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Stitched Whimsy:
Playful Projects in Felt & Fabric (Book)
by Heidi Boyd
Making adorable hand-stitched things using the fabric you love has never been easier! Renowned North Light author Heidi Boyd has 20 adorable sewn, stitched and felted projects, complete with clear instructions, helpful illustrations and crisp patterns. There is something for everyone who likes to create handmade items, whether you're new to sewing or a long-time stitcher: loads of projects featuring hip fabrics, tantalizing textures and embellishments that add just the right touch.
Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 128 pages.
A15625 $24.99
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The Colette Sewing Handbook
Inspired Styles and Classic Techniques for the New Seamstress (Book)
Renowned for her easy-to-use and classic-looking patterns, Sarai Mitnick of Colette Patterns provides you with five gorgeous patterns, and all the sewing knowledge you need to become a modern seamstress. Learn to sew beautifully by practicing the Five Fundamentals. The enclosed garment patterns-all graded in sizes 0 through 18-bring the five fundamentals into play. You can truly master the art of pairing fabrics with design by sewing the Truffle Dress, or you can delight in the effect of a fine finish with the Taffy Blouse. Choose from any or all of the five projects-three dresses, one skirt and one blouse-in order to develop your skills, sew a lovely wardrobe, and enjoy the results!
Product Details: Hard Cover w/ hidden spiral binding, Color Photos, 9" x 10.25", 176 pages.
A15574 $29.99
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Everyday Handmade (Book)
by Cassie Barden & Adrienne Smitke
Find 22 enticing ideas for bags and accessories, items for travel, and home decor--a terrific value. Learn a variety of ways to personalize and embellish. Follow clear, step-by-step instructions to create beautiful projects you'll appreciate for both their utility and style.
Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.25" x 11", 112 pages.
A15567 $24.99
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Sewing School (Book)
Authors Amie Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a children's sewing camp that delights kids and parents every year. Now, they have put their experience to work in creating this lively, how-to-sew book for ages five and up. Featuring 21 inspired projects, Sewing School shows kids how to create fabric masterpieces with minimal supervision. All projects have been kid-tested, and most can be made using simple hand stitches-no sewing machine required. Projects include pillows, dolls, blankets, wallets, totes, coasters, pot holders, sleep masks, mats, and more; each project features step-by-step instructions written at a second-grade comprehension level, a close-up photo of every step, and a photo of the finished project. The book includes full-sized cut-out patterns in a front pocket. Sewing School will have your kids in stitches!
Product Details: Cardboard Cover w/ hidden spiral binding, Color Photos, 10" x 9.5", 143 pages plus patterns.
A15134 $16.95
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Sew the Perfect Gift (Book)
Quilters and sewists alike will enjoy this fabulous--and amazingly varied--collection of stitched and quilted projects. Brimming with design talent, the book features work by Kim Brackett, Linda Lum DeBono, Kim Diehl, Cynthia Tomaszewski, and many more.
- Stitch striking table runners, pillows, and quilts, plus stylish bags, practical totes, funky bracelets, a pincushion, upcycled projects including a cup cozy and scarf, and many other unique accessories
- Sew, quilt, applique, and embroider gifts for the holidays and other special occasions
- Choose from eye-catching designs that range from traditional to modern
Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 112 pages.
A14862 $24.99
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Make Stuff Together:
24 Simple Projects to Create as a Family (Book)
by Bernadette Noll & Kathie Sever
During these uncertain times, families around the country are slowing down, reconnecting, and getting back to basics. One of the best ways for families to share experiences and meaningful time together is through the art of crafting, sewing, and recycling.
Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 152 pages.
A14828 $19.99
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Stress Free Zipper Creations (Book)
by Mary Mulari
12 Easy Projects with Nontraditional Uses for Standard Zippers. There's no need to fear zipper sewing anymore! With a supply of standard zippers and the instructions in this book, you'll create zipper projects unlike anything your grandmother ever imagined. You'll learn how to cut zippers apart and easily feed the zipper head back onto the zipper teeth. Use zippers as decorations, name badge lanyards, greeting card trim, and bracelet charms.
Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 19 pages.
A14507 $14.99
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Sensational Scarves (Book)
Whether you are a new sewer or an expert stitcher, Nancy Zieman and guest Donna Fenske teach you how to combine rayon, silk, lace or other lightweight woven and knit fabrics with a few simple sewing techniques to create sensational scarves.
Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 19 pages.
