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Everything old is new again, and this collection of vintage sock patterns mines "Weldon's Practical Needlework, a compilation of newsletters published more than 100 years ago, for some of the best. Twenty-four classic patterns are updated here for modern knitters with the inclusion of gauges, contemporary yarns, modern methods, and modern sizes. Filled with fascinating household and historic tidbits from the era, along with little-known tips such as an unconventional way to shape a heel, this historical and gracefully written book ... read more

Handpaint Country began with a journey-avid knitter/dyer Cheryl Potter and photographer Alexis Xenakis traveled byways and backroads to capture the colors and stories of 21 of America's handpaint yarn companies. Meet these amazingly diverse people who have made dyeing yarn a way of life. Learn what makes their fibers unique. Share their inspiration, successes, and even a few struggles at the dyepot. Handpainted yarns hold a special fascination for knitters. Each skein holds a complete and satisfying colorway. Already interesting an... read more

Contains 32 page friendship bracelet book, 7 coloured thread, and 14shaped and coloured beads

Fun and easy projects for your small stitcher. Cool bags, sparkly slippers, personalised T-shirts, beaded belts and much more. Ages 8+.

Easy, yet highly decorative, crazy patchwork lends itself to a wide variety of uses from traditional quilts to small boxes and bags, using a diverse range of fabrics and embroidery. It covers every aspect from choosing fabric to basic techniques.

This is a stitch-by-stitch guide to knitting, sewing and embroidery for children, from award winning author Jane Bull. Help your child get creative and make the lovely things in this book. Beginning with choosing and outfitting a workbox with sewing equipment and accessories the book has well-illustrated step-by-step instructions for basic sewing, embroidery, cross-stitch, tapestry, knitting, and French knitting techniques. There are lots of inspiring and delightful projects to create, with patterns included. From ribbon bags, bro... read more

All aspects of spinning, including selection and preparation of wool, carding, using fibres, spinning techniques and all types of Ashford spinning wheels and accessories are included in this comprehensive book by Anne Field. Exciting projects for your handspun yarn are shown in full colour. Also contains an introduction to dyeing and felting wool.152 pages, 120 photographs. First published 1986; this 4th revised edition April 2006.

At first glance, Amish quilts may appear curiously similar to works by the great abstract artists of the twentieth century. With their vibrant colors and bold geometric forms, the handcrafted designs seem reminiscent of paintings by Joseph Albers, Mark Rothko, and Frank Stella, among others. This visual coincidence invites a deeper appreciation of the quilts and the communities in which they were created. Closer examination reveals that the principles of the Amish faithsimplicity, humility, discipline, and communityare masterfully ... read more

This book contains thirty creative textile projects that are suitable to be hung and framed. The book aims to inspire readers to look at the use of textiles as a medium for creating innovative graphic artwork. The projects combine applique with patching, surface embellishment (with buttons, beads, trimmings and wire), knitting and machine- and hand-embroidery techniques. The projects range from the very easy to those that will prove a bit more of a challenge. The book is filled with photos showing how different effects can be achie... read more

What could be cuter than a hand-knitted bear? One with a complete--and completely adorable--hand-knitted wardrobe! "The Best-Dressed Knitted Bear" provides knitters with patterns for six different varieties of teddy bear, and then demonstrates how to mix up yarn types and color choices to completely personalize each one. But where would a teddy bear be without a snuggly sweater ... or pirate outfit? These 18 adorable ensembles take teddy from a day at the beach (Hula Bear) to a jungle adventure (Safari Bear). With so many special c... read more

In 1999, fiber artist Jeanne Williamson decided to expand her creative horizons by making one small quilt a week. She placed no limits on what materials she could useNin fact, she created her quilts almost exclusively from found objects, incorporating everything from newspaper and cupcake wrappers to fall leaves and funky yarns into her mixed-media art quilts. The goal was simply to create. Seven years later, Williamson now has 365 varied and intriguing quilts full of personal stories, experiences, and observations. She also disco... read more

Crisp lace table linens. Tinkling silver spoons on saucers. The billowing steam of freshly-brewed tea. Skeins of fine yarn on delicate needles. "Knitting and Tea" brings together these two hallowed traditions in all their beauty, charm, and poise. The author takes you on a journey from the lush tea plantations of Sri Lanka to the tearooms in the United Kingdom to explore the intertwining history of these two passions. The luxurious photographs of each location entice you to sit and sample the delectable teatime recipes included and... read more

Get creative with these ten cute and colourful projects using pieces of felt. They are fun to make with easy, step-by-step instructions and simple sewing techniques. Patterns and instructions include little brooches, a coin purse, a butterfly mobile, a love cushion, an angel and some cute characters. Perfect for gifts - or just something special for you. For more fun felt creations look at the Catwalk Critters kitsets.

This user friendly book focuses on getting the basic principles of design and colour right before moving on to the techniques needed to create and design fabulous pieces of jewellery. Each design will have basic through advanced instructions to cater for different levels of ability/experience. Designs are included for bracelets, necklaces, earrings, brooches and hair combs, and contain detailed instructions on finishing techniques that make your jewellery look both professional and fashionable. There is also a focus on cost-cutting... read more

A charming, inspirational and practical collection of 15 quilts for would-be quilters. There's a Russian shawl quilt, inspired by traditional motifs of Russian folk art, a floral frocks quilt inspired by summer dresses, flower gardens and herbaceous borders, and a suits and ties quilt reusing sober woollen suiting contrasting with extravagant silk ties designed in an Irish chain. Finally, a practical section covers all the knowledge you'll need - from chain-piecing, hand-quilting and sandwiching to binding, storage and caring for y... read more

In this dazzling book, Kaffe Fassett presents 23 new patchwork designs all inspired by treasures from London's world-famous decorative arts museum. Kaffe breathes new life into old masterpieces by updating the colourways and employing, where necessary, new patchwork techniques. The designs fall loosely into three separate groups. The utility quilts employ large simple patch shapes cut from charming prints; the traditional pieces encompass popular heritage patchwork formats, reborn here in fresh modern colours; and the irresistible ... read more

Get creative and recycle making these ten cute characters using old socks and gloves. Easy, step-by-step instructions and simple sewing techniques make the projects easy to complete. Have fun making these cute soft toys for gifts - or just something special for you.

A fully illustrated treasury of over 125 exquisite Japanese designs.

This book really does contain 1,000 blocks for making patchwork quilts. Many are familiar old favourites; others are not so well known. All are shown as diagrams, with a key to outline the constituent parts of each block so you can figure your own measurements and draft your own templates to make a block of any size to suit your requirements. Tips to help you estimate fabric requirements are also included. There are hints for enlarging and reducing patterns, for working out how to add seam allowances to any element, square or not, ... read more

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