- Table View
- List View
Stitch 'n Swap: 25 Handmade Projects to Sew, Give & Receive (Design Collective)
by Jake FinchTips and projects for group sewing events, on or offline: &“All of the ideas here are accessible, well-designed, and clearly explained and illustrated.&” —Publishers Weekly In this guide, the team at Generation Q Magazine shows you the best way to organize and run a virtual or in-person swap. To help get you started, they recruited some crafty friends to share 25 inspiring projects. All of the projects can be easily adapted to your taste, style, and skill level. Whether you&’re looking to have fun, learn new things, or exchange some fabulous gifts with friends, this easy-to-use book is your go-to resource for this popular community sewing activity.
Stitch 50 Birds: Easy sewing patterns for felt feathered friends
by Alison J ReidFeather your nest with this avian collection of easy sewing patterns for beautiful bird designs, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring the most popular and distinctive species ; including garden birds, exotic birds, birds of prey, water birds, flightless birds and more ; each pattern wings its way to you with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, making them perfect for all abilities. The finished little birdies would make cute brooches, bag charms and home accessories, or can even be scaled up to make bigger plushes, all of which will make your friends into avid twitchers! Author Alison J Reid has spent months brooding away in her studio, researching all different kinds of birds, both common and rare. She has checked out their shapes, plumage and markings, and spent so much time trying to perfect their colourful, beautiful wings. It became an obsession! It was only by researching the various details that make each breed so distinctive, that Alison has been able to capture each of their unique qualities and differences. Pattern, colour and shape are key, so capturing these details in felt was important. Luckily, there are so many different colours of felt available! Felt's non-fraying, double sided, robust qualities make it easy to create all the little details that make each bird design so unique and instantly recognisable. Each bird pattern can be traced straight from the page (or enlarged if you want to sew a larger plush), and simple instructions mean that even beginners can get started. And because all the birds are sewn by hand, you don't need a sewing machine and can sit out in the garden with the birds while you sew. Whether you choose to sew just your own favourites, or make gifts for the other bird-lovers in your life, this book will provide hours of fun and inspiration.
Stitch 50 Cats: Easing sewing patterns for cute plush kitties
by Alison J ReidBe the cat that got the cream with this feline collection of easy sewing patterns for the cutest cat designs, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring the most popular and distinctive breeds ; including long-haired, short-haired, hairless and even big cats ;each pussycat pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, making them purrrfect for all abilities. The finished little kitties would make cute brooches, bag charms and home accessories, or can even be scaled up to make bigger plushes, all of which will make your cat-loving friends have kittens! Cats? But they're all the same, aren't they? Well, no not really! When you start to explore the many different breeds of cats, you realise just what a variety of breeds there is, and how different they are from each other. Author Alison J Reid has spent months beavering away in her studio, researching all different kinds of cats, both domestic and wild. She has checked out their colourings and markings, and spent so much time trying to perfect their colourful, beautiful eyes. It became an obsession! It was only by researching the various details that make each breed so distinctive, that Alison has been able to capture each of their unique qualities and differences. Pattern, colour and shape are key, so capturing these details in felt was important. Luckily, there are so many different colours of felt available, including fur-like mottled effects. Felt's non-fraying, double sided, robust qualities make it easy to create all the little details that make each cat breed so unique and instantly recognisable. She has also used small amounts of wool curls and roving to add texture for truly strokable results. Each cat pattern can be traced straight from the page (or enlarged if you want to sew a larger plush), and simple instructions mean that even beginners can get started. And because all the cats are sewn by hand, you don't need a sewing machine and can sit on the sofa with your cat while you sew. Whether you choose to sew just your own favourites, or make cats for the other crazy cat people in your life, this book will provide hours of fun and inspiration.
Stitch 50 Dogs: Easy Sewing Patterns for Adorable Plush Pups
by Alison J ReidSet tails wagging with this collection of easy patterns for adorable dog designs, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques.Featuring many distinctive breeds—including terriers, toy breeds, gundogs, pastoral breeds, utility dogs, hounds, and working dogs—each pooch pattern in this book comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, making them paws-itively perfect for all abilities.The only materials you’ll need are felt, needle and threads, brads for eyes, a little stuffing, and some wool roving if you want to add fluffy fur to your dogs. To make your cuddly canines. you’ll use a blanket stitch and running stitch and a couple of basic embroidery stitches, all of which are explained and illustrated for beginners.The finished little pups make cute brooches, bag charms, and home accessories, or can even be scaled up to make bigger plushes—all of which will make your dog-loving friends drool!
