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8 reviews
Yukiko Ogura

Japan Publications Trading, 2007

My Favorite Bead Embroidery book
I haven't had a chance to try the techniques out yet but in thumbing through the pages this one looks by far the best bead embroidery book I've seen as far as illustrations and easy to understand instructions go.

Ease and Elegance (Scrapbook Styles)

4 reviews
Jill Miller

Watson-Guptill, 2004

Overflowing with Creative Ideas, Pages, Tips and Tricks...!!
My copy of "Ease & Elegance" just came in the mail and I'm so excited about it that I had to write this review. This idea book is jam-packed with scrapbook page layouts, hints, shortcuts, tips, and tons of unique ideas! Once again, Jill Miller is able to reach scrapbookers of all experience levels with the carefully planned chapters, easy to reference pages, clearly detailed supply lists and ...

Shibori: The Inventive Art of Japanese Shaped Resist Dyeing

14 reviews
Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada, Mary Kellogg Rice, ...

Kodansha International, 1999

Very informative
Many detailed instructions on methods, very nice photos of works by some very talented artists both past and present. If you want to do shibori I would say this is a must have. If you are interested in the history of dyeing techniques this is a great text. I love it.

Picture Your World in Applique: Creating Unique Images with Fabric

6 reviews
Margaret Cusack

Watson-Guptill, 2005

A guide to creating machine-stitched applique from realistic scenes
Creating still lifes in quilts is becoming more recognized as a fine quilt art and Margaret Cusack's Picture Your World In Applique: Creating Unique Images With Fabric is the place to turn to for instruction. Use memories and pictures from life and transform them into lovely appliqued pictures with a guide to creating machine-stitched applique from realistic scenes. From selecting pictures to ...

Just for the Frill of It: 25 Flirty, Fabulous Styles to Make from Clothes You Already Own

6 reviews
Sonya Nimri

Watson-Guptill, 2007

Super fun night! easy to do...
this book was so much fun! I bought it and sat down for a night w. friends w. wine and dinner and we all brought what we thought was "junk" from our closets... who knew! by the end of the night we had bunch of new fun outfits to wear, tshirts, shoes, my fave black dress (worn a few too many) and even a garter belt! All new fashionable stuff -- who knew! It was super simple and so easy to follow, ...

Dangles and Bangles: 25 Funky Accessories to Make and Wear

5 reviews
Sherri Haab, Michelle Haab

Watson-Guptill, 2005

GREAT BOOK!
I am a 14 year old girl and this book is the best craft book that i have read!! I love the projects in it and it inspired me to do more crafts instead of always watching tv! The projects are so unique and I especially love the robot key chain one! I cant wait to read and do crafts with the next book that Sherri Haab writes! So in conclusion i seriously recommend this book to everyone!

100 More Afghan Squares to Knit

3 reviews
Debbie Abrahams

Trafalgar Square Books, 2005

Each with full step-by-step instructions and backed by twelve original projects to reinforce how to assemble the squares
Debbie Abraham's 100 Afghan Squares To Knit was quiet successful so her follow-up guide, packing in more design ideas, is likely to prove just as popular for both her old fans and newcomers. Here are a hundred more squares which can be mixed to create different, unusual blankets and throws: each with full step-by-step instructions and backed by twelve original projects to reinforce how to ...

The Filet Crochet Book: More Than 100 Elegant But Simple Country Lace Projects

11 reviews
Chris Rankin

Sterling, 1992

One of the best filet books on the market
This is the one of the most detailed books on filet crochet that I have ever read. It has background, history, comparisons, patterns. The pattern section has a good variety to choose from and are not just doilies. The instructions are excellent and the patterns are just beautiful. The introduction and general "how to" instructions are detailed and have large illustrations. There is a ...

Knitgrrl 2: Learn to Knit with 16 All-New Patterns

4 reviews
Shannon Okey

Watson-Guptill, 2006

Knitgrrls Rock!
For those of you who loved Shannon Okey's first book, Knitgrrl, you're in luck--Shannon recently released a sequel, Knitgrrl 2, just as full of fun, acessible patterns as the first--if you weren't familiar with Knitgrrl, then now you've got two great books you can add to your library. Both books have fantastic how-two information, which use pictures instead of just drawings, to teach the ...

