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I Love Patchwork: 21 Irresistible Zakka Projects to Sew

6 reviews
Rashida Coleman-Hale

Interweave Press, 2009

Irresistible is right!
Loosely translated Zakka means "miscellaneous goods" but as the author talks about in her introduction it has really grown into it's own aesthetic design style that's focussed on everything from household items to personal accessories. And that's exactly what you'll find plenty of in this book: 21 very fun and engaging projects to sew that are suitable for just about any skill level. ...

Fearless Knitting Workbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Knitting Confidence

8 reviews
Jennifer E. Seiffert

Interweave Press, 2010

Buy this now!
This is in my top 3 favorite knitting books ever purchased! It really does do what it says in such a quick, simple way. The pictures are so beautiful and the instructions are so easy to follow. Every new or sort-of new knitter should get this. It takes you step by step from garter stitch and ribbing to cables and a leaf-shaped potholder with increases and decreases galore. It has simplified ...

The Knitter's Companion: Expanded and Updated (The Companion series)

64 reviews
Vicki Square

Interweave Press, 2006

Best knitter's guide ever!
The Knitter's Companion is just that--if you knit, you want it available at all times. There are step-by-step illustrated directions for every stitch imaginable, even the ones you can't find directions for any place else. There is instruction concerning yarns and needles, and everything you can think of associated with knitting. Truly an excellent guide for knitters.

Getting Started Knitting Socks (Getting Started series)

66 reviews
Ann Budd

Interweave Press, 2007

Gift from wish list
Arrived quickly. Purchased for daughter who had researched books on knitting socks for beginners, and felt this one would be the best among them. We'll have to wait a while to see if any socks come forth!

Sew Liberated: 20 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist

5 reviews
Meg McElwee

Interweave Press, 2010

Sew Liberated is a steal!
This beautiful sewing book is one that you will surely treasure and actually use! Meg McElwee is the author of the popular blog "Sew Liberated" where she sells her simple yet stylish clothing (for women and children) and accessory patterns (I love her reading pillow!) starting at $11.95 ~~ which are definitely worth the money with their ease of use, full sized patterns and clear diagrammed ...

Learning to Weave

34 reviews
Deborah Chandler

Interweave Press, 2009

Learning to Weave - in plain English!
I recently acquired a nice four-harness floor loom, and although a number of my friends weave, they're all too far away for hands-on help. One of them recommended "Learning to Weave" by Deborah Chandler, and I have found this to be an excellent book. It explains all of the many new concepts, and with careful reading and taking my time, consulting the book each step of the way, I was actually ...

200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match

75 reviews
Jan Eaton

Interweave Press, 2004

I LOVE this book!
I have crocheted for 37 years, mostly sweaters, ponchos & shawls for myself and a lot of baby gifts. I don't use patterns and I was never one for squares but a friend at church had this book and, after glancing through it I was intrigued. I ordered it and have been having a WONDERFUL time. It has spured to create some of my most favorite projects. The mix and match of motifs, colors, etc. was ...

Enchanted Adornments: Creating Mixed-Media Jewelry with Metal, Clay, Wire, Resin & More

14 reviews
Cynthia Thornton

Interweave Press, 2009

Great resource for multi-media (polymer clay, resin, wire, and metal clay)
I have to say, I was thoroughly and pleasantly surprised at the breadth of techniques covered in this book. It has removed some of the intimidation I was having with clay (polymer or silver). I was expecting jewelry ideas, but she totally exceeded my expectations by covering the techniques way back to the fabrication of the components with silver clay, polymer clay, and creating molds for ...

Contemporary Copper Jewelry: Step-by-Step Techniques and Projects

32 reviews
Sharilyn Miller

Interweave Press, 2009

Nobody says it better!
Sharilyn Miller has been a wire jewelry instructor for quite a few years now and a writer for even longer. She puts together both of these talents to create another beautiful, informative, easy to follow, step-by-step wire jewelry book. The projects range in style from classic to bohemain and include a number of pieces from other well known jewelry artists. She was also careful about including ...

Knitwear Design Workshop: The Comprehensive Guide to Handknits
Shirley Paden

Interweave Press, 2010

From the initial spark of inspiration to the sewing of the last seam, this advanced manual to knitwear design provides knitters with the foundation to take their projects to the next level. The five exceptional projects demonstrate the level of uniqueness and beauty that can be achieved with these expert techniques and how to achieve the elusive ?perfect fit? that defines a successful end product. Knitters will gain a clearer understanding of ...

