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Get started creating origami art with this chunky, colourful, and inspiring book of 333 sheets of origami-weight paper in 60+ unique designs! Beautiful cosmo-themed designs are printed on a wide variety of coloured paper. Patterns include alcohol ink designs, moons, stars and more. The paper is a perfect weight and size for origami folding techniques, suitable for beginner and experienced origami artists alike.Great value! 333 sheets of stunning designs printed on double-sided paper.10 projects with clear, step-by-step instructions, including a rabbit, fish, swan, and butterfly.Each paper sheet has cosmo-themed designs on one side with a coordinating solid colour on the other side that makes for lovely origami creations!

Explore a menagerie of stumpwork embroidery and thread painting techniques!Discover the magic of stumpwork embroidery with Megan Zaniewski's highly anticipated second book! Teaching every technique from the first stitch, Stumpwork Studio employs a huge range of design features that bring the natural world to life in 15 thread-painted 3D projects.Stitch lifelike butterflies, dew-kissed leaves, vibrant flowers, and charming animals that seem realistic enough to lift off the fabric. Or, skip the hoop completely: display your two-sided tree frog in a glass frame and your miniature orchid in a ceramic pot! With innovative combinations of beading, thread painting, wires, felting, fabric manipulation, and more, you'll soon see that there are no limits when creating with stumpwork embroidery!Each project includes clear, step-by-step instructions from best-selling author Megan Zaniewski so you can bring 15 nature-inspired flora and fauna projects to lifeIncludes a wide range of amazing 3D stumpwork techniques – including beading, wireslips, felt padding, needle felting, and more – that transform embroidery hoops into vibrant, sculptural artThe modern thread-painted projects include a free-standing mushroom, an adorable hedgehog, intricate insects, and gorgeous florals

Quilters who love Bonnie Hunter will be thrilled with this best-of-collection, featuring 30 favorite quilt projects and a wide variety of techniques from her best-selling books. Known as a pioneer of sustainable quilting, Bonnie has long encouraged quilters to “quilt green” by repurposing thrifted and recycled garment fabrics and transforming scraps into stunning quilt designs.With 30 timeless projects and practical tips, this collection is perfect for anyone who wants to make beautiful, eco-friendly quiltsEnjoy quilt projects that showcase a variety of construction techniques, offering something new for every quilterExplore scrap management strategies, creative string quilting, tips for using leaders and enders, and resourceful ways to stretch your quilting budget

Learn crazy quilting, the ultimate art of hand embroidery and embellishment.Nothing shows off beautiful stitching and embellishments like the blank canvas of a crazy quilt. Jenny Clouston's gorgeously illustrated primer shows you how to make your own heirloom crazy quilts. Learn which fabrics, threads, and needles to use; how to piece crazy quilt blocks; how to embroider with thread, ribbons, beads, and other embellishments; how to assemble your blocks into a finished quilt; and more.

Each of the 110 star blocks in this no-math reference format comes with detailed tables, cutting instructions, exploded construction diagrams, project inspiration, and color examples.Each of the 110 star quilt blocks includes cutting and yardage reference tables for five sizes, value layouts, project illustrations, and color inspirationThe user-friendly cutting instructions, block indexes, precut-friendly projects, and line drawings make planning quilts a breeze!Use the exploded construction diagrams to piece every block with ease

Realistic embroidery that soars out of the hoop!Embroidery reaches a new level of splendour with Megan Zaniewski's stumpwork embroidery techniques. In this book of nature-inspired pieces and projects, you will learn the essentials of thread painting, creating 3D elements that make your embroidery leap off of the fabric, and finishing techniques that allow your final project to shine. Stitch adorable, fuzzy creatures, intricately beautiful insects, and lively botanicals. Then, use them to decorate your home or adorn your wardrobe as unique accessories. Whether you are just beginning with embroidery or are a seasoned stitcher, Stumpwork Embroidery & Thread Painting will help take your projects to a new level of beauty and realism.

Discover the art of stitching majestic, swirling landscapes bursting with rich, thread-painted texture! Richly Stitched Landscape Embroidery teaches you to stitch stunning textile masterpieces that evoke the beauty of oil paintings.Learn to stitch every element of nature – from soft clouds and towering mountains to flowing grasses and crashing waves. Whether you want to design your own breathtaking vistas or follow along with the seven detailed landscape patterns, the step-by-step tutorials and clear photos guide you every step of the way. Bring the natural world to life in vibrant thread and create your own textured works of masterful art.Stitch seven detailed landscape patterns, from beaches to mountains, or create your own stunning vistas after practicing with the ten tutorial patternsTake thread painting to a new level, blending dozens of colors into dreamy, breathtaking vistas that look ready to be hung in a museumWith step-by-step instructions, color guides, and expert tips and techniques, these beautifully realistic landscapes are accessible to every embroidery artist

If you want to make gorgeous, quality bags with the professional edge that really makes the difference between home-made and handmade—open The Better Bag Maker by Nicole Mallalieu. In this how-to book accomplished bag maker, Nicole Mallalieu, reveals her high-end techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for professional design and finishes. The 10 featured projects teach a range of expert skills from adjusting the proportion of the pattern to constructing pockets, straps, flaps, and bases.. By the end of this book, you’ll have a closetful of polished bags—and most likely sew better than you ever imagined you could.