Gift Wrapping with Textiles: Stylish Ideas from Japan

5 reviews
Chizuko Morita

Kodansha International, 2006

Beautiful
This is a great book, beautiful pictures, clear instructions. Your skills at wrapping with fabric will look so beautiful, the gift inside might pale with comparison! Of course, the author has gorgeous Japanese furoshiki fabrics and her combinations are artistic, and we can only hope to achieve the same breathtaking results as we fold, tie, and present our gifts to our friends and loved ones.

Knit Style: Chic and Sexy Accessories (Style)

1 review
Barbara W. Larson

Home Arts, 2006

A wonderful collection of over twenty stylish projects
KNIT STYLE: CHIC AND SEXY ACCESSORIES is all about wardrobe accents which are simple, quick, and easy to produce in fact, most can be made in a few hours or in an afternoon. Knitters will find this a wonderful collection of over twenty stylish projects for all stages of knitting expertise, pairing color photos and instructional diagrams showing each knitted stitch along the way. Among the trendy ...

100 New Bobbin Lace Patterns

2 reviews
Yusai Fukuyama

Dover Publications, 1998

Terrific pattern book
The intent with this book is to provide the lacemaker with lots of simple, attractive patterns that work up quickly and easily. In this the author has succeeded very well. The style ranges from "cute" to "stunning", so there's something for everybody. A word to beginners though: this book contains diagrams only, virtually no written instruction. This is not the book to try to learn lacemaking ...

Decorative Knitting: 100 Practical Techniques, 200 Inspirational Ideas; and over 18 Creative Projects

2 reviews
Kate Haxell, Luise Roberts

Trafalgar Square Books, 2005

Beautiful Book with Easy to Understand Directions
I've really enjoyed looking over this book and just added it to my wish list to buy. The directions are very easy to understand and the color pictures are beautiful. A great variety of techniques -- for example it tells you how to do a Frill Cast-On, and also a single frill and a tiered frill. It tells you how to do an I-Cord, and gives you 6 varieties: knotted, 2-color, double twist etc etc.

The Bandanna Book: 103 Uses to Express the Inner You!

2 reviews
Ty Juan Ahn

Cider Mill Press, 2007

Perfect Gift
Interesting ,clever and in its own way useful. The included bandanna is great. Great for gift giving to hip friends.

Applique Delights: 100 Irresistible Blocks from Piece O' Cake Designs

3 reviews
Becky Goldsmith, Linda Jenkins

C&T Publishing, 2004

Excellent! A+
This book has TONS of great patterns! There are tons of flower patterns all are original ideas, never seen before flowers. There are also several houses, household items like a telephone, apron, chair, there are several butterfly and a dragonfly patterns and lots more. Along with all of these patterns, the authors show you several ideas for turning the patterns into quilts. An idea that I ...

Huck Embroidery (Ondori)

1 review

Japan Publications Trading Company, 1982

great book
Many designs, grafts are shown next to stitched designs. Great project and color suggestions.

Knit with Beads: Beautiful Gifts (Knit with Beads)

2 reviews
Scarlet Taylor

Watson-Guptill, 2007

Any basic needlework or general-interest library will find it a popular pick.
Knitting offers the ability to make special gifts for friends and family, and KNIT WITH BEADS provides the basics of how to add sparkle and color to a hand-knit gift. Eighteen original patterns will delight readers offering bags, hats and socks and more, loading pages of colorful completed projects with easy step-by-step directions. Any basic needlework or general-interest library will find it a ...

Crochet Style: Chic and Sexy Accessories (Style)

1 review
Shannon Okey

Home Arts, 2007

Well thought out with cute designs
Finally another cute crochet book....to join Happy Hooker and Fabulous and Flirty Crochet.... my favourite crochet books so far. This one is more like FFC in that there are no cushions or toys etc etc.... it's accessories and items of clothing. The patterns are a mix of simple to less simple, and include a cute jacket, an adorable short sleeved bolero jacket, the waistcoat on the front, and ...

100 Traditional Bobbin Lace Patterns

2 reviews
Geraldine Stott, Bridget M. Cook

Larousse & Co, 1983

Wonderful Book of Bucks Point Patterns
100 Bucks Point Patterns. Many from the lace dealer's pattern book. All with color diagrams. Excellent Value.

Looney Tunes the Big Book of Cross Stitch: 100 Designs (Looney Tunes)

2 reviews

Oxmoor House, 1998

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