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Expand your knitting and crochet repertoire with this delightful menagerie of miniature bugs and beasts. There are creepy crawlies and weird wrigglers, beautiful butterflies and splendid metallic-thread dragonflies, as well as the flowers, leaves, shells, pebbles and other objects that form the natural world. Use them to decorate your clothes and accessories, to give as gifts - or to decorate your gift wrap and greeting cards - and to collect as a creative display piece. Every one of these cute little beasties is thoughtfully displayed in a directory at the front of the book. And each is cross-referenced to a complete pattern and - for the majority of crochet designs - a chart at the back. Information on stuffing, finishing and other techniques is also included. You'll also find a mixture of fun and fabulous ideas for using the creatures in a range of styles and settings: as seasonal decorations, quirky homewares or elegant accessories
Join the creator of The Black Apple, Emily Martin, on a trip through her magical world of paper dolls, imaginary places, and clever craft projects.
Inside this book you'll find 21 sweet, mysterious characters with clothes and accessories all their own--from a busy beekeeper's daughter to a bird-loving librarian. You'll also find 16 dolls ready to be designed and brought to life by you! Emily will show you how to draw, paint, and personalize your way to a little paper replica of anyone you'd like.
With basic art supplies and the instructions in the book, you'll also learn to:
- Make a custom wedding invitation or holiday card- Color, cut, paste, and frame a unique family portrait
- Design your own paper clothes, shoes, glasses, and the like
- Cut and fold an armoire for doll-sized clothes
- Build a paper theater using one of the TK illustrated backdrops
- Direct a stop-motion film with jointed paper doll actors
- And so much more!
So sharpen your scissors and get ready for a unique and wonderful adventure.
Virtually every task beginning and intermediate blacksmiths must master is presented in this excellent book. Over 400 detailed drawings help increase comprehension levels.
Crochet a colorful hat with mix-and-match blooms!
In Blooming Crochet Hats, you'll find a posie of patterns! Each of the ten hats is available in six sizes, ranging from infant to adult. From the adorable Scalloped Beanie to the fashionable Comfy Cloche, there's a hat for everyone to make and enjoy. Add a newsboy band, a sunhat brim or earflaps to give your hat a different look, and once you're done, button on one of the ten interchangeable motifs to make it uniquely your own! With an assortment of flowers, like carnation puffs and cherry blossoms, as well as novelty designs like bears and butterflies, you'll be able to match your hats to any outfit or occasion.
Following a Crochet Along style project is an incredibly popular way for home crafters to create projects in bite-size pieces and this stunning design from Jane Crowfoot not only offers crochet fans the chance to work through one of her famous and ground-breaking designs, but it will also help build skills and techniques while creating a truly beautiful heirloom crochet piece using luxurious yarns.
Inspired by English Artists, Country Gardens and London's Garden Squares and written in Jane's distinctive style, with step-by-step images and explanations along the way, this design includes crochet flower motifs, butterflies, circles and striped stitch formations and Jane has included an array of techniques, including beading, textural layered pieces and bobbles.
The book includes the story behind the inspiration for the project, many tips and techniques and links to helpful YouTube videos and technical downloads which offer online guidance through the techniques used in this project. This project is aimed at those with a good knowledge of crochet stitches and abbreviations and is written using UK terminology.
The pattern is written for yarns from the Rowan range. If you want to use alternative yarns there is information at the front of the book on how to calculate alternative yarn amounts. The finished blanket measures approximately 124 cm (49in) square pre-blocked, and 127cm (50in) square blocked.
Bring literary magic to life through embroidery Unleash your creativity and stitch your way through literary magic with this enchanting collection of iron-on embroidery transfers from best-selling author Aimee Ray! With 50+ iron-on designs inspired by the love of books and reading, this collection brings your favorite stories and literary worlds to life. Inside, you'll find intricate full-page designs, as well as charming small motifs and round patterns perfectly sized for embroidery hoops. From whimsical book quotes to cozy reading nooks, each design is a delightful tribute to the written word. Plus, enjoy helpful basic embroidery instructions and a curated color palette to guide your stitching journey.
