Knitting is hot, with 4 million newcomers in the last few years joining a core group of 38,000,000 knitters nationwide. And these are primarily young, creative, connected chicks with sticks who are coming together in living rooms, knitting cafes, and chic yarn stores, and making everything from funky hats to bikinis.In Stitch ‘n Bitch, Debbie Stoller-founder of …
Sometimes less is more—and quality is more important than quantity. That’s true in textile art too, and this much-needed guide brings a meaningful, thoughtful, and sustainable approach to stitchery. See how to slow down and experience more joy in your craft by trying simple techniques based on traditional practice, reusing and reinventing materials, and limiting equipment. Richly illustrated …
With input from more than 50 leading specialists, no other book covers the field so comprehensively. Need guidance on yarns, needles, tools, basic techniques, specialized applications, terminology? It’s in herewith lots more, from diagnostics to blocking to designs. This indispensable reference has…up-to-the-minute designer patterns.”–Family Circle Homecrafts. The ultimate reference guide.”–House & Garden …
The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt: Letters from 1920s Farm Wives and the 111 Blocks They Inspired
Be Inspired by the StoriesThe 1922, The Farmer’s Wife magazine posed this question to their readers: “If you had a daughter of marriageable age, would you, in light of your own experience, have her marry a farmer?” The magazine at the time had 750,000 subscribers, and received over 7,000 letters. The best answers to this question are included …
With all you need to start knitting your very own scarf, this kit includes a step-by-step, 32-page booklet that contains illustrated instructions for learning basic knitting stiches. Even if you’re a beginner, when you’re done with this kit, you’ll have a warm and cozy wool scarf and the knowledge to make more!Knitting expert and designer Carri Hammet will …
Knitting Without Needles: A Stylish Introduction to Finger and Arm Knitting
Who knew you could actually knit without needles? Put down those complicated knitting projects that take forever to finish. Knitting Without Needles brings cool home, gifts, and clothing accessories–cowls, totes, rugs, poufs, scarves, and more–within arm’s reach. An all-in-one resource for a new kind of craft, this book shows you how to loop yarn with your fingers or your …
The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters: A Guide to Creating, Quilting, and Living Courageously
Forget step-by-step instructions and copycat designs. In The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters, Sherri Lynn Wood presents a flexible approach to quilting that breaks free of old paradigms. Instead of traditional instructions, she presents 10 frameworks (or scores) that create a guiding, but not limiting, structure. To help quilters gain confidence, Wood also offers detailed lessons for stitching …
You love to sew. Don’t you wish you could make a living from your sewing? You can, with the help of this practical guide for turning your passion for sewing into a successful home business. Everything you need to know is here, from finding your personal sewing style to creating a product line, identifying customers, equipping your …
The workhorse of a quilt block is the Half-Square Triangle: a simple block that creates intricate and beautiful results. Patchwork Essentials: The Half-Square Triangle is an essential pattern and inspiration book for the beginner through intermediate sewist. Several methods for making and designing your own quilts offer new inspiration and forgo complex piecing work. The book is divided …
Wool Appliqué Folk Art: Traditional Projects Inspired by 19th-Century American Life
Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqué—its texture, depth, color, and design. Well-known, award-winning folk artist Rebekah L. Smith will ignite your passion for Americana home decor with 14 simple and elegant designs. Appliqué pillows, bed toppers, and table runners from woven wools, felted wools, and wool felt—including repurposed fibers and fabrics! Hand stitch charming folk-art projects, …