101 Wire Earrings: Step-by-Step Projects and Techniques

17 reviews
Denise Peck

Interweave Press, 2009

A MUST-HAVE for your library!
It's rare to find a jewelry craft book so loaded with creative designs! Page after page I found elegant, simple, and inspiring earrings. So many earring projects are just beads on headpins. Not so in this book. Such creative ear wires, and gorgeous beads. The author supplies resources for all the beads, so if you have to have the ones she used, you know where to get them. But every design would ...

The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges

47 reviews
Ann Budd

Interweave Press, 2004

This is a great reference book
This book makes basic sweater construction so much easier, especially if your brain tends to melt when trying to graph sleeve caps. The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns is an excellent reference as well.

Stitch Alchemy: Combining Fabric & Paper for Mixed Media Art

12 reviews
Kelli Perkins

Interweave Press, 2009

Stitch Alchemy
I LOVE this book! The first thing I did was take it to the local office supply store that has printing/copying services. For $4. they cut off the glued binding and replaced it with a spiral binding. Then the book was perfect! Too many "how to" books show you a picture, tell you what supplies were used to create the look but then skip the "how to" part! In this book, the photography is beautiful ...

The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges (Interweave)

86 reviews
Ann Budd

Interweave Press, 2002

Most important book for any knitter
This is the single most important book for any knitter to own. I am an advanced knitter and find I turn to this book again and again. My niece is a beginning knitter and her first few creations were successful because of this book. From baby to adult, from head to toe, this one book has you covered. Unlike most pattern books, this book allows the knitter to choose any yarn he/she pleases. One ...

Art + Quilt: Design Principles and Creativity Exercises

12 reviews
Lyric Kinard

Interweave Press, 2009

art+quilt rocks!
I had the pleasure of taking a class with Lyric Kinard. After leaving, I thought it might be nice to be able to refer to things in the book. Well, way more than that, what an inspiration to have it by my side. For someone who is struggling with who they, what kind of an artist they are, or what they should be doing next with their creative ability, this book is a nudge in the right direction. ...

The Handweaver's Pattern Directory: Over 600 Weaves for 4-shaft Looms

24 reviews
Anne Dixon

Interweave Press, 2007

The Handweaver's Pattern Directory
This is a must-have for any weaver, especially if you have a 4-harness loom. It is not, as it has been billed to me, a replacement for Marguerite Davison's classic "Handweaver's Pattern Book," I'm still glad I have that book, but as Davison is getting hard to find and expensive, this puppy has appeared on the horizon just in the nick of time. It has several major advantages over Davison's book. ...

Seed Bead Fusion: 18 Projects to Stitch, Wire & String

20 reviews
Rachel Nelson-Smith

Interweave Press, 2009

seed bead fusion
this is a fun book. i love the sculptural pieces such as pacific waves. there are also many projects a novice beader can accomplish without too much difficulity. the variety of techniques is also a nice surprise for any beader who would like to try something new and only have to invest in 1 book. this book reminds me of many of the japanese books i have with great illiustrative photos on each ...

Chain Style: 50 Contemporary Jewelry Designs

6 reviews
Jane Dickerson

Interweave Press, 2009

Chain Style: 50 Contemporary Jewelry Designs
I am a jewelry designer who prefers asymmetrical designs with contrast and texture. I sell my designs at a Fine Arts Museum gift shop, a local gallery downtown, holiday fairs, as well as to friends. I am always searching for a new "reference" book to help push me to a new level of design; and this book as done just that. I just received it today, gave it a quick, but thorough glance; and my ...

Respect the Spindle: Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool

12 reviews
Abby Franquemont

Interweave Press, 2009

Answers All the Questions
I've attended a couple of beginning drop spindle classes, and they give you a homemade spindle and a bit of coarse wool, tell you how to start it off and, when at the end of an hour you might have something that will hold the spindle and not drop it on the floor, tell you to go home and practice. So many questions unanswered! Why does the spindle do this, why does the fiber do that, what if you ...

Carry Me: 20 Boutique Bags to Sew

10 reviews
Yuka Koshizen

Interweave Press, 2009

Excellent Book for the Experienced Sewist
I absolutely love this book, and all of the projects inside. The bags are gorgeous and well made, not like the Quick'n'Easy patterns that have become common. They aren't cheap, with all their hardware and classy fabrics, but the end product is well worth the effort and expense. I've made two of the bags so far (the very useful granny bag on the cover, and the tweed purse), and plan to make most ...

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