Are you ever jealous of those beautiful quilts your aunt or grandmother used to make? Were you ever interested in making your own but were unsure of how to begin?Are you looking to start a new, interesting hobby? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes,” then this is the book for you! This book will assist in teaching, educating and helping you learn not only the basics of quilting but also how to put together and complete your very own quilting projects! In the past, you may have ...

The New York Times–bestselling author of Yarn Harlot returns with more witty stories about knitting, motherhood, friendship, and more.In this all-new collection of yarns, New York Times–bestselling author and self-proclaimed yarn Harlot Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is all wound up about life, motherhood, losing her beloved washing machine, and, of course, knitting.With trademark humor and wit that have sustained her through thick and thin...

"Radcliffe aspires to break knitters out of their monochromatic rut. A few minutes with this book, and the intervention is complete." — Twist CollectiveImagine a softly striped crib blanket knit in the comforting colors of the nursery. Or a sophisticated cashmere wrap featuring rich jewel tones that set off a favorite black dress. Knitting teacher and author Margaret Radcliffe presents a world of color techniques in a single comprehensive reference that you...

Cross-stitch patterns from iconic tattoo artist Ed Hardy, design inspiration for the fashion brand beloved by celebrities, millennials and now Gen Z.This ain't your grandmother's cross-stitch. Ed Hardy's Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch is a counted cross-stitch book for a new generation of crafters. From pierced hearts to images of skulls and crossbones, Hardy's colorful, tattoo-inspired designs are perfect for stitchers looking for something bold and graphi...

A volume of inspiration, NOT a how-to book... Making a crazy quilt is an artful process, and this is why no two crazy quilts can ever be alike. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler reveals how creativity is a part of every aspect of making this type of quilt, explaining how each quilter brings her own, unique signature to each step. Illustrated in full color with gorgeous detail photos of the author's own quilts.

Become a stitching wizard with a collection of designs featuring your favorite fantastical creatures!This fantastic cross stitch collection features a range of designs including the Celtic fairy queen, Chinese dragons, beautiful mermaids, and a majestic unicorn. Glittering metallic threads and gleaming beads are incorporated into many of the designs for a truly magical finish.The projects range from full-sized pictures to cushions, greeting cards, sachets and...

UPDATED FOR 2014:A Quick Start Instruction Guide on Knitting for BeginnersWould you like to learn how to knit beautiful sweaters, socks, jackets, gloves and more warm accessories for your kids and family? How about knitting for baby?Here's a little history on knitting: Knitting in always associated with arrival of a new born. The sight of a pregnant mother, knitting small sweaters for her child is a...

A fresh, upscale approach to crochet, with 38 simple projects presented in 25 comprehensive yet easy-to-understand lessons for anyone just picking up this craft.Crochet gets a chic makeover in this beginner-friendly book from French designer and crochet teacher Marion Madel. The 38 quick and easy projects include oversized scarves, cozy cowls, lacy shawls, decorative embellishments, bags, and much more. In 25 lessons, beginners will steadily build their repetoire o...

Knit to flatter and fit!It sounds simple. But if every knitter knew how to do it, the unflattering sweater and the top that doesn’t fit would be things of the past. Unfortunately, that’s not the world we live in, and knitwear designer Sally Melville knows why: too many knitters choose the wrong pattern for their shape and size!After decades of teaching, designing, and writing about knitting, Sally Melville knows how to customize knitting patterns to fit a wide variety of bo...

This Volume is my second in a series of filler designs, easy - good for beginners, filler numbers 51 to 100. I have created this book so that you may build your own library of filler designs to use within your own Blackwork creations and over time I hope to do a complete library of the following: Fillers, Borders, Corners, Alphabets, Patterns & Charts. To create your own special Blackwork piece, there is also a FREE Sampler template to try out some of your new filler designs.

Custom tailor your garments with short row knitting—the easy way to create darts, shape shoulders, set in sleeves, and more.Add curves and three-dimensional shaping to your knits to create figure-flattering cardigans, wraps, and perfectly fitted hats and socks. Working partial rows into your knitting is simple: instead of knitting the whole row, you stop before you get to the end, then you turn your work, and knit in the other direction. These short rows create the...

When you are a new knitter, you do not need too many tools to begin with. But if you are working on a project, you will need a few more items. So what are these items?...