Fall in love with cheery little birds that add the perfect touch of whimsy to these simple, practical items. The magic happens with a unique style of raw-edge applique that's similar to free-motion quilting, as if you were sketching with thread. Let your creativity soar with 11 quick projects. Get the look of hand embroidery without the handwork–almost all the stitching is done by machine! Stitch patchwork patterns including a pillow, plac ...
Beginner-friendly instructions give you the green light for stitching eight cool cars and trucks complete with moving parts–such as a dump truck that lifts and dumps through a flap that opens and closes. Fun to roll and race, the vehicles are about 13" long and 7" high (including wheels). Make way for speeding crochet! Create a variety of vehicles, including a police car, taxicab, convertible, and school bus Use readily available craft material ...
Top-selling author Sheryl Thies teaches how to create fascinating color patterns simply by slipping stitches. You'll love how this versatile technique makes quick work of colorwork. It's as easy as knitting stripes–one color at a time. 12 patterns for flattering accessories and impressive gifts at a great valueAchieve dramatic results as you knit cowls, scarves, and shawls–including a couple scarf designs suitable for menLearn to slip ...
Discover a fast-and-fun method of creating (and completing!) quilted projects. When the piecing is finished, so is the quilting! With step-by-step guidance, Gudrun Erla takes you beyond the straight-line piecing associated with the quilt-as-you-go technique to include triangles, squares, and strips, plus the illusion of curves–all in her clean, contemporary style. Start with the basics: learn to choose materials, cut, mark, baste, and sew the p ...
If variety is the spice of life, this earring collection adds plenty of zest! Here in one volume is an exciting assortment of earring styles by leading designers. If you're looking for inspiration, just browse through these beautiful photographs. You'll soon see your bead stash sparkling with new possibilities! Captivating photos show the details of a dazzling array of findings, beads, and gemstones. Detailed instructions make it easy ...
Find out how best-selling author Kim Diehl achieves her distinctive look. With this comprehensive how-to guide, she shares the secrets of her signature invisible machine-applique and wool-applique; techniques–plus needle-turn and fusible techniques! See techniques clearly demonstrated in more than 85 step-by-step how-to photos Discover the tools and supplies Kim recommends for your desired results Use any of Kim's applique methods to creat ...
Shaped like pottery but supple like fabric, each project is a visual and tactile treat! Learn the simple technique of wrapping fabric strips around cording to make coiled pots. Then take your skills to the next level and make traditional pottery shapes: vases, urns, jugs, and more. Join pieces to create pots with necks, rims, handles, and even a teapot spout Choose from seven projects and explore a gorgeous gallery for additional ideas Put your ...
Following their runaway best-seller The Blue and the Gray, Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene present a fresh assortment of distinctive designs. With this value-packed collection, now's the time to enlist your Civil War fabrics! Choose from an array of quilts in various sizes and achieve a scrappy or planned look Enjoy gorgeous photos and be inspired by the authors' keen color sense Add charm to any room with traditional designs rangi ...
Discover a fresh take on the traditional Irish Chain–known for its wonderful diagonal movement, easy piecing, and beautiful collaboration of color. Melissa Corry presents exciting patterns that open a whole new world of Irish Chain designs. Though they share a common theme, these quilts are as individual as the fabrics they embrace. Choose from 15 inspiring quilt patterns and achieve outstanding results Explore a variety of construction methods ...
