Stitch Kitsch
Stitch Kitsch

Author: Jennifer Heynen

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2015-09-14

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1617450561

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“Are you always on the lookout for cute things to make and give? This book is for you!” —Quiltmaker Put the fun back in sewing with little treasures to sew, embellish, and share! Popular fabric and pattern designer Jennifer Heynen invites you to choose your own sewing adventure with 44 playful projects that make perfect gifts. From pouches and pincushions to quilts and cheerful home decor, each of the eleven featured designs includes three happy variations. Turn a funky wallhanging into bull’s-eye pillows, a pom-pom trivet, or a lap quilt—the choice is yours! Choose your own sewing adventure, and then embellish projects with embroidery, buttons, trims, topstitching, and fusible appliqué (links to full-size patterns included)—until they are uniquely yours.

The Museum of Kitschy Stitches
The Museum of Kitschy Stitches

Author: Stitchy Mcyarnpants

Publisher: Quirk Books

Published: 2006-06-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781594741111

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A Fashion Tour-de-Farce! Welcome to The Museum of Kitschy Stitches, the astonishingly awful collection of the finest knitting and crocheting horrors the twentieth century has to offer. From hideous hats and gender-bending sweater sets to a set of bonus patterns that will bring the kitsch home, this gallery of notorious knits delivers it all. Remember, one person’s inspiration can become another’s desperation quicker than you can drop a stitch!

Make 1-Weekend Gifts
Make 1-Weekend Gifts

Author: C&T Publishing

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2022-03-25

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1644032341

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Create charming gifts in just one-weekend! Whip up something sweet and thoughtful in just the span of a weekend! Bring a personal touch to any gift or home accessory with this collection of charming and fun projects. Projects are versatile and fun from the simple yet cherishable (cards, gift card holder) to little personal accessories, thoughtful gifts for outdoor adventures, home decor, and kitchen gifts for your favorite hosts. What can you make in one weekend? 20+ project ideas for thoughtful handmade gifts Includes personalized and outdoor accessories, cards, banners, kitchen items, and more Bring a personal touch to any gift or home accessory

Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar Knitting
Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar Knitting

Author: Debbie Stoller

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0761174974

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Knitters: It's time to take it to the next level. And who better than Debbie Stoller to show you how. The expert knitter and gifted, edgy author who introduced knitting to a new generation with her New York Times bestseller, Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook, now shows her readers how to do more—lots more. Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar Knitting is the only knitter's handbook to teach the full array of advanced knitting techniques and skills, such as double-knitting, knitting lace, complicated color work, beading, and more. Writing with the clarity that makes her such an effective teacher, and the attitude that got her dubbed "knitting superstar" (San Francisco Chronicle), Stoller explains how to "knit by the numbers;" get creative with stripes; embellish with crochet, beading, and I-cords; how to make cable patterns; and how to use color forms. There's also a whole section on DIY—which gives a tutorial on creating your own knitting patterns. And then the brilliant icing on the cake—41 cool, funky, and fabulous patterns from Debbie and the Stitch 'n Bitch community: a fluttery Rococco Shawl, Cap Sleeve Lattice Sweater, Jackie-O sequined cardigan, Empire Strikes Back dress, the adorable Button It children's sweater with changeable animal patches. Plus sexy stockings, stylish handbags, blankets, scarves, and more, all photographed in full-color.

