The masters of ribbon embroidery, Duncan and Farrell, have designed 30 great new projects for crafters of all skill levels. From simple ornaments to an exquisite shawl, these projects are sure to intrigue anyone who has ever wanted to learn this fascinating technique. 350 color photos & illustrations.
Create Fabulous Bags with Simple Techniques Distinctive handbags and totes have long been a passion of renowned designer Linda McGehee. In Simple Sensational Bags, Linda shares her secrets for making and embellishing dozens of innovative new designs without spending hours at the sewing machine. Linda's cleverly embellished creations incorporate many popular techniques including decorative stitching, piecing, applique and trims, pockets, piping, and more. With her easy, friendly style, Linda teaches the basics of bag construction, straps, pockets, and decorative embellishment. The book showcases dozens of extraordinary bags. Projects include a zipper cosmetic bag, lingerie and sweater bag, shoe tote, and a variety of handbags. • Simple techniques to transform plain bags into spectacular works of art • Easy-to-follow instructions for making and decorating bags • Detailed discussions of straps, pockets, and finishing touches
Traditional hand-sewing techniques such as crochet, embroidery, lace-making can be replicated using a sewing machine. This instruction book has 50 projects.
For the holidays--4 sections-- (1)setting the stage(decorating ideas)-- (2)gathering together(recipes)-- (3)giving from the heart(gift ideas)-- (4)just for kids(creative projects for kids.) Contains decorations for fall and the holiday season, ornaments, party foods, and gifts to make.
In honour of C&T Publishing's 20th anniversary, the world's best quilt designers, fibre artists and quilting teachers, all C&T authors, have designed quilt blocks for you, plus share their favourite tips and stories from years of experience in this wonderful industry.
In Astrology Embroidery, acclaimed artist Maya Hanisch brings fine art to the needlecraft world with her collection of 30 celestial zodiac embroidery patterns to create frameable (or wearable!) textile art.
Quilters learn something new each month and improve their skills with this joyful tribute to the seasons. Twenty-four projects-two for each month of the year-introduce a variety of techniques, one step at a time. Quilters begin with a simple project that teaches a new technique, and then build their proficiency with a larger quilt project. These projects include wall hangings, table runners, door hangers, mantel toppers, pillows, and pillowcases. Quilt the Seasons teaches piecing, appliqué, trapunto, and embellishments.