101 Wire Earrings

by Denise Peck

Wire is the hottest trend in jewelry making. 101 Wire Earrings gives wireworkers of all skill levels the information and inspiration to make innovative, stylish, and contemporary earrings.

Following in the footsteps of Wire Style, author Denise Peck offers an inspiring selection of 101 stunning wire earrings from top designers. The clear instructions are enhanced by step-by-step photographs and the projects are broken into beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories.

With projects that are inexpensive and require minimal tools, this book is a must have for any jewelry or wire artist wanting to build their skills or be inspired by new ideas, beautiful materials and creative designs.

24-Hour Sewing Projects

by Linda Causee

With this companion volume to 24-Hour Crochet Projects, 24-Hour Knitting Projects, and 24-Hour Quilts, sewing enthusiasts can make something fabulous in less than a day. The  collection showcases beautiful ideas for every room in the house, as well as great gifts and holiday decorations. Quickly turn plain store-bought towels into designer creations with fusible appliqué and edgings, or stitch up duvet covers, shams, and pillows. For a bright and merry Christmas, try the decorative tree skirt, ornaments, or table runner. Not only does the book include easy-to-follow instructions, it explains just how long it takes to finish each project.

49 Sensational Skirts

by Alison Willoughby

Make head-turning, show-stopping skirts using simple sewing techniques and inexpensive, readily available materials with 49 Sensational Skirts. This fabulous sewing book shows how to give a new lease on life to a favorite old skirt, transform thrift store finds into runway-worthy fashions with clever customizations, and how to make and decorate a skirt from scratch using the handy bound-in pattern template. No previous sewing knowledge necessary!

A Card A Day

by Paper Crafts Magazine

Just as greeting card shoppers spend time selecting a card that best reflects their personality and that of the recipient, paper crafters like to browse for inspiration to create a handmade card. That's why Paper Crafts magazine editors have gathered more than 365 card ideas, making this book the ultimate resource for inspiration, design, tips and techniques. Like a yearly calendar, the book is divided into months, to guide card makers through tons of new ideas for every occasion imaginable. There also are helpful sections on basic tools and supplies, using color combinations, and hints for basic organization and storage, as well as dozens of sketches for all shapes and sizes of cards.

A Collection of Characters

by Chris de longpre

Add a little character to your decor! These four knit blanket-and-animal sets were designed with both beauty and fun in mind. Designer Chris De Longpre used her knitting wizardry to create four whimsical characters that are the perfect complements to their matching blankets. Each animal or blanket would also make a thoughtful gift, all by itself. 4 knit toys with matching blankets, all knitted using medium weight yarn (except the mouse set, which uses bulky weight yarn): Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails blanket and Woof the Puppy; The Mouse Takes the Cheese blanket and Squeak the Mouse; This Little Piggy blanket and Oink the Piggy; and Duck, Duck, Goose blanket and Quack the Duck.

A Is for Apron - 25 Fresh & Flirty Designs

by Nathalie Mornu

A is for adorable and amazingly irresistible and incredibly attractive: who would have imagined that the apron, that charming and nostalgic symbol of domesticity, would become today’s must-have home accessory? But it most certainly is, as stitchers and crafters flock to these creative canvases as the perfect vehicle for showcasing fabulous fabric, simple embellishments, and novel ideas. These ingenious projects—from ultra-feminine and vintage chic to whimsical color-play—include waist and bib aprons, pinafores, smocks, cobblers, and even something for the pint-sized cook. All of the projects are photographed in a playful style. And templates, sewing basics, and quick and easy projects for sprucing up store-bought aprons and whipping up aprons from recycled materials are here too!

Adorable Knits for Tots

From whimsical flower power cardigans and lacy sweaters to adorable blankets, colorful mittens, and even a robin hood jacket, Adorable Knits for Tots contains 25 irresistible knitting projects suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to more experienced! These stylish, contemporary designs will delight every child!

All Washed Up

by Drew Emborsky

We’re proud to present this collection of all-original dishcloths in cotton yarn, designed by Drew Emborsky, The Crochet Dude. Make them as gifts. Make them for yourself. But whatever you do, be sure to make them fun! Emborsky is famous for his wildly popular blog (www.thecrochetdude.com), magazine features, books, and television appearances. The 9 projects in this book are Tackle It With a Twist!, Extra Elbow Grease!, Grime Buster!, Lots of Suds!, Put Your Heart Into It!, Real Men Do Dishes!, Finished With a Flourish!, Nine Rounds and You're Done!, and One Red-Hot Scrubber.

