"If you have never embroidered before, no worries, for there are detailed instructions of what you need and all the techniques and stitches you need to know for the patterns in the book." —Japanese Sewing Books blog This fun embroidery book contains hundreds of creative needlework designs you can use to personalize all sorts of things! From a little hand-sewn gift, to monogrammed linens and cushions, to a well-worn and well-loved pair of jeans. 501 Enchanting Embroidery Designs offers simple hand embroidered motifs that highlight life's small pleasures:<ul>
<li> Motifs from the kitchen or garden (teacups, fruits and cozy reminders of home)</li>
<li> Sweet feminine embellishments for your household zakka projects (flowers, pets, fashion elements)</li>
<li> Designs for your child's clothing, drawn in a kid-friendly style</li>
<li> Traditional designs such as monogrammed initials and elegant borders</li> </ul>These freestyle designs are doable even for embroidery beginners and will always add that special touch—from an apron for your best friend to the neckline of your favorite top. No matter what you choose to leave your mark on, you are sure to find inspirational designs perfect for any occasion.

501 Enchanting Embroidery Designs: Irresistible Stitchables to Brighten Up Your Life

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Boutique, Sha

Crafts & Hobbies

Tuttle+publishing

The perfect book for cat-loving crocheters! We all know there's nothing a cat can't be or do. With Amigurumi Cats as your crochet guide, a cat can become a brooch you can wear, a small pouch for your belongings, a little mascot to keep you company, and so much more! Instructions for crocheting these feline friends are given in the Japanese-style using visual charts and symbols that are easy to follow and clearly explained in a special section. The steps and diagrams walk you through the process of creating sweet little kitty items such as: <ul> <li>Spotted kitties to attach to a pendant, key chain or strap</li> <li>A sleeping cat pouch to hold pencils, glasses or other small bits</li> <li>An irresistible roly poly cat toy (illustrated lessons included)</li> <li>A Maneki Neko Japanese good luck cat to preside over your bedroom or workstation</li> <li>And many other little cat-themed items!</li> </ul> The projects in this book are simple and fun to make and use, and make ideal gifts. Illustrated instructions for executing the stitches used in the projects are included. Amigurumi has never been this cute or this easy!

Amigurumi Cats: Crochet Sweet Kitties the Japanese Way (24 Projects of Cats to Crochet)

Learn to tie 78 different decorative knots to create unique handmade jewelry and other accessories.
<li>How to tie beautiful Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Celtic knots from decorative cord, hemp twine, and embroidery floss</li>
<li>Includes 22 projects for using the knots, plus dozens of other ideas for creative uses</li>
<li>Full instructions and step-by-step line drawings are given for each knot</li>
<li>Knots can be used for bracelets, necklaces, anklets, pendant settings, and other jewelry, as well as bag handles, keychains, trims, button closures, and other practical uses</li>

Decorative Knots for Jewelry and Accessories

Stackpole Books

Learn how to make fabric face masks with this collection of simple designs that are quick and easy to sew. This book includes three basic styles--classic, pleated, and contoured--allowing you to choose the mask design best suited for your needs and preferences. Each mask style is available in three different sizes, so you can make masks for everyone in your family, from kids to adults. Best of all, the book also includes enough elastic to make three masks, so you can get started sewing right away! Making your own fabric masks allows you to personalize the design and incorporate your favorite fabrics or add special details, like applique or embroidery. You can even create a face mask to match your outfit! As an added bonus, the book includes adorable animal-themed styles designed especially for young kids to help make wearing a mask fun and friendly.&nbsp; In addition to helping prevent the spread of germs, masks can be worn to reduce allergy symptoms and protect against cleaning fumes and air pollution. Face masks are becoming part of our daily lives, so why not make one that is both functional and cute!

Easy Masks To Sew

Zakka Workshop

Sit Back, Relax, Sketch and Doodle! Feel your worry melt away as you begin to sketch and doodle the cutest cats and dogs you've ever seen. They're whimsical. They're cute. They're silly. And they're really easy to draw. Learn how with easy to follow step step-by-step instruction. From temperamental tabbies to loyal labs, from cozy calicos to tireless terriers, you'll infuse personality into your kittens and pups with easy-to-draw expressions and poses. Or give them something to do by drawing action scenes: Cat acrobatics, anyone? Or maybe that Siamese is taking a catnap. Perhaps you'd like to portray a poodle sitting patiently, hoping for a treat. Or depict your doggies playing fetch. • Tons of types and breeds of cats and dogs • Cats in outfits and cats interacting with people--cat tea party, anyone? Even kitty accessories--scratching posts, toy mice and more. Here, kitty, kitty. • Dogs wearing sweaters, dogs on leashes and dogs in dog houses. Even dogs performing all your favorite tricks--Roll over, boy! Sit! Stay! Good dog. • A gallery of fun things to make that are so much more than just doodles, things like calendars, planner pages, greeting cards and memo pads. Keeping going for oodles of doodle and drawing inspiration and instruction!

