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1) Satisfying stitches: learn simple embroidery techniques and embrace the joys of stitching by hand
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"With Satisfying Stitches, you'll learn to create beautiful embroidery designs and discover how creative stitching can relieve stress and provide a sense of accomplishment"--Provided by publisher
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"With this book you can make nearly 70 quirky cat motifs, and almost 30 different projects, including: Decorative items featuring adventurous cats in bottles, teapots and other tight spaces. A wind chime of under-the-sea cats--even a mermaid cat (oops--a mercat?). A rather surprised airborne cat on a little pouch. Cats making themselves useful for once, as bookmarks. Cats in the bathtub, flying to the moon, dancing the hula, and up to all kinds of...
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"Creating quiet books is just as fun and memorable for you as it is for babies and toddlers to play with them! Whether you're new to sewing and crafting or you've been doing it for years ... [this book] takes you through every step of the process, from how to theme a quiet book to learning the many creative ways of incorporating fabrics and interactive elements into fun, hands-on learning books for babies and toddlers."--P. [4] of cover.
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Quilting isn't just for fabric anymore! Wood Mosaic Projects covers the basics you need to know for reinventing traditional pieced block quilt designs in wood. Featuring tips on selecting patterns, cutting pieces to fit snuggly, adding color, and putting it all together, this 144-page book is your introductory guide to an exciting new hobby that is intriguing, original, and sustainable!
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Are you a quilter seeking to try your hand at improv quilting, but not quite sure how to approach the technique? This must-have guide to improv quilting offers some sought-after structure using a very familiar quilt block: log cabins! The ultimate guide to learning how to play with improv, this 128-page book will show you everything you need to know to quilt confidently using log cabin blocks as your base. With the log cabin quilt block structure,...
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"Making is mindfulness made practical, and knitting is an iconic craft proven to have a therapeutic impact on well-being. The co-founders of the Black Girl Knit Club, Sicgmone Kludje and Vea Koranteng, have curated 20 modern makes, ranging from plant pot cosies to throws and snoods, to introduce the basics of knitting. Covering fundamental stitches and techniques including casting on, knit, pearl and moss stitch, Sicgmone and Vea show how these can...
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[2019]
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First edition.
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Elemental Knits is for women who aspire to be ever stylish, more comfortable, and less wasteful. With knitwear designer Courtney Spainhower, you'll craft an appearance that truly reflects your spirit with a collection of 20 knitting patterns designed to enhance your wardrobe year-round. Knit with intention, selecting patterns and fibers for their wearablity, versatility, and how they enhance your existing wardrobe. 20 patterns explore a range of knitting...
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"There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces this fascinating and rewarding techniquewith a wide array of stitches and design possibilities. The goal of this book is to guide crocheters step-by-step through Tunisian crochet, starting with tools and yarns, transitioning into how-to's...
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[2023]
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"Papermaking is mesmerizing practice for a variety of visual arts fields. With a few tools and some practice, makers can craft an endless number of paper sheets. The papermaking techniques you will learn can also be used to create stand alone works of art to display, gift, and share"--
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A comprehensive collection of stitch patterns from knitwear designer Wendy Bernard Stitch dictionaries are one of the most valuable references on a knitter's bookshelf, holding all the information needed to begin a project, hone your skills, and expand your knitting mastery. In the truest sense, a stitch dictionary is a resource and wealth of information-filled with the basics to get you started, the classics you rely on, and even some new stitches...
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Crumb quilting is the way to zero waste patchwork. Learn how to use your tiniest scraps to create beautiful quilts and quilted projects and bust your stash! This is a collection of 15 projects made using the teeniest, tiniest leftover pieces of fabric from your latest quilting or sewing project.
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"In this unique collection, popular crochet designer and author, Sarah Shrimpton reveals patterns for 10 unique crochet hexagon designs so you can pick your favorite. As well as the written pattern there are also crochet charts for each of the hexagons for extra clarity."--Amazon.com
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Learn to crochet forty charming stuffed dolls that will warm your heart and bring a smile to your face.
Hook up a rainbow kawaii goodness with this super-cute collection of forty amigurumi patterns from modern crochet designer Yarn Blossom Boutique. From three adorable peas in a pod, to a winking fortune cookie, these forty fun and easy amigurumi makes will bring the Japanese culture of cuteness into your hands and your heart.
Hook up a rainbow kawaii goodness with this super-cute collection of forty amigurumi patterns from modern crochet designer Yarn Blossom Boutique. From three adorable peas in a pod, to a winking fortune cookie, these forty fun and easy amigurumi makes will bring the Japanese culture of cuteness into your hands and your heart.
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"Upcycle that unwanted wood! The New Pallet Book updates a unique woodworking book with 25+ new ways to take a stack of pallets and put them to use. Join home improvement author Chris Peterson for a complete guide to deconstructing and repurposing pallets. This edition, with tons of new content and more than 50 projects and ideas, features everything from dead-simple builds like pathway pavers and a mug holder to more challenging projects like a recycling...
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An introduction to the wide world of knitting by way of making your own. hat Knitting is an excellent handcraft and something people love the world over. But for the crafting faint of heart, knitting can appear daunting; you need needles (but what size?), yarn (but what weight?), and a pattern (but what kind?). Very quickly, knitting becomes another language that's tricky to navigate and even trickier to master. Knit a Hat teaches you everything you...
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"Crochet a garden of kawaii happiness with this super-cute collection of 40 patterns! Cultivate a colorful world of crochet flowers, plants, and garden creatures that are perfect for gifting, and learn the simple crochet techniques needed for everything to come up roses"--Page 4 of cover.
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Using many of the same techniques that make Corner-to-Corner (C2C) crochet so popular, Center-to-Corner crochet begins each piece at the center and works to the outside edge. 7 great designs are included. Market Bag is made with simple chain spaces within the basic Center-to-Corner stitch to create an openwork bag. Cables and puff stitch bobbles add texture to half double crochet fabric in Cable Corners Afghan. You can also find a delicate doily with...
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