Needlework, textile and fabric crafts Books
Kodansha Japanese Taupe Quilts: 125 Blocks in Calm and
Book SynopsisCreate exquisite quilts in the Japanese style featuring cool, calming taupe colors -- with tips, techniques, and inspiration from an acclaimed textile artist. The distinctive beauty of contemporary Japanese quilts in soft sepia tones is known and admired by quilters the world over. These cool and calm fabrics are easily combined, often with accents of brick red, olive green, or yellow ocher, to create a style that is both new and evocative of vintage quilts. In Japanese Taupe Quilts, acclaimed textile artist Susan Briscoe presents 125 patterns for patchwork and applique blocks that have been drafted from a variety of traditional sources, including Japanese fabric, paper, architectural designs, and kamon family crests. For each block, Briscoe provides a photo, a clear instructional diagram or template, a fabric palette, and cutting guide, as well as detailed instructions for making the block. At-a-glance icons indicate skill level (from beginner to experienced quilter) and techniques used. The blocks can be mixed and matched, tessellated for allover patterns, or combined into sampler quilts. Combination ideas appear throughout the block directory, together with six simple projects: pillow, lap quilt, tote bag, table runner, wall hanging, and satchel handbag.
£16.96
Shanghai Press Silk Ribbon Embroidery Chinese Style: An
Book SynopsisSilk ribbon embroidery is a handicraft that uses colorful and delicate ribbons as the main material to stitch floral patterns on fabric. The patterns are three dimensional with defined layering effects which are suitable to decorate evening gowns, sweaters, cushions, and even craft pictures. This ribbon embroidery book breaks through the traditional style of Western silk ribbon embroidery by incorporating traditional Chinese elements such as simple layouts with liubai (leaving blank) as well as incorporating the contemporary Chinese art to create silk ribbon embroideries that are unique and ethereal. Readers will find dozens of basic stitching techniques with detailed steps and illustrations that are ranging from small scale decorations on mirrors and handheld fans to large scale stitch art. The patterns include flowers, trees, fish, prawns, architecture and more. Among the different stitches, the prawns, peony and lotus leaf are originated by the author with years of experience.Trade Review"Use delicate ribbon to create more than 20 stunning oriental projects with 3D embroidery! Every technique is explained with handy images for each step, so no experience is necessary." —Sew magazine
£19.76
Shambhala Publications Inc Knitting from the North: Original Designs
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£21.21
Quarry Books Sewing 101 Master Basic Skills and Techniques
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£14.41
Sasquatch Books Animal Friends to Sew: Simple Handmade Decor,
Book SynopsisCreate beautiful handmade animal friends for the whole family- a darling whale teether, adorable fox baby slippers, stackable animal blocks, a sweet lion throw pillow, or a fuzzy sheep backpack! Perfect for gifting, these one-of-a-kind handmade treasures are sure to be cherished. Inspired by the beautiful simplicity of Japanese and Scandinavian design, these projects will delight the creator as much as the recipient. 15 beginner-friendly projects with 35+ variations. Includes lookbook at the front followed by a sewing and embroidery primer, project instructions with photos and step-by-step illustrations, and templates at the back.Trade Review"Ishida (Sewing Happiness), a children’s book and crafting guide author, provides a slew of child-friendly projects as adorable as they are functional. A chapter on sewing and embroidering basics should get readers up to speed before they begin the projects, which are divided among décor, toys, and 'wearables,' with the last section being the stand-out [...] These sweet DIY projects will appeal to parents who are also avid or aspiring sewers, not to mention to their kids."—Publishers Weekly"Ishida (Sewing Happiness) presents competent guidance for the dedicated crafter, showing passion in the construction of each project in this new collection. Here, the photography, soothingly beautiful, depicts the projects in a way that helps readers understand the appearance of each piece [...] A charming collection comprised of lovely fabric items crafters will enjoy gifting and creating."—Library Journal "Ishida returns with a cheery sewing book focused on creating toys, décor, and clothing for babies and small children. Fifteen projects, many of which have multiple variations, utilize minimalist design, animal themes, and muted colors that evoke an idyllic household filled with calm children engaging in enriching activities."—Booklist"Sanae Ishida makes sewing accessible in her new book Animal Friends to Sew."—Seattle's Child
£18.04
Shanghai Press Chinese Plants Dyeing Guide
£17.79
Annies Plastic Canvas Gift Card Holders
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£8.54
Firefly Books Ltd Practical Pattern Making: A Step-by-Step Guide
Book SynopsisA comprehensive introduction to the basic techniques of pattern design for clothing. More and more women are making their own clothes but there are few comprehensive references available. For the most part, dedicated sewers have had to adjust standardised patterns or muddle their way through foreign-language books. In Practical Pattern Making two pattern-making experts and designers introduce the basic techniques of creative pattern design for clothing. It is intended to help fashion students, designers and enthusiastic sewers develop and create a variety of styles, regardless of complexity. The book uses photographs, examples, diagrams and templates to explain all of the techniques, formulas and professional tricks to create a custom-tailored skirt, suit or dress. The tutorial style poses questions that encourage problem-solving.Features include: * How to measure the body, with 13 illustrative photographs * Blank professional worksheets to copy and use * 40 scaled pattern templates with all markings * How to draw and mark a sized pattern with darts, pleats and so on * Modelling and draping to design and fit a pattern * Working with fabric grain and bias * Photos of garments in process and finished * The 40 garment selections begin with a basic skirt and progress from a fitted jacket and suit to an asymmetrical balloon dress, flounce dress, tissue dresses and more. All require just a few pattern pieces.
