Mix and match 200 simple knitted blocks to create unique afghans, wall hangings and accessories with both contemporary and traditional designs. This books has everything you need to create unique afghans, wall hangings and accessories; from knitting techniques and step-by-step instructions for 200 decorative blocks, to inspiration and advice for creating a finished piece. Each block is labelled with at-a-glance symbols that will tell the reader instantly what techniques are used to create the block and the level of difficulty, so both experienced and new knitters can pick and choose blocks according to their confidence.

A collection of 12 quilt patterns for classic quilts made using jelly rolls. Pam and Nicky bring their expertise to classic quilt designs with Jelly Roll Quilts: The Classic Collection. Learn how to make all your favourite quilts and blocks quickly and easily with this brand new collection of jelly roll quilt patterns. Jelly rolls are a fantastic short cut to patchwork and quilting: you can avoid (some) of the hours of cutting and preparation required for making a quilt and go straight to the fun bit - the sewing!

Stunning Versatility with Two Iconic Colors! Classic yet contemporary, red and white is one of the most iconic color combinations in quilting, inspiring designers, collectors, and major exhibits. In Red & White Quilting, award-winning quilter Linda Pumphrey celebrates this popular pairing with 40 pieced and appliqued blocks that can be mixed and matched to create eye-catching quilts, pillows, runners, and more! From basic quilting and finishing techniques with tips on two-color quilting to working with fabric dies and choosing fabric and batting, Red & White Quilting offers a comprehensive guide to every aspect of this traditional quilting method. Plus, learn the history of "Turkey red" fabric, create your own red and white home decor with projects and patterns for 14 finished designs, and explore a gallery of historic red-and-white quilts for even more inspiration. Create high-contrast designs with timeless style, Red & White Quilting has everything you need!

Make six classic garments and create a stylish multi-layered wardrobe from scratch. Full-size patterns are provided for a neat vest with a boxer back detail, an elegant bias-cut long-sleeved dress, a simple long gathered skirt with a drawstring waist, a batwing wrap top, an oversized drop-shoulder jacket and a pair of classic wide leg trousers. By choosing seasonal cloth, the versatility of these projects can be enjoyed from the first hint of spring to the end of winter. The aim of this book is to move beyond simplicity and dare the maker to develop new skills. With variations for tops, dresses, shorts and a coat, our precise step-by-step instructions and inspiring photography will enable you sew with confidence. The reward will be an all season, multi-layer wardrobe by your own hand. We hope you, the reader, are ready for this set of challenges and willing to pace yourselves through the more complicated garments. Full-size patterns for all six garments are included, ready to be traced off and put to good use immediately. Make fashion work.

The wonderful folk art quality of hand-made hooked rugs endears them to all who encounter them. Over the hundred and fifty year history of their popularity in rural North America, thousands of diverse rugs have been made by cottage industries and individual craftspersons alike. Today older rugs are collected and cherished and new rugs are continually being made. This book will be a guide for antiques dealers and novice collectors alike. This handsome new book preserves, for a new generation of interest in hooked rugs, the historical background of the often whimsical designs and instructions for starting a rug of your own. The sections present over 300 color photographs of different rugs in lively geometric, abstract, floral, animal, Oriental and original designs, and factual discussions of the interesting people who motivated the designs. The author takes a look at the prolific rug producers at the House of Burnham, and gives the complete story of the Grenfell mats of Newfoundland and Labrador. The contributions of rug making promoters such as Philena Moxley, Pearl McGown and Joan Moshimer are heralded with examples of their original designs and hand work. After inspiring them with old designs, the author encourages the readers to pick up some burlap, wool rags and a rug hook and follow her step-by-step illustrated instructions to make their own rugs. Then she explains how to preserve the rugs for the future.

This is the perfect book for beginner sewers, with friendly and easy-to-follow directions. Sew Me! Sewing Basics is geared towards would-be sewers of all ages, who may never have touched a sewing machine or even threaded a needle before. It's the perfect book for anyone who wants to get started in the craft, or just needs a quick refresher course in sewing. Choly Knight's friendly and easy-to-follow directions will get readers sewing with confidence, making repairs and creating new garments from scratch. She starts at the very beginning, showing how to choose a sewing machine and introducing the most basic techniques and shortcuts. From cutting patterns and sewing seams, to binding edges, gathering fabric and installing zippers, each new skill is accompanied by a quick practice exercise to try, allowing readers to learn as they sew. 36 simple and straightforward projects are provided for sewing fun accessories from plushies, pincushions and placemats to hand towels and hats.

