Needlework category: 1012 books
by Celeste Plowden
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012
A full-maned lion, a seated giraffe, and many more — plus 12 animal border designs perfect for the needlework arts. Complete instructions for 50 delightful charted designs.
by Hiromitsu Takano
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2015
In recent years there has been a great revival of interest in sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting based on a quick and easy running stitch. Japanese Quilting: Sashiko is a practical introduction to the distinctive patterns and designs of the technique. Whether you are...
by Louisa F. Pesel
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
This is a vintage handbook on practical canvas embroidery, with diagrams and scale drawings taken from seventeenth-century samples and other sources. It was originally intended as a practical aid for embroiderers, especially those interested in canvas work. "Practical Canvas Embroidery" is highly...
by Ann Bernard
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016
Stitching a Summer Garden to LifeWhether you are a novice or veteran stitcher, Summer Flowers will help you bring your vision to life. Beginning with backgrounds, you will learn how create the perfect setting for your idyllic tableau. Then using just 10 familiar stitches, you will learn how to hand stitch...
Secret Garden Embroidery
15 projects for your stitching pleasure
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2015
Stitch your very own horticultural haven with What Delilah Did. Step into Miranda Merriweather's magnificent secret garden, where lucky clovers grow in spades and the towering tulips reach six feet tall. This whimsical collection of botanical-inspired needlework projects will take you from budding...
by Alan S. Cole
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016
Ancient Needlepoint and Pillow Lace - With Notes on the History of Lace-Making and Descriptions of Thirty Examples. Many of the earliest books on weaving, textiles and needlework, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing...
Sew With Me
60 Fun & Easy Projects to Make Your Own Fabulous Décor and Accessories
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2018
Stitch in Style with Adorable, Easy Projects
Make every day a crafting bonanza with this inspiring and helpful guidebook packed with 60 projects. These accessories, toys and decorations are as easy to create as they are fun to wear and display! Grab an adult to help you get started, then you’re...
Fabric, Paper, Thread
26 Projects to Sew & Embellish - 25 Embroidery Stitches
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2013
Whether you’re super crafty or have never even picked up a needle and thread, you’ll find something here that you just have to make! Ever gotten bored with one of your tee shirts or tote bags? Learn how to transform them into unique pieces all your own using embroidery stitches and super simple appliqué....
by Dāvid Räder
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
These detailed instructions include pictures that show you how to make a pom-pom using novelty yarns (eyelash, fur and fancy yarns).
The difficulty in making pom-poms using novelty yarns (eyelash, fur and fancy yarns) is due to the fact that the structure of the yarn itself is usually looped...
by Janis Frank
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 3, 2016
Make your own conversation piece when you knit this funky and original monster purse. Think a monster purse is a “bit much”? You can use the same design without the eyes and appendages and have a really cool fluffy purse. Still guaranteed to get you the occasional comment and looks of envy.I've...
The Knitter's Book of Socks
The Yarn Lover's Ultimate Guide to Creating Socks That Fit Well, Feel Great, and Last a Lifetime
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2011
A sock is a work of wonder. No other knitted garment has as many structural demands or endures as much wear and tear. The humble sock must defy gravity, suffer the confines of our shoes, and endure being trampled on all day long.
All too often, the root cause of a sock's triumph or failure is the...
How to Sew a Button
And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Waste not, want not. This crafty guide perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
Nowadays, many of us “outsource” basic tasks. Food is instant, ready-made, and processed with unhealthy additives. Dry cleaners press shirts, delivery guys bring pizza, gardeners tend...
Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs
144 circles, hexagons, triangles, squares, and other unexpected shapes
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2012
Move beyond granny squares and get ready for crocheted circles, triangles, hexagons, and stars. Edie Eckman opens up the door to crocheting creativity with more than 140 motifs of every shape and size. Embellish your clothing, linens, housewares, and bags with colorful patterns as you put odd yarn...
Circular Knitting Workshop
Essential Techniques to Master Knitting in the Round
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Discover the pleasures of knitting in the round! Margaret Radcliffe presents classic circular knitting techniques — including Fair Isle, helix, and tubular — in detailed step-by-step photographic sequences. This comprehensive guide provides directions for 35 demonstration projects, so you can...