Altered Photo Artistry: Turn Everyday Images into Works of Art on Fabric

by Beth Wheeler, Lori Marquette

They'll never believe you started with a snapshot! This comprehensive guide shows you everything you need to know about creating awesome art with a computer, printer, scanner, and sewing machine. Beth and Lori guide you from choosing the right fabrics and equipment, to enhancing your images with the artistic filters in Photoshop Elements® and other computer software, printing in large and small sizes, and free-motion quilting your creation. The result: art that will take your breath away.

Altered You!: A Girl's Guide to Personal Style

by Karin V. Buckingham

Bored with that book bag? Tired of that tee? Sick of that skirt? Alter them! This book shows tween and teen girls how to alter clothing, accessories, and room decorations to create great new looks with only the simplest sewing and crafting. Projects include converting jeans to capris, changing tanks to tees, making sweatshirts into shrugs—even turning jewelry into window art. Eighteen projects are shown before and after, with easy instructions and step-by-step photos. Basic sewing directions, supply lists, resources, and more make this the book that magically transforms dull old stuff into dazzling new stuff!

Artful Polymer Clay

by Gail Ritchey

Create anything from stylish jewelry to beautiful home decor with Artful Polymer Clay. Detailed instructions and photography explain 10 different techniques thoroughly, including shaping, molding, punching, and more, helping you create elegant cameos, pendants, frames, containers, and other attractive items.

Artistic Fitness - 50 Quick Exercises to Shape Up Your Drawing Skills

by Ed Tadem

We’ve heard all the excuses (“I don’t have time,” “I haven’t picked up a pencil in years,” “I’m out of practice”), and we’re tired of hearing them! So put down that remote and pick up this book—you’ll find a slew of quick exercises (50, to be exact) that will get your artistic juices flowing. And you don’t even have to sign up for a class! Your very own “artistic fitness” instructor will show you the ins and outs of getting off the couch and exercising your artistic talent. From an apple to a penguin and even that omnipresent garden gnome, you’ll learn how to draw absolutely anything—just by following a few simple steps. So stop hiding behind excuses and get your drawing skills into shape now! 

Baby and Toddler Knits

by Debbie Bliss

Best-selling knitwear designer Debbie Bliss introduces a collection of garments and accessories all knitted in one of her favorite yarns–cotton. Smooth and comfortable, cotton is the perfect yarn all year round, producing cool summer garments or cozy winter sweaters. The collection includes hats, bootees, throws, and sweaters for babies, as well as classic designs for toddlers and children up to six years old. Why not make the adorable Guernsey dress that all little girls will love, or wrap up your newborn in the lace and bobble throw. For experienced knitters there are cabled and color-work sweaters and jackets, while designs such as the striped rugby shirt are perfect for novices. The illustrated techniques section guides beginners through the more complex techniques in the book and the garments have detailed knitting charts.

Bead Simple

by Susan Beal

If you've been searching for just the right beading book, here it is - with all the tips, techniques and great projects to help you get started.

From earrings and necklaces to bracelets and embellished clothing, Bead Simple features 50 marvelous projects you can learn to make in no time.

You'll find everything from simple, accessible projects for beginners to more elaborate, sophisticated designs for those seeking a challenge - and everything in between.

Bead Tempted

by Vigdis Mo Johansen

Never before has creating stunning jewelry been so easy thanks to the vast selection of beads and stones available. This glittering collection features beautiful jewelry designs for bracelets, rings, earrings and necklaces.

You will love tailoring jewelry to suit your own personal style with the wide range of sophisticated designs and colors offered in Bead Tempted. With these beautiful and inspiring designs you will have no trouble creating your own dazzling jewelry with your own unique twist."

Bead on a Wire

by Sharilyn Miller

20+ step-by-step bead and wire jewelry projects, including gorgeous earrings, necklaces, brooches, and bracelets.

Beaded Ornaments to Knit

by Jacobson/Steiner

Whether you've just started knitting or been knitting for years, you’ll love fashioning these sparkling orbs! Each of the twelve designs cradles a clear glass ornament inside, and each knitted creation is highlighted by dozens of beads. Use yarn enhanced with a metallic thread to make your knitted orbs glow with reflected light. Display them near a window, heap them in bowls or vases, or hang them on ornament stands. These decorator items are beautiful year-round, and they make wonderful gifts! Each is knit of light/sport weight yarn using four double-pointed needles in size 5 (3.75mm).

