Round up your scraps, precuts, and stash fabrics for scrap-happy quilting! Quilting expert Kim Brackett is back with 18 all-new designs that are ideal for the eclectic assortment of fabrics you love--including traditional prints, florals, batiks, and solids. Scrappy quilt projects with concise, easy-to-follow instructions mean you'll be quilting up a storm in no time Discover how to create pinwheels, geometric motifs, and flower designs from 2 1/2-inch strips, charm squares, and Layer Cakes Is your stash stuffed with more than precuts? Yardage requirements for both precuts and stash options are provided for each project

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.

Dog lovers will go barking wild for this addition to the popular Edward's Menagerie series, with 65 beginner-friendly patterns for crocheting adorable pups.

Bring your favorite four-legged friends to life with these 65 crochet patterns for everything from elegant Afghan hounds to oh-so-cute schnauzers and including crossbreeds like the puggle and the cockapoo. They're so easy to make with step-by-step instructions and charming full-color photography that showcases the completed crocheted projects.

In addition, author Kerry Lord shows you how to customize each pattern so that you can capture your own beloved canine companion – whatever breed it is.

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.

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.

A fabulous collection of personality-packed designs that will have you knitting adorable toys in no time! Each of the brightly coloured characters is a joy to knit for all abilities, making them the perfect gift for children or adults alike. The variety of designs and ideas for finishing and embellishing with your choice of fabric and trimmings means limitless potential to create special gifts and keepsakes for everyone. Patterns include a kangaroo, panda, lion, meerkats, giraffe, hippo, reindeer, tiger, parrot, polar bear, monkey, zebra, as well as Ed the Explorer. Running throughout the book are enchanting photographs, illustrations and Laura's fun little rhymes, all of which bring the characters to life with a unique storybook feel. Plan travels for your toys with the pull-out map of the world.

Everyone loves to crochet mandalas! These stunning afghans are works of art and are sure to take centre stage no matter how you display them. Designs include both squared-up and round versions. Includes 15 throws; four throws are made using dk weight, one bulky weight and all remaining throws use worsted weight yarn.

You'll fall head over heels for the animal crochet patterns in this book! Fans know this new book in the Zoomigurumi series assembles the cutest crochet animals, explained in straightforward patterns. You'll be amazed at the designs you can create with a few simple stitches. This new collection of 15 projects, featuring designers from all over the world, provides enough fresh inspiration to keep you crocheting! Surprise your family and friends with handmade gifts, or simply make them for yourself! In this book you will find Rudy the red panda, Mortimer the mammoth, Carlos the hummingbird, Manu and Brigitte the dachshunds, Shawn the shark, Alvin the hedgehog and many more. Projects cover a variety of skill levels, from beginner-friendly to suitable for advanced crocheters, and are accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and explanations of all stitches used.

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.