Kathy Cano-Murillo, the Crafty Chica, is not a seamstress--she is a thread artist. Here, she shows how to harness the power of her fearless kamikaze sewing style--just dive in and give it 100 percent. Here you'll not only find out the nuts and bolts of sewing, but learn to have confidence to blaze your own sewing trail with confidence and flair. (And glitter!) The Crafty Chica is here to bring out the thread artist in you. Whether you can hardly sew...

Whether you want to be thrifty and green, or to add a sense of heritage to your work, incorporating old bits of paper, fabric, plastic, and packaging can lead to stunning textile art. Kim Thittichai takes crafters through a range of innovative techniques for reclaiming and recycling, from collage to rag-rugging, giving each style a unique twist. Every chapter includes a step-by-step project for beginners along with new ideas for experienced textilers,...

With 40+ inventive projects, Stitch and string lab for kids contains everything from simple sewing, embroidery, and weaving to string art, needle felting, and yarn crafts!

Big yarns make big style! Knitting with chunky yarns bulky, super bulky, and roving has been called one of the most important trends. Modern chunky knit garments and accessories have been all over the runway this season and knitted home decor items are hot. Chunky knits work up quickly and feature lush stitches that have a rich texture. 30 patterns from knitwear designer Linda Burhance are organized by type of big yarn and are complete with easy-to-follow,...

"The Queen of Latina Style, Kathy Cano Murillo, is back with fantastic art and craft projects--including brand-new ideas and previous favorites--in The New Crafty Chica Collection"--

"Sweatshirt too small? Jeans too ripped? Upcycle them! Sock cat toys or cozy dog beds, one-of-a-kind denim scrunchies, snuggley flannel throw pillows, and more! Save cast-off clothes from the landfill and use eco-creativity to make more than 10 easy, cool creations!"--

Imaginative, inventive and filled with beautiful things to make, Never Been Stitched is the ultimate collection of no- and low-sew projects. Thanks to fusible webbing, fabric glue, grommets and other fun materials and techniques, crafters barely need a needle. Forty-five fast and simple items range from a folded market bag to a cute kid's apron to a plush pillow. A short basics section plus templates help even beginners create quick and stylish garments,...