Crafts & Hobbies : Sewing

Featuring contributors who have their own distintive, high traffic blogs, this book is a follow-on to "Stitch n' Bitch". more...

Price: $29.99

Heirloom sewing is exquisite...fine fabrics and delicate stitching combine to create the most beautiful of pieces. Stitch this beautiful sampler quilt to learn how these lovely stitches can be made by machine, replicating the true heirloom look. You can then use these techniques to make baby dresses, wedding gowns, special occasion outfits, and more! Discover 12 different heirloom techniques stitched by machine and complete a beautiful baby size quilt. more...

Price: $10.95

Knit knockout items with sassy, roller derby-inspired patterns. With its cheeky players, fast-paced jams, heart-stopping pileups, and rowdy, raucous atmosphere, roller derby is hot! This book is jam-packed with thirty hip knitting patterns designed by the Naptown Roller Girls of Indianapolis, Indiana, who are aggressive skaters and avid knitters. On skates, they're hell on wheels; in their spare time, they've discovered that knitting is a relaxing, creative outlet. Audacious and unconventional, Knockdown Knits features:. Fun, devil-may-wear patterns for everything from fishnets to an I ? Derby sweater to a hangover kit. Some patterns created out of sore necessity, such as ice pack covers, slings, and armpit cushions for crutches. Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow, detailed patterns. 100 photos and 40 color drawings showing steps and techniques. Photos of each design modeled by members of the Naptown Roller Girls. If you've been looking for something different to sink your needles into, you'll love these edgy designs that reflect the fun, brash roller derby bravado and your free spirit. more...

Price: $19.99

Special occasions will reflect your creativity as you learn the simple techniques, stitches and procedures involved in creating these beautiful works of love. You will receive detailed how-to instructions to stitch up a dressy half slip, a classy straight skirt, beautiful tiered skirts, a lacy blouse and a lovely shrug, for mother and daughter alike. more...

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Pintucks & Lace, Using Heirloom Techniques on Today’s Styles, takes a lost art that can seem intimidating and out-of-reach and brings it firmly within your grasp. You will delight in the ease with which you are able to recreate the fine skill of heirloom sewing with your machine and incorporate it effectively into today’s styles. Twenty-four projects, complete with sewing patterns, include items you will be proud to wear and use yourself, give as gifts or display in your home. You will create everything from an exquisite quilt to an heirloom gift bag to a tiered skirt to a tea cozy and an entire baby ensemble. Showcase your newfound skills with showy blocks on an heirloom quilt – sure to be a treasure for generations. You’ll utilize every last scrap by making bookmarks from your leftovers! more...

Price: $24.95