Stitch Alchemy: Combining Fabric and Paper for Mixed-Media Art
by Kelli PerkinsMixing the versatility of paper with the dimensional qualities of cloth, this inventive handbook to crafting with "paper-cloth" provides mixed-media artists with the knowledge to easily transform their works into collaged quilts using embellishment techniques, such as painting, stitching, needlefelting, and beading. Though the technique is inexpensive and requires less space, equipment, and skill than dyeing fabrics for quilt making, readers will learn step-by-step how the use of paper-cloth--from making the paper-cloth itself; adding color and interest to the foundation with inks, stains, paints, and glazes; texturizing; implementing printmaking techniques; and more--can allow layers of complexity and textural appeal. Common projects include art quilts, art dolls, jewelry, and artist books. Perfect for artists interested in altered art, found and recycled art, needle felting, and nontraditional elements, this original resource is the first to cross the paper and cloth mediums.
Stitch Camp: 18 Crafty Projects for Kids & Tweens – Learn 6 All-Time Favorite Skills: Sew, Knit, Crochet, Felt, Embroider & Weave
by Catherine Newman Nicole BlumIn today&’s thriving maker culture, kids are hungry for hands-on guidance in creating stylish wearables and practical objects, or hacking and customizing existing ones. Authors Nicole Blum and Catherine Newman get them started with complete instructions for mastering six favorite fiber crafts. Step-by-step photos teach kids ages 9–14 the basics of how to sew, knit, crochet, felt, embroider, and weave, plus how to make three projects for each craft. From woven patches and a knitted backpack to embroidered merit badges and a crocheted bracelet, the fresh, kid-approved projects encourage creative variations and build confidence along with valuable life skills.
Stitch Encyclopedia: Crochet (Stitch Encyclopedia)
by Bunka Publishering BureauLearn the essential crochet stitches with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly, and gorgeously illustrated guide. Starting with the fundamental skills of crochet, this step-by-step guide builds on basic stitches with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations. The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited for beginners looking to build a foundation of stitch techniques as well as seasoned crafters who will appreciate the handy reference. Perfect for visual learners, the classically designed Stitch Encyclopedia series also includes volumes on Embroidery and Knitting.
Stitch Encyclopedia: Embroidery (Stitch Encyclopedia)
by Bunka Publishering BureauLearn the essential embroidery stitches with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly, and gorgeously illustrated guide. Starting with ten fundamental stitches for needlecraft, this step-by-step guide builds on this basic foundation with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations. The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited for beginners looking to build a foundation of stitch techniques as well as seasoned crafters who will appreciate the handy reference. Perfect for visual learners, the classically designed Stitch Encyclopedia series also includes volumes on Crochet and Knitting.
Stitch Encyclopedia: Knitting (Stitch Encyclopedia)
by Bunka Publishering BureauLearn the essential knitting stitches with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly, and gorgeously illustrated guide. Starting with the two basic knitting stitches, knit and purl, this step-by-step guide builds on fundamental skills with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations. The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited for beginners looking to build a foundation of stitch techniques as well as seasoned crafters who will appreciate the handy reference. Perfect for visual learners, the classically designed Stitch Encyclopedia series also includes volumes on Embroidery and Crochet.
Stitch It For Spring: Seasonal Sewing Projects to Craft and Quilt (Stitch It)
by Lynette AndersonA gorgeous collection of Spring-themed quilting and stitching designs from top fabric designer Lynette Anderson, including table runners, wall hangings and larger quilts, as well as smaller, quick-to-stitch gifts, all featuring Lynette's new fabric range from Lecien. Beautiful fabrics, fresh colours and cute designs are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette's heart-warming, quirky style.
Stitch It for Fall: Seasonal Sewing Projects to Craft and Quilt (Stitch It)
by Lynette AndersonWarm and welcoming projects to usher in autumn from the popular fabric designer and author of Country Cottage Quilting. This gorgeous collection of fall-themed quilting and stitching designs from top designer Lynette Anderson includes table runners, wall hangings, and larger quilts, as well as smaller, quick-to-stitch gifts, all featuring Lynette&’s fabric range from Lecien. In a book designed to capture Lynette&’s heartwarming and quirky style, beautiful fabrics, fresh colors, and cute motifs are used to create such projects as: Farmyard in Fall Quilt, Mother Hen Tea Cosy, Sunflower Purse, Chicken Table Centre, Apple Tree Farm Picture, Striped Tote Bag, Mrs. Hen Basket, and Sunflower Paddock Pillow.
Stitch Kitsch: 44 Happy Sewing Projects from Home Decor to Accessories
by Jennifer Heynen&“Are you always on the lookout for cute things to make and give? This book is for you!&” —Quiltmaker Put the fun back in sewing with little treasures to sew, embellish, and share! Popular fabric and pattern designer Jennifer Heynen invites you to choose your own sewing adventure with 44 playful projects that make perfect gifts. From pouches and pincushions to quilts and cheerful home decor, each of the eleven featured designs includes three happy variations. Turn a funky wallhanging into bull&’s-eye pillows, a pom-pom trivet, or a lap quilt—the choice is yours! Choose your own sewing adventure, and then embellish projects with embroidery, buttons, trims, topstitching, and fusible appliqué (links to full-size patterns included)—until they are uniquely yours.
