Embroidery on Knits is an in-depth guide to contemporary stitching on wool, featuring 18 nature-inspired templates with insightful tips and ideas on how to use them.

Transform your knits with a handful of simple embroidery stitches: a cosy cardigan embellished with bright flowers, a dragonfly on the front of a sweater and mittens with plants climbing up the back of the hand. Embroidery on Knits is an in-depth guide to contemporary stitching with and on wool, explaining every step of the process — from planning to finished project. It is a source of inspiration and knowledge for crafty beginners and savvy stitchers alike.

This as a fascinating read for any sewing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. It will prove of much interest to both the amateur and professional dressmaker. Its 398 pages contain extensive explanatory diagrams on a variety of themes, forming a complete how-to guide. Twenty-four chapters deal with a diverse range of topics, including, amongst others, Basting, Simple Stitches, and Seam Finishes, Tailoring Tricks, Taking Care of your Clothes and Clothes for the Expectant Mother. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Perfect for anyone looking for fun-to-make, quick-to-stitch Christmas projects, The Big Book of Christmas Quickies In Cross Stitch is packed with the best little holiday designs collected from over 15 years of Leisure Arts publications. This book was created with stitchers of all skill levels in mind.

Ranging from whimsical Santas to nostalgic Yuletide greetings, the compact, charming designs add homemade holiday warmth to Christmas tree ornaments, festive clothing, home decorating accents, and other holiday treasures.

This classic book provides a comprehensive introduction to the fine art of basket-making. Containing timeless information on this fine craft, the information comprised within this antiquated book is still as useful today as it was when published, thoroughly recommended for the bookshelf of anyone interested in the subject. Thomas Okey (1852 1935) was a master basket weaver, a translator of Italian, and a writer. Complete with original text and illustrations, this book was originally published in 1912 and is proudly republished now with a new introductory biography of the author."

Crochet forms part of a series of 25 crochet projects each. The first in the series introduces the reader to modern and unique crochet projects for women. The author or designer has a refreshing approach in which she uses a bohemian undertone in her designs. Boho or bohemian style is the latest trend in fashion internationally. The projects are diverse and are crocheted with different yarn, which includes chunky as well as lacework – something for everyone. The 25 projects includes: 4 Summer garments: A triangle top in pure cotton, an unusual flower shawl, a lacy block top and strap top; 4 Winter garments: An interesting lace block top with aran cotton (unusual), a hexagon waistcoat in pure wool, a tunic with wide sleeves and a kimono in different pattern stitches; 4 Scarves and shawls: Infinity scarf, triangular shawl, lace shawl with buttons, shoulder shawl with flowers and pastel square scarf; 9 Accessories which includes a belt, a sun hat, a slouchy, slippers and leg warmers as well as 4 handbag patterns; 4 Jewelry items like bangles, earrings and a unique richly decorated necklace; The patterns are unique designs by the well-known author, Karen Adendorff; All the patterns are designed with local yarn, mostly sponsored by Saprotex, but other local yarn like pure cotton and wool by local South African producers, are also included; The book includes basic stitch explanations used, as well as abbreviations and symbols; Patterns have diagrams and make it more user-friendly.

Make magnificent creations with paint without a brush! You'll be amazed with these quick and easy projects for cards, wearables, frames, and boxes to suit every taste.