20 Hekeltegnieke bevat verskillende tegnieke en idees waarvoor hekelwerk gebruik kan word. Elke tegniek word vergesel deur een of meer patrone om die spesifieke tegniek op ’n moderne manier uit te beeld.

Die skrywer verskaf basiese hekeltegnieke vir die beginner, asook meer gevorderde tegnieke vir diegene wat reeds ervare met hekelwerk is.

20 Hekeltegnieke is geskryf om jou kreatiwiteit vrye teuels te gee.

Van babakomberse en sjaals tot truie en bykomstighede, hierdie breiboek bied ’n versameling van 50 hoogtepunte uit die baie suksesvolle reeks, Brei saam met Vrouekeur.

Die 50 breipatrone beloof om elkeen se brei-lus te bevredig en jou te inspireer om daardie babakombers of trui te brei. Die patrone is mooi en prakties genoeg sodat enigiemand dit kan brei. Daar is ’n groot verskeidenheid patroonsteke vir oud en jonk en nuttige wenke
wat jou die geleentheid bied om ook ander artikels te brei.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH YEAR-ROUND QUILTING INSPIRATION!

Proudly display That Patchwork Place's quilt calendar in your kitchen, office, or sewing space and use the large daily squares to record appointments, meetings, and special events. Now in its 21st year of publication, this inspiring wall calendar includes a 28-page pullout booklet with complete instructions to make all 12 of the pictured projects. Throughout the year, the beautifully styled photos will enhance your decor and inspire your creativity.

This practical and inspiring guide to creating and using natural dyes from plants, offers information on current environmentally friendly dyeing techniques and more than 65 species of plants and natural dyestuffs. This comprehensive book outlines how to: Select fibres and plant parts Choose the right methods for mordanting and dyeing Obtain a range of gorgeous colours from every plant. Wild Colour is the all-in-one resource for fibre enthusiasts, including knitters, sewers and weavers gardeners who are interested in new uses for traditional dye plants and eco-conscious DIYers who want authoritative information about the natural dyeing process and the plants that are essential for it.

Follow the basic steps in this 6-page laminated guide and you'll be crocheting in no time at all! Includes: Getting a Grip, Time to Chain Stitch, All About Stitches, Turning Chains, Turning Your Work, Making a Single Crochet, Making a Half Double Crochet, Making a Double Crochet, Making a Triple Crochet, Making a Slip Stitch, Fastening Off, Gauge, Seaming Techniques, Slip Stitch Seam, Single Crochet Seam, Joining a New Ball of Yarn.

A silk scarf has a special allure, embodied in its lustre and sheen in the light and the soft, silky feel of the luxurious fabric against your skin. Though feather-light it is wonderfully warm in winter and a fantastic sunscreen in summer. This book teaches you how to colour and print your own silk scarves, achieving fabulous finishes. With 50 patterns and colourways to choose from, you can ensure that you always have the perfect accessory for any event or outfit, and enjoy the thrill of telling people that you have made it yourself when they compliment you on it. The techniques in this book are simple enough for a beginner to master, yet offer lots of creative ideas for experienced colour crafters. All the scarves are rated in terms of production time and level of difficulty, giving you ample opportunity to practise the different skills involved on easier projects before tackling more challenging finishes. Each project is explained clearly with step-by-step instructions and photographs, showing you how to create a wide range of stunning colour effects. Recycled printing with found objects make up a substantial section of the book, and you will be amazed at the results you can achieve by using simple everyday items for printing. Also learn how to make your own lino blocks for printing, compose eye-catching designs and plan colour mixes that will dazzle and delight.

Antique quilts have a romance about them that captivates quilters and collectors. But inheriting such a treasure is rare, and buying one can be costly. What to do? If you love antique quilts and enjoy remaking them with today's Civil War reproduction prints, this is the book for you. 14 patterns make re-creating antique quilts a breeze using modern techniques Most patterns show both the new and antique versions, and all include full instructions Learn more about the fabrics you love--from shirtings to plaids--and view close-up photos of both antique and reproduction quilts

