Featuring real-life letters from The Farmer's Wife magazine, Laurie Aaron Hird's new book commemorates the strength and hope of the farm women of the Great Depression. The 99-block queen-size sampler quilt inspired by these letters uses reproduction 1930s fabrics. For each block, instructions are provided for template piecing, and--where applicable--rotary cutting, so readers can piece the blocks based on their preferred technique.

Bring animals from the farm, countryside and wood to life with the magic of feltcraft. Wool is a wonderfully natural and tactile material for crafting. This beautifully presented book guides readers through the creation of their own three-dimensional felt creatures from raw wool batting, using Rotraud Reinhard's unique 'building-up' method. From lazy cats to jumping squirrels, tiny mice to majestic deer, this richly illustrated book offers step-by-step instructions for more than 25 different animals, many of which can be made in several stances and sizes to fit different nature scenes. The book also provides options for designing individual fur markings and details. As individual animals or in a seasonal tableau, these natural-looking animals will enrich any home or classroom.

Gansey is typically associated with knitting, but now you can crochet Gansey designs that mimic the look of knit designs! The Gansey look originated from the island of Guernsey over 400 years ago. Gansey sweaters were designed for fishermen who spent their days at sea, so they were knitted with tight textured stitches to ensure that the sweater was not only warm but water- and wind-resistant too. In A Gansey Crochet Home, you will find that each design is filled with texture and makes a perfect addition to any home.

This is an adorable collection of "Tilda" characters, complete with all the sewing techniques, designs and templates you need to create them. It includes four titles presented in a stylish slipcase - Birds, Bunnies, Angels and Dolls - perfect for both dedicated fans and crafters new to the "Tilda" series. Gorgeous colour photographs and delightful illustrations accompany each project along with easy-to-follow instructions for an array of sewing techniques, from applique to free embroidery.

Get ready for an invasion of cute! Knit and felt your own cute collection of kittens, garden of cacti or assortment of robots with these 16 adorable amigurumi designs, perfect for making and sharing. Patterns include a puppy, rag doll kitten, goldfish, albino bunny, ferret, guinea pig, cactus, topiary, robot, sock monkey, stand mixer, apple, chocolate chip cookie, orange soda, cake slice and ice cream sundae. These kawaii-inspired projects are knitted with worsted weight, 100% wool yarn and hand felted for a super-cute, solid finish.

The Well-Dressed Dog is a dog lover's go-to guide for canine fashion inspiration, with patterns and instructions for outfitting every type of pooch. Make your canine kids look stylish while keeping them warm, protected and comfortable! The included pull-out patterns can be adjusted to suit dogs of every size and shape, making it easy to dress a Greyhound or a Pug in the same style. Simple instructions for measuring your pup and options to create pieces in fabrics that work for your pet and climate make this a complete resource. Be practical with a protective rain cape, whimsical with a dress and tulle skirt, or make your dog a Hawaiian shirt for backyard parties. This book has something for every dog who likes to be dressed, including a few fun accessories for dogs who like a little embellishment. Projects include: Long and short-sleeved sweaters T-shirts Tank tops (hooded and sailor style) Easy-on-and-off shirts Outerwear like a vest, rain cape, quilted coat or pea coat Dresses that are both warm and stylish Capes, bowties and collars, for fun And more--26 in all! Pattern sheets containing full-size templates for tracing are included, and fully-illustrated lessons take you through the basics of sewing for four-legged friends.

Great for baby blankets, throws, and afghans, the zig-zag stitch patterns in this collection are ideal for beginning and experienced crocheters. Filled with 55 color photographs, this go-to reference features both open, lacy stitches and solid, textured patterns. Artisans are afforded a bevy of options when choosing their preferred yarn and hook in the creation of projects such as Accent, Gentle Swells, Glacier Peaks, Standout Chevron, Sweethearts, Fringed Fling, and Cozy Clusters.

Die ontwerpe is pragtig en stylvol en sal ook jou omgewing verfraai. Al die projekte kan met 'n gewone naaimsajien gemaak word. Maak seker dat elke ding in jou huis 'n bereplek het met laaiverdelers, wasgoed-, speelgoeden handwerksakke, 'n breinaald-bererol, borduurringmandjies, geskenkpapierhouer, toetreksakkie vir juwele en vele meer. Stap-vir-stap fotos en duidelike aanwysings, beskrywings van al die steke en tegnieke en pragfoto's van die voltooide projekte, maak hierdie boek moeilik om te weerstaan.

Vestments -- the robes, stoles or other items worn by clergy, or cloths used at the altar -- not only add beauty to a worship service, but are visual clues to the liturgical season and to the tone of a particular service. The most beautiful and meaningful vestments are often those made for a particular priest, serving in a specific sanctuary. But many shy away from trying to sew vestments, which seem too complicated and difficult to make.

In Vestments for All Seasons, Barbara Baumgarten demystifies the making of vestments -- from designing and fitting patterns, to fabric and color selection, to putting on the finishing touches. She provides patterns and directions for producing special vestments for Advent and Lent, Easter, and Pentecost, and general instructions for designing and making vestments completely from scratch. A history of the development of vestments from Roman times to the present is included, as well as a full glossary describing the various vestments worn by clergy, bishops, deacons, and choir.

