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Provides instruction on creating little books, including leather-clad journals, block print notepads, accordion-fold mini-zines, with features, including interior pockets, closures, stitching, and bindings.
Thank you SO much--for the gift, the hospitality, your help...or for just spreading a little sunshine. Expressing gratitude has never been easier, or more stunning, than with these unique handmade cards for any occasion. Incorporating everything from crochet to tin tiles, they make sending that required note a pleasure, not a chore. Every one has been beautifully crafted by a top designer, and exquisitely photographed. Just imagine how appreciative a favorite teacher will be when she receives an adorable card fashioned from notebook paper, small alphabet rub-ons, ribbon, and flowers. Tell someone "You rock!” with a brightly-colored spinner card. And, because finding the right words is so important, there’s helpful advice on composing your own greetings or choosing the perfect quotation to adorn your handiwork.
Venus tanga, sugarplum, lemon drop, morning sunshine, hello yellow, beaded bliss, Eve, raspberrys wirl, Amelie, polka dot bloomers, skirt flirt, calla lily, Scarlet, heartbreaker, cupcake cami, Trixie, narcissus, sassafras, girlesque, gardenia, cosmo bustier, blush garter, sugarberry, stargazer.
With their charming, simply irresistible projects, the Pretty Little series has made a huge splash with crafters. And this newest entry is sure to become one of the biggest hits ever, because every woman knows that you just can’t have too many darling, stylish purses! These 30 clever and adorable little carryalls range from cute cell phone cases and wallets to daytime purses and glam evening bags. They come from a pool of wildly creative designers, and showcase the latest trends in fabric, design, and embellishment: every one is unique, colorful, modern, and playfully feminine. Who wouldn’t love the sweet heart-covered pouch with a smiling face on the front, plus tiny felted hands and feet? Or the bold and bright petite wool tote that sports a bouquet of felt flowers? And that’s just the beginning of the crafting fun, because there’s so much more, including a vintage linen clutch featuring a pretty ruched front. Of course, as always, the entire book looks as stunning as the individual projects, with beautiful color photos throughout, plus patterns and templates.
A pictorial showcase of the work of 40 contemporary art quilt masters from around the world. Up to a dozen quilts by each artist are shown, along with commentary by each artist.
The more than 30 designs in this unique guide will give you an opportunity to work with luxurious velvets, lustrous silks and other irresistible fabrics. You won't want to hide these adorable potholders away in a drawer; in fact, you'll probably hang your finished projects in the kitchen for everyone to see.
Presents instructions and patterns for creating a variety of knitted garments, including sweaters, hats, and baby booties, with all-white yarns.
Patchwork--the piecing together of many different fabrics--is back! And it’s making a splash on fashion runways, in the hottest magazines, and on the coolest indie craft blogs. No wonder, because patchwork gives stitchers an exciting way to make use of their old fabric scraps; in effect, they’re designing new material by creating original combinations of patterns. Thanks to a pool of talented designers and this new entry in the popular Pretty Little series, anyone can pick out some fabrics and get started. Thirty projects showcase a variety of creative ideas, including funky ornaments, a silk scarf, star pincushions, a yoga-mat carrier, and much more. An introduction teaches the basic techniques, and all the projects appear in full-color, close-up photos.
"Once upon a time… storybooks held a special place in our lives, filling our hearts with wonder. Thanks to this extraordinary crafting anthology we can experience that magic again in a marvelous new way by recreating and reinterpreting the picture book. An overview outlines a variety of structures and techniques, from simple collage to gluing. But above all, these highly visual pages offer ideas and inspiration, with talented artists presenting lovingly designed story spreads and covers. Take a fantasy vacation via a travel booklet fashioned from vintage, nostalgic postcards. Follow The Queen of Tarts in a story that unfolds in a miniature puppet theater motif. And two different artists offer their revised versions of a classic: The Princess and the Pea"--
With items specifically tailored for--and organised by--key canine types, these one-of-a-kind stitched, knitted and crocheted projects will make great gifts for your loyal best friend or loving social butterfly.