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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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 the Quilt Factory owner and author, Deb Grogan, as she explains the basics in thorough detail. Youll find detailed applique instructions, patchwork tips, and even templates for 16 of Debs favorite holiday projects so you can kick your Christmas quilting into high gear. Come explore why Deb Grogans seasonal quilting patterns are customer favorites, with ornaments, a banner and a wall hanging, a table runner and placemats, a large quilt, pillows, and a bed runner that will remind you why Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year!

This practical book explains the full process of handspinning, from choosing a fleece through to plying your own handspun yarn. Packed with advice and with over 400 photographs, it includes multiple step-by-step sequences to help the complete beginner become an accomplished spinner.

Beginners Guide to Quilting, Sewing, and Appliqué is the perfect book for young and new quilters. Author Heidi Pridemore has created a collection of 13 different types of blocks that, when finished, can be fashioned into a patchwork quilt. She also includes 7 fun-to-make projects in bright, bold styles and colors that are not only achievable for young makers, but also incorporate all the basic sewing skills young and even new makers of all ages need to become successful quilters. The motifs are teen-approvedhearts, stars, daisies, butterflies, and moreand will appeal to the young maker audience. As a solid "workshop" book for young makers, this one combines both sewing and quilting techniques and will appeal to the quilt market audience. Heidi Pridemore has a You Tube channel with over 8K subscribers where she uploads instructional videos to support the content through QR codes.

Written for knitters of all abilities, the patterns are graded for difficulty and key techniques are explained in step-by-step detail. This beautifully illustrated book captures the 1940s focus on economy and practicality in wearable, flattering styles that are as timeless as they are inspiring.

This is a book for hand knitters who love pattern, colour and inspiration, and have a desire to create their own beautiful designs. The 28 knitting patterns for garments and accessories are inspired by textiles and artefacts from all over the world. The garment shapes are easy to knit, allowing the colour and pattern to take centre stage. Each chapter focuses on the culture and textile heritage of a specific country, and also features a Pattern Library, giving the knitter the opportunity to recreate that chapters designs using another countrys colours, motifs or patterns. With more than 250 full-colour charts across the book, there will be a pattern to inspire everyone.

Whether youre a beginner exploring the art of knitting as a portal to serenity, or a seasoned knitter looking for relief from intricate patterns, Simple Designs for Meditative Kitting cuts a soothing path toward mindfulness and well-being.This stunning collection of super-easy designs allows you to unwind and embrace the calming rhythm of knitting. Timeless patterns with easy-to-memorize knit and purl repeats are the key to a true meditative knitting experience. Choose from a versatile mix of knitwear and home decor items. All are well suited for hours of mindful knitting.Captivating photos underscore the contemplative theme of the book, while a sprinkling of quotations from notable authors enhances the peaceful narrative. The simplicity of the designs is complemented by carefully curated yarns, resulting in the perfect finish for every piece.Author Barbara Breen is a highly skilled knitter, designer, and writer. Simple Designs for Meditative Knitting embodies her belief that knitting need not be complicated to produce beautiful results. Her inspiring collection is certain to bring you a joyful knitting experience and enhanced creativity. As a bonus, the universal appeal of this book makes it a gift that any knitter will treasure.

If youre looking for new embroidery ideas, Stitching Adorable Animals has them all--in one convenient location. Author Jessica Long shares a treasure trove of patterns, lessons, and charming projects you probably havent tried before. Discover 25 unique ideas for animal embroidery hoops: a bluebird, a seahorse, a beetle, an Axolotl, a Garden Mouse--and much more. Are you a beginner? Then youll love the full-color diagrams and step-by-step instructions for creating full-sized patterns from scratch. Are you an experienced embroidery master? Then youll enjoy the new ideas, not to mention cutting-edge modern techniques to lend new depth, texture, and personality to each design. Stitching Adorable Animals is more than just a few cool embroidery ideas. Its a complete introduction to a unique perspective of looking at your embroidery--all from a gifted, self-taught embroiderer whos turned her hobby into a life-changing passion.

Expressive Embroidery is an exciting guide to new ways of stitching and creating bold, contemporary designs. It redefines embroidery by fusing traditional stitching with pop culture-inspired motifs and designs. With clear instruction and projects, it shows how freestyle embroidery can embrace the latest ideas in textures and finishes as well, and create new exciting work that you cant resist!

35 STYLISH step-by-step EMBROIDERY PROJECTS from expert crafter LAURA STRUTT.Includes an ILLUSTRATED GUIDE to essential embroidery stitches.Combine thread and creativity to transform plain fabric into stunning artwork and accessories. In Simple Embroidery, Laura Strutt presents 35 chic and contemporary projects that range from whimsical cacti and sparkling crystals to minimalist white designs on coloured cloth, eye-catching denim embellishments and elegant mandala wall art.The projects are thoughtfully designed to suit various skill levels, from beginners to experienced embroiderers ready to explore more advanced techniques, and are accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions and colour charts.Packed with expert advice on everything from selecting the perfect palette to mastering finishing techniques, this book also features a comprehensive section on essential stitches. Simple Embroidery is a fantastic new edition of Modern Embroidery.

Discover the flourishing craft of QUILTING with these 35 BEAUTIFUL and INNOVATIVE mini projects that are an ECO-FRIENDLY way to use up scraps of fabric.Designed by expert crafter LAURA STRUTT, this collection is packed with STUNNING homewares, bags, wall hangings, gifts for kids and more.As well as being quick and fun to sew, these mini quilting projects are the perfect way to try out different techniques. Theyre ideal for beginners as well as experienced quilters who are looking for new ideas.Start out with extra-small makes, perfect for sewing swaps, from a beautiful gadget sleeve to a cute bookmark and a pen holder.For your home, sew a lightning bolt wall hanging, a striking lampshade and a plant-pot cover. Learn how to make stylish bags and purses including a box pouch, a mini wallet and an on-the-go sewing bag.Theres also a chapter of adorable gifts for kids, such as an applique baby book and a dinosaur taggie quilt.The projects introduce you to a wide range of techniques including hand- and machine-piecing. Theres also a guide to fabrics and tools, as well as step-by-step instructions for all the skills youll need.