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Nothing compares with the pleasure and satisfaction of making something yourself, and for years the Irish Countrywomens Association has been at the forefront of Irish craft. This beautiful book is an inspiring collection of projects from ICA members that introduce traditional Irish crafts in a fresh, modern way. From making your own jewellery and embroidered cushions, to crochet hats and handmade Christmas decorations, The ICA Book of Craft contains 40 practical projects to inspire you to have a go.Many of the ideas are simple enough to be tackled by beginners; some are more of a labour of love. Try your hand at a cosy scarf, beautiful Aran jumper or delicate lace collar, or add finishing touches to your home with redwork embroidery, fabric covered boxes or seasonal decorations.Collected from ICA members around the country and captured in beautiful, atmospheric photographs, the projects in this book show you how to make jewellery, soft furnishings, clothing and festive decorations with a personal touch and a home-made flavour.

The comprehensive guide provides the lacemaker with step-by-step instructions and illustrations on the techniques which make up this type of lacemaking. Divided into ten easy-to-follow sections, alternative methods of construction are closely examined and explained. Bridget M. Cook begins with starts and edges, describing the techniques of replacing threads and adding pairs, joinings, sewings, connections and crossings. Additional information is provided on picots, tallikes and venetian cords, plaits and braids. Other sections look at carrying pairs, raised work, corners, curves and holes, endings, moving work under construction and the mounting of completed lace. Practical Skills in Bobbin Lace will help all lacemakers to increase their repertoire of techniques.

From the co-author of two previous Batsford lace titles comes a collection of 50 stunning lace patterns that showcase the delicate beauty of this ever-popular lace. Traditionally, the ornate braids that make up Milanese lace were used in long, convoluted floral patterns, but they are also easily adapted for use in more modern designs. This new book of patterns contains both traditional and modern examples, and the author experiments with different decorative styles - for example, Celtic lettering that is vibrant with the colours of original Celtic art, taken into a new dimension with the addition of Milanese braids. Exquisite miniatures in a Japanese style will be a challenge even for the most experienced lacemaker: the smallest patterns are not necessarily the easiest! Other patterns include flowers, scrolls, leaves and butterflies, plus some more unusual designs: dragons, a picture depicting the legend of Arion and the dolphin, and a spectacular piece featuring the mythical seven-headed Hydra. There is a good range of patterns, including both prickings and photographs of the finished pieces, suitable for abilities ranging from beginner to advanced.

50 Dutch Bobbin Lace Patterns presents a stunning selection of Withof and Duchesse bobbin lace patterns for the lacemaking enthusiasts. This multi-language lace book introduces a variety of patterns chosen to suit every level from the enthusiastic beginner to the most experienced lacemaker. The book includes: Detailed explanations of the Withof and Duchesse techniques. A variety of designs, including an alphabet, a coat of arms, a clematis and a butterfly. Advice and further suggestions to encourage lacemakers to create their own personalized lace designs. How to use traditional fine threads, thicker threads - which give the pieces a larger scale - and coloured threads.

Textile artist and surface designer Mandy Pattullo marries fabric with collage techniques to produce beautiful pieces of art. In Textile Collage she shows a fresh way to use scraps and oddments of fabrics to create something unique and personal, while also being economical perfect for those who have hoarded bits of fabric, trim and memory-filled domestic textiles over the years.Chapter one covers Materials: collecting and sourcing fabric including unpicking and storing found fabric. In chapter two, Make, Mandy guides you through all the artistic and creative elements that you need to consider to create a beautiful collage. The following chapter Portray looks at piecing together a collaged portrait human or animal showing the figurative approach in collage work that includes transfer images and using found photographs. In the chapter Worn, the collage technique is used to embellish skirts, jackets and accessories. The final chapter Book looks at the fabric book as a receptacle for textile collage, with a range of approaches and forms explored.This is a wonderful resource for all textilers looking to make the most of the found fabrics they love and fully explore the technique of collage with textiles.

Milanese has a greater variety of decorative stitches within the braid than any other lace. It is this variety, added to the baroque style of its designs, that makes Milanese the most beautiful of Italian laces. New in paperback, this book is a collection of 43 new braids, including two spiral braids, and 40 original patterns, all with diagrams, photographs and full instructions.

Sookie and Ivy arent your average Internet influencers. Theyre rescue dogs--and millions of people follow their online accounts for the latest pictures of them wearing the crochet dog hats from their self-taught owner, Jani Oja. In Crocheting Original Hats for Dogs, Oja finally reveals the crochet strategies behind all the cuteness! Take a peek behind the online curtains to find out how Oja, a self-taught crocheter, has turned her habit into the adventure of a lifetime! Inside, youll discover crochet patterns for 16 of Ojas favorite amigurumi-inspired designs, such as the oft-requested Blueberry pattern. Some are completely crochet, while others offer Ojas crafty touches--including faux flowers, greenery, and pom poms. If you want the little fur babies in your life to enjoy the same kinds of crochet dog hats--or simply want to learn to crochet for yourself--this is the perfect book for logging off and bringing this cute habit into your own home.

