This illustrated embroidery guide takes you step-by-step through seventeen projects using a variety of techniques, including forty-two stitches.Needlecraft designer Cheryl Fall offers the ideal guide for beginner and intermediate crafters who want to master embroidery stitches. A comprehensive and fully illustrated skill-building section is followed by fun and creative projects using both surface embroidery and counted-thread embroidery techniques.Embro...

An unofficial, one-of-a-kind guide to beautiful & fun rainbow loom projects for kids.This book includes twenty-five new rubber band loom projects, including bracelets, sports-themed charms, key rings, pendants, and even a working slingshot. New crafters and dedicated fans will enjoy creating the wide variety of projects in this collection, including:Cell phone caseDaisy chain braceletWatch bandOcto braceletBlooming beaded bra...

Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or leather using any type of thread or yarn that can fit through the eye of a needle. It is not as complicated as it often looks. The stitches are mostly straight stitches placed in various positions to form patterns and are very easy to master. You will soon realize how easy it is to build on the basic stitches you have learned, to be able to graduate to more advanced embroidery work.

“Among the projects, readers will find a parrot, dragon, mermaid, and butterfly. Both beginners and those familiar with the Rainbow Loom will enjoy this title.” —School Library JournalFrom the authors of bestselling titles Loom Magic! and Loom Magic Xtreme! comes Loom Magic Creatures!: 25 Awesome Animals and Mythical Beings for a Rainbow of Critters. According to the New York Times, Rainbow Looms are the hottest trend on...

Smocking is a craft that can easily be learned. It only looks complicated, but believe me it's very easy once you try it yourself. If you know how to use a needle and thread you will be able to smock in no time at all. Because of its simplicity, smocking became, and remains a very popular form of decorative embroidery - it's an inexpensive, creative and relaxing hobby.

Hand-sewing soft dolls has never been easier with these adorable patterns from the Gingermelon Dolls designer.The eagerly anticipated first book by popular toy designer Shelly Down, My Felt Doll shows sewers of all abilities how to make adorable soft dolls—and more than forty accompanying accessories—using the most basic of materials and skills.With just felt sheets and a handful of simple notions, you will learn how to sew the simple yet delightfu...

Sew super-cute rag dolls and their gorgeous clothes—perfect for personalized presents!Start with one basic doll sewing pattern—which you can then alter to personalize your doll's coloring and hairstyle. Then choose from a range of fabulous themed outfits and accessories to complete your uniquely charming doll—including a ballerina doll, a bride doll, a bedtime doll, and a fairy doll.All instructions are suitable for intermediate to experienced sewers and incl...

The elegant art of silk ribbon embroidery is easy and quick to do, with stunning results within the reach of any stitcher. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler will guide you through getting started with this timeless craft. Learn embroidery stitches for ribbon work, and how to create sewn florals that will add further dimension and emphasis to your designs. Learn to make bias ribbons, and to easily dye silk ribbons. Follow a simple tutorial to...

Say hello to today's young & fun craft of macramé! Inside you'll find thirteen contemporary projects that dramatically update this vintage art. With savvy designs for accessories and home decor, Hello! Macramé shows you how to make fabulous knotted creations using colorful macramé craft cords.Macramé is easy to learn and requires no elaborate equipment or expensive materials. All you need are your fingers, some cord, and this book to get started making stylish rugs, plant ...

The complete visual guide to hand embroidery & embellishing.This richly illustrated reference guide from embroidery expert Christen Brown covers everything you need to make beautiful magic with needle and thread. Learn to sew traditional and silk ribbon embroidery, make raised stitches, and embellish with beads, charms, buttons, and mirrors. Christen shows you how to combine and place stitches to enhance a finished piece and how to work with embroidery threads, ribb...

Revitalize classic embroidery stitches for a contemporary look simply by adding beads to your needlework.Learn how to embroider with beads on anything from bags and boxes to pillows and purses with Bead Embroidery: The Complete Guide. Through thorough research, her own personal experience and a visual smorgasbord of 525 photographs and 265 how-to illustrations, best selling author Jane Davis teaches you 215 embroidery stitches - from the common to the uniq...

Machine felting is one of the hottest things in fiber arts, building on the rich history of hand felting. With top sewing manufacturers adding felting accessories to their lines, sewers can look to this new guide to efficiently explain this history of this practice and demonstrate the unique felting techniques which use moisture, pressure and abrasion to bind fibers together. Be inspired by the exciting projects to create felted items for the home, wardrobe and to give as gifts.