Stitch your way through literary magic with over 50+ iron-on embroidery designs inspired by beloved books, characters, and whimsical reading themes Discover intricate full-page designs, charming small motifs, and round patterns perfect for embroidery hoops, featuring characters from Anne of Green Gables, The Secret Garden, and more! Enjoy helpful embroidery instructions, a curated color palette, and delightful designs of books, coffee, flowers, and quotes from classic literature
Crochet your own bookmarks -- but not just any bookmarks! These fun and unusual animal characters are Bookies, and they'll not only help you keep your place while reading but will also attract admiring attention. And you can proudly say that you made them yourself!
Full-color photos and clear instructions show you how easy it is to create 17 kooky creatures, from Freddy Frog and Selma Snake to Filomena Fox and Ellie the Unicorn. Make them all! You can keep your Bookies for yourself or give them away as unique handmade gifts.
Full-color photos and clear instructions show you how easy it is to create 17 kooky creatures, from Freddy Frog and Selma Snake to Filomena Fox and Ellie the Unicorn. Make them all! You can keep your Bookies for yourself or give them away as unique handmade gifts.
Take Your Love of Books to New Heights
Bring some literary love to your crafting corner with this amazing assortment of book-themed projects! For readers of every genre, these wonderfully simple projects provide endless opportunities to create one-of-a-kind crafts that you'll love for a lifetime. With 40 tutorials to choose from and easy-to-follow instructions, these creations are designed to make your beloved book collection even better. Make the Majestic Dragon Wings bookmark to save the page in your new fantasy novel. Give your favorite book's cover a gorgeous new look with a Field of Wildflowers or the Abstract Sunset. Arrange a Book Bouquet for a fellow bookworm in your life. Organize your stacks of books in a cool new way with the Vinyl Record Bookends. Whether you are looking for thoughtful gift ideas or a fun new way to craft, these unique projects truly have something for everyone.
An inspired collection of soft, sweet hand knits for the nursery, with twenty original designs based around a trio of core baby items--booties, blankets, and teddy bears--that no nursery should be without in Baby's first year, Debbie Bliss has designed a range of nursery accessories, cuddly toys and first garments. Combining the softest luxury yarns with irresistible designs, Debbie has created a truly desirable collection of hand knits for the newborn baby.
Knitters' and crocheters' favorite yarn-maker Brooklyn Tweed partners with some of the best designers working today to offer more than 20 patterns for making the perfect blanket or afghan. What could be more delightful than cuddling up under a handmade blanket? In this book, Brooklyn Tweed founder Jared Flood presents irresistible patterns for making blankets and afghans, large and small. Each chapter presents dozens of cozy designs that range in complexity, style, and size; no matter your aesthetic or skill level, there's a blanket here you'll want to make. Brooklyn Tweed is one of the top knitwear design houses and yarn brands in the United States, focused on sustainability, ethical practices, and US-based production. For the book, they've gathered a star-studded list of contributors, including Ainur Berkimbayeva, Aiste Butkevičiene, Amy van de Laar, Boann Petersen, Emma Ducher, Hiroka Shinokawa, Joanna Ignatius, Lis Smith, Meri Tanaka, Orlane Sucche, Pauliina Leisti, Rastus Hsu, Scott Rohr, Seth Richardson, Stefanie Sichler, Tokuko Ochiai, and Vincent Williams Jr. The result is a dazzling array of colors, patterns, and blankets from which to choose--you may not be able to resist making them all.
If you've ever made your own clothes, you know how empowering it can be. That awesome skirt in a fabric you adore. The blouse that fits perfectly. The one-of-a-kind dress you just knew would look cuter with a few extra details at the neck and hem. All made by you.
Creating fashionable, custom-fitted clothing is often much easier than you think, and in their first book, BurdaStyle--the largest community of aspiring fashion designers and style-savvy sewers--will show you how. Packed with easy-to-follow tutorials, five adaptable sewing patterns for a skirt, blouse, dress, coat, and bag, and fifteen step-by-step sewing projects, this book gives you the basic building blocks to begin sewing and the tools you need to move beyond the basics to designing and customizing your own wardrobe.
If you've never threaded a needle before, you'll find essential information on setting up a studio, using your sewing machine and other tools, working with patterns, and getting the perfect fit. For experienced sewers, the book offer tips and tricks for mastering techniques, as well as tons of design inspiration from seventy-eight BurdaStyle members from all over the world. With its unique blend of fashion, creativity, and expert know-how, The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook is the ultimate guide to sewing with style.