Beginner’s Guide: Get Started Painting
Acrylic, Oil, Pastel, Watercolor

by Marla Baggetta, Marilyn Grame, Geri Medway, Tom Swimm, and Caroline Zimmermann

Learn how to paint in four different media! Taking the first steps to learn how to paint can be a challenge, especially when beginning artists are unsure which medium best suits them. With this book, aspiring artists will discover the qualities and benefits of four painting media—acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor—making it easier for them to begin their artistic journey. After an in-depth introduction to the tools and materials needed for each medium, five accomplished artists guide readers step by step through the creation of their own works of art.

Bend the Rules with Fabric: Fun Sewing Projects with Stencils, Stamps, Dye, Photo Transfers, Silk Screening, and More
by Amy Karol

You’ve bent all the rules with sewing, so now what? It’s high time you made your own fashions even more you with Amy Karol’s next craft revolution: Bend the Rules with Fabric.

You’ll learn everything you need to know to turn a plain piece of fabric or a garment into the perfect showcase for your personality.

Bend-The-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew
by Amy Karol

Author Amy Karol brings stitchers a down-to-earth introduction to sewing, including 30 projects so adorable and cool they’ll inspire anyone to pick up a needle and thread. Playful, modern projects, which include pillows, aprons, and purses, help novices master sewing skills while providing immediate sewing gratification and confidence.

Big & Bold

by BeadStyle magazine

Make a statement with big and bold jewelry. These projects from the pages of BeadStyle magazine feature prominent pendants, chunky beads, and other strong focal pieces in necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Bow Wow WOW!: Fetching Costumes for Your Fabulous Dog

by Cathie Filian

What is it about a dressed-up dog that’s so irresistible? Fortunately, most pups patiently put up with this foolishness—and that just heightens the hilarity. Never has doggie-wear come wilder, wackier, and wittier than these 33 designs from Emmy®-nominated TV craft hostess, Cathie Filian. Cathy’s own furry friend, Max, has tested them all out and enthusiastically barked his approval of this funny, irreverent collection.

Best of all, dog-crazy but sewing-challenged humans will appreciate how easy these colorful clothes are to stitch. (Some simply involve embellishing a store-bought costume.) All the projects are based on two easily adjustable basic patterns: one consists of a top and a skirt; the other, a cape.

Button It Up

by Susan Beal

This idea-filled book will have crafters, collectors, and jewelry makers rummaging through their stashes for fabulous fasteners from the 1980s and earlier.

The gorgeous 4-color photos and illustrations are sure to inspire crafters of all skill levels. The complete, step-by-step instructions -- along with expert advice on jewelry making and gluing techniques -- get you off to a great start and guarantee successful results.

Button Primer This comprehensive guide includes a look at the history of buttons; the charm and beauty of vintage buttons made of horn, ivory, wood, and semi-precious stone; and using vintage molds to make your own buttons.

CARDS

Each issue of CARDS is loaded with over 100 cards for all occasions, and every card includes step-by-step instructions along with a detailed list of the products used so you can recreate any of the cards in a snap. With 148 pages, you are sure to find the inspiration you are looking for to create your own beautiful cards. Included are also the latest tips and techniques so you have everything you need to make your experience the best ever. Card making is both timeless and trendy, so this is a resource you will turn to time and time again. Gorgeous photography, a fun square size and high quality paper makes CARDS as beautiful to look at as it is fun to use.

Civil War Love Letter Quilt

by Rosemary Youngs

Get wrapped up in the loves and lives of 11 Civil War soldiers and the beautiful quilt their stories inspired.

Rebel and Union soldiers fought for different ways of life, but they had one thing in common: the love of their friends, family and sweethearts who wanted them to come home safely. Get a glimpse of the soldiers' hopes, fears and hardships shared in their letters home, and mark their journey with 121 foundation-pieced quilt blocks designed by author Rosemary Youngs.

Easy-to-follow instructions and full-size patterns accompany all block designs, plus bonus designs for a patchwork heart and Civil War soldier appliqués.

Make a single large quilt or any of the 14 other projects, including lap quilts, wall hangings and table runners that feature your favorite block designs.

Classic Elite Knits

by Joelle Meier Rioux

This extraordinary collection of knitwear projects brings you the 100 best designs from the archives of Classic Elite Yarns, a leader in the hand-knitting industry. All beautifully presented with vivid full-color photographs throughout.

These knitwear patterns combine contemporary appeal with timeless techniques and include a wide range of knitting projects for every occasion: scarves, bags, purses, hats, gloves and sweaters for men, women, and children. Step-by-step directions make them easily accessible to knitters of every skill level and offer many choices in every category from beginner to accomplished.