A14503 $14.99
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Runway Finishes for Cool Edges (Book)
by Nancy Zieman w/ Linda Lee
Learn how to incorporate designer finishing elements into skirts, blouses, and jackets. Discover how to miter corners for a perfect hem finish for a skirt, or find out how to use pieced or ribbon trims for raw edge finish for woven and knit garments.
Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 16 pages.
A14455 $14.99
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Boutique Slippers (Book)
by Lorine Mason
This fun book includes a variety of slipper designs: Mary Janes, summer slip-ons, Asian flower slippers, boot slippers, espadrille slippers, square-toed slippers, everyday slippers and more! Instructions are included for adding no-skid "rubber" to the slipper bottoms. Plus, get a pattern for a small tote, just big enough to hold a pair of slippers for pretty and easy packing.
Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 48 pages.
A14401 $11.95
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100 Pretty Little Projects (Book)
This "best of" compilation presents 100 charming and totally easy needlearts projects from the previous eight books. From cozies, mini-quilts, and organic cotton pillows to pincushions, potholders, patchwork, purses and pouches, these stitched items feature the latest trends in fabric, design, and embellishment, Practical, adorable, and perfect to keep or give as a gift, every appealing project will have crafters sitting pretty!
Product Details: Soft Cover, color photos, 8 1/4" x 8 1/4", 312 pages.
A14270 $19.95
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The Busy Girl's Guide to Sewing (Book)
by Carrie Maclennan
This title is designed for crafters who find there is never enough time in the day - which is most of them! The fun, quirkily styled projects can be completed in a day, or spaced over a few weekends, so crafters can have the satisfaction of finishing, as well as starting, projects. This title is written by a truly busy gal with bags of personality and experience, as she learns to sew and discovers how to fit it into her lifestyle. It includes advice on sourcing fabric, upcycling, blogging, joining online communities and more for the ultimate experience for busy girls who sew.
Product Details: Soft Cover, color photos, 8 1/2" x 8 1/2", 128 pages.
A14253 $22.99
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Girl's World (Book)
Jennifer Paganelli presents twenty-one adorable sewing projects to make for little girlsfrilly dresses, ruffled pillows, bed canopies, stuffed animals, and more! Each project features Jennifer's fresh, feminine flair in sizes and styles perfect for toddlers to tweens. With step-by-step instructions, a comprehensive techniques section, and simple sizing charts ranging from extra-small to extra-large, this book is exceptionally easy to use. Featuring whimsical design, lush color photos, a ribbon closure, and a vellum pocket filled with pattern sheets, Girl's World makes sewing girly goodies a joy for crafters of all levels.
Product Details: Hard Cover, color photos, 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" x 1 1/4", 176 pages plus patterns.
A14194 $24.95
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Foldy Rolly Patchwork Pzzazz (Book)
by Jenny Rayment
Twelve blocks and related projects to entrance, educate and entertain. From textured quilt blocks to bags, cushions and table mats, these ingeniously simple yet fabulously folded novel techniques are ideal for all stitchers of every ability. Full of colour with every stage presented in clear photographic format. Helpful hints and useful tips abound plus lighthearted tales of travel and daring-do!
Product Details: 112 pages: 400+ photographs & diagrams, perfect bound
50440 $27.80
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Countdown Calendars (Book)
Make every occasion even more special! Top designers share ideas and techniques on how to commemorate lifes special events. Equal parts inspiration and how-to, this collection of custom-crafted countdown calendars is packed with great ways to say "3...2...1...it's here!"
Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8" x 8", 111 pages.
A13841 $15.95
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Sewing A to Z (Book)
by Nancy Zieman
Inside this book you'll learn valuable tips, techniques, and how-to's. With thorough explanations and friendly tone, Nancy shares a wealth of information. From anchor cloth to pintucks and zigzagging over 80 topics are covered. each explanined the best way possible.
Product Details: Hard Cover, Spiral Bound interior, Color Photos, 9" x 11", 144 pages.
A13846 $29.99
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Kanzashi in Bloom (Book)
by Diane Gilleland
Kanzashi tsumami is the Japanese art of folding delicate squares of silk into three-dimensional flower petals. In the United States, the online craft culture has sprouted a renewed interest in making Kanzashi with American crafters devising simplified ways to create these gorgeous fabric flowers and incorporating more user-friendly materials like cotton and synthetic fabrics along with the traditional silks. Kanzashi in Bloom takes the American interpretation of Kanzashi a step further, presenting modern, more easily executed flower designs as elements in a variety of fun, fashionable, hip craft projects. Kanzashi in Bloom offers advice on materials, three petal-folding styles, and techniques for assembling a Kanzashi flower. You'll also find instructions for 20 projects to wear and give as gifts, including: tiny blossom earrings, flowers-in-your-hair clips, the happiest belt buckle ever, and an elegant floral gift topper.
Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8 1/2" x 11", 144 pages.
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A13497 $21.95
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Your Machine's Decorative Stitches (Book)
by Karen Linduska
Learn to use all of the stitches that come with your sewing machine. Go past straight stitches and zigzags, and pump your quilts with surface design excitement. Appealing not only to the beginning quilter, this book will remind every quilter of all the choices available at her/his fingertips. Written for any brand of machine, Karen shows you how to use and manipulate those stitches to maximize surface embellishment. Practice on 12 small projects, then combine decorative stitch techniques to make two larger wallhangings.
Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8 1/2" x 11", 96 pages.
A13008 $24.95
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Tilda's Summer Ideas (Book)
This is a beautiful collection of summer projects using fabrics and embellishments. The designs include angels, garlands, decorations and accessories, all in the seasonal shades of turquoise, green, pink and red. All projects are accompanied by clear instructions, gorgeous photographs and colour illustrations, making them ideal for beginners, as well as more experienced sewers. Popular techniques, such as applique and embroidery, are used and full-size templates are also included.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 8.25" x 11", 48 pages
A12812 $6.99
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Sewing 101 w/ DVD (Book)
Written with the absolute beginner in mind, this book teaches all the basics for machine sewing with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Sewing skills are learned by working on projects, beginning with something very easy and getting progressively more difficult as the reader works through the book. New skills are explored in depth as they are introduced. The projects are divided into two sections: garment sewing and home decor/accessory sewing, making this the most comprehensive beginner's book available. An accompanying DVD includes complete step-by-step sewing basics, demonstrates all projects, and offers the complete book pages in PDF format.
Product Details: Hardcover w/ hidden spiral binding, Color Photos, 8.25" x 9.5", 224 pages plus DVD
A12825 $24.99
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Countryside Softies (Book)
by Amy Adams
A little time, a few supplies, and a dash of creativity are all you need to bring these adorable critters to life. Whether it's a fuzzy rabbit personalized as a gift, or a charming family of birds to display in your home, this playful guide features easy-to-follow patterns, clear instructions, and enchanting photography of the creatures in their natural habitats. Best of all, each project is graded according to difficulty (easy, moderate, and slightly tricky) so both experienced and beginner sewers can share in the fun.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 7.5" x 9.5", 143 pages
A12529 $19.95
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Playful Patchwork
In Playful Patchwork, author Suzuko Koseki takes readers through a variety of different uses for fun, creative patchwork. The book shows step-by-step instruction and photos for piecework, applique, and quilting to inspire a diverse range of projects. Koseki provides hundreds of interesting combinations of colors, shapes, and patterns and how to use them to make beautiful purses and bags, quilts and pillows, hats and book covers, and much more. With Playful Patchwork the possibilities are endless.
Product Details: Soft Cover, 8 1/4" x 10 1/4", 128 pages.
A12537 $19.99
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Bags, Pillows, and Pincushions: 35 Quick and Easy Projects (Book)
Bags, pillows, and pincushions are among the most popular projects for sewers and quilters. And it's no wonder-creating accessories and accents is a fast, approachable endeavor when you're itching to sew but don't have the time to tackle larger projects. Bags, Pillows, and Pincushions gives you a fresh, robust collection of sewing patterns from the editors of American Patchwork and Quilting-5 of which are all-new projects, specially selected by your favorite editors. From approachable first projects to clever ideas for using scraps, you'll get step-by-step instructions for making beautiful bags to punch up your wardrobe, pillows to instantly update any decor, and pincushions worthy of treasured gift status. 45 patterns for stylish bags, pillows, and pincushions. All projects tried, tested, and recommended by the editors of American Patchwork and Quilting. Full-size patterns for all projects offered in a tear-out pattern pack so you can use again and again.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 160 pages
A12374 $16.99
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A to Z of Sewing (Book)
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned sewer, this comprehensive book is a must. Filled with detailed instructions, A to Z of Sewing is an indispensable reference book for readers who wish to develop their skills and give each project a professional finish. Features a gold mine of more than 180 sewing techniques, all meticulously demonstrated. Includes clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions. Contains all you need to know about sewing machine basics, equipment and supplies, working with patterns and fabrics, and troubleshooting.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 9", 156 pages
A10924 $19.99
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Amy Butler's Style Stitches
12 Easy Ways to 26 Wonderful Bags (Book)
By Amy Butler for Chronicle Books: It's finally here, my new hand bag sewing project book! Twelve basic patterns along with many variations to customize your designs to achieve 26 unique looks. I started with very refined and styled shapes ranging from chic clutches and wristlets to pretty modern hobo bags. The projects have a keen attention to detail & construction with easy-to-follow step by step instructions. There's a comprehensive techniques section, lush and inspiring photography and a bound-in pocket filled with the patterns. If you enjoy sewing my bag patterns, I think you'll find a great deal in this book to keep you busy!
