What's a fat quarter? A lovely 18 x 22 inch bit of fabric that's often just languishing in a stitcher's stash. But with this creative collection, those bits of material can be transformed into a variety of wonderful things. Take one fat quarter and you can make a bowl cover or fabric flower. Take two coordinating quarters and you've got a boho bag or patchwork frame. You'll be amazed at how far they can go - and when you're done making these baskets, blankets, quilts, and curtains, you may even need to buy more!
Lark Crafts
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9781454708797
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Print book
Sweetly Stitched Handmades
By Sinibaldi, Amy
Sweetly Stitched Handmades includes 18 original designs that incorporate Amy Sinibaldis love for patchwork and embroidery, natural linen, and a carefully chosen color palette of patterns and prints. The projects range in difficulty so that a beginning sewer may easily complete a few projects from start to finish, while others are more difficult and a more advanced sewer may be challenged to learn some new techniques. Projects include a color-block baby quilt, a crayon-castle caddy, a jam-jar pincushion, an airmail tote bag, and a simple Home Sweet Home embroidery.,
Tuva Publishing; New edition edition
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9786055647667
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Print book
Colorful Crochet Afghans and Pillows
By Salgarollo, Kristel
Brighten up your home with bold, colorful patterns for 12 afghans and 7 pillows in a variety of styles.Many designs pay homage to classic quilt patterns such as Trip Around the World, Log Cabin, and Nine-Patch quilts, reinterpreting them with a unique crochet twistIncludes modern updates of old patterns such as granny squares and the classic wavy stripes afghan that use creative color choice to make these classic styles new and excitingGet creative by incorporating fabric and simple sewing or adding flower embellishments to a simple designSkills refresher section gives step-by-step illustrations and directions for the basic crochet stitches as well as essential skills for assembling afghans and pillow covers
Stackpole Books
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9780811714631
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Print book
Jeff Leatham
By Leatham, Jeff
A spectacular volume on the designs of Jeff Leatham, the floral artist to the stars. Jeff Leatham presents the next wave in designer floral arrangements. Leatham’s freewheeling sensibility is rooted in upscale sophistication, earning him patrons as diverse as Oprah, Kylie Minogue, Tina Turner, and the Four Seasons George V in Paris. Collected within this volume are more than ten years’ worth of floral masterpieces, from sensational parties to quiet intimate gatherings, all representing Leatham’s unifying ideal that artful floral design can transform any space. Organized by type of event, from weddings to anniversary parties to personal birthday dinners, the book includes sumptuous and visually spectacular floral portfolios, together with sections by Leatham discussing his approach and techniques for every type of design.
Rizzoli
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9780847843480
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Hardcover
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Publisher: n/a
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Color Play
By Wolfrom, Joen
Joen Wolfrom's classic guide to creating with color has been completely updated to make it even easier to enhance your creative work with the beauty of well-chosen colors. Joen covers it all, from color combining basics to how to use nature's tricks to create an illusion of depth, reflections, shadows, and highlights. Learn the emotional and physical effects of colors and much more -- all richly illustrated with photos of nature and of 100 beautiful quilts. This must-have reference shows tints, shades, and tones for all 24 colors in the Ives Color Wheel, plus five different color schemes for each color.
C&T Publishing; 2nd Edition edition
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9781607059646
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Paperback
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Publisher: n/a
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Knockout Knits
By Nelkin, Laura
An abundance of knitted luxuries--summery lace shawls, warm and wooly hats, a trio of cool knitted bracelets, and stunning beaded gloves--designed to grow your skills.Who doesn't love to knit accessories? They're fast, often require only a skein or two of yarn, and make amazingly versatile gifts for friends and family. Small knits are also the perfect way to try something new--an unusual stitch pattern, wild multi-colored yarn, or even a touch of sparkle. Laura Nelkin is well-known for designing these fun-to-knit little projects introducing her students and fans to advanced techniques with her signature "You can do it!" enthusiasm. In her first book, she shares her 3 favorite types of knitting using wrapped stitches, lacework, and beads. Each chapter begins with a quick knitted cuff to lay the foundations, then gradually ramps up to more complicated designs.
Potter Craft
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9780385345781
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Book
Star Wars Crochet
By Collin, Lucy
An out-of-this-world crochet adventure, the Star Wars Crochet kit offers a fun and interactive experience by including a full-color paperback book with step-by-step instructions for crocheting Star Wars most memorable characters, plus yarn, a crochet hook, a needle, stuffing, and safety eyes. With instructions for twelve different characters and enough materials for two complete projects -- Yoda and a stormtrooper -- your crochet collection can also soon include Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Jabba the Hutt, and many other favorites. Use the force of crafting to create this amazing cast of characters with Star Wars Crochet.,
Thunder Bay Press; Box Toy/Pa edition
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9781626863262
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Hardcover
Knit Wear Love
By Herzog, Amy
In this follow-up to Knit to Flatter, author Amy Herzog is back with more real-talk for knitters. In Knit Wear Love, she guides us through picking a base pattern that not only works for our inherent shape, but also suits our size and style - all with the skill of a top-notch teacher and designer and the honesty and humor of a BFF. Known for her uncanny ability to simplify what might initially seem complex, Herzog masterminded for Knit Wear Love an easy mix-and-match pattern system that allows us to choose among the eight key sweater forms (pullover, cardigan, vest, cowl, tunic, wrap, tank, and bolero/shrug) ; eight fashion styles (modern, classic, romantic, sporty, bohemian, avant-garde, vintage, and casual) ; a trove of customization details; ten sizes; and three gauges of yarn. The result? Sweaters we can knit with confidence, wear with pride, and love for many years to come.