This exciting collection features patterns by well-known names in the field, including Melissa Leapman, Annie Modesitt, Michele Rose Orne, and Kathy Zimmerman, along with the work of up-and-coming designers. With so much variety, this book promises to be a wise investment and cherished knitting resource you'll go back to again and again.

Clay So Cute!: 21 Polymer Clay Projects for Cool Charms, Itty-Bitty Animals, and Tiny Treasure

by Sherri Haab

Specifically designed with the tween (8–12-year-old) girl in mind, Clay So Cute!> shows how one of the easiest mediums—polymer clay, which need only be baked in the oven—can be sculpted into quick, simple, totally fun jewelry and accessories.

Given our proven track record in selling polymer clay DIY books to the adult market, and Haab’s wide fan base and successful previous books, Clay So Cute! will be an instant success with girls (and their mothers and grandmothers) looking for projects that are more sophisticated than “kid stuff,” but trendier and more age-appropriate than the pieces in adult clay books.

Using simple, step-by-step illustrated techniques, few tools, and updated colors to make tween-friendly projects like mini-cupcake charms, robot key chains, polka-dot ponytail holders, Japanese-style animals, and a wide assortment of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, Clay So Cute! is a sweet discovery for tween girls.

Collage Fusion

by Alma de la Melena Cox

Alma de la Melena Cox developed the term "telamedera" to express the fusion of vibrantly colored materials that merges using wood with collage and fabric.

The process begins with a piece of wood as a canvas and with the help of step-by-step photos, you will learn to use a wood-burning tool to add lines and details. Plus, several mixed-media techniques such as stencil-work, dimensional paint, fabric, beads and personal imagery will help you bring the art to life. The twenty techniques are accompanied by a finished piece of inspirational art and an additional 10 fully stepped-out projects draw on a number of art techniques that you can use for a variety of crafts.

Learn how to marry the beauty of fabric with the organic nature of wood in Collage Fusion.

Contemporary Copper Jewelry

by Sharilyn Miller

Create contemporary copper jewelry that is beautifully designed and affordable with the bestselling author of Bead on a Wire. Contemporary Copper Jewelry features an extensive technique section and 17 projects from a collection of top jewelry artists, including Rachel Nelson-Smith, Dale "Cougar" Armstrong, Eugenia Chan, and Richard Salley.

Copper jewelry offers jewelry makers an inexpensive yet stylish alternative to silver. Working with base metals and copper is popular because it's pretty, easy to work with, and accessible. Inside the book you’ll find step-by-step photography for all projects and techniques, tips for mixing metals with copper to create one-of-a-kind designs, an extensive technique section and 17 projects that are sure to inspire wire and metal jewelry enthusiasts.

Cookie Craft: Everything You Need to Know to Create and Decorate 144 Inspired Cookies

by Valerie Peterson, Janice Fryer

Elaborately decorated cookies fill the shelves of high-end bakery cases, tempting shoppers with bright colors and whimsical shapes. The cookies are beautiful, but buying them in a bakery can be shockingly expensive, and their flavor often doesn’t live up to their appearance. Now home bakers can have their pretty cookies and enjoy eating them too!

Thanks to the clear instructions and practical methods developed by authors Valerie Peterson and Janice Fryer, amateur cookie crafters can achieve bakery-quality design and homemade fresh taste. Cookie Craft gives readers access to the entire world of decorated cookies, beginning with an inspirational gallery of 150 colorful cookies guaranteed to start those creative juices flowing.

Cookie Sensations: Creative Designs for Every Occasion

By Meaghan Mountford

Cookie Sensations is a step-by-step guide to creating edible art. It features templates, detailed instructions, illustrations and information on resources. Everything you need to succeed is in this book, including recipes for cookies and icings, directions for coloring icings, instructions on master your decorating technique and even tips on fixing mistakes.

Craft Star: Pet Crafts - Everything you need to become your pet’s craft star!

by Megan Friday

Perfect for pet lovers of all ages, this book offers crafty inspiration for kids who want to create stuff for their favorite furry friends. Doggie fashions, cat couture, and gerbil goodies are all covered! The creative, easy-to-follow craft projects include everything a pampered pet could want, including personalized plaques, designer-inspired pet wear, simple hand-sewn toys, and homemade treat recipes. Every project is laid out in clear, step-by-step detail, and the book includes templates to get kids started crafting right away.