Open Pieced Kaleidoscope Quilt Blocks to enjoy the enchanting, intricate patterns that have made author Lydia Cheney the "Kaleidoscope Queen"! Inside, youll find that Pieced Kaleidoscope Quilt Blocks captures both the quirks and visually stimulating wonders of the English Paper Piecing technique. Cheney is a master of EPP and, having overcome dyslexia to master her kaleidoscope methods, has built an intuitive way for fresh students to digest these notoriously challenging patterns. Whether youre a seasoned or a novice quilter, youll find that the step-by-step guidance within will help you refine your fussy-cutting skills and confidently create kaleidoscope blocks like youve been at it for years. Or go beyond the "scope" of the theme to craft different motifs, including animals, hearts, and feathers. In no time, youll be quilting for small accent pieces like pillows or even building more ambitious, fully formed quilts.

Looking to scratch that quilting itch and looking for the perfect inspiration for your new project? Author Stephanie Soebbing is an expert at using quilting to creatively while away the hours. As founder of "Quilt Addicts Anonymous," shes helped quilters of all skill levels to learn the joy of quilting. Now, in Panel Quilting Workshop, she steers readers through 12 finished projects from beginning to end. Read along as you discover tips and ideas for selecting complementary quilting designs, find out how to handle different types of printed panels, like multi-image and framed panels, and master the basic patchwork instructions that will have you quilting like an expert. Finding the right projects for your quilting passion is no longer an excuse - with Panel Quilting Workshop, youll just wish there were more than 12 projects!

Learn to Knit the Easy Way opens the door for budding knitting enthusiasts! Featuring comprehensive, introductory lessons for beginners who want to learn the art of working with chunky yarns with larger needles. Youll learn key techniques such as knit-and-purl, cast-on and cast-off methods, increases and decreases, and picking up new stitches from lifelong needle crafting enthusiast, designer and instructor Val Pierce. Val distills her established teaching methods into a single easy-to-understand resource. Want to know the basic stitches? Its all here, including garter, stockinette, ribbing, cables, and seed. Want answers to basic questions so you can troubleshoot your way through your first knitting experiences? As a teacher of both new and intermediate students, Val Pierce can help. Youll also find 16 great knitting projects within, including beanies, mittens, blankets, socks, scarves, bags, headbands, a dog neckerchief, a cable tank top, and more! Whether youre buying it for yourself or as a gift for the aspiring knitter in your life, its the perfect introduction for someone whos always wanted to learn to knit with chunky yarns the easy way.

Featuring a blend of English and Spanish instructions, the Learn-to-Quilt Bilingual Guide is ideal for any English or Spanish-speaking beginning quilters who want to master this beautiful hobby! Inside, passionate quilt enthusiasts Lina Owen and Laura Raquel have assembled simple, one-step-at-a-time instructions that quilting newbies will consider foolproof. Along with illustrations to guide you along the way, youll find instructions in both English and Spanish. If youre a first-time Hispanic/Latino quilter, youll find everything you need to know to bring your cultural heritage to life in your quilts. If youre just beginning in English and wouldnt mind working on your Spanish, you can also try two hobbies in one! Its the perfect guide for aspiring quilters of all types, including the ever-burgeoning bilingual families who want to share a wholesome, beautifully expressive activity at home.

Theres a popular approach thats being embraced by todays modern quilter and its all about the 10" pre-cut square! The 10" square precut is cost-effective, offers plenty of fabric variety, and can be used to create almost anything. Now you can find a comprehensive guide to this approach in The 10-Inch Square Quilt Block Book. Author Carolina Moore is an award-winning quilter whos made a living sharing her unique knowledge. Moore shares more than 42 quilt designs and 13 spectacular projects with step-by-step instructions for achieving the same mastery over the craft. With the 10" square pre-cut approach, youll have endless ideas for mixing, matching, and pairing your quilt blocks to your hearts content. Whether youre a lifelong quilter learning a new approach or someone new to the craft, Carolina Moore will introduce you to a fresh perspective thats sure to raise your quilting to the next level.