This is the first book that delves deeply into easily mastered techniques that can be used to adapt and customise any project. "Knitting the Perfect Fit" is an invaluable guide for anyone interested in learning and perfecting shaping details in their knitting. Acclaimed designer and teacher Melissa Leapman distills one of her most in-demand workshops into an authoritative guide that will help knitters understand how designer details and shaping actually work. From a variety of necklines and arm details to different trompe l'oeil shaping techniques that offer a more slimming and flattering look to any garment no matter your body type. Each technique is thoroughly explained with tips and exercised and then showcased in 21 appealing projects that allow knitters to practise their new skills.

Leonie Morgan is back with another wonderful book, showcasing her vibrant colour and stitch combinations. Featuring both block patterns and stitch patterns, there is plenty to please granny-square lovers and row-by-row enthusiasts. Each of the 40 designs comes with a clear written pattern, an easy-to-follow chart, a skill-level indicator and a large photograph. Instructions and yardage are also provided for making afghans in three sizes: baby blankets, lap throws and bedspreads.With advice on picking lovely colour combinations and a selection of edgings to finish their project, and a comprehensive collection of crochet stitches and techniques, readers will have all they need to create their own unique afghan.

"Novice knitters will appreciate the variety of projects, as well as the helpful tutorials." --Library Journal 60 Quick Knits for Beginners is an essential volume for every novice knitter and anyone picking up needles for the first time! Offering a wide array of creative techniques and attractive patterns, this entry in the beloved 60 Quick Knits series is the perfect book for anyone learning to knit. Accessible, fun, illustrated with step-by-step instructions, and featuring insightful sidebars throughout, it demystifies complex skills and instills indispensable knitting wisdom. The projects themselves are everything new or experimenting knitters could ever want, from scarves, cowls, and mittens to shawls, socks, and baby clothes. And even though several garments have instructions specifically written for beginners, they're also chic enough for those with more experience.

Starting with just four of these stitches, this guide clearly demonstrates, with detailed step-by-step photographs, how to work up a complete project. Instructions follow on showing how to stretch and mount your first embroidery. Using further projects she helps you build up skills, introducing new stitches in each section. Line drawings accompany each design and are used as a guide for the stitches. The designs and colors used are traditional - reminiscent of the embroidery worked by embroiderers during the Tudor period, wonderful floral pictures worked in wool and soft colors. The book is a comprehensive introduction to this lovely technique and at the same time it offers embroiderers practical help with presentation and finishing.

This value-packed book of 125 iron-quilt labels from 9 popular designers gives you so many options for personalising your quilts or other artistic projects. With labels in multiple sizes for weddings, graduations, travel, Christmas, Halloween, autumn, summer, new babies, and more, you'll find the perfect one for any occasion. Then get creative and stitch or colour the labels to match your style or the project-each image will transfer several times.

Masterclass instruction to make 40 pieced blocks using both hand and machine techniques, including two brand-new blocks, English Patchwork Floor Tile and Blanket Stitch Applique. Step-by-step illustrations for block construction, appearing in full colour for the very first time - perfect for beginners and experienced quilters wishing to expand their repertoire. Forty-five newly photographed sampler quilts created by quilters just like you to inspire you as you choose your own fabric patterns and colours.

The essential guide for every sewer just got better! AH New Fabric Savvy is updated to include detailed information on 107 different fabrics, must-know information on determining fabric content, working with knits, working with different types of interfacing as well as removing stains and choosing lining material; recommended tools and notions; illustrated reference sections on seams, details, closures and hems; 476 photographs and 110 illustrations. Organised alphabetically, the 107 fabrics include old favourites-like cotton, wool, knits and silks-to new options, some of which you might never have heard of or sewn with--synthetics; those that resist water, sun, stains, and wrinkles; those made from animal hides (and, of course, their faux cousins); those regenerated from wood pulp; and many more.

Fun and easy-to-use, this iron-on book of 101+ labels offers tons of options for personalizing your quilts and artistic projects. Each design comes in multiple sizes and transfers several times!

Quick and fashion-forward, these scarf knitting patterns are modern and fun and include easy-to-follow instructions for cowls, scarves, neck warmers and infinity scarves. The variety of stitch patterns, embellishment options, and designs make these scarves perfect for both sexes. The versatile designs included inside are sure to help the knitter create the perfect gift or to make a scarf to match an outfit.

Take advantage of everything your sewing machine has to offer! Decorative quilt artist Deborah Louie teaches how to use the stitch options on your machine and incorporate them into gorgeous applique pieces.

In Knitting Pearls, two-dozen writers write about the transformative and healing powers of knitting. Jodi Picoult remembers her grandmother and how through knitting she felt that everlasting love. Lily King remembers the year her family lived in Italy and a knitted hat that helped her daughter adjust to her new home. Laura Lippman explores how converting to Judaism changed not only Christmas but also her mother's gift of a knitted stocking. And Bill Roorbach remembers his first year at college when knitting soothed his broken heart and helped him fall in love again. Other contributors include Steve Almond, Jane Hamilton, Ann Leary, Nick Flynn, Lee Woodruff and knitting rock stars Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed and the Yarn Whisperer, Clara Parks.

