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1st Edition of Textile Crafts which covers over 5280 wordsDive into the enchanting world of textile crafts. This dictionary is a treasure trove for craft enthusiasts, novices, and experts alike. Unveil the magic of Crochet, Embroidery, Knitting, Quilting, Sewing, and Weaving as you embark on a creative journey that spans generations and cultures.The dictionary is divided into the following categories.- Crochet- Embroidery- Knitting- Quilting- Sewing-...
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128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
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Following on from her textile hit, Slow Stitch, author Claire Wellesley-Smith considers the importance of connection and ideas around wellbeing when using textiles for individuals and communities, including practical ideas around 'thinking-throughmaking', using 'resonant' materials and extending the life of pieces using traditional and non-traditional methods. Contemporary textile artists using these themes in their work feature alongside personal...
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400 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
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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...
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96 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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The ultimate in thrift crafts, rag rugwork is enjoying a timely revival with the interest in recycling materiels to produce something new, beautiful and useful. The textile materials are cheap or free, the techniques simple to grasp, and the only equipment needed to get started is a simple frame to hold the backing material and a hook. This book illustrates the work being produced by contemporary craft artists, and shows how to create 25 beautiful...
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144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
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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...
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128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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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,...
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154 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
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"Are you a knitter, crocheter, crafter, or none of the above? This clever book gives yarn lovers -- both knitters and non-knitters alike -- 50 fun ways to use their stashes without taking out their knitting needles. The projects are easy and simple, but with a modern aesthetic that manages to be both sophisticated and inviting. Get your hot glue gun fired up, adhere some pompoms to an old office chair, and make the most ho-hum seat in your house into...
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111 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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Whether you've been weaving for years or just starting out, Little Loom Weaving has everything you need to create trendy and timeless woven pieces on a small, portable loom. This helpful guide, packed with step-by-step instructions and stunning color photos, is full of inspiring and fun projects -- some easy and fast enough to finish in a few hours!
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