Stitch London: 20 Kooky Ways to Knit the City and More
by Lauren O'FarrelStitch London: a city of people pigeons, puddles and purly kings and queens.Want to whip up your own Royal couple to add a bit of majesty to your manterpiece? Need to knit some little London landmarks to show off your travels? Whether you love London, or haven’t made it there yet, Stitch London will show you a whole new side of the city and its people and places.And if you can’t knit? Fear not! Author Lauren O’Farrell (fearless leader of the knitting community Stitch London) will show you how to get clicking with your sticks and string in no time at all. From cute London characters and critters, to practical accessories for every walk of life, these projects are simple enough for beginners, yet bonkers enough to inspire more seasoned knitters who love to knit, but don't like rules. It even comes with a everything you need (from needles to thread) to knit your own Cooey the proud London pigeon! So hop on, mind the gap and Stitch London like you mean it. Go on!
Stitch New York: 20 Kooky Ways to Knit the City and More
by Lauren O'FarrellCreate your own slice of the Big Apple with twenty colorful projects for knitters of all skill levels, from little characters to quirky accessories.Stitch New York: the knitty city that never stops stitching!Want a breakfast with Handmade Holly Golightly? Knit Feisty Fiber Firefighters? Or hail a Small Yellow Taxi that really rolls? From proud and purly Little Lady Liberty, to the Squishy Empire State, to the star-struck Broadway Beanie, Stitch New York is a melting pot of Big Apple knitting patterns.Can’t knit? Fuggedaboudit! We'll show you how and have you knitting in a New York minute.So hop in, cast on and lose your heart to the homemade metropolis of Stitch New York. Go on.
Stitch Poldark: Bring Poldark to Life with 6 Cross Stitch Charts
by David & Charles EditorsBring Ross, Demelza and the Cornish coastline to life with this collection of cross stitch charts featuring the characters and beautiful landscape featured in the hit UK TV series, Poldark. There are six different designs taken from the first series of Poldark to choose from including Ross, Elizabeth and Demelza, as well as the stunning scenery of Cornwall where the series is filmed. Stitch your favourite scenes and characters from the series while you settle back and watch the second series which is due to broadcast in Spring-16.
Stitch Style Country Collection: Fabulous Fabric Sewing Projects & Ideas
by Margaret RowanWith country style a key trend for this Fall why not create the country feel in your own home with these 8 stylish country-inspired home projects. From a simple draught excluder to a large bean bag floor cushion to sink into in front of the fire, these projects will add to your home's comfort and beauty. Each project is demonstrated using two differing fabrics from Westminster Fibers Free Spirit amazing fabric designers - with the colorful and creative style of Amy Butler and the classic and eclectic style of Joel Dewberry. Easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step illustrations and lots of detailed photographs will guide you through the creative process from preparing your fabric, cutting it out, sewing and adding finishing touches. The gorgeous other projects featured include a round tablecloth, food covers, a lap quilt, table mats, fabric bowl and a kitchen seat pads. So get sewing and create the country feel around your home!
Stitch Style Sweet Dreams
by Margaret RowanWhy not make your bedroom a haven of loveliness this Fall with these 8 fabulous warm and cosy bedroom accessories! Each gorgeous make is demonstrated using two differing fabrics from Westminster Fibers fabulous Free Spirit fabric designers - feminine & funky Tula Pink and the curious and anachronistic Tim Holtz, showing you how easy it is to create a different look and feel to your room simply through your choice of fabric patterns and colors. Easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step illustrations and lots of detailed photographs will guide you through the creative process from preparing your fabric and cutting it out to sewing and adding finishing touches. The fabulous projects featured in the book include a duvet cover & pillow slip, sumptuous bed pillows, a laundry bag, pretty pleated curtains, snuggly pajama bottoms, a hugs & cuddles quilt, Roman blinds and a light-up lampshade. So get sewing and create the bedroom of your sweet dreams!
Stitch by Stitch, Row upon Row: A Legacy of Sweetgrass Baskets
by Mary JacksonArtist Mary Jackson describes the traditions of basket making using sweetgrass and other natural plants and explains the importance of this craft that has been handed down through generations in South Carolina. Mary's family has created hundreds of baskets in different shapes and sizes using a technique that originated in West Africa. Learn more about Mary's family legacy of beautiful art!