These quick and simple patterns for dish towels are perfect for beginner- and intermediate-level crocheters. In two hours or less, crafters can create personalized kitchen accessories with these 12 designs. Color photographs guide stitchers through the projects with patterns that include shells, waves, lace, brick, and more.

Confirming the old adage that big things come in small packages, the compact volumes of this ongoing series offer crafters an easy outlet for their passions--be they for fiber arts, sugarcraft, polymer clay, glasswork, papercraft, or jewelry. Emphasizing the simple fun of crafts, each concise resource includes 20 fast-to-finish, easy-to-do projects that always focus on a single subject or theme. Highlighting the small charms of the holidays, the 20 step-by-step Christmas projects collected here will add to the warmth of the season. With each project requiring just small scraps of yarn, knitters will enjoy applying their skills to such novelty projects as miniature Christmas stockings, holly leaves, small reindeer, a snowman, an egg cozy, knitted gingerbread cookies, and a wee Christmas sweater. Each finished project is accompanied by a single detailed photograph, allowing for an easy visual reference.

A creative guide that's perfect forboth quilters and crafters, Hoop Quilts for Beginners features 15 hoop-framed block designs of varying sizes. Learn how to create these stunning wall hangings with step-by-step instructions on how to add hand embroidery and other embellishments. A great way to use up scrap fabric whilst making something beautiful without committing to an entire quilt.

The children in your life will love looking just as stylish as the grown ups in these mini versions of our most popular Mode patterns. Mix and match our collection of adorable sweaters, cardigans and accessories for a fun and layered look, ideal for a child's trans-seasonal wardrobe. Featuring irresistibly soft, tactile yarns and a variety of knitting techniques, knitters of all abilities will love creating these stylish and comfortable clothes for little ones.

Thrill to these 68 patterns for adorable knitted clothing designs from KlompeLompe for babies, girls, boys, men, and women. The now-world-beloved brand and style created by friends Hanne and Torunn, mothers from Norway, brims with nature-inspired and sweetly casual appeal. The patterns are perfect for every season's adventures, whether everyday, parties, or special days like back to school, christenings, Easter, and Christmas. For winter walks in the woods with pockets full of pine cones, the Winter Pine Cone Pants are just the thing. Make the play-perfect Balloon rompers, which are nice with bare feet and suntanned skin but can also be worn with tights and a thin undershirt on colder days. The Winter-Fine Overalls are so comfy for crawling around in. The Summer-Sweet Skirt has a classic silhouette, and mother and daughter can have matching skirts. Or how about stylish matching Easter sweaters for the whole family? These patterns offer sizes for babies through 24 months, for boys and girls all the way up to age 14, and for adults-because what's more fun than matching or coordinating your loved ones' outfits? A handy 1-through-3 difficulty rating is included for the projects, and most patterns are at level 2. If you want to make a quick and easy project, look for level 1. If you have time for something a little more challenging, go to level 3. Your little sweethearts will never look sweeter. Patterns include Accessories, Coverlets, Dresses and Skirts, Caps and Headbands, Mittens, Socks, and Scarves, Pants, Pullovers, Sweater-Jackets, and Cardigans.

Providing an assortment of unique novelty projects, this dynamic guidebook details 20 beautiful flower designs that knitters and flower lovers alike will enjoy crafting. The full, clear patterns are accompanied with easy-to-follow instructions suitable for knitters of all levels, and the useful photographs are sure to both inform and inspire. Projects include daffodils, peace lilies, poppies, tulips, and daisies, and the finished flowers can then be displayed as is or used to embellish bags, clothes, shoes, and other items. For those on a budget wanting to do something fun with leftover scraps of yarn, this collection offers a great taste of novelty knitting.

Embroidery motifs for every hair type and person! Representation matters, and it's finally time for an embroidery book that looks like you! Celebrate diversity with more than 50 embroidery motifs of people in a wide array of skin colors, body shapes, and natural hairstyles. No need for painstaking design alterations--you can simply jump right in and start stitching. Create 10 useful and stylish projects, from accessories to home decor. These inclusive embroidery projects represent every kind of beauty. Expand your embroidery and sewing skills while increasing your appreciation of others! - Celebrate beautiful YOU! Sew 10 fun projects, from wearable art to wall displays - Embroider 50+ motifs in a full range of shapes, skin tones, and hair textures - No alterations needed! See yourself and your loved ones in these designs