Provides instructions for making a distinctive assortment of projects, including jewelry and jewel boxes, garments, decorative collars and belts, and a selection of quick and easy-to-make items, and covers such techniques as embroidery, crochet ...

Stitchery is painting with yarn... In this book the stitches have been divided into four groups: flat, loop, chain, and knotted stitches. In addtion, there are compound stitches, as well as those stitches that are classified by their appearance ...

This tenth volume in the Weldon's Practical Needlework series showcases premiere needlework newsletters from turn-of-the-century England that include exact reproductions of hundreds of patterns. This volume offers exquisite applique embroidery ...

Expresses the designer's concept of style and offers design suggestions, patterns, and instructions for hand knitting, machine knitting, and sewing sweaters, evening wear, and casual clothes

From simple loom-shaped retangles to a stunning handwoven wardrobe--"Clothing From the Hands That Weave" traces the history of fashion from the beginning of time, and the saga of one weaver's successful search for creative fulfilment. It's all ...

Provides information on quilting and applique techniques as well as a collection of templates of cats in action and at rest to use in making a variety of needlework projects with feline motifs

This highly praised book illustrates a variety of inspiring and interesting ways to design and sketch your own patterns. The technical exercises use new techniques and unconventional materials to make design exciting and easy -- even for ...