Cross Stitch for the Earth
Cross Stitch for the Earth

Author: Emma Congdon

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2021-04-06

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1446380688

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Stitch for a greener future with this stunning collection of environment and nature focused designs from leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon. Whether it’s a plea to save the bees, clean up the oceans, appreciate nature, or unplug from technology, this celebration of the green movement in thread will remind us of the need to come together to build a brighter future, one stitch at a time. Emma's iconic designs are universally loved by her fans who have bought over 40,000 of her patterns on Etsy, and who have set up a dedicated fan group on Facebook, where they share their work in progress and proud finishes. This collection features 20 exclusive designs, each with an easy-to-read full colour and symbol chart. Alongside the designs, Emma shares her thoughts and inspirations for each one, with a detailed materials list and instructions for stitching. Beginners to cross stitch will find a helpful guide to the stitches and techniques used – and the beauty of cross stitch is that if you can sew one cross you can sew all these designs! The designs range in size from mini hoops to larger scale samplers, so there are options to suit everyone – and they all share Emma's skill with colour, typography and design which have made her one of the world's best-loved cross stitch designers. Sentiments include: We don't inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children Pardon the weeds, we're feeding the bees Leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time Live gently on the Earth Never underestimate the difference you make The Earth has music for those who listen All good things are wild and free Take care of the Earth and she will take care of you Between two pines is a doorway to a new world The world is full of magic Cross Stitch for the Earth is printed on FSC paper, is recyclable, and every purchase includes a donation to Friends of the Earth, an environmental campaigning community dedicated to the wellbeing and protection of the natural world.

Feminist Cross-Stitch
Feminist Cross-Stitch

Author: Stephanie Rohr

Publisher: Union Square + ORM

Published: 2019-02-05

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1454710993

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Make a statement—and smash the patriarchy, one stitch at a time—with these forty feminist-themed cross-stitching patterns! Crafty activists will love this snarky book with its forty irreverent, vintage-inspired cross-stitch patterns. Whether you want to proudly announce to the world that you’re a nasty woman or remind others that a woman’s place is in the revolution, you’ll find edgy slogans, sharp one-liners, and cheeky images that make fabulous wall art or wonderful handmade gifts. An illustrated basics section will get you started, with information on materials, tools, techniques, and framing your finished pieces. “[Rohr] truly understands the therapeutic value of reclaiming what was once traditional ‘women’s work’ as a modern, empowering medium. Her designs are spot-on and well executed with clear, encouraging instructions. There are very few people who really ‘get’ subversive cross-stitch the way Stephanie does.” —Julie Jackson, founder of Subversive Cross Stitch The patterns, ‘bold and fierce’ indeed, will speak to stitchers who share Rohr’s spirit and convictions.” —Publishers Weekly “Standouts here include a folk-art inspired ‘Don’t Tell Me to Smile’ and a sweet, floral pattern that proclaims ‘A woman’s place is in the Revolution’ . . . Feminist Cross-Stitch is very much on-trend as a new generation discovers the joys of needlework.” —Booklist

Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy
Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy

Author: Ayaka Otsuka

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 2009-10-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781596681835

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The irresistible and adorable cat and dog motifs in this project book take Japanese cuteness to a whole new level. The more than 60 original embroidered motifs are shown in step-by-step detail for stitching, and the array of projects includes home accessories, apparel items, and fashion ornaments. Complete sewing instructions for each project insure an ideal backdrop for the embroidered embellishments. Beginners will appreciate the detailed illustrations and explanations of the embroidery stitches used throughout the book, while experienced stitchers will be inspired by the contemporary project designs to take their creativity to the next level. Endearing dozy kittens, frisky puppies playing with bones, wagging tails, and paw prints galore guarantee that no cloth surface is safe from a cute attack.

Knot Thread Stitch
Knot Thread Stitch

Author: Lisa Solomon

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2012-07-01

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1610584147

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Knot Thread Stitch presents a modern, experimental, and creative approach to thread and embroidery projects. You'll find fun and surprising project ideas, a unique artistic approach, and uncoventional mixed-media materials such as stamps, paint, sequins, paper, and shrinky dinks. These projects are designed to be quick, fun, abstract, and creative, and many offer clever ideas for personal customization. With easy-to-follow steps and project variations, this book also includes project contributions and embroidery patterns from a long and stellar list of renowned artists and bloggers, including Lisa Congdon, Camilla Engman, Heather Smith Jones, and Amy Karol, just to name a few.

Kooky Crochet
Kooky Crochet

Author: Linda Kopp

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 9781579909789

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Maybe it will be the oddball idea, perhaps the unique appearance, or possibly the out-of-the-ordinary material, but every one of these designs is the brainchild of a first-class designer, and will have crocheters of all levels completely hooked. Rather than working with ordinary yarn or thread, try using nylon mason's twine (for leg warmers), marabou boas, and even plastic bags. And don't worry: as wild and way-out as the projects are, they all use traditional, familiar techniques and there's a handy reference guide of basic crochet stitches at the back.--B.I.P.