Embrace the versatility of crazy quilting with quick-to-sew projects! In a follow-up to best-selling Foolproof Crazy Quilting, Jennifer Clouston shares 10 small, useful items from a tablet purse and summer slippers to a tea cosy, each with full-size patterns. Expertly mix cotton, wool, linen, and silk for eclectic fabric pairings that complement each project. Beginning and experienced crazy quilters will love the dictionary of 60 embroidery and beading stitches, foundation piecing primer, plus stitch maps for all seam treatments and embellishments.

Transform your home with folk-inspired punch needle creations!In this handbook, learn everything you need to know to punch needle rug hook, from beginner techniques to expert tips. Explore 15 cozy, folk-inspired masterpieces with designs that feature a tapestry of floral, animal, and patterned motifs. You'll learn about the elements of design and inspiration for crafting your own unique punch needle creations. Adorn your living space with charming and plush floor rugs, wall hangings, cushions, pillows, textural bags, and more designed by Crystal Ross. With this guide, you'll be ready to craft a lifetime of unforgettable textile gifts for loved ones.Learn everything you need to know to punch needle, from basic techniques to expert finishing methods to tips for designing your own pieces, essential for bringing every project to lifeCreate 15 unique, folk-inspired punch needle projects that are high quality and beautiful in any home, including floor rugs, bags, pillows, a chair cushion, and moreEnjoy a wide variety of project types that seamlessly blend functionality with beauty, perfect for enhancing your home decor, wardrobe, or delighting loved ones

Add dimension and lustre to your sewing projects! Inspired by the magic of beads, buttons, and charms, Christen Brown shares eight stunning beadwork projects including brooches, bracelets, and wallhangings. A handy visual guide to 125 bead-embroidered and bead-woven stitches categorises each stitch by style, with a second alphabetical index to keep at your fingertips. A robust project gallery will inspire crafters of all skill levels, from embroiderers and sewists to crazy quilters, mixed-media artists, and jewellery makers. Beads, buttons, and charms! Dabble in 125 bead-embroidery and bead-woven stitchesEmbellish eight projects, including bedazzled jewellery, wall art, and a sewing caddySearch both the complete visual guide (with stitches organised by type) and the A-to-Z stitch index for easy reference.

Use floss like a boss! Best-selling author Aimee Ray of Doodle Stitching fame is back with the fresh motifs and contemporary inspiration her fans have come to love. With 20 original embroidery art projects. Mix and match motifs and personalise wall art with lettering and numbers.

Valerie Bothell is back with another full year of embroidery stitch combinations, hoops, and samplers. Learn to embroider with 350 new daily prompts, a comprehensive stitch guide, and step-by-step instructions for four small projects.

Perfect your professional handmade style with garment-making sewist Barbara Emodi by learning methods to understand common sewing missteps and how to avoid frustrating mistakes. Each strategy is geared towards making every project a successful one!

Beware! A crafty killer lurks in Gasper's CoveSeamstress, crafter, and empty-nester Valerie Rankin has plans to open a crafter's co-op that will put Gasper's Cove, Nova Scotia on the map. One month before opening day, she still has to pin down a venue, patch up the family business, iron out corruption in the town council, and unravel why anyone who tries to help her ends up dead. With the help of her Golden Retriever, an ex-con who loves cats, and a community of first, second, and third cousins, she just might pull it off.

Melissa walks you through the process step-by step, from a comprehensive lesson on drawing the face, to translating your sketch into fabric, to stabilising the piece with stitching, to incorporating your stylised face into a finished project, whether it's a pillow, tote, shirt, or stretched canvas. Learn how to make a variety of eyes, noses, lips, hair, and face shapes, as well as how to create facial features in just the right proportions. You'll be amazed by how much the final portrait resembles your subject.