Product Details: Hardcover w/ hidden spiral binding, Color Photos, 9" x 9.25", 183 pages plus pull out patterns
A10492 $29.95
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Making Vintage Accessories (Book)
Emma Brennan
Choosing perfect accessories is the essential finishing touch to any outfit and can make the most ordinary ensemble look special. This gorgeous collection of vintage projects will enable readers to accessorise with eye-catching and individual style. Taking inspiration from the fashions of the 1920s through to the 1960s, there is something to suit everyone. Learn to re-create 1920s Art Deco elegance, 1930s Hollywood glamour, 1940s utility and make-do, 1950s feminine and flirty or 1960s mod and chic. Each era includes a unique selection of bags, hats, scarves, collars, belts, gloves and textile jewellery embellishments. Beginners to sewing need not worry as all stitches and techniques are fully explained with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photographs.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 8 1/2" x 11", 187pages
59134 $17.95
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Vintage Notions
by Amy Barickman from Indygo Juncion
This book will inspire you to see your joy for sewing and domestic arts as an avenue for their entrepreneurial spirit. Vintage Notions is filled with 240 pages of creative ideas, practical advice, vintage fabrics, and samples of authentic handiwork, along with illustrations of fashion and dress that celebrate the rich heritage of Mary Brooks Picken and The Woman's Institute. The book is organized around the months of the year (each month is introduced with a modern essay), and includes patterns and instructions for projects that are relevant today.
60904 $29.99
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A-Z of Heirloom Sewing (Book)
Learn the art of Heirloom embroidery! Whether you are a novice or a professional, the A-Z for Heirlooms offers hundreds of simple step-by-step instructions and photographs for different stitches and techniques, and is filled with glorious designs for you to stitch or adapt to suit your own projects. It's a must-have needlework guide!
Product Details: Softcover w/ hidden spiral binding, Color Photos, 8.5" x 9", 144 pages
35171 $34.99
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Singer Simple Sewing Machine Basics (Book)
This comprehensive at-your-fingertips reference is an essential addition to every sewer's library. With more than 1,000 detailed illustrations, this covers all the need-to- know basics for garment construction and home decor. Also entire section on mending and repair.
Product Details: Hardcover w/ hidden spiral binding, Color Photos, 9.75" x 10.25", 284 pages
51734 $24.99
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101 Ways To Use Your First Sewing Machine
by Elizabeth Dubicki
Features more than 200 color photos and 12 patterns to lead beginning sewers through fun and practical home decor projects and stylish alterations, plus a lay-flat format provides for hands-free learning.
Product Details: Hardcover w/ hidden spiral binding, Color Photos, 9" x 8 1/4", 192 pages.
23552 $22.99
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Sewing Fun for Kids
Patchwork, Gifts & More
by Nancy Smith & Lynda Milligan
Project-packed companion volume to Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids. Kids age 5 and up can sew by hand or machine using clear, illustrated instructions. Patchwork projects include game boards, pillows, and quilts. Make gifts for everyone! Embellished magnets, calendars, wall hangings, and other fun projects. Clear instructions for using a variety of threads, ribbon, fabric and felt, fusible web, adhesives, freezer paper, rulers, and templates. Puzzles, games, and jokes make learning fun! BONUS quilting tools & templates. Fun, safe practice exercises lead into projects your kids will love to create. Complete supply lists and step-by-step instructions make it easy.
Product Details: Soft Cover with Hidden Spiral Binding, Color Photos, 8" x 9 1/2", 128 pages.
21539 $16.95
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Sewing Machine Fun for Kids
by Nancy Smith & Lynda Milligan
This book contains 13-kid friendly projects that will teach children to sew. Each new project builds upon skills learned in the previous activity. Interspersed throughout the projects are games, puzzles, and stitching practice that further build the children's abilities. Children can learn at their own pace, and "Helper Star" hints offer guidance to the adults in charge. Written by an elementary Home Economics teacher, this book is perfect for any child age 7 and up.
86989 $16.95
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