprehensive collection of granny squares available to date. It's busting at the seams with 365 unique crochet squares. That's enough to crochet one every day of the year without repeating! Presented in a great stay-flat binding for easy reference while stitching,...
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English
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Crochet Taxidermy puts a new twist on amigurumi, the popular Japanese method of creating considerably cute stuffed animals with oversized heads. In this delightful collection, heads of animals from farm and forest, sea and safari come to life with irresistible details like the drowsy eye (for the shy deer and sleepy octopus) and fuzzy yarn (for the skittery skunk's stripe and lazy lion's mane). Step-by-step instructions and adorable photos guide you...
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English
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This is a comprehensive reference book on all aspects of crochet. This book provides a reference for all methods, including Tunisian, intermeshing, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, and freeform crochet. Includes step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches and swatches of 100s of stitch patterns with complete instructions.
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English
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Whitework Embroidery will show you how to make a variety of stitches including drawn work, pulled thread work, Hedebo, count work, and Schwalm. Full photo-illustrated instructions and all necessary patterns for each of 30 projects are included. Choose from a variety of elegant designs for the home and designs for baby including an heirloom christening gown, bonnet, bib, and booties. --Publisher
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Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you knit them toe-up or top-down, getting just the right fit on hand knit socks can be a major challenge! In Custom Socks, Kate Atherley sets out to teach knitters of all levels the skills and tools they need to understand sock fit, and to knit a pair of socks that fit properly. She calls on her years of experience as Knitty's managing technical editor, where she has edited hundreds of sock patterns, to share this information in a way that...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In Cross-Stitch to Calm you'll stitch away your stress with this simple, yet meditative craft. Only a bit of embroidery floss, a needle, and fabric are needed. 40 unique, yet simple cross-stitch patterns are featured, along the themes of Creatures, Nature, Symbols, and Words. Through beautiful imagery and easy-to-stitch shapes, Cross-Stitch to Calm will help you enjoy a new pastime while creating beautiful art for yourself and others."--Provided by...
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"Step-by-step instructions and symbol charts put these 139 creative new border designs within reach for beginning and advanced crocheters alike. If you're ready to chart your own crocheted course, Edie Eckman offers plenty of helpful design advice, including how to choose an appropriate border for each project and how to incorporate an element from the main stitch pattern into a new border design. She then explains, with the help of close-up photos,...
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English
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Knitting is a combination of skill, determination, and adaptability. Whether you're looking for a suitable substitute yarn, trying to modify a pattern, or fixing a mistake, Margaret Radcliffe offers proven advice that will help you solve all of your knitting quandaries. With this definitive guide, you'll not only learn how to adjust armholes and shape collars, but why certain techniques work best in different situations. Radcliffe gives you the confidence...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"With 15 beautiful designs, CIY: Crochet-It-Yourself takes you through all the steps and techniques that you need to master and refine your crochet skills. In this fresh and modern guide to crochet, Emma Wright shows you how to create your own stylish crochet collection. Once you have mastered the basics, Emma will show you how to confidently play with colour and pattern to make clothes that suit you style and add your own creative flair to. Through...
18) Seaside quilts
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Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
" Quilting Projects Beach & Cottage Style shows how to transform any dwelling into a relaxing shore retreat, with sea-inspired linens and home decor. This book presents dozens of simple, beautiful projects, with inspirational ideas for sewing, painting and crafting a love affair with the ocean. Readers will discover charming ways to enhance bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens or family spaces with coordinating seaside hues and matching coastal themes. Anyone...
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Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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"Enhance your quilting skills with this comprehensive guide by Diane Califano. Includes detailed instructions for making quilt blocks as well as general quiltmaking techniques. Applicable for quilters of all skill levels. Diane's guided introduction on selecting, preparing, and cutting fabric is a great reference for quilters just starting out. Make traditional blocks such as Log Cabin, Pinwheel, and Flying Geese,"--page [4] of cover.
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