Creating fashionable, custom-fitted clothing is often much easier than you think, and in their first book, BurdaStyle--the largest community of aspiring fashion designers and style-savvy sewers--will show you how. Packed with easy-to-follow tutorials, five adaptable sewing patterns for a skirt, blouse, dress, coat, and bag, and fifteen step-by-step sewing projects, this book gives you the basic building blocks to begin sewing and the tools you need to move beyond the basics to designing and customizing your own wardrobe.
If you've never threaded a needle before, you'll find essential information on setting up a studio, using your sewing machine and other tools, working with patterns, and getting the perfect fit. For experienced sewers, the book offer tips and tricks for mastering techniques, as well as tons of design inspiration from seventy-eight BurdaStyle members from all over the world. With its unique blend of fashion, creativity, and expert know-how, The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook is the ultimate guide to sewing with style.
Vintage Looks Meet Modern Fashion
Dior's New Look silhouette. Jackie Kennedy's sheath dress. Madonna's bustier. Fashion trends come and go, but certain iconic styles never fade. Make them for yourself with BurdaStyle's new guide to sewing fashion through the decades. Five adaptable master patterns for tops, dresses, and pants are transformed into nineteen unique projects for both women and men that draw inspiration from key fashion moments. These influential looks--from the Roaring Twenties to the Awesome Eighties--are all modernized and reinterpreted for today's sewing enthusiasts. BurdaStyle, the world's largest online community of people who sew, is synonymous with stylish sewing and high-quality patterns. In this follow-up to The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook, they provide step-by-step instructions and techniques for customizing the enclosed master patterns into new design variations, all perfectly fitted for you. You'll also get a taste of fashion history--the essential designers, signature trends, and style icons from each era--to help you channel your inner Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, or Yves Saint Laurent. BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern combines the best of fashion from the past with an updated approach to sewing. Whether you prefer a slim-fit pant, the perfect men's button-down, or a versatile shift dress, this book offers a classic collection that will last you a lifetime.
Dior's New Look silhouette. Jackie Kennedy's sheath dress. Madonna's bustier. Fashion trends come and go, but certain iconic styles never fade. Make them for yourself with BurdaStyle's new guide to sewing fashion through the decades. Five adaptable master patterns for tops, dresses, and pants are transformed into nineteen unique projects for both women and men that draw inspiration from key fashion moments. These influential looks--from the Roaring Twenties to the Awesome Eighties--are all modernized and reinterpreted for today's sewing enthusiasts. BurdaStyle, the world's largest online community of people who sew, is synonymous with stylish sewing and high-quality patterns. In this follow-up to The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook, they provide step-by-step instructions and techniques for customizing the enclosed master patterns into new design variations, all perfectly fitted for you. You'll also get a taste of fashion history--the essential designers, signature trends, and style icons from each era--to help you channel your inner Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, or Yves Saint Laurent. BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern combines the best of fashion from the past with an updated approach to sewing. Whether you prefer a slim-fit pant, the perfect men's button-down, or a versatile shift dress, this book offers a classic collection that will last you a lifetime.
Origami master Nick Robinson presents 20 delightful butterfly models for folders at every level of experience. In this easy-to-follow guide, he offers fold-by-fold instructions that are fully illustrated with color photos and diagrams.
Models include such real-life species as the Maniola jurtina, or meadow brown. You'll also find a butterfly bursting from its cocoon, a caterpillar, an envelope with a butterfly, and other imaginative possibilities. Each project is graded according to difficulty.
Models include such real-life species as the Maniola jurtina, or meadow brown. You'll also find a butterfly bursting from its cocoon, a caterpillar, an envelope with a butterfly, and other imaginative possibilities. Each project is graded according to difficulty.
