The ultimate resource for needlepoint, canvaswork and tapestry embroidery, packed with over 100 decorative stitches and techniques. You may have tried tent stitch and cross stitch and you've probably seen some Bargello popping up in craft magazines, but did you know that these are only a couple of the needlepoint stitches out there? This essential guide to needlepoint will allow you to bring far greater texture and interest to your stitching, with expert guidance on how to embroider the stitches and how to choose the best stitches for your designs. Always worked on an open-weave, grid-like canvas, even needlepoint's most decorative stitches are surprisingly easy. In this step-by-step guide, packed full of handy how-to illustrations, beginners and expert stitchers alike will feel confident enough to give every stitch a go. Alongside the stitch directory, you'll find all the information you need on materials and equipment, and 10 bite-sized projects with full-colour charts to show off your new stitching superpowers. Author Emma Homent has been pioneering the rediscovery of all the incredible stitches in her popular #stitchmondays posts on Instagram. In this book, Emma shares her passion for this traditional craft in a fresh and contemporary way, with a desirable modern aesthetic for a new generation of needlepointers. You'll learn about the tools and materials needed, how to organise threads, and how to frame up your canvas for stitching. Over 100 stitches are demonstrated with both photos and diagrams, with 10 easy and accessible projects to help ease you into trying out some of the fancier stitches - including a glasses case, plant hanger, accessories, gifts and more. Emma also shares her guidance on what stitches are best for backgrounds, for filling large areas more quickly, and which are best for adding structure and interest. Whether you are a keen embroiderer or an absolute beginner, this invaluable guide is your go-to resource for everything needlepoint.

What do you get if you combine amigurumi-the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed toys-with Pokémon? Only a second volume of the best crochet book ever!

Pokémon Crochet Vol 2 provides detailed step-by-step instructions so you can create 20 different Pokémon. It's a varied selection, with plenty of interesting colors and shapes to ensure hours of crocheting fun. The Pokémon will be instantly recognizable to fans of the phenomenally popular Japanese game and TV series. In all their colorful and wonderful shapes, these amigurumi are as true to the craft of crochet as they are to the Pokémon universe.

All Pokémon trainers need to train-themselves and their Pokémon. The same is true with crochet. To help in your training, the book starts with a how-to guide to understanding crochet patterns, then explains and demonstrates the various stitches needed to make the Pokémon. Then it addresses the special techniques you'll need to master, which tools and materials you'll need, and then how to put everything together to make a perfect Pokémon plushie.

The projects are split into three skill levels: Beginners, then Easy, and finally Intermediate patterns that are a little trickier. But whichever level you work on, the results are stunning. Pokémon included:

Snom - Munchlax - Clefairy - Chansey - Scorbunny - Glaceon - Growlithe - Mew - Espeon - Umbreon - Mimikyu - Sylveon - Leafeon - Chimchar - Turtwig - Piplup - Slowpoke - Mareep - Cubone - Riolu

Author Lee Sartori has been a Pokémon fan since she was a child, and a crochet and amigurumi aficionado since she can remember. She combines both passions to perfection in this book that combines instruction with invention.

A comprehensive manual on everything you need to know on how to sew clothes! The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes is a must-have resource filled with valuable insight on sewing, tailoring, making alterations, and more. Learn how to take a pattern you already have and adjust it to your unique needs, install a zipper, use notions, and get a good fit out of any sewing pattern for any body type! Whether you're new to sewing or have experience, expand your skill set and build confidence so you can sew like a pro! Also included is a bonus tutorial on making pants and fitting material, as well as finishing your garments and instructions on detailing to make one-of-a-kind clothes.

Most of the pompoms made in the past were single coloured or used multi-coloured yarn. Now, you can create pompoms with flowers, stripes, and even butterflies. This book will take you from start to finish in the creation of a pompom. Learn what tools to use, how to apply cardboard templates, how to join pompoms together, what are wrapping patterns, and how to make semi-circular pompoms.

Each of the 101 felted flower projects are explained with step-by-step photos, creating an enjoyable activity for children or adults.

In her second book Korean crochet doll designer Lana Choi shares her lovely new 16 crochet toys with you. She is a well-known Amigurumi designer on the social media not just in Korea but also in western community. All projects are explained with step-by-step pictures and easy to follow charts. There are 16 designs in this book and each one has its unique personality with adaptable accessories, you will meet not only cute animals like koala, bunny, panda, tiger, otter, but also some little cute girls. AUTHOR: Lana Choi is a crochet doll designer who is enthusiastically designing original and lovely works. As an optician based in Korea, she introduced her designs in a book to share with her Instagram followers.

Choose from a variety of different quilt patterns in all different kinds of sizes and layouts. This book is filled with 13 fun holiday designs that bring the magic of Christmas to life. Whether it's for your own home or to give as a gift, choose from a variety of different projects from quilts, cushions, ornaments, table runners, and place mats in all kinds of sizes.

This amazing book is filled with step-by-step photos and instructions to create stitch square blocks with beautiful graphic designs! The basic differences between regular Tunisian and Tunisian in the Round (TITR) are that the stitches are picked up on the forward pass and worked off on the return pass differently. The book includes an '11-Step Photo Tutorial' for TITR, and sections that explain how to read stitch charts for TITR, plus a section outlining tools, Tunisian stitches, and techniques for TITR. 15 different stitch blocks have the same number of rounds used so blankets can be easily made larger or smaller by altering the number of blocks. Blocks include Fair Isle, Elephants, Hearts and more. Includes instructions on how to make two afghans, two baby blankets and two tote bags.

Who says gnomes are just for the holiday season? These eight mythological creatures will bring a touch of whimsy to your home all year long. Bixley adds a festive touch to your Christmas decor; Lorenzo & Esme let you show your love on Valentine's Day; Pascal is waiting patiently for Easter; Blossom is ready to plant her flowers; Sukie hopes to scare someone at Halloween; Carmine has raided the pumpkin patch; and Darrell -well, Darrell is just hanging around the farmhouse all year long! All designs are made using worsted-weight yarn and are around 18cm tall and 10cm wide.

Blackwork has a rich history that has developed over the years into an iconic and sophisticated style of embroidery. This practical book presents a number of ways to approach blackwork embroidery, from forming basic stitches and patterns to developing complex shaded pieces with confidence. Through an assortment of exercises, it introduces the principles of shading along with several projects to further explore the potential of blackwork. Detailed instructions on designing and developing shaded pieces of blackwork embroidery are given along with guidance on how to choose suitable images for translating into stitch. Step-by-step instructions on how to form basic stitches and how to form patterns are included as well as almost 250 shaded patterns, indicating how differing patterns appear when worked in different thicknesses of thread. Finally, patterns are grouped by family for easy identification and pattern blending.

Tie-Dye shirts and fabrics are a wonderful way to add creative input to your life. It is fun and easy to dye and wear your own colorful clothing. Tie-Dye 101 teaches you all of the basic tie-dye techniques, so that you can create just the design you want Tie-dye is an adventure every time, with a multitude of effects that make this craft incredibly versatile. With tie-dye it is possible to create a wide variety of designs and patterns, including stripes, spirals, swirls, speckles, circles, and sunbursts. Each of the 33 terrific projects in this book use cold water dyes applied with applicator bottles. These fiber-reactive dyes yield brilliant colors, with excellent resistance to fading so shirts can be worn for years to come.