Do you remember your fond childhood memories? Those were the innocent days when technology was not a part of our lives yet, games were played outside and the world was not so polluted. Ordinary and classic toys were enough for kids to enjoy. This book will take you back to your happy childhood days with 19 beautiful "innocent" amigurumi toys. Some toys from the book are granny and little helper, grandma and grandpa, lovely girl dolls, rag doll, duck, bunnies, Red Riding Hood, cowgirl and hobby horse, vintage robot, baby doll twins, gardener girl doll and bear.. These all were designed by a different amigurumi designers. AUTHORS: Vivyane is an amigurumi-designer and the person behind "Happy Crochet, Etc" on Instagram. She fell in the crochet cauldron seven years ago. Until then she was drawing and painting a lot but was looking for a new hobby that would re-boost her creativity and give it a new momentum. That is how she discovered the world of amigurumi. Vivyane is a self-taught crocheter who learned through books and videos, and later decided she wanted to create her own crochet designs. Skaiste Kivci is a translator and amigurumi designer based in Lithuania. She has been into handicraft ever since she was a child but she happened to get into the charming, colourful world of amigurumi simply out of wanting to bring joy to her kids and friends by my handmade toys. She feels lucky to find this hobby also brought her to like-minded peers and friends. She is a mom of three and living in Lithuania with her family. Mei Li Lee, better known as Amigurumei, is a self-professed daydreamer who discovered amigurumi by chance. Now she enjoys sharing the joy of the craft with like-minded daydreamers, splitting her hours between being a mom of twin boys and designing magical dolls, each packed with a little unique personality of their own (much like her boys). The former journalist and craft columnist is also the author of Hello Kitty Crochet. Elisa Ems-Domenig has been a crochet artist and designer for the past 6 years. She designs and creates her own cute toy range under the name "Lulu loves the Moon." She lives with her husband, 5 children, and lots of farm animals in the forest at the foot of the Alps in Austria. Sandra Muller lives in France in Lyon with her husband and children. As a textile designer she is passionate about the arts of yarn and creates amigurumi and crochet patterns. Dolls and their dressing and accessories have taken a great place in her collection. She is known as Lucienne Compatine on Instagram.

With womenswear sizes ranging from 8 to 22, along with seven downloadable pattern sheets, The Great British Sewing Bee: The Modern Wardrobe covers everything you need to build garments that are easy to make, wear and combine. Discover how one pattern could become three different looks through a series of simple alterations. The 28 projects in this book will help you gain confidence as you learn how to make clothes you love and cherish. The projects include: paper bag shorts, dance dress, Oxford Bag trousers, Breton two-piece, a-line dress and much more. Expand on crucial techniques and further your understanding in how to bring in more of your own personal style into the clothes you want to wear. Complete with stunning photography, clear illustrations and instructions, demystify the pattern process to create a variety of flattering garments for every occasion that suit your style and fit your figure. Starting with the essentials, learn how to personalise patterns with expert sewing tips on making alterations that will take you beyond this book as you build on your sewing skills.

This is a gorgeous collection of 16 quilts that can be made using just one simple technique. In this follow-up to her popular Strip-Smart Quilts, Kathy Brown provides an astonishing collection of 16 quilt patterns-all based on the same cut from a single ruler. Smart indeed! You can create mesmerizing designs with speed and accuracy using the Creative Grids 90-degree Double-Strip Ruler (or another right-angle triangle ruler). You can make intricate-looking projects easily using fat quarters, pre-cut strips, or yardage. You can find visually appealing quilts for all skill levels, from beginner to experienced.

A fun and on-trend guide for crafters of all abilities to learn how to dye and print their own textiles. This book covers the 7 most popular dyeing and printing techniques: sun print, veggie print, shibori, wooden model, cyanotype, string, and flower pounding. It includes clear, step-by-step instructions with coordinating high-quality photography that will appeal to today's modern crafters.

The folk artists of Italy have created some of the most beautiful crafts in the world: laces, mosaics, leatherwork, quilting, and wood inlay are among the most well-known. In this vintage book, originally published in 1977, Janet and Alex D Amato explore these traditional Italian crafts as well as others not so well known, such as tambour (a kind of crocheting worked directly into a fabric), straw marquetry (a mosaic-like craft done with tiny pieces of straw), wood carving and quillwork. They explain each craft as it was originally practiced, then adapt it to make contemporary craft pieces. The projects include an embroidered full length apron, a bobbin lace wall hanging, a straw marquetry box, jewelry, and many more. Also included are instructions for a Presepio (a traditional Italian manger scene) and a Pinocchio marionette. Italian Crafts will teach you the traditional folk arts of Italy, and will inspire you to use those folk arts in new and creative ways. There are line drawings and photographs throughout this unique book."