Raise your embroidery game - and your stitchwork - with 3D Botanical Embroidery and Stumpwork! Featuring 20 stumpwork, or raised embroidery, projects for embroiderers of any skill level, 3D Botanical Embroidery is author Melissa Galbraiths user-friendly introduction for anyone who wants their embroidery to pop. Its easy-to-use instructions will help you improve your stumpwork, mastering mini-skills like padding and needle weaving. Learn how to use the best fabrics, such as tulle, cotton, and felt, and how they pair with critical needle techniques including embroidery, darning, and beading. Whether youre a beginning embroiderer or an advanced needlework practitioner, theres something inside this book for you. Theres a reason embroidery is making a major comeback as a wholesome hobby to enjoy away from the screens at home, and thanks to books like 3D Botanical Embroidery, it can be more than just a way to pass the time. It can be a fun, delightful way to express your creativity and bring flowers, trees, and all sorts of botanical wonders to life!

Machine knitting opens up an unlimited exploration of textures, patterns and materials that are suitable not only for garments, but also for soft furnishings and statement interior pieces.By exploring combinations of both stitch structures and yarn choices, this book will introduce you to creative techniques, both familiar and new, and encourage you to push the typical parameters of knit. The extensive stitch library explores form building, textures and three-dimensional techniques that will help develop your foundational knowledge of machine knitting.Appropriate for all machine knitters who have explored the basics, each chapter focuses on the fundamentals of a technique before developing them into more creative compositions. Suitable for knitters with a single- or double-bed domestic machine, or for those with a V-bed, the techniques are described in detail alongside inspirational images and clear charts, making this book the perfect tool for students, designers, researchers and home knitters.

This fabulous guide will get you hooked on punch needle. Its packed with fun, quirky projects suitable for all levels, and covers all aspects of creating punch needle pieces using chunky yarn. From first selecting the correct tools and materials through to explaining how to create tactile pieces full of texture and depth, this book delivers.

Warm, traditional, colorful, uniquely Shetland--there are a thousand reasons to love Fair Isle knitting. Within the pages of Fair Isle Knitting Tradition, however, we expect youll discover a few of your own! Join author Alison Rendall, a Shetland native and lifelong Fair Isle knitter, as she leads you on a guided tour through all things Fair Isle knitting. Youll learn the basics of yarn and knitting materials. Youll learn handy beginners tips so knitters of any experience level can handle gauging and sizing. And youll be introduced to 14 unique and authentic Fair Isle patterns that will have you feeling like a native Shetlander yourself. Along the way, youll learn techniques for fashioning multi-colored knitwear of every type. But for the Fair Isle fanatic, there are no substitutes for the authentic patterns handed down on the islands for generations. With Fair Isle Knitting Tradition, dont be surprised if this time-honored technique quickly becomes your new favorite way to knit!

Knitting is one of Americas favorite pastimesbut it never hurts to know how to start and finish! In the Ultimate Guide to Casting On and Binding Off, author Jen Lucas offers a comprehensive instruction manual for beginners who need to learn the art of casting on and binding off before they master their craft. Though it includes a wide selection of easy-to-follow, step-by-step methods with high-quality supporting details, its a highly portable reference that can fit in your knitting bag for easy transport. Its not only for beginners, though. Lucass tips, tricks, and advice all come from her decades of experience in the craftincluding working as a pattern designer. But even if youre beginning from scratch, this book offers a handy overview of tools and materials you need to "cast on" your metaphorical stitch and fully embrace this wonderfully relaxing hobby.

Nothing rings in the Christmas season like a hand-made quilt. A Quilted Christmas is more than a guide to learning quilting techniques--its everything you need to express the Christmas spirit through your creativity and passion. Among the carefully crafted Christmas quilting projects within, youll join owner of the Quilt Factory and author, Deb Grogan, as she explains the basics in thorough detail. Youll find detailed applique instructions, patchwork tips, and even full-sized templates for 10 of Debs favorite holiday projects - both downloadable and on-page - so you can kick your Christmas quilting into high gear. Need additional help? Not to worry, check the on-page QR codes for how-to videos that guide you through every detail. Come explore why Deb Grogans seasonal quilting patterns are customer favorites, with quilts, runners, wall hangings, tree skirts, and stockings that will remind you why Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year!

With the Crochet Soft Book Pattern Pack youll create the perfect interactive play toy for busy little hands - and with the added bonus that its a joy to make! The six different book pages feature easy-to-follow instructions and are perfect for any needle arts enthusiast who wants to learn basic crochet stitches step-by-step. But the results are even more impressive. Youll find a fun sensory experience for developing babies who are just starting to peak into their first book! Its got adorable moving partstethered to pages for child safetywhile using bright, high-contrast patterns to stimulate the mind. The vivid use of colors like black, white, and red is designed to stimulate the still-developing eyesight of your baby. Its the perfect plaything for car trips to keep hands busy and minds engaged for hours at a time!