Enjoy cross-stitching your favorite people and create high-quality, fun, personal works of art.Stitch all the most important people in your life with this one-of-a-kind method that solves technical challenges for you but thrives on your creative input—only you know how to bring these characters to life.· Using the PixlPeople method, select from a huge swath of elements that go beyond generic patterns and exact replicas—body types, skin tone combinations, hair...

Want to try your hand at making gorgeous homemade goodies? These brilliant quick & easy cake decorating projects give you the opportunity to try something new and expand your crafting skills! From quilted coasters to toasty oven gloves, patchwork table mats to striped tote bags, create stunning items for yourself, your friends and your home.Each unique project includes:Simple step-by-step instructionsQuick makes for fast resultsBeautiful photograph...

"A whimsical new TIY (tie-it-yourself) book full of drawings and directions showing how to create head wraps, neck knots and more." — The Washington PostFrom the Audrey to the Paris, the Top Down, or the Easy Breezy, there are fifty scarf styles in this book for any occasion or mood. Jaunty illustrations break down each step so stylistas can wrap, loop, and get out the door looking perfectly polished. Teens, young professionals, and moms alike will love pla...

Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or leather using any type of thread or yarn that can fit through the eye of a needle. It is not as complicated as it often looks. The stitches are mostly straight stitches placed in various positions to form patterns and are very easy to master. You will soon realize how easy it is to build on the basic stitches you have learned, to be able to graduate to more advanced embroidery work.

"Savvily combines literary themes and cross-stitch designs in [a] visually appealing collection of projects . . . delightful." — Publishers WeeklyInside Book Riot's Lit Stitch, you'll find a number of badass, bookish cross-stitch patterns to let you show off your love of all things literary. Some are for bookmarks, others are for wall decor, and still others can take on a whole host of finished outcomes. What they have in common is their literary ...

How to Embroider Almost Everything is an inspiring, fun, and sophisticated collection of 500+ stitch motifs from embroidery designer Wendi Gratz that offers a fresh new take on embroidery.Get a detailed checklist of everything you’ll need to embark on your stitch journey: threads, needles, fabric, and more.Find step-by-step tutorials for essential stitches and other techniques for creating the motifs, plus ...

Smocking is a craft that can easily be learned. It only looks complicated, but believe me it's very easy once you try it yourself. If you know how to use a needle and thread you will be able to smock in no time at all. Because of its simplicity, smocking became, and remains a very popular form of decorative embroidery - it's an inexpensive, creative and relaxing hobby.

Get hands-on experience with this guide to the basics of hand sewing. Beautiful and practical, learn this versatile craft through step-by-step techniques, covering everything from construction to decorative stitches.

Stitch 380 adorable animals and a few surprises with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions.Let your imagination run wild with this collection of nearly 400 enchanting animal embroidery motifs. Using traditional embroidery, cross-stitch, and applique techniques, you can create a menagerie of motifs, borders, and alphabets unlike any you've seen before. Each stitched motif is accompanied by detailed instructions for fuss-free execution. The collection includes an embr...

Get the pocket guide to embroidery that everyone's talking about—a sixty-four page mini book that's perfect to take on the go! Keep your favorite stitches within reach, with this all-in-one reference for hand stitchers, crazy quilters, and free-form embroiderers. Learn the best stabilizers and thread for embroidery from expert Christen Brown, then branch out with embellishments, beads, and charms. This petite paperback is the perfect size for your purse or sewing kit. - Take it with you an...

A step by step guide to stitching intricate blackwork designs. This book contains a stitch library with all the stitches used included and also contains twenty five original designs for you to stitch using those styles as well as a number of finishing ideas.

With how expensive clothes are getting it can be difficult (or even just annoying) to buy new clothes all the time. Especially if your family includes children because they seem to grow out of everything so quickly. Fortunately, there’s a way that you can counteract this. All you need to do is upcycle the clothes that your family currently has. It’s not as complicated as you might think because it’s not going to require you to make things entirely from scratch (at least you don’t have to, ...