Fat Quarters
By Crafts, Lark
What's a fat quarter? A lovely 18 x 22 inch bit of fabric that's often just languishing in a stitcher's stash. But with this creative collection, those bits of material can be transformed into a variety of wonderful things. Take one fat quarter and you can make a bowl cover or fabric flower. Take two coordinating quarters and you've got a boho bag or patchwork frame. You'll be amazed at how far they can go - and when you're done making these baskets, blankets, quilts, and curtains, you may even need to buy more!
Sweetly Stitched Handmades
By Sinibaldi, Amy
Sweetly Stitched Handmades includes 18 original designs that incorporate Amy Sinibaldis love for patchwork and embroidery, natural linen, and a carefully chosen color palette of patterns and prints. The projects range in difficulty so that a beginning sewer may easily complete a few projects from start to finish, while others are more difficult and a more advanced sewer may be challenged to learn some new techniques. Projects include a color-block baby quilt, a crayon-castle caddy, a jam-jar pincushion, an airmail tote bag, and a simple Home Sweet Home embroidery.,
Colorful Crochet Afghans and Pillows
By Salgarollo, Kristel
Brighten up your home with bold, colorful patterns for 12 afghans and 7 pillows in a variety of styles.Many designs pay homage to classic quilt patterns such as Trip Around the World, Log Cabin, and Nine-Patch quilts, reinterpreting them with a unique crochet twistIncludes modern updates of old patterns such as granny squares and the classic wavy stripes afghan that use creative color choice to make these classic styles new and excitingGet creative by incorporating fabric and simple sewing or adding flower embellishments to a simple designSkills refresher section gives step-by-step illustrations and directions for the basic crochet stitches as well as essential skills for assembling afghans and pillow covers
Jeff Leatham
By Leatham, Jeff
A spectacular volume on the designs of Jeff Leatham, the floral artist to the stars. Jeff Leatham presents the next wave in designer floral arrangements. Leatham’s freewheeling sensibility is rooted in upscale sophistication, earning him patrons as diverse as Oprah, Kylie Minogue, Tina Turner, and the Four Seasons George V in Paris. Collected within this volume are more than ten years’ worth of floral masterpieces, from sensational parties to quiet intimate gatherings, all representing Leatham’s unifying ideal that artful floral design can transform any space. Organized by type of event, from weddings to anniversary parties to personal birthday dinners, the book includes sumptuous and visually spectacular floral portfolios, together with sections by Leatham discussing his approach and techniques for every type of design.
By
Color Play
By Wolfrom, Joen
Joen Wolfrom's classic guide to creating with color has been completely updated to make it even easier to enhance your creative work with the beauty of well-chosen colors. Joen covers it all, from color combining basics to how to use nature's tricks to create an illusion of depth, reflections, shadows, and highlights. Learn the emotional and physical effects of colors and much more -- all richly illustrated with photos of nature and of 100 beautiful quilts. This must-have reference shows tints, shades, and tones for all 24 colors in the Ives Color Wheel, plus five different color schemes for each color.
By
Knockout Knits
By Nelkin, Laura
An abundance of knitted luxuries--summery lace shawls, warm and wooly hats, a trio of cool knitted bracelets, and stunning beaded gloves--designed to grow your skills.Who doesn't love to knit accessories? They're fast, often require only a skein or two of yarn, and make amazingly versatile gifts for friends and family. Small knits are also the perfect way to try something new--an unusual stitch pattern, wild multi-colored yarn, or even a touch of sparkle. Laura Nelkin is well-known for designing these fun-to-knit little projects introducing her students and fans to advanced techniques with her signature "You can do it!" enthusiasm. In her first book, she shares her 3 favorite types of knitting using wrapped stitches, lacework, and beads. Each chapter begins with a quick knitted cuff to lay the foundations, then gradually ramps up to more complicated designs.
Star Wars Crochet
By Collin, Lucy
An out-of-this-world crochet adventure, the Star Wars Crochet kit offers a fun and interactive experience by including a full-color paperback book with step-by-step instructions for crocheting Star Wars most memorable characters, plus yarn, a crochet hook, a needle, stuffing, and safety eyes. With instructions for twelve different characters and enough materials for two complete projects -- Yoda and a stormtrooper -- your crochet collection can also soon include Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Jabba the Hutt, and many other favorites. Use the force of crafting to create this amazing cast of characters with Star Wars Crochet.,
Knit Wear Love
By Herzog, Amy
In this follow-up to Knit to Flatter, author Amy Herzog is back with more real-talk for knitters. In Knit Wear Love, she guides us through picking a base pattern that not only works for our inherent shape, but also suits our size and style - all with the skill of a top-notch teacher and designer and the honesty and humor of a BFF. Known for her uncanny ability to simplify what might initially seem complex, Herzog masterminded for Knit Wear Love an easy mix-and-match pattern system that allows us to choose among the eight key sweater forms (pullover, cardigan, vest, cowl, tunic, wrap, tank, and bolero/shrug) ; eight fashion styles (modern, classic, romantic, sporty, bohemian, avant-garde, vintage, and casual) ; a trove of customization details; ten sizes; and three gauges of yarn. The result? Sweaters we can knit with confidence, wear with pride, and love for many years to come.