You may have fond memories of spool knitting (a round wooden spool with a central hole surrounded by four small nails) when you were a child. If so, you know how easy it was to create yards and yards of knitted tubes. Widely available in craft stores, looms come in a variety of shapes and sizes, some [...]
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New titles on cross stitch and embroidery in our collection: Cross Stitch: A Beginner’s Step-By-Step Guide to Techniques and Motifs has been prepared with beginners in mind. The essentials of counted cross stitch are set out here with plenty of illustrations to guide you, and a basic range of free-style embroidery stitches has been [...]
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With patterns for 25 different pedigree pooches, Knit Your Own Dog lets you choose the dog you want, whether it’s a pretty Poodle or a loyal Labrador. The patterns are easy-to-follow for both new and veteran knitters. Each pattern is extremely detailed and includes all of the distinguishing features of each breed, from the startling [...]
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New to our collection of crochet books: Best of Interweave Crochet presents the very best patterns by the top designers of the first six years of Interweave Crochet magazine. Editor Marcy Smith has compiled the most popular pieces and expert advice from the magazine’s first six years into one highly sought-after collection. With her new book, Seamless Crochet, [...]
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A dream of master knitter Elizabeth Zimmermann was to publish a book of her garter stitch designs. Knit One Knit All is that greatly anticipated compilation of previously unpublished designs, an exquisite book including watercolor paintings by Ellizabeth. Winter will still be here for some weeks, according to Punxutawney Phil, so check out these books for [...]
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Homemade : the heart and science of handcrafts Offering an abundance of information and inspiration, Homemade is a revelatory addition to the craft world—the ultimate reference book on crafting and also a warm, engagingly written book that combines history and personal narrative with the science that makes a craft possible and the passion that inspires [...]
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The Knot ultimate wedding lookbook : more than 1,000 cakes, center-pieces, bouquets, dresses, decorations, and ideas for the perfect day. You want a wedding that will wow your guests, but where do you begin? The DIY Bride an affair to remember: 40 fantastic projects to celebrate your unique wedding style. Hip and crafty [...]
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The jeweler’s studio handbook : traditional and contemporary techniques for working with metal and mixed-media materials Great jewelry is original, well-designed, and — with the right tools — can be created at home by the aspiring artist. The Jeweler’s Studio Handbook guides you through the process of equipping your own jewelry studio and teaches you [...]
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Bead chic : 36 stylish jewelry projects and inspired variations After learning basic jewelry techniques, you’ll be launched into 36 gorgeous projects. Each project comes with a variation, so you’ll learn how easy it is to adapt virtually any project to suit your individual style, making you your own designer. Making beautiful bead & wire [...]
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Decorating with evergreens This book is packed with ideas for decorating for the fall holidays. Fresh flowers, fruit, and live greenery are combined to create beautiful wreaths, swags, garlands, centerpieces, Christmas trees, and more. Have yourself a very vintage Christmas : crafts, decorating tips, and recipes, 1920s-1960s A tempting array of decorations and provides step-by-step [...]
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