Maximize the fun of needlework and minimize the stress! Discover how relaxing and satisfying crafting can be! 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. Plus, author Leah Lintz has included an introductory chapter that that explains the basics of cross-stitch,...
An alt twist on traditional wall hangings! Get crafty with DIY Woven Art! These 14 fabulous fiber art projects--from colorful pillows and rugs to dramatic wall hangings--will add a pop to any room in your house. No loom? No worries. Rachel Denbow shows you how to fabricate 3 simple, portable looms. DIY Woven Art also includes tips on customizing your designs and choosing the right fibers and embellishments for each project--basically, everything you need to know to create these gorgeous proje...
From mini hoops to larger fabric canvas work, ideas to capture your natural surroundings abound in this stunning embroidery book. Get inspiration from Emily Botelho - the genius behind @salt_stitches Winner of the People's Choice Award Art Comp 2023 100 Kellogg Lane! Drawing on her love of nature, Emily Botelho creates highly textured and incredibly detailed embroidery pieces that have earned her a worldwide following. Her work is organic, intuitive and celebrates patterns found in the natural...
Fabric Dyeing And Making Textile Coloring Mixtures (Legacy Edition) (Hasluck's Traditional Skills Library, #7)
by Paul N Hasluck
Learn how to create stunning, heirloom-quality quilts for your home with the 23 designs in Quilting by Hand. The projects in this book are diverse, versatile and fit for a bed, a couch, or for a new baby to grow into. Riane starts with the basics: instructions will include tutorials for both hand piecing and machine piecing, as well as other beginner-friendly handwork techniques. With thoughtful details that are interesting but minimal, designs will provide a mix of quilt complexity; some qui...
In this book, knitwear designer Kalurah Hudson shares her vast wealth of cable knitting knowledge as well as 16 awe-inspiring patterns, so you can master this stunning technique across a variety of exciting projects. First learn the fundamentals of cable knitting, from choosing the right yarn and necessary notions, learning to follow charted vs. written instructions, even discovering how to cable without a cabling hook! Once you have the basics under your belt, you'll be ready to dive into the b...
Master the art of weaving with over 20 stunning projects Phoebe Jones is on a mission to make weaving accessible to all. In her debut book Made Weave Love Phoebe shows you the joys of weaving and how this gentle and intuitive craft can spark creativity in your life. Covering the very basics from the essential tools and how to build your own loom, to selecting the perfect yarn and finding colour and design inspiration, Phoebe carefully guides you through everything you need to get started.Packe...
Think outside the square! Although pin looms do make squares, there is so much more you can do with the cloth you weave on your pin loom, starting with the adorable creatures in this book. Margaret Stump has once again outdone herself with this creative collection of thirty "how did she do that" animals made just from pin loom weaving. Would you ever guess that you could make a giraffe, hedgehog, elephant, hippo, sea turtle, and so many more animals from these little woven squares? And it's so...
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 stron...
Learn to create your own fabulous and one-of-a-kind wardrobe with Savannah Price’s Retro Crochet Style. This book will show you, step by step, how to make the perfect sweater, skirt, pants or dress, all of which can be customised to fit every body shape and size. Be your gorgeous self in clothing that was designed specifically for you or put a smile on your best friend’s face by gifting them a stylish new sweater handmade with love. Here are a few of the groovy designs waiting within: * Sport y...
