Bring History to LifeWhether you wish you could time travel to the court of Versailles or the Highlands of Scotland, this comprehensive guide will walk you through how to make and wear your 18th century dream gown. Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox of American Duchess have endeavored to make the impossible possible by bringing historically accurate dressmaking techniques into your sewing room. Learn how to make four of the most iconic 18th century silhouettes—the English...

Master Iconic 18th Century Hair and Makeup TechniquesEver wondered how Marie Antoinette achieved her sky-high hairstyle or how women in the 1700s created their voluminous frizz hairdos? The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty answers all your Georgian beauty questions—and teaches you all you need to know to recreate the styles yourself.Learn how to whip up your own pomatum and hair powder and correctly use them to take your ’dos to the next level....

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 braceletSports fan keychainMatching barrettesPencil topperRainbow ringNunchuks

From the authors of the instant bestseller Loom Magic! comes a second amazing project book with twenty-five totally new and extreme designs! Rainbow Looms are taking the world by storm, with devotees of all ages accessorizing their wrists, backpacks, and rooms with fun and creative projects.These super imaginative, out-of-this-world projects will take your rubber band loom projects to the next level. Here are kid-tested step-by-step instructions and bright color photograph...

A volume of inspiration, NOT a how-to book... Making a crazy quilt is an artful process, and this is why no two crazy quilts can ever be alike. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler reveals how creativity is a part of every aspect of making this type of quilt, explaining how each quilter brings her own, unique signature to each step. Illustrated in full color with gorgeous detail photos of the author's own quilts.

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...

This guide presents 26 original craft projects of all kinds—from quilts to mobiles, soft sculptures, ornaments and more—all featuring delightful birds!Whether you're looking for the perfect handmade gift or you want to create your own menagerie, the 26 craft projects in Little Birds will let your imagination take flight! Featuring designs by Mika Yamamura, Robin Kingsley, Heidi Allred and others, this volume covers a range of styles, from artistic to folksy...

Star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women’s Institute, May Martin has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now for the first time she shares her tips and tricks, offering the ultimate beginners’ guide to sewing.Beautifully styled and simple-to-follow, this authoritative sewing bible gives readers information on everything they need to know to get started with sewing.Providing all the essential background information on sewing, setting up your sewing s...

Learn how to make amazing three-dimensional flowers with machine quilting, patchwork and appliqué techniques.Detailed step-by-step artworks and gorgeous photography beautifully illustrate Pauline's innovative techniques, which are acompanied by full-size templates.Variations for each flower show how you can adapt the colours and designs to create your own unique versions.Includes examples of stunning quilt blocks incorporating the flower designs.

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...

In this unique and beautiful book, beloved doll-designer Barbara Willis guides readers through various approaches to doll design and basic and advanced construction techniques. Through the creation of three complete step-by-step projects, readers will develop color boards, learn to use vintage images, create both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional cloth dolls, learn sophisticated costuming techniques, and gain knowledge of elaborate soft sculpting. A gallery shares the inspirational work of s...

Quilting Can Be Quick!Creating handmade, beautiful quilts has never been more fun . . . or more time-efficient! In her follow-up book to 90-Minute Quilts, Meryl Ann Butler teaches you to add a new dimension to your quilts by incorporating triangles into the designs, while still using her 90-minute methods. Whether you're a novice or an advanced quilter, you'll love using these techniques to whip up quick baby quilts, charity projects and last-minute gifts!...