Stitch it for Autumn
by Lynette AndersonA gorgeous collection of seasonal quilting and stitching designs from top fabric designer Lynette Anderson, including table runners, wall hangings and larger quilts, as well as smaller, quick-to-stitch gifts, all featuring Lynette's latest fabric range. Beautiful fabrics, fresh colours and cute designs are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette's heart-warming, quirky style.
Stitch it for Christmas: Festive Sewing Projects to Craft and Quilt (Stitch It)
by Lynette AndersonThis is a collection of beautiful Christmas designs from top designer Lynette Anderson. The simple patchwork techniques Lynette uses are a great backdrop for the festive applique and stitchery designs. It features a wide range of ideas, a useful mixture of gifts and keepsakes for you to create, from quick-to-stitch gifts, including a Christmas Friends Pillow, Santa's Sweet Stockings and Santa Tea Towel to beautiful decorations, including Star Tree Decorations, festive placemats and napkins, and a stunning wall hanging quilt. Beautiful fabrics, festive colours and cute designs are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette's heart-warming, quirky style.Lynette includes the basic techniques you will need to make and finish off the projects in this eBook, from transferring designs to binding a finished quilt. Beginners should find it very useful! With a festive mix of patchwork, applique and stitchery the delightful projects in this eBook will help you create a Christmas to remember, with keepsakes you will want to bring out year after yearTransform your home with these beautiful Christmas craft projects to stitch and sew. Lynette Anderson's quirky designs and distinctive palette are the perfect combination for this gorgeous collection of Christmas sewing ideas.
Stitch with Love: 11 Simple Stitches and Over 20 Easy-to-Sew Projects
by Mandy ShawLearn eleven basic stitches to create projects with motifs ranging from bunnies and buttons to cooking and Christmas. Mandy Shaw&’s unmistakable style provides a gorgeous collection of stitches and projects, all done in natural fabrics in a stylish cream and red color palette. This book is a perfect introduction to eleven simple stitches, with step-by-step instructions for both right and left handers. You&’ll learn how to create stunning gifts and home accessories while drawing on your own inspiration and creativity to give each project a personal and unique touch. Projects include: blankets, aprons, crib decorations, button bags, luggage tags, Christmas wreaths, and more! &“Takes the reader through a number of easy to follow stitches and also presents them with a host of small projects that can make wonderful gifts for friends and relatives . . . Learn skills that will last a lifetime.&” —Falcata Times
Stitch with One Line: 33 Easy-to-Embroider Minimalist Designs
by Martina Unterfrauner Nuray HatunMany stitchers and embroidery fans love the aesthetic of minimalism, and one-line designs appeal due to their perfect clarity and style. In the early 20th century, one-line drawings were made fashionable by no less a figure than Pablo Picasso. Here crafters learn why one-line stitched designs are so powerful and how they work. The projects range from easy to advanced, plus readers learn to make one-line designs from any interesting object they see. • Emphasizes clarity and minimalism. • Two types of projects: for decorating the home, and for wearing • Teaches how some one-line drawings can be combined with others, used in series, or extended • Includes machine-stitching options • Projects focus on people, animals, and plants. • Enables you to make one-line patterns from drawings you find anywhere, including your own. • A few of the projects: For the Home: —Velvet Eucalyptus Cushion —Panda on Cork —Hummingbird Dish Towels —Naive Art Vase —Faces Coverlet Wearables: —Blossom Velvet Shoes —Modern Art Jeans —Selfie Sweater —Elephant Straw Bag —Beauty in Bloom Tank Top
Stitch, Craft, Create: 17 beautiful craft projects for your special day
by VariousA fabulous collection of 101 quick and simple projects, from gifts and favours to cards, decorations and cakes. The ideas are split into handy occasion-themed sections, including the most popular celebrations of weddings, birthdays and Christmas. All projects are suitable for beginners and cover a range of crafts, including papercraft, sewing and cake decorating.
Stitch, Craft, Create: Applique & Embroidery
by VariousWant to try your hand at making gorgeous homemade goodies? These brilliant quick & easy applique and embroidery projects give you the opportunity to try something new and expand your crafting skills! From festive tree decorations to lavender bags, cushions to hot water bottle covers, create stunning items for yourself, your friends and your home.Each unique project includes:Simple step-by-step instructionsQuick makes for fast resultsBeautiful photography of the finished product to guide and inspire
Stitch, Craft, Create: Beading
by VariousWant to try your hand at making gorgeous homemade goodies? These brilliant quick & easy beading projects give you the opportunity to try something new and expand your crafting skills! From charming bracelets to crystal heart earrings, a monochrome necklace to a beaded scarf, create stunning items for yourself, your friends and your home.Each unique project includes:Simple step-by-step instructionsQuick makes for fast resultsBeautiful photography of the finished product to guide and inspire