This book covers all of the most popular tie-dye techniques - ice dyeing, crumple dyeing and shibori - and shows how to create a wide variety of designs and patterns. All you need to get started are inexpensive materials - fabric, string, rubber bands - and dye.

Oklahoma native and proud member of the Muscogee-Creek Nation, Summer Lee shares her knitting secrets for creating all shapes and sizes of socks with dots, zigzags, stripes, and a near-neon palette of happy colors.

Sock projects are universally loved by knitters, but popular knitting creator Summer Lee has turned this favorite pastime topsy turvy with designs that feature the most electric colors and wow-patterns ever dreamt up. The Sock Project is a book for every crafter: beginners who want to learn, knitters who want to improve their sock skills, and anyone who wants to fill their knitting needles—and sock drawers—with jazzy colors and new designs.

Build your skills month-by-month with 12 levels of sock knitting. First, start with the humble-but-mighty Basic Sock, then try more complicated patterns for lace socks, cabled socks, socks with Estonian Inlay, and socks done in stranded knitting. You’ll be able to sample 18 fresh and zippy patterns, plus new variations on favorite designs! The Sock Project is a joyful Starburst-color explosion for adventurous knitters everywhere.

Starting with the early years of Victoria's reign, this essential book examines the developments and evolution of fashionable dress as it progressed throughout her six decades as queen. From the demure styles of the 1840s to the exaggerated sleeves of the 1890s, it explores the ever-changing Victorian silhouette, and gives patterns, instructions and advice so that the amateur dressmaker can create their own versions of these historic outfits. Other topics covered include: information on tools and equipment; a guide to transferring pattern pieces; a concise guide to the various layers of Victorian underwear; step-by-step instructions with colour photographs to help construct the patterns and advice on how to personalize the outfit. Illustrations of fashion plates, Victorian carte de visite photographs and original surviving garments provide visual inspiration and reference.

With his unerring eye, Kaffe has succeeded in finding the perfect location for his exquisite new collection of quilts, featuring both his scintillating new fabric designs and his classics, all in his unique colour palette. This time he has chosen the iconic 13th-century Powis Castle in north Wales, where the 20 quilts in this book are set off against the storybook castle and stunning grounds. Photographed brilliantly by Debbie Patterson, they are displayed in all their glory in a sumptuous eye-catching quilt gallery. Included in this set of new designs are many very special ones by Kaffe, and others by his long-time friend and co-designer, Liza Prior Lucy. Kaffe's Saturated Red quilt finds its perfect partner in the rich deep hues of the bed hangings on a magnificent four-poster, while his Cold Frames quilt, with its dramatic black-and-white sashing framing fussy-cut flower prints, echoes the studding on the medieval wooden doors into the courtyard. The cool geometry of his Marble Tiles quilt takes its inspiration from the painted paneling in the Long Gallery, and his Vintage Library quilt echoes the warm tones of the hundreds of leather-bound books in the Castle's collection. As usual, this book--the 24th in the series--includes a range of quilts for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, and features an eclectic mix of patterns and colours ranging from Philip Jacobs' eye-catching bold floral prints to Brandon Mably's smaller-scale quirky patterns. Flat shots and a practical know-how section and glossary back up the fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for each quilt.

Create delightful paper-pieced quilts and showcase a subject you love--sewing! Discover 12 pictorial sewing-room blocks in both 4" and 6" sizes, plus a larger block depicting Sunbonnet Sue quilting. Choose from eight quilt patterns and turn your blocks into small wall quilts, or make a sampler quilt using all 13 block designs. Stitch charming block motifs, including a button jar, thimble, rotary cutter, sewing machine, seam ripper, and more Learn special techniques for creating tiny 1/8"- to 1/4"-wide accent borders with precision Find clear how-to illustrations and full-size paper-piecing templates for each block

Introducing a book of cool, quirky, and super-quick projects for those who love to be creative but rarely have the time. If you have half an hour to spare, you can whip up beautifully sewn home goods, toys, accessories, simple garments and more. Professional seamstress Heather M. Love offers clear, easy-to-follow instructions for:

• An evening clutch
• A casserole carrier
• Baby burb cloths
• Finger puppets, and much more
  With projects ranging from simple tasks to more challenging skill-builders--"30 Minute Sewing" is suitable for newbies and experienced sewers alike. Includes the basics of using patterns and hand-sewing, an overview of essential tools and notions, and a guide to sewing machine maintenance.

From best-selling author Amy Ellis, this collection features 10 original graphic blocks incorporated into 24 fabulous projects for home decor. Choose from simple, practical designs in a book that's brimming with variety and value for all skill levels.Achieve a cohesive look; each block is featured in a coordinating set that includes a quilt, pillow, and bed runnerCreate designs that showcase your fabrics; all blocks finish at 18" and are easy to mix and matchFollow clear instructions that include finishing options for pillows; create a covered zipper, an envelope back, and bound edges

Take yourself on a pinwheel journey. Learn how to make unique pinwheels starting with the easy and working your way up to more challenging. Let these 8 unique quilts inspire you to stitch new and exciting quilted projects. You'll never think of pinwheel blocks in the same way once you explore these possibilities. Tutorial sidebars included in this book: 1. Spinning Centers to Reduce Bulk 2. Triangle Alignment 3. Using Half-Square Triangle Piecing Papers 4. Using a 60-Degree Triangle Ruler

Mittens are the ideal small knitting project and make a great gift for anyone in the family. Learn the basics and create six knitted mitten styles that suit just about everyone "Easy-Knit Mittens" is a detailed knitting booklet that includes six hat knitting patterns in all sizes. Designed with beginners in mind, these stylish, traditional projects have helpful introductions, sizing information, and step-by-step photos.

All the projects provided in this book are quick knits in easy-care wool. They are perfect gifts and showcase a variety of pretty but practical accessories and garments. The book is ideal for knitters interested in exploring new techniques in smaller projects and those looking for quick, easy care gift ideas. It features a variety of knitwear designers, including Tanis Gray, Angela Hahn, Debbie O'Neill, Mindy Wilkes, and Melissa LaBarre.