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Amy Butler's Little Stitches 9 reviews
Amy Butler
Chronicle Books, 2008
Best Amy Butler Book, by far
This book is everything you hope...and more! Amy Butler is known for her beautiful fabric and fresh ideas but I have a stack of her books on my shelf that I have loved to look at, but have never been inspired to make something from immediately. This book is the complete opposite! Each project is one that you will really want to make and is full of patterns, not just ideas. The projects themselves ...
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From Image to Stitch1 review
Maggie Grey
Batsford, 2008
FROM IMAGE TO STITCH
MANY INVENTIVE AND CREATIVE PROJECTS TO ENHANCE YOUR ART WORK. AS ALWAYS ANY BOOK BY MAGGIE GREY IS WELL WOTH PURCHASHING. HIDE IN YOUR STUDIO AND PLAY.
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Great Garter Stitch 4 reviews
Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss
Sterling, 2008
More than just garter stitch indeed
Okay, the projects in this book are stunning and doable. If you think this is knit every row, plain old garter stitch, you are wrong. There is no purling, but the knit stitch is used to create interesting effects and texture. The only problem is picking out the first project to make.
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Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook 260 reviews
Debbie Stoller
Workman Publishing Company, 2004
Say what you will...
I taught myself to knit using this book.
I can do everything covered in this book.
'nuff said :)
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Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker148 reviews
Debbie Stoller
Workman Publishing Company, 2006
A Great Place TO Start And Refer Back To
This book taught me all of the basic stitches I use (whether ready or not) during my introduction to crochet. I refer back to it for a quick refresher or an idea for a pattern change. Well worth every cent.
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Son of Stitch 'n Bitch: 45 Projects to Knit and Crochet for Men 22 reviews
Debbie Stoller
Workman Publishing Company, 2007
Some Great Projects, Some Crappy Projects
I absolutely love most of the patterns in this book. The other ones are just too funky or ugly for me to consider making. It's well over half of the patterns that are great though. It's not easy to find some good patterns for the modern man and this book is good for that. Maybe some of the ugly ones would look better with a different color palette.
My favorite projects are the Uncle ...
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Stitch 'n Bitch Nation59 reviews
Debbie Stoller
Workman Publishing Company, 2004
This one is for someone a little past beginner...
For whatever reason, when I bought this book online it was only three bucks. So I thought there was no way I could pass it up. I'm glad I bought it because it taught me how to tweak a pattern in order to use any type of yarn I want. I know I should have been able to figure out how to do this anyway, but I couldn't. Thanks Debbie, now I can use yarn I can afford to knit cool looking things.
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Alabama Stitch Book: Projects and Stories Celebrating Hand-Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery for Co Sustainable ...13 reviews
Natalie Chanin, Stacie Stukin
STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book, 2008
I just can't stop stitching now!
I bought this book on a whim a few months back, admired the photos, and then stuck it on the shelf and sort of forgot I had it. I took it out again a couple of weeks ago and decided to try one of the simpler projects - a reverse appliqued book cover. I'm hooked! The instructions were clear, the results were beautiful, and the book itself is inspiring. Since that book cover, I've made myself 2 ...
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Subversive Cross Stitch70 reviews
Julie Jackson
Chronicle Books, 2006
Finally!
All the women in my family are very creative and artsy, every single one of them, except me, I tried every craft that looked remotely interesting and not a one panned out for me. And then I found this book, and I fell in love. My grandmother had done cross stitching for as long as I can remember, but died before she had a chance to teach me. So now I finally have my craft, its perfect for a ...
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Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet: Making Designer Metal Jewelry (Lark Jewelry Book)14 reviews
Mary Hettmansperger
Lark Books, 2008
Enchanting Book
This book is so well written. And the projects so innovative - not your run of the mill jewelry making book. This will stretch your borders and incorporate lots of new ideas and techniques into your jewelry making.
Mary teaches you new skillsets and gives you unique projects with which to practice. It's very easy to do variations from her basic projects - she sets your mind spinning in new ...