Park of a fantastic new series of stash-busting sewing books aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters, this book has 25 quick and easy projects to make, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, as well as a comprehensive tools and techniques section. This book is ideal for using up leftover remnants of fabric to make great gifts. Give them to your family and friends, or keep them for yourself! Projects include: child's apron, earphone wallet, credit card holder, jewelry pouch, tissue holder, lined scarf and glasses holder.

75428 Dishcloth Dresses Add some fun to your kitchen counter Dress your dish detergent bottle in one of these whimsical cover-ups made of thirsty cotton yarn. Each colorful dress can double as a dishcloth. Designed by Debbie Trainor, the 12 easy projects include A Night on the Town, Princess for a Day, Company's Coming, Dress With Apron, Going Dancing #1, Going Dancing #2, Wedding Day, Happy Day #1, Happy Day #2, Prom Date #1, Prom Date #2, and Garden Party. These make quick and easy gifts, too

The classic book on sewing church linens, newly revised.

The classic book on sewing linens for the church is back in a revised edition. This complete explains the materials and equipment needed, a variety of hemming options, special instructions on the small linens such as purificators and palls, working with fair linens, white work embroidery, and caring for church linens. New to this edition are directions for rolled hems, chalice veils, more specific directions and an improved worksheet for planning shrinkage, special advice specifically for beginners, an updated "Sources and Resources" section, and new patterns.

Reconstruction Era Fashions contains a comprehensive selection of women's styles from the years immediately following the American Civil War. The 350 patterns and 609 illustrations are drawn from a rare complete bound volume of the first issues of Harper's Bazar, from November 1867 through December 1868. This book provides sewing patterns for day dresses, evening dresses, accessories, outerwear, lingerie, corsets, crinolines, bridal wear, and clothes for riding and bathing. Instructions for enlarging, fitting, and using the patterns are included. Patterns for garment trimmings use such techniques as heirloom sewing, embroidery, crocheting, knitting, tatting, and ribbon work. Millinery patterns include bonnets, hats, and evening headdresses. Additional articles give instructions for authentic dressmaking, corset making, millinery, hairdressing, crocheted tatting, and netting. Selections from fashion columns describe materials, colors, shoes, jewelry, trousseaux, and mourning.

Everything you need to master quilting, patchwork, and applique, and make beautiful gifts and items for the home. Do you want to design and stitch your own unique quilts and other quilting projects at home? Quilt Step by Step will show you how. Discover what the essential tools and materials are to get started, then master the key techniques and stitches with simple step-by-step photography and explanations, including using traditional and modern patchwork block designs. Then be inspired with 15 fabulous projects to try, from bags and toys to cushions and quilts - you'll learn everything you need to know to create unique gifts and treasured keepsakes at home. Easy-to-use and fully illustrated, this book is ideal for beginners, as well as more experienced quilters looking to build on their skills and refresh their techniques.

Following in the footsteps of the successful Beginner's Guide series, The Beginner's Guide to Upholstery takes readers gently by the hand and shows them the simple techniques they need to bring their love of fabric to upholstered items for the home. This is not a dry, highly technical professional upholstery manual, but a bright and accessible book that presents 10 simple projects using modern methods that are quick and easy to achieve. Readers are taken step-by-step through the process of how to upholster desirable pieces of furniture - using items found at antique markets, street sales and thrift stores that are designed-up and given a modern twist. Readers will learn about fabric choice and other materials, discover essential upholstery techniques and then embark on the projects. which include a simple stool, a vintage sewing box, a blanket box or ottoman, a fluted headboard, a Danish dining chair, a bedroom/nursing chair, a patchwork armchair and a mid-century design two-seater sofa, all guided by the author's expert instruction.

In Crosses of Many Cultures: Designs for Applique, Joyce Mori provides historical explanations along with easy-to-understand instructions and line drawings for twenty international cross designs for applique.

A vibrant, in-depth survey of the techniques and traditions of patchwork around the world. What do Korean bojagi wrapping cloths, Cameroonian Bamileke boubous, Peruvian montera hats and Hungarian cifraszur shepherd cloaks have in common? Each is made using the ancient technique of patchwork - the art of juxtaposing fabrics and motifs to create blankets, clothes, accessories and more. Catherine Legrand, who has spent many years travelling and researching textiles, has a deep knowledge of the techniques and traditions that characterize patchwork. Pieced together much like the gorgeous textiles it portrays, her beautifully illustrated book features over 300 dazzling photographs of patchwork around the world. She takes the reader from Europe and the Americas to Africa and Asia, where these ancient traditions still survive and patchwork is part of the fabric of everyday life. Textile artists, patchwork enthusiasts and travellers alike will find an endless source of inspiration on the pages of this celebration of the beauty and diversity of patchwork.