Explore a life lived in stitches and witness the aesthetic evolution of a treasured quiltmaking artist. Immerse yourself in the beauty of detailed, up-close photos that will inspire and delight you. Revel in this dazzling self-curated collection of Gwen Marston's more than five-decade passion for quiltmaking. Her masterful body of work is presented in a single vibrant coffee table book of stunning photography for the first time ever. From her early pieces inspired by Mennonite quilts to her innovative work with applique and texture to her exploration of modern design, Gwen's aesthetic has remained a glorious marriage of freedom in construction, expert use of unexpected colors and negative space, and happy design surprises. See more than 80 quilts representing more than 40 years and a variety styles--all united by a common thread: the artist Gwen Marston.

Sew celestial beauty with 12 zodiac designs: make window hangings, cards, and box lids, and decorate clothes. Embellish cushions and small gift items with mythical beasts like Pegasus. It's a whiz to sew a wizard throw and bed linen, and mermaid pictures. 35 charted designs illustrate the power of symbols. It's fantastic Best-selling author Julie Hasler has turned her considerable talents to the intriguing world of myth, mystery and magic. This marvelous gallery of over 60 cross-stitch patterns takes its inspiration from different cultures and ages. A guide that's beautiful to gaze at and simple to use. A Selection of BOMC's Crafters Choice Book Club.

A collection of 365 different sashiko patterns to sew - one for every day of the year. Sashiko sewing expert, Susan Briscoe, demonstrates 365 different sashiko patterns, one for each day of the year - sew all 365 to make a beautiful sashiko quilt featuring all the designs Each sashiko pattern is stitched onto a four-and-a-half-inch square piece of fabric making it very accessible to sew one swatch every day. You can record the date of each sample you stitch in the book to create a record of your sewing. All of the stitch patterns are illustrated with a photograph of the stitched sample showing some stitches in different coloured thread (this is used by the author to identify which stitches to do first), next to a diagram showing the stitch direction and the order of the stitches on the grid. All the patterns are sewn on four-and-a-half-inch fabric swatches which can then be pieced together to create the ultimate double bed sized sashiko sampler quilt. But as well as sewing the samples separately to make them into a large bed-sized quilt, the patterns can also be repeated to create larger designs over a wider surface area to make wall hangings, throws, table mats and smaller quilts - with this collection of 365 designs the possibilities are endless. Sashiko embroidery is a decorative sewing technique from Japan which was traditionally used to reinforce clothing and other textiles. It is an ideal stitch for visible mending and has become incredibly popular over the last few years. The technique of sewing horizontal and vertical stitches makes extremely attractive geometric designs that can be adapted to suit a wide range of sewing projects. Susan Briscoe is an expert in Japanese sewing techniques and has travelled to Japan numerous times. She is the author of the best-selling Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook and runs regular workshops teaching sashiko sewing. This is the first time all of these 365 designs will appear in one book. Susan has included the Japanese name and pattern type in the text and has grouped specific design patterns together so you can see how they develop and use the collection to build your skills and knowledge of sashiko patterns.

Originally published in 1906 as part of the Artistic Crafts Series of Technical Handbooks. Contains many period photographs and illustrations.Contents Include: Embroidery Tools, Appliances and Materials Pattern Designing Stitches Canvas work and Stitches Methods of Work Embroidery with Gold and Silver Threads Lettering, Heraldry and Emblems The Garniture of Work Practical Directions Tapestry Weaving Necessary appliances and Materials Preparations for Work The Technique of Weaving Notes on the Collotype Plates The Collotype Plates Keywords: Embroidery Tools Technical Handbooks Stitches Tapestry Weaving Canvas Work Artistic Crafts Appliances Period Photographs Silver Threads Gold And Silver Heraldry Emblems Lettering Illustrations

A comprehensive guide to 200 beautiful Fair Isle designs. Learn to read colour charts and rapidly gain the confidence to use these stunning designs to create your own stylish projects and garments. A unique "selector" at the beginning of the book makes it easy to choose a design you like. Organised by row and stitch count, each of the patterns is accompanied by an easy-to-follow chart indicating both the pattern stitches and the colours used, and each sample is shown charted in an alternative colourway. A "mix and match" feature lets you combine patterns with ease. Includes guidance on yarn choices and special techniques unique to Fair Isle knitting.

Designer Myra Harder presents time-honored Amish quilts along with a modern reinterpretation of each bold, graphic design. With varied color palettes and construction methods, she achieves dramatically different looks. Find two distinct patterns for every design: one traditionally Amish, one modern for a total of 16 extraordinary projects Explore the versatility of quilt designs such as Pineapple, Log Cabin, and Ohio Star Achieve effective results whether you prefer classic Amish solids or a brighter, lighter palette in prints