New Wire Crochet Jewelry

Yael Falk

Interweave

Discover the world of punch needle embroidery with this modern take on a rediscovered craft New to the world of punch needle embroidery, or an expert crafter looking for a fresh challenge? Punch Needle Friends is the perfect guidebook for both beginners and expert level needle crafters and the ideal introduction to a fun and new embroidery lesson- learning how to create 20 different contemporary animal motifs. With easy step-by-step instructions, handy templates, and beautiful photography, Cathy and Faustine Duwicquet walk readers through everything they will need to know about punch needling. Not only will readers develop a brand new set of punch needle skills, they'll have an impressive (and adorable) new project to show for it.

Punch Needle Friends: 20 Adorable Projects to Embroider

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Faustine

Duwicquet, Cathy

Crafts & Hobbies

Say "goodbye" to crochet's stiff, boxy, hippie-child reputation and "hello" to Crochet that Fits—garments that fit your shape accessories that fit your style, and looks that fit right in with today's fashion trends! This book teaches an innovative, easy way to crochet fashions that are soft, shaped and drape able—from a little black dress that fits like a glove and a lacy baby-doll top, to cute and cozy slippers, ruffled shrugs and hobo bags. By using Mary Jane Hall's Graduated Stitch Method, along with the correct size hook and yarn, anyone can make flattering, form-fitted items! Different stitch heights do all the shaping for you, without the hassle and confusion of figuring out increases and decreases. With this method you are essentially building garments with squares and rectangles, but the finished product doesn't look at all boxy. • 33 step-by-step projects feature a wide variety of patterns for adults and children • An illustrated stitch guide get even beginners started quickly • Detailed instructions make it easy to adjust the patterns to suit your shape (or others') because one side doesn't fit all! Easy enough for a beginner and stylish enough for the more experienced crocheter, these are projects you'll enjoy making and feel good wearing. With fits like this, you'll never think about crochet in the same way again!

Crochet That Fits: Shaped Fashions Without Increases or Decreases

Arts & Photography

Hall, Mary Jane

Fashion

Take the Mystery Out of Your Serger Explore the creative options with Georgie Melot's tried-and-true methods. Learn the ins, outs, overs and unders of your serger! Ready, Set, Serge is a fun, informative book that rewards you with success every time. Georgie's encouraging, learn-by-doing approach guides you through the basics so you'll be creating simple but attractive projects in no time. Gift bags, book covers, pot holders, bath mitts and other attractive pieces can be made from fabric scraps and fat quarters, or from ready-made items such as bath towels. In Ready, Set, Serge you'll find: • A thorough tour of the serger, from how to thread the needles and loopers to identifying specialty feet • A guide to serger stitches and what each is used for • 16 projects in both "basic" and "stepped-up" versions so you can learn general skills, then add more advanced techniques • Clear steps accompanied by photos, project templates and diagrams • Friendly expert advice from a professional serger and instructor Once you see how easy it is, you may find it hard to stop. Are you ready? If so, then get set to serge!

Ready, Set, Serge: Quick And Easy Projects You Can Make in Minutes

Melot, Georgie

Inspired by the shoulder bags that are part of the Mayan Indian man's traditional outfit, Norton presents tapestry crochet, a form of sturdy crochet worked in two or three colors. The basics of crocheting with either the right or left hand are described and accompanied by clear drawings. To facilitate designing, Norton developed a graph paper that represents crocheted stitches; the elements of the grid resemble rounded shingles or overlapping bird feathers.

Tapestry Crochet

Carol Norton

Detailing the intricate decorative finishes on traditional Andean textiles, this guide reveals the finger-manipulating techniques for cross-warping edgings or ribetes.

Bolivian Tubular Edging

Cahlander, Adele

Homespun, Handknit

Ganseys are sweaters that developed in 19th-century England as hard-wearing garments for hard-working fishermen. Characterized by their dense, dark yarns, rich pattern combinations, and dropped shoulders, these simple square garments provide the modern knitter with a template for a wide variety of classic designs. Detailed, step-by-step line drawings and photographs, sidebars, and formulas help the reader build a foundation of skills. Pattern graphs and instructions for six of the author's own designs are included.

Knitting Ganseys

Brown-Reinsel, Beth

Graphic Design

Author Kimberly King invites you to embark on a journey of faith to find God in unusual places as she tells the story of her grandmother finding "God in the Refrigerator" in the 1950's MidWest. All of God's children (young and old alike) will be heartened by the message that God really does hear AND answer all of our prayers. With wisdom, love and tenderness, He sees our needs and provides. Through this captivating, nostalgic and enchanting story, Kimberly asks you, "Where did you find God in your life today?" and inspires you to pass on your story to encourage others to find God and spread His grace.

God Is in the Refrigerator

Unknown, Author

Featuring a wide variety of cold-join techniques from the commonly used to the amazingly new, this beautiful handbook is the first on cold connections and combines the art of jewelry making with modern craft assemblage, which metal workers can use to spark creativity and look at their craft in new, innovative ways. Proving everyday found objectsstaples, rivets, fibers, resinscan be used to make beautiful jewelry, sculpture, or mixed media, this guide explains how to craft original works with just about anything. Each chapter offers a new technique with a different attaching method along with descriptive sketches showing the connecting layers. This handy crafter’s resource showcases a gallery of 23 top jewelry artists and offers insights, philosophies, and techniques as well as pages of creative musings and stunning photos of marionettes and jewelry.

Making Connections: A Handbook of Cold Joins for Jewelers and Mixed-Media Artists

Kazmer, Susan

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