Discover textile artist Jane Dunnewold's secrets to creating visual complexity and depth in fabric. In this comprehensive guide, Jane explains her system of layering simple processes to produce intriguing, one-of-a-kind surface designs.
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<li>Experiment with fiber-reactive dyes, household bleach, fabric paints, water-based resists, photocopy transfers, foiling, silk screening, stenciling, stamping, embroidery, and beading</li>
<li>Dozens of full-color photographs of fabric, quilts, and clothing provide a sampling of Jane's incredible work</li>
<li>Includes detailed instructions for applications, processes, and embellishments, plus tips for organizing work space and finding the right supplies</li>
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Complex Cloth: A Comprehensive Guide to Surface Design

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

DUNNEWOLD, JANE

Crafts & Hobbies

Martingale

A Perfect Match: A Guide to Precise Machine Piecing (The Joy of Quilting)

Thomas, Donna Lynn

An essential resource for quiltmakers of all skill levels, Quilt It! features practical and inspirational ideas for making the most of your quilting stitches. With easy-to-follow suggestions suitable for both hand and machine quilting, you’ll soon be planning all of your quilting designs with ease. Includes: 
• Over 400 illustrated ideas for attractively quilting all of your favorite pieced and appliquéd designs 
• Guidance for quilting a single block, a series of blocks, wall hangings, sampler quilts, and full-size quilts 
• Tips on quilting difficult sections, such as spacer blocks, on-point blocks, sashings, and borders

Quilt It! Quilting Ideas and Inspiration for Patchwork and Applique

barbara-chainey

Bunnies by the Bay Meets Little Quilts

Suzanne Knutson

Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified by Ann and Eugene Bourgeois 
The Easiest Way to Knit in the Fair Isle Style! 
Get ready to make your next knitting project an exhilarating journey with the spectacular designs featured in Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified. 
Drenched in color and shaped for the utmost comfort, these rich, multihued sweaters use a remarkably simple two-handed method that takes just a few minutes to learn and a few evenings to master. A dazzling array of colors, from traditional heathers and bright, bold tones to calm-and-cool hues, will make your knitting an exciting new adventure. 
· Knit beautiful, sumptuous sweaters featuring stunning stars, stained glass, garden patches, and fractured diamonds, plus the popular "Color Your Own" pattern 
· Learn the history of the husband-and-wife team behind Philosopher's Wool who built their traditional-style farmhouse, raised their own sheep, dyed their own wool, and designed these dynamic Fair Isle patterns 
· Try simple, quick methods for making sweaters larger or smaller, longer or shorter--even after your sweaters are finished 
· PLUS--Discover Philosopher's Wool's signature technique for transforming pullovers into cardigans with a few simple snips 
Whether you want to start knitting right away or enjoy perusing each page in anticipation of your next project, you'll be inspired to unleash your own artistry with these 16 gloriously simple Fair Isle patterns.

Fair Isle Sweaters Simplified: Philosopher's Wool

Arts & Photography

Bourgeois, Eugène

Bourgeois, Ann

Fashion

These playful, pint-size patterns mix vibrant colors with clever motifs that kids will want to put on parade! You'll find designs for every season, from toasty turtlenecks that will beat the winter chill to light-and-breezy sundresses just right for summer fun. Best of all, each project is brimming with splashes and dashes of bright, bold colors that kids will love.
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<li>More than 30 projects include pullovers, cardigans, tunics, skimmers, pants, and jackets, with many suitable for either boys or girls</li>
<li>Each design relies on kid-friendly fibers and generous proportions for those active, growing kids</li>
<li>Helpful sections reveal kid-tested secrets for simple sizing, trouble-free blocking and finishing, neckline knitting, and graphing one's own designs</li>
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Paintbox Knits: More Than 30 Designs for Kids

Children's Books

Bonnette, Mary H.

Murchland, Jo Lynne

Activities, Crafts & Games

Sweaters you'll love to knit. Sweaters he'll love to wear. Have you ever knitted a sweater for a special man in your life, only to find that it didn't quite fit? Tricoter's simple system for combining classic, easy-to-knit shapes with beautiful yarns guarantees wonderful--and truly wearable--results. Whether it's casual sweaters, tailored vests, or sporty pullovers, he'll cherish his sweater because you made it, and because it looks and fits great.
 Men's knitwear patterns usually rely on complex designs and difficult motifs. Tricoter's sweaters use beautiful yarns and classic shapes based on clearly written patterns that make them easy to knit. Several sweaters use large needles that will speed up your knitting for fast, fabulous results! · Choose from 21 stylish patterns, from relaxed, casual sweaters to tailored vests and sporty pullovers · With just a few alterations, you can easily adapt any of these gorgeous sweater designs for women, too · You'll enjoy the heartwarming "yarns" about the men who inspired these sweater designs Whether you're new to knitting or an experienced pro, Simply Beautiful Sweaters for Men guarantees knitting that's easy, understandable, and fun!

Simply Beautiful Sweaters for Men

Hiatt, Beryl

Ward, Linden

Take a fresh approach to a classic craft! Create these stylish crocheted designs, even if you've never held a crochet hook before. Learn a few basic crochet stitches step by step, and then combine them in innovative ways for sensational sweaters-most designed especially with beginners in mind. Twenty gorgeous patterns feature sizes from extra small to extra large; many of these sweaters will make a perfect weekend project for experienced crocheters. Choose from an array of seasonal styles, such as a summer-weight sleeveless shell with a matching beaded shawl, a classic crewneck pullover, and a comfy cardigan. A one-stop guide to crocheting basics introduces the yarns, stitches, swatches, and smart tips that will ensure a perfect fit.

Crocheted Sweaters

Huxley, Susan

For the first time ever, you can access hundreds of knitting stitches in a perpetual-calendar format! With a unique knitting stitch for every day of the year, this clever calendar design makes a valuable addition to every knitter's pattern collection.
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<li>Find complete instructions for 365 easy to advanced stitches</li>
<li>Each day spotlights a beautiful swatch in a full-color, close-up photograph</li>
<li>Stitches range from simple knit and purl to ribs, cables, laces, and dozens of textured patterns</li>
<li>Discover a different knitting stitch each day--together let them inspire you year after year!</li>
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365 Knitting Stitches a Year: Perpetual Calendar

Martingale & Company

These popular designers are back with more whimsical knits for kids, made up in their signature color schemes and carefree, kid-friendly style. Designs for boys and girls feature pullovers, pants, hats, and socks. Sizes range from toddler to children's sizes 6-10. Most projects use cotton yarns and incorporate adorable details like ruffled necklines and picot edgings.

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