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This book covers the basics of sewing by hand or machine, along with five other time-honored crafts techniques, and step-by-step instructions for more than 150 projects. The book features two main parts to help readers brush up on the basics and take their skills to a new level. First, the Techniques section guides readers through sewing, appliqué, embroidery, quilting, dyeing, and printing. Following that, the Projects A to Z section features more...

"Discover the artistry and history behind 14 traditional textile techniques in this richly illustrated, deeply researched guide for fiber enthusiasts of all levels. Doris Fischer, an archaeological field supervisor specializing in the history and techniques of traditional fiber arts, unveils the processes our ancestors created for spinning, weaving, braiding, and more with natural fibers such as wool and flax. Celebrate the enduring cultural legacy...

Offers sewing machine based projects for the adventurous crafter, including directions to sew heavy paper without thread to make a decorative lampshade and repurpose old shirts to make grocery bags.

"Irresistible Felted Baby Animals shows you how to bring out the playfulness and wide-eyed innocence of sweet young creatures of backyards, barnyards, woodlands and seas from all over the world.This new collection by Sachiko Susa, the author of the bestselling Cute Needle Felted Animals, will appeal to beginners and experienced felters alike...Perfect for beginners and experienced felters alike, the felting projects are presented according to the...

Stitch a multitude of embroidery designs--all within a cute and tiny mini hoop! Following the simple instructions inside, learn how to create over 60 tiny masterpieces in a wide range of styles by original mini embroidery hoop creator Sonia Lyne, founder of Dandelyne. Using these little hoops as your canvas learn to stitch it all, from classic embroidered flowers and appliqué animals through to abstract stitch 'n' paint shapes and tasselled creatures....

"Perfect for beginner and intermediate embroiderers, Punch Needle Tattoo Designs is a complete how-to guide with embroidery projects and patterns inspired by traditional tattoo designs. Autor Amy Buchanan teaches you about the tools and materials you will need to get started, how to design and use templates, tips and tricks for successful punch needling, and how to finish your piece. She also includes a fantastic troubleshooting section based on the...

A rich and intimate exploration of how women have used textile work to create meaningful lives, from ancient mythology to our current moment.

Intended to provide a complete and permanent record of surviving traditions and skills in textiles and crafts, the Ends of the Earth unique series show the processes in full, in detail and with all the clarity and colour made possible by modern video cameras. In many ways they are better than being there - pausing and replaying gives the possibility of checking again where the quickness of the hands has eluded or deceived the eye. Isarn in N.E. Thailand...

Through easy-to-follow tutorials for over 100 projects that are both accessible and aspirational, Making Things invites readers to try their hands at a variety of crafts and celebrate the satisfaction that comes from slowly and carefully creating for oneself. Learn to fold magazine pages into Masu Boxes for organizing bits and bobs, make a cardboard loom for weaving potholders out of old linens, braid your own Kumihimo Dog Leash, or starch fabric...