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Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers2 reviews
Jane Greenoff
David & Charles PLC, 2007
Beautiful Book
I am a cross stich freak and I absolutely love this book. Very well done with lots of ideas.
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Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects44 reviews
Amy Butler
Chronicle Books, 2006
Projects are hip and modern
If you like hip, modern projects with stylish fabric potential, then you will enjoy Amy Butler's book. These projects are fun and are easy to sew. So far, I've made the bag with leather straps, though I did have a difficult time locating a retailer who sells leather straps, I had to go online to purchase the straps; nevertheless, the instructions were easy to follow. Her instructions are very ...
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Stitch Graffiti: Unexpected Cross-Stitch (Unexpected Cross Stitch)3 reviews
Heather Holland-Daly
Interweave Press, 2008
Accessible and imaginative!
I've been waiting for Stitch Graffiti for a while, and I certainly wasn't disappointed! I love Heather Holland-Daly's designs, and if you haven't seen them before, check out her website: www.monsterbubbles.com (and no I'm not getting royalties for talking her up). She uses brilliant colors and eclectic designs, often quoting poetry or music in her peices. Her patterns are funky, youthful, and ...
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The Knitting Experience: Book 1: The Knit Stitch (The Knitting Experience)84 reviews
Sally Melville
XRX Books, 2002
A great Knitting Experience
I got this book for one pattern, the knitted coat, however I was pleased to find so many patterns that I know I can use. The patterns are not so difficult you would not start them, however they do keep your interest...I started the coat the day I received the book...strongly recommend.
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Special Techniques & Stitches in Crochet2 reviews
Multiple
House of White Birches, 2008
Special Techniques and Stitches in Crochet
This elegantly presented book is a real surprise. There are several innovative techniques in crochet presented along with accompanying projects by top-name designers. The techniques include: No-chain foundation, diagonal crochet, wiggly crochet, Irish crochet, knit-look crochet, and punched fabric. In addition to the techniques are 44 stitch patterns and borders. The book includes fabulous ...
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Easy Cross-Stitch Pattern-a-Day: 2009 Day-to-Day Calendar2 reviews
Accord Publishing
Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2008
Great Crossstitch daily calendar!
I really like this cross-stitch a-day calendar!!! Easy directions. Very inspiring. 365 designs! Colorful. Something for everyone...
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A Killer Stitch (Knitting Mysteries, No. 4)9 reviews
Maggie Sefton
Berkley, 2008
MORE OF A GOOD THING
I've read all of the books in this series, and like the others, was sorry to get to the end of it. Kelly and the gang seem like a growing family, we get new characters with each one, and I find that it's like a comfy blanket, the more I'm with it, the better it gets. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE !!! My only advice for the author is WRITE FASTER!!!
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2001 Cross Stitch Designs: The Essential Reference Book ("Better Homes & Gardens")44 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens, 2004
If you are just starting out
If you are just starting on cross stitching this is the book for you! I use it if I want to make a gift tag or something small. But I use it more to teach my friends how to do what I do.
I work on much bigger project but this is a must have in any library.
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Simple Gifts to Stitch: 30 Elegant and Easy Projects11 reviews
Jocelyn Worrall
Potter Craft, 2007
Great Book
I ordered this book almost as an afterthought - thinking that I had pretty much seen every idea for making stylish gifts. Boy, was I wrong! This is a great book that even beginner sewers could use. Great ideas including making your own decorative wrapping paper. If you don't sew or craft - this is a perfect book to give as a gift.
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The Crochet Stitch Bible38 reviews
Betty Barnden
Krause Publications, 2004
Very useful for a beginner
Got this 4 months after I 1st learned to crochet. I love it--beautifully colored photos, very readable diagrams, plus the spiral binding & compact size make it a great "bring along" book I can just throw into a small bag with my yarn and hook. First I thought it might be too tedious to learn how to read the symbol diagrams for the patterns. THEN I discovered each right-hand page also has tiny ...
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