Cast On Gorgeous, Timeless Handknit Staples
Every knitter knows that their handmade wardrobe isn't complete without a good Aran-inspired sweater or two (or more!). Now the stylish cabled garments you've always longed for are within reach, thanks to this awe-inspiring collection of 15 cable knit patterns from visionary knitwear designer Joan Ho. Whether you're a seasoned cable connoisseur or have always found this technique a bit daunting, Joan's clear, expert instruction will walk you through every pattern with ease. And with Joan's strong commitment to size inclusivity in all of her patterns, every single one of these chic, modern designs is sure to be a beloved piece in your closet for years to come. Go oversized and chunky for quick knits that are sure to impress, like the River Birch Jacket or Morning Glory Vest. Whip up the Willow Pullover or Mulberry Poncho for sophisticated cables with clean, elegant lines. You'll even dive into the world of lightweight knitting, for cabled tops that are perfect for spring and summer. No matter which pattern you choose to cast on first, one thing's for certain: You will always be in style!
Cables are beautiful and fun to knit, but if you've never worked one before, it's hard to know where to start! Handcrafting expert Denise Samson, author of Ponchos to Knit, has written a book to do just that! The Cable Knitter's Guide is divided into two parts: The first introduces 50 elegant variations on the basic cable, from the elegantly simple to the eye-catchingly complex, all accompanied by detailed photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. Novices in need of even more guidance can follow the links provided in the book to a series of YouTube videos of the author herself demonstrating how to work each cable included! The second section forms a collection of 25 patterns for garments, accessories, and furnishings, each using one or more of the cables introduced earlier to add a little something extra to these delightful, striking designs. Welcome to the complete book of cable knitting!
This complete kit makes it easy to start exploring the exciting art form of calligraphy because it comes with everything a beginning artist needs--from a set of high-quality materials to comprehensive instructions. The lettering book covers the basics--such as pen styles, angles, and hand positions; letter heights and spacing; and practice strokes--before offering advanced techniques for rendering several calligraphic alphabets. And every lesson can be accomplished with the array of writing materials provided. The hardcover case includes a 40-page paperback book with corresponding Spanish instruction, a cartridge calligraphy pen, 3 pen nibs, 10 ink cartridges, 3 felt-tip calligraphy markers, calligraphy paper, a guideline sheet, and paper.
Warning! This product is intended for use by ages 13 and older and is not intended for use by children.
Cardigans is bursting with inspiration that invites seasoned knitters and beginners to craft their perfect Nordic cardigans from a selection of 20 projects. Dive into a world of warmth, comfort, and style with Cardigans, a beautiful book bursting with inspiration that invites seasoned knitters and beginners alike to construct perfect cardigans from a selection of 20 projects. Dreaming of a stylish summer cardigan? Or snuggling into a plush winter cardigan as cozy as a warm hug? The stunning images in this book will guide you to these projects, and many more. Divided into seasons, there are gorgeous, comfortable knits designed to suit every occasion and all types of weather, all using wool or wool-mixed yarns. Taking inspiration from Nordic pattern tradition, here are cardigans with a range of construction and design variations: multicolored cardigans, single-colored cardigans, cardigans with braids or lace pattern. The patterns are available in a wide range of sizes, from XS to 4XL, and the instructions are offered in differing degrees of difficulty, perfect for novice and expert knitters alike. This book also includes essential knitting tutorials for various aspects of design and technique.
Add a splash of color and charm to your wardrobe or home by creating the delightful felt projects in author Gillian Harris's new book Carnival of Feltmaking. In the follow-up to the successful Complete Feltmaking, Gillian draws on inspiration from the carnival atmosphere, featuring a diverse range of twenty-six brilliant felt accessories and home items, like:
- a plush rose-trimmed evening bag
- a luxurious cowl-like scarf featuring a stunning swirling floral design
- a luminous eight-panel lampshade in a medley of patterns, accented with felted flowers and ribbons
- a heavenly nuno-felted heart-shaped cushion
- a dazzling tropical-inspired knitting needle case
- variegated vintage-style plant baskets decorated with either a floral or oceanic pattern
- a sweet and adorable strawberry deerstalker hat for baby
Additionally, Carnival of Feltmaking contains an overview of equipment and materials, plus step-by-step breakdowns with close-up photographs of all the major techniques used in the book, including wet felting, 3D felting, needle felting, fine cobweb felting, and more.
The exuberant projects in this book showcase Gillian's vibrant style and creativity, making this is an excellent resource for both newcomers and more-experienced fiber crafters looking for exciting inspiration.