10,000 Knitted Hats is a fun and clever flip-page instruction book for designing and building your own unique headwear creations. This interactive knitting book contains photographs of different hat brims, bodies and crowns that can be combined in a total of 10,626 ways to create unique hat patterns. Once you've chosen your design, turn over the pages for the correct written pattern for that combination of parts. You can then use the handy embellishments section to add any extra features to the basic design. The hat brims, bodies and crowns use many stitches, some familiar and others new. Find colour work, both easy and more challenging, along with slipped-stitch patterns, cables, lace and texture, all explained clearly in the handy techniques section. Aimed at all ability levels, there is something for everyone. You'll never need another hat book! AUTHOR: From UK knitting magazines to big international yarn brands, you can find Jo Allport's knitwear designs in many places. She also teaches knitting face to face, online and via tutorials. A lover of all crafts and a prolific writer on the subject, she is a regular contributor to Knittingmagazine and Let's Knit. This is her first book. Jo has been designing knitwear for over 12 years, but this has not been her only career. Starting in the oil industry and then moving into IT after that, she brings many other disciplines to her work. Her love of working with people, attention to detail and, most of all, her creativity, have all led her to her current passion, knitting. Follow her on Instagram and find her designs on Ravelry. Jo lives in Stirling, U.K. SELLING POINTS: . Personalisation - add extra features with a handy embellishments section . Includes a variety of techniques in a clear and easy-to-use format, suitable for all abilities . Clever and fun flip-page resource . 23 basic hat designs, with the potential to create over 10,000 unique combinations!

Learn to make beautiful quilts in only 5 minutes with this clever one-seam technique. Get 12 great projects for making quilts, wall hangings, and table runners, with color photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions.

Handcrafted gifts are popular in today's world, and Amigurumi dolls are perfect gifts for babies and kids. This book includes clear patterns for toys made by talented Amigurumi designers. The designers from around the world offer toys that reflect their unique styles--featuring cat, rabbit, giraffe, doll, elephant, lion, bird, and much more.

As makers, we tend to learn different stitches over time without thinking much about how they relate to one another. But when Natalie Chanin and her Alabama Chanin and The School of Making teams began to look at needlework closely, they realized all stitches are based on geometric grid systems-and by using grids as guides, they could make learning stitches, even seemingly elaborate ones, as easy as child's play. In The Geometry of Hand-Sewing Chanin presents their breakthrough method, featuring illustrated instructions (for both right- and left-handed stitchers) for more than 100 stitches-from the most basic straight and chain to the more fanciful feather and herringbone; photos of both right and wrong sides; and guidelines for modifying stitches to increase one's repertoire further. To simplify learning, the book also includes two plastic stitching cards die-cut with the grids on which every stitch in the book is based. These reusable cards can be stitched through for practicing (just as children use lacing cards to learn to tie shoes) or used as stencils for transferring grids to fabric.

Run wild with this new collection of minis from Kerry Lord and her Edward's Menagerie animals. This is one of the new gift series from TOFT (Kerry's yarn company), which contains four books, each with 25 crochet patterns on a different theme: Wild, Ocean, Farm and Pets. These mini animals are quick and easy to make so they are perfect for the beginner as well as giving the more advanced crocheter an afternoon's fun. The books are practically organised so you start with the easiest pattern and, as you grow in confidence, you continue through the book, mastering the art of crocheting animals, from the simple snake to the patterned leopard, producing high-quality collectibles to keep or give as thoughtful, homemade gifts. This range of mini animals are totally new patterns for fans, new and old, to get hooked to. Sitting at 8cm (3 inches) tall, you can make your own cute collection, which could be used to create a nursery mobile, a board game, key rings and much more! Whether you're in front of the TV, commuting to work or having a relaxing afternoon, these projects will bring mindfulness and creativity into your day. Patterns in the series include: Wild: Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo Ocean: Whale, Shark, Lobster, Starfish, Manta Ray Pets: Cockapoo, Iguana, Angora Bunny, Tabby Cat, Tarantula Farm: Pony, Alpaca, Sheep, Goat, Pig

Redwork embroidery is a form of classic embroidery in which red thread is used to create patterns on a white or cream background. Here is a complete collection of creative redwork designs with whimsical flair. Blizzard Buddies has 10 unique redwork quilting projects with 17 embroidered interchangeable motifs to personalise your snow village. Includes detailed stitching art with finishing instructions for each project.

This beautiful and inspirational book written by a doyenne of British textile design explores the art of painting and making patterns on cloth. Fabrics bring colour and vibrance to our lives, adding inventiveness and charm to both our clothes and our domestic interiors. In this book, lifelong textile designer Sarah Campbell takes you through her world of pattern and colour to uncover the joys of design from dots, stripes and checks to more surprising decorative solutions. Beautifully illustrated with Sarah's colourful and internationally acclaimed work, her fabric designs show the comforting rhythm and universal language of pattern. - Learn how to create your own unique designs using a range of tools and techniques including brushes and potato-cuts, stencils and simple 'kitchen cupboard' resists. - Explore the delights of painting on different fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk and calico/muslin. - Develop your understanding of scale, colour, tonality and the organisation of pattern ideas, alongside suggestions on how to use your finished fabrics.