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Indulge in the sentimental pleasures of stitcheries with wistful vintage artistry. Inspired by nature and stitched with the gentle romance of days gone by, noted artist Kathy Schmitz creates designs that use simple embroidery to create thoughtful keepsakes. Select from a variety of elegant embroidery...

Even the average knitter can now begin to knit in modern lace patterns — "Celandine," "Mosaic," "Rose Leaf," "Candlelight," "Coronet," "Valentine," "Azalea," "Primula," "Sun Ray," "English Crystal," "Springtime," "Three of Hearts" — all by well-known modern lace designer Marianne Kinzel. What...

The Georgian and Regency period was a time of extremes in clothing, from the heights of the extravagant and decorative headdresses to the widths of the panniers. These garments were supported by a wide range of padding, boning, frills and flounces to create shape and texture. This essential book will...

Making Working Women's Costume gives a unique account of the clothes of ordinary women from the mid-fifteenth century to the early twentieth century. As well as introducing the historical periods, it gives patterns for a range of typical garments that women of the poorer classes would have worn. Organized...

Embroidery is a type of stitching that can be found all over the world. It has long been a tradition for making various types of arts in different cultures. Many hobby shops offer patterns for embroidery. You can make great looking designs by following the layout of the colors on the fabric. You...

Vibrant color and rich textures abound in Hoop Dreams, a stylish embroidery guide for the modern maker. Author Cristin Morgan of Marigold + Mars outlines the basics of 10 classic embroidery stitches and then teaches you how to use them to create 20 beautiful and practical projects for hoops, for the...

Learn how to do blackwork embroidery with detailed color diagrams! These teddy bears are designed for 14 count Aida or 28 count Cashel linen and will display nicely in an 8 x 10 frame. The design is completely reversible, so it can be used in many ways. There are many detailed diagrams and instructions about how to adapt the pattern for other uses and color schemes.

Learn how to do crewel embroidery through an easy teacup design. There are step by step instructions with lots of photos to cover all of the basic embroidery stitches.

If you are one of the beginners who is trying to learn some of the basic sewing techniques, then this book will help you a lot in going through the brief description of few of the important aspects which a starter should know while working on the sewing projects. But before learning the basic techniques,...

Table of ContentsLearning Decorative Stitches – the Art of Shirring and SmockingTable of ContentsIntroductionGatheringUsing Cords for GathersStaying a Gathered SeamGetting Started with SmockingTraditional Diamond StitchDifferent Types of StitchesCable StitchHoneycomb stitch and Surface HoneycombSurface...

Bring some Scandi charm to your spring crafting with Tilda's Sunshine Sewing. This brand new pattern book from the hugely popular designer Tone Finnanger is packed with gorgeous sewing and quilting projects to add a ray of sunshine into your spring decor. Featuring two full size quilts, plus pillows,...

This gentle giant thinks he's a bird! Just wait until he tries out those "wings." Make as many tiny birds as you want, but remember that they are not suitable for small children. Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, a set of 7-inch US size 6 (4.0mm) double-pointed needles, stitch holder, safety eyes (size 9mm), and stuffing.

No longer the center of attention, this old tube finally gets control of the remote. All the competitive ice skating he can watch! Make this knitted amigurumi toy for the couch potatoes in your life. Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, 1 set of US size 5 (3.75mm) double-pointed needles, a crochet hook, safety eyes (size 12mm), and stuffing.

Lean how to make this unique Small Gloved Ornament Today! Fun creative project to try at home!