Capture your world with felt and embroidery.Have you ever wished you could capture a special memory – a beloved pet, a cozy home, or a breathtaking natural specimen – in a way that lasts forever? With Jenny Bolhofner’s unique combination of felt appliqué, thread painting, and textural embroidery, you can turn cherished scenes and images into vibrant works of art.Create a cute pet portrait, a nostalgic house hoop, or a nature-inspired design using one of Jenny’s 10 projects that give you the tools and confidence to make something truly one-of-a-kind. Or, with included guidance on designing your own piece and step-by-step instructions for layering felt shapes and adding embroidered details, you can bring any subject to life!Explore 10 projects that employ felt appliqué to create padded stumpwork, detailed thread painting, and textural felt and thread elements for a fun and creative new approach to hoop artCreate portraits that capture what you love most, like cute pets, charming homes, and nature-inspired scenesLearn at your own pace, building skills in simple design, precise cutting, effective layering, and stunning stitching with projects that range in skill level

Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqué—its texture, depth, color, and design. Well-known, award-winning folk artist Rebekah L. Smith will ignite your passion for Americana home decor with her simple and elegant designs. Hand stitch 14 folk-art projects, each with full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions. Appliqué pillows, bed toppers, and table runners from woven wools, felted wools, and wool felt—upcycling at its finest! Staying true to early decorative arts, the antique color palette and natureinspired designs translate seamlessly to many modern living spaces.

Discover how the right fabric, from the ordinary to the intricate, can transform any project! The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fabrics & Unconventional Materials provides the essential information to cut, pin, sew, and finish a wide range of difficult materials with confidence.Learn how to successfully transfer patterns, prevent fabric mishaps, and master techniques that suit each fabric's needs. Explore slippery layers or bulky textures through practical, step-by-step guidance and expert tips. Plus, explore alternative methods, like fabric-friendly adhesives, when traditional stitching won't cut it. With this resource, even the most challenging materials become manageable and fun to work with!Conquer 100+ fabrics with ease and bring creative visions to life in cosplay, bags, garment making, and moreIdeal for anyone working with a new fabric or unusual textiles that demand expert handlingPerfect for specialty fabrics and accessories, master silks, faux leathers, and more with confidence!

Learn 61 basic embroidery stitches, including silk ribbon and beaded stitches, through step-by-step photos, plus get crazy-quilt block piecing instructions and helpful information on tools and supplies. Then put it all together in a gorgeous, intricate sampler. Join the author's popular Facebook group, Joyful Embellishments, to stitch along with fellow embroiderers.

Get inspired to elevate your wardrobe with dozens of tips and tricks on creating handmade, fashionable pieces from materials you already have! StyleHacking is designed for every sewist to succeed – there is no time spent on measuring, on decrypting the lines on huge paper patterns, or altering premade patterns. Take five basic pieces (tank top, t-shirt, sweater, trousers, and leggings) from your closet to make templates from which you can create an endless variety of garments including over 30 styles to get creative with.

Make a (quilted) statement with the help of renown quilt artist Thomas Knauer! Explore methods of using text in quilting to create impactful or whimsical messages.

Try free-motion quilting––the Angela Walters way. Filled with inspiring photos, practical tips for making your quilting its best, and an extensive design library, this compendium leaves no stone unturned.Everything Angela Walters: A treasure trove of free-motion quilting techniques and designs, taking you from start to finish.Includes everything you need to get started, extensive guidance on how to choose and use quilting designs, tips for adjusting designs to your quilt top, and a massive design library!Angela Walters’ creative philosophies and inspirations buoy these long-celebrated techniques and designs.

How big is a twin-size quilt? How many squares can you cut from the amount of fabric you have? What’s the best way to sew a mitered border? The Quilter’s Reference Tool gives you fast answers to these and dozens of other quilting questions. Now this indispensable guide from top quilters Alex Anderson, Harriet Hargrave, Sharyn Craig, and Liz Aneloski has been updated to include more answers, more techniques, more quilt settings, and more blocks than ever before. This is the must-have answer book for quilters all around the world—more than 100,000 sold!

Stitch your very own garden with step-by-step illustrated instructions for over 80 embroidery stitches and 400 stitch combinations! Explore your stitching versatility with this comprehensive guide by learning to use any thread and embroidery stitch you desire! From textured stems and leaves to colourful bunches of flowers – your end result will look and feel like a true artistic and organic garden.

Embrace the art of quilting with simple instructions to create beautiful Dresden plate blocks. Each variation looks unique and all are astonishingly easy to sew. Use any and all of the twenty-five design elements, including four different edge treatments, a range of sizes, and an amazing variety of patterns, from sawtooth to flying geese. Mix it up even more by fabric piecing wedges and using up to twenty different colours for each wedge.

Sewing with luxurious felted wool, discover the secrets to dimensional appliqué that will add depth and drama to your home decor. Take your embroidery skills to the next level with 8 colorful projects including penny rugs, pincushions, and pillows. Easy-to-learn techniques such as thread-matching, needle-slanting, and fabric-layering will help you achieve clean and sharp lines every time! This clear, visual guide includes full-size patterns with placement and embroidery guides.

Highlights include dozens of precut-friendly designs and a complete block index, plus convenient rotary-cutting charts and reference tables that no quilter should be without. Exploded block diagrams and repeat layouts make construction a breeze. With colour-filled sample blocks, blank line drawings, and design tips to spur your creativity, you can easily create a unique project for each block!

Packed with 110 quilt blocks in five sizes including project ideas, expert hints, tips & tricks, simple cutting charts, and helpful references tables.