£16.95
Laurence King Publishing Creating Couture Embellishment
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£50.00
Search Press Ltd 50 Cents a Pattern: Knitted Beanies: 20 On the Go
Book SynopsisBeanies are a winter favorite among home knitters, and here Susie Johns shows you how to knit them using the simple patterns in this book. Susies designs are fun, fresh and inspiring, and will appeal to a wide range of knitters. From traditional to contemporary, fun and funky and knitted in bright, vibrant yarns to muted pastels, there is something for everyone. Susie has designed patterns suitable for men, women, children and babies; all of which can be easily made on-the-go, and costing only 50 cents a pattern. Knitted beanies also make fantastic gifts for special friends and relatives.Table of Contentsin China Introduction 4 Techniques 6 Very Easy Beanie 8 Button Beanie 10 Beret Beanie 12 Blossom Beanie 14 Charm Beanie 16 Beastie Beanie 18 Panda Beanie 20 Rolled Up Beanie 22 Long, Cool Beanie 24 Pompom Beanie 26 Big Beret Beanie 28 Flower Power Beanie 30 Slouch Beanie 32 Rainbow Beanie 34 Lacy Beanie 36 Knit Knit Beanie 38 Bow Beanie 40 Pigtails Beanie 42 Classic Beanie 44 Baby Beanie 46
£9.45
Laurence King Publishing Pattern Cutting for Menswear Second Edition
Book SynopsisPattern Cutting for Menswear is a comprehensive guide to cutting patterns, from basic skills to advanced techniques. With over twenty complete patterns, including new jacket and trouser styles, this revised edition features additional sections on the leg stride relationship in the development of certain trouser styles, fabric properties and their effect on cut and drape, fitting techniques for structured jackets, and the latest information on pattern CAD-based technologies. The step-by-step approach, complete with scaled diagrams and technical flats, fashion illustrations and photographs of toiles, enables you to cut patterns with confidence.
£36.00
Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd Embroidered Silk Ribbon Treasures
Book SynopsisA bind-up of the two popular books by Helen Dafter, Embroidered Treasures for Silk Ribbon Books 1 and 2, this book combines all the wonderful projects, all with full instructions, templates and colour plates. A great book for anyone interested in silk ribbon embroidery.Table of ContentsMaterials and Techniques A Guide to Stitching The Stitches Painted Backgrounds Guide to Projects Projects
£18.04
Chelsea Green Publishing UK The Lost Flock [Us Edition]: Rare Wool, Wild
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£18.70
Blume Pajaritos de Tela: 18 Proyectos Sencillos Para
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£8.06
Green Writers Press Bernie's Mitten Maker
Book SynopsisBernie’ s Mitten Maker is a raw and honest account of the joy, stress, and shock of sudden internet fame. Told with captivating storytelling, this memoir explores the many roads that led to the Bernie Sanders mitten meme sensation that followed the 2021 presidential inauguration. Jen Ellis’ s debut publication reads like an intimate conversation with an old friend. Vermont teacher, mother, and crafter, Ellis weaves the stories of her life together with humor and thoughtful insight. She shares her struggles with childhood trauma, infertility, and homophobia and shows us how crafting can build community and generosity can bring joy.At the root of the Bernie Sanders mitten meme story, there was a gift. It was a simple gesture that brought joy. The strange and wonderful way these mittens became an iconic symbol of one of the most historic elections in American history is a story worth remembering and repeating. Even in one of our darkest hours, when our world was gripped by the sorrow and loss of the Covid-19 pandemic, we experienced a global moment of laughter. We were able to reach across the partisan divide and share memes with people who didn't agree with on us any other topic. This moment showed us that we can laugh together; we can heal together; we can move on. My gift sparked millions of memes and countless moments of joy, and it is my hope that this joy will continue to spread when this book is shared worldwide. This is my story: Bernie’ s Mitten Maker.Table of ContentsMy Grandmother’ s Quilt, 2001Inauguration Day, 2021Mrs. Collett, 1989How the Mittens Began, 2011Lifelines, 2012Vermont Craft Fairs, 2012Motherhood, 2015The Gift of Mittens, 2016The Whale, 2009Inauguration Aftermath, 2021The Auctions, 2021Early Partnerships, 2021Mrs. Collett, 2021Imposters, 2011, 2021Teaching Through the Pandemic and Fame, 2020, 2021Vermont Teddy Bear, 2021Unexpected Joy, 2021Women of Voices, 1997, 2021, 2022Generosity Brings Joy
£16.16