'n Syserp het 'n besondere aantrekkingskrag danksy die lieflike glans, skitterende kleure en die sagte, sygladde gevoel daarvan teen jou vel. Al is dit veerlig, is dit heerlik warm in die winter, maar bied tog uitstekende beskerming teen die son in die somer. Met hierdie boek kan jy leer om jou eie syserpe te kleur en te druk en so fantastiese afwerkings te skep. Met 50 verskillende patrone en kleursamestellings om uit te kies, kan jy seker maak dat jy altyd die perfekte bykomstigheid vir enige uitrusting of geleentheid het, en wanneer mense jou daaroor komplimenteer, hulle trots vertel dat jy dit self gemaak het. Die tegnieke in die boek is eenvoudig genoeg vir groentjies om baas te raak, maar bied genoeg kreatiewe alternatiewe vir ervare kleurkunstenaars. Daar is by elke serp 'n aanduiding van die gevorderd-heidsvlak en tyd wat dit sal neem, sodat jy met eenvoudiger projekte kan oefen voor jy meer gevorderde afwerkings aanpak. Elke projek word met duidelike stap-vir-stap aanwysings en foto's gedemonstreer en leer jou om 'n verskeidenheid lieflike kleurafwerkings te verkry. Drukwerk met gebruiksvoorwerpe maak 'n groot deel van die boek uit, en jy sal verstom wees om te sien watter fantastiese voorkomste jy met alledaagse goed kan skep. Die boek wys jou ook hoe om linoblokke vir drukwerk te maak en te gebruik, treffende ontwerpe daarmee te skep en stralende kleurkombinasies te beplan wat almal sal bekoor, en dek al die nodige tegniese aspekte van kleur- en drukwerk. Die manjifieke foto's van die voltooide syserpe sal jou inspireer om sommer dadelik aan die werk te spring en jou ware kleure te toon!

Give your home a wonderful Autumn feel with this superb collection of quilt and decoration projects. Talented designers Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks present a charming collection of quilts and coordinating projects. Enjoy warming your home with the seasonal beauty of autumn. You can choose from 12 distinctive projects, plus a bonus online "Harvest Trio" pattern set. You can play with a mix of styles, such as scrappy pieced quilts and quilts featuring the authors' popular chunky applique. You can learn techniques for piecing, fusible applique, and wool applique.

This is a stunning selection of 16 quilt projects inspired by the natural world. You can join adventurous quilter John Q. Adams on a bold exploration of quilting colour palettes. In these striking graphic designs, he draws inspiration from nature - wind, water, earth, leaf, sky, grass, lava, coral, and stone - to open up exciting new combinations of colour and fabric. You can find 16 fabulous projects suitable for all skill levels; create beautiful effects by moving beyond neutral-coloured background fabrics; and enjoy clear illustrations and gorgeous photographs taken in outdoor settings.

This is a delightful collection of modern designs inspired by classic patterns from the 1930s. Brimming with old-fashioned charm, these 10 pretty projects, taking their cue from 1930s classics, are suitable for all skill levels and feature applique, embroidery, yo-yos, rickrack and more! Candy Store and More includes full-size patterns - no enlargements needed - plus the original 1930s designs that inspired this fresh collection.

Maak pragtige kwiltgeskenke vir jou huis, of vriende en geliefdes. Hierdie pragboek bevat projekte vir elke denkbare geleentheid en alle vaardigheidsvlakke - van kitsidees wat jy in 'n aand kan voltooi, tot items met meer om die lyf. Laat die maklike laslap- en appliektegnieke jou inspireer om jou eie stempel af te druk op die mooiste handgemaakte geskenke.

Expert crafter Nicki Trench brings you 35 easy-to-follow patterns that will teach you how to crochet.

Nicki Trench, one of the leading figures in the revival and promotion of home crafts, has designed a series of patterns that will guide you from the initial crochet stitches to producing beautiful projects incorporating a wide range of techniques. Starting you off is Crochet Know-How, which explains all the stitches with clear step-by-step artwork and instructions. Next, there are three chapters packed with patterns to improve your skills. In Starting Out, you will find a simple springtime throw and a pretty hat for a toddler, both of which you’ll find amazingly easy and quick to create. Once you’ve mastered these, Practice Makes Perfect provides more of a challenge. Whip up some cute gifts for babies and young children, including baby bibs and blankets, or treat yourself to a pair of gloves in soft double knit yarn and a chunky seashell scarf to keep you warm on chilly mornings. Finally, Confident Crocheting has more advanced patterns, ranging from a family of adorable Russian dolls to a cherub dress with decorative picot stitching.

'n Veelsydige versameling patrone met uitstekende geskenkidees.

Die boek bevat meer as 100 oorspronklike ontwerpe, elk op ' kleur-rooster, insluitend - vrolike alfabetprente; stylvolle monogramme en motiewe vir tafellinne; oulike motiewe vir babas; cool tienermotiewe; kersfeesontwerpe; maklike patrone vir kinders.

Daar is afwerkingsaanwysings vir al die geborduurde voorbeelde, asook verdere gebruiksvoorstelle.

Welcome spring with country-cute quilted projects featuring the simple piecing and chunky, whimsical applique of best-selling authors Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks of The Quilt Patch. Cultivate your senses with sensational projects that add the perfect seasonal touch to your home--yet don't take a season to make. Cozy, light, and so very right for spring! Projects include throws, table runners, tote bags, a wall hanging, a pillow, and more to decorate your home for spring or give as gifts Applique doesn't have to be difficult or time consuming--discover how fusible-applique techniques and easy machine stitching make it a breeze Create stunning quilts with fat quarters and fat eighths in your favorite springtime huesVideo