Doodle Dogs and Sketchy Cats: Fun and Easy Doodling for Everyone

Arts & Photography

Drawing

North Light Books

Sew Dolled Up is a crafter's delight. With over 75 contemporary projects, you'll have hours of fun creating an entire set! Learn how to make adorable, small, dolls -- perfect for a dollhouse -- and all the outfits and accessories that go along with them.
Every project is made from inexpensive cut felt, and uses easy hand-sewing techniques that are clearly illustrated in step-by-step instructions. Each of the patterns for the dolls and clothes are provided in the book and most are fully customizable! It has never been easier to make hundreds of modern and fashionable dolls from scratch and wrapped in love.
Not only fun to make, but fun to play with, these dolls will provide hours of imaginitve doll-house play or can be used as decorative ornaments or sweet gifts.

Sew Dolled Up: Make Felt Dolls and Their Fun, Fashionable Wardrobes with Fabric Scraps and Easy Hand Sewing

Quarry Books

Discover the art of kogin, a style of traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery with modern appeal. Historically, kogin was used as a pattern darning technique to reinforce threadbare fabric and add warmth to the clothing worn by farmers in the villages of northern Japan. With dozens of beautiful and simple geometric patterns, kogin embroidery offers fresh inspiration and authentic technique to proponents of the decorative mending movement. Colorful photos offer step-by-step instruction for learning this simple counted thread embroidery technique. Beginners will discover how to prepare the thread and fabric, how to read kogin charts, and how to make the basic straight stitches that comprise kogin motifs. Once you’ve mastered the basics, try your hand at one of the 25 adorable and easy projects included in the book. Featuring bright and modern color schemes, these accessories are designed for contemporary life. You’ll find and assortment of pretty brooches, barrettes and hair ties, pouches and coin purses, framed samplers, pincushions, and ornaments, plus potholders, coasters, and placemats for the home. Once you get started stitching, we guarantee you won’t be able to stop!

Modern Kogin: Sweet & Simple Sashiko Embroidery Designs & Projects

Learn how to draw just about everything under the sun--from bumblebees and broccoli to pianos and pizza. With over 1000 cute and easy illustrations, there's something for everyone! Inside these pages, you'll find endless inspiration for drawing people, animals, flowers, food, everyday objects, holiday motifs, and more! Each illustration is broken down into simple steps using basic shapes and lines. There's no reason to be intimidated--anyone can draw following these easy techniques. Use these adorable illustrations to decorate your calendar or planner or create one-of-a-kind greeting cards and gifts. Learn all about drawing with ballpoint pens and discover new and interesting techniques to expand your artistic repertoire, such as shading, combining colors, and developing patterns. When it comes to doodling, the most important thing to remember is to always have fun!

Doodle It All

Comics & Graphic Novels

How To Create Comics & Manga

About the Author\nBoutique-sha is a leading publisher based in Tokyo, Japan. They specialize in all things crafts and hobbies. Visit them at www.boutique-sha.co.jp\n3 zippers included inside so you can get started right away!\nLearn how to make adorable zippered pouches with this collection of 14 fun and easy projects! Best of all, the book comes with a variety of unique zippers so you can get started sewing straight away! 
Step-by-step photos explain how to install zippers on the sewing machine, taking all the guesswork and intimidation out of working with zippers once and for all.\nThese sweet and simple zippered pouches are perfect for storing cosmetics, craft supplies, spare change, and other everyday essentials. Try your hand at a pretty ruffled pouch or opt for a boxy silhouette instead—you’ll even find some quirky styles perfect for those who appreciate a little flair! All of the projects work up quickly, making them ideal for gift giving—from birthday presents to teacher appreciation gifts and everything in between! 
Kit includes: 3 different styles of zippers 64-page book with 14 projects

The Zipper Pouch Book: Sew 14 Adorable Purses & Bags with Zippers (Hardware Included)

This pattern book contains 300 crochet designs and each designs shows its stitch placement diagrams. There is no any text language to explain how to stitch the pattern, only illustrates the patterns by photo and diagram instructions. In addition, this pattern book is ONLY published its "Paperback" edition, has never published "hardcover" edition, and comes in 3 different language versions in same contents and formats: 1) Japanese ; and 2) Traditional Chinese - Both are Out Of Print, Brand New book NOT available for sale anymore; 3) Simplified Chinese - Brand NEW book is currently still available Ship from USA in 1 working day

Japanese craft book " Crochet Patterns Book 300"#1751

NIHON VOGUE-SHA

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