"Embroidery" is the ultimate stitch dictionary and the ideal guide to embroidery, whatever your level of expertise. The perfect reference guide to needlework, "Embroidery" is a comprehensive guide to inspire and inform sewers of all levels. Find advice on which thread, needles, or fabrics work with which techniques, and take a look at an incredible 200 stitches with levels of difficulty, step-by-step instructions, and ideas on where and how to use...

Punch needle is halfway between weaving and embroidery, but easier than both. It's a modern way to make cushions, decorative home accents, jewelry, bags, and more. This book will teach you everything you need to know to get started, with step-by-step instructions to complete 26 punch needle projects.

"Follow a celebrated maker on a creative journey inspired by the imperfect beauty of nature. In Maggie Bonanomi's world, hand-drawn patterns and hand-dyed wool combine with whimsical motifs and casual stitches, culminating in a collection of happy, primitive little projects that are a delight to make and use. No precision needed, no fancy skills to learn, no expensive tools to buy--a needle, thread, and wool are all you need to begin. Create pincushions,...

Packed with key skills and friendly know-how, this essential guide is ideal for anyone taking their first steps into dressmaking The latest title in Debbie Shore's Sewing Room Secrets series, this essential guide is packed with key skills and friendly know-how and is ideal for anyone taking their first steps into dressmaking. It covers the important basics such as: how to read any pattern; how to adapt and adjust a pattern; how to choose, mark and...

"Our homes are full of treasured items from the past. Hidden away from view but never thrown away, they are our links to the special people and events that tell our story. In this beautiful and inspiring book, Tilly Rose encourages you to seek out your precious stash of pre-loved items and transform them into beautiful and practical textile artworks that celebrate the lives of your loved ones and preserve your memories for generations to come. Tilly...

Paint, Stitch, Play! In The Art of Whimsical Stitching, bestselling author and teacher Joanne Sharpe shares her favorite, go-to methods for creating exuberant stitch art. If you're a sewer or quilter, you'll take your stitching in a new direction with paints, markers, and dyes. If you're a mixed-media artist, you'll learn to embellish your work with stitching. Follow step-by-step instructions and photos demonstrating a dozen inspiring techniques,...

"Mend, rethink, transform, recreate! Mending your favorite fabric items-from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers-becomes a true art form in Stylish Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniques--from embroidery and patching to darning and felting--that are just challenging enough for experienced menders. Noguchi's basic rules of mending are that the repair should suit the fabric and its user, and...