Craft Star: Rockin’ Crafts - Everything you need to become a rock-painting craft star!

by Diana Fisher

Young artists can take part in a truly rockin’ adventure with this project book that teaches kids how to turn a plain old rock into an extraordinary creation! Rockin’ Crafts covers basic painting and design transfer techniques, as well as color mixing recipes, and then dives right into a variety of ultra-cool projects. Young imaginations will love the tons of crafty and creative ideas inside, from rock frames to rock towns—all with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photographs.

Craftcycle, 100+ Eco-Friendly Projects and Ideas for Everyday Living

by Heidi Boyd

Inside Craftcycle, you will find a mix of over 100 ideas for crafts, recipes, sustainable living ideas and construction projects - all organized by season to offer year-round green living. Within each chapter, there are larger projects to build, quick crafts to complete using basic materials or recycled items, seasonally appropriate tips, and recipes using seasonal ingredients. Detailed diagrams accompany the larger-scale projects, while the basic crafts feature step-by-step photographs and illustrations, making them accessible for the entire family.

Crochet Adorned: Reinvent Your Wardrobe with Crocheted Accents, Embellishments, and Trims (Paperback)

by Linda Permann

Does last season’s skirt need a little more flash? Want to breathe new life into your favorite tee? If you love crochet and quick, gratifying projects, Linda Permann will show you how to turn your old duds into a new wardrobe with yarn, a hook, and inspired ideas! By adding trims, embellishments and lace–or even changing the design of a garment–with simple crochet stitches, you can give your clothes a whole new look. These fun-to-make projects are a great second chance for clothes from your closet or thrifty finds–and they’ll even look great with the gems already in your yarn stash. When someone asks, "Did you make that?" you will love to answer "Yes!"

Crochet Edgings & Trims

by Kate Haxell

Crochet Edgings & Trims is the go-to resource. This book provides you with a resource to help you add a personal touch to their designs, regardless of your skill level. Pick a lace edging for a feminine cardigan. Or, design your own scarf with a unique stitch edging for original style. Crochet Edgings and Trims is the perfect portable one-stop source for stitch inspiration.

Crochet Totes and Accessories

by Lena Maikon

Need an attractive handbag for a special purpose or occasion? Look to this collection of crochet bags, totes, purses, pouches, sacs, and more designed by Lena Maikon. There is something for every season and style. 21 designs: Fashionably Striped "Fabric" Purse, Elegant Pompon Purse, Stylish Grocery Tote, Spiral Change Purse; Classic Campus Backpack; Rolled Scroll Pencil Case, Parisian Floral Purse, Pretty Purple Coin Purse, Zigzag Clutch, Zigzag Make-up Bag, Rolled Sushi Purse, Snowy Vintage Handbag, Sun and Sea Beach Bag, Pear Sunglass Holder, Brightly Striped Fringed Bottle Holder, Hands-Free Hiking Pouch, Hands-Free Phone Pouch, Blossoming Tree Lingerie Bag, Decorated Shoe Sack, Traveler's Make-up Container, and Genie's Jewelry Box.

Crochet Your Cares Away

by Meagan Glaser

When life gets stressful, go a little crazy with crochet! Meagan Glaser presents 19 zany projects that will put you on the road to relaxation. For children and adults, there are 7 pillows, 4 scarves, 4 hats, 3 afghan squares, and a board game. When your computer is bugging you, take out your frustrations on the smushable Computer Virus Pillow. If your diet’s a losing battle, let a Hamburger Hat tell the world what you’d rather have for dinner. And since nothing cures the blues like helping others, why not create a cheerful afghan of Smiley Face Blocks for someone who needs a chuckle? We bet you also know a child who would love a Snake Scarf or a game of Tic-Tac-Toast with a bacon-strip grid and fried-egg playing pieces.

Crochet in Color: Techniques and Designs for Playing with Color

by Kathy Merrick

Known for her signature use of color, crochet designer Kathy Merrick shares her secrets to designing with color in unique and unexpected ways in Crochet in Color. Merrick offers 17 patterns that explore a variety of ways to play with color that will build your crochet color confidence.

With a long list of projects encompassing wearables to various home decor projects, all of Merrick's designs in Crochet in Color are made with fine yarns and big hooks to achieve a crochet fabric that is fluid and never stiff. And because Merrick focuses on simple shapes and less intricate designs, her projects are perfect for all crochet skill levels to create sophisticated and fun designs that play with color.

Crochet in Color encourages you to shake their fears of experimenting with color, design outside the color wheel, and make unique color combinations work. Merrick also explains how to change colors in crochet, stranding techniques, and how to work over yarn tails. Plus, there are various tips and tricks, such as a proportion guide to working color bands and easy ways to finish your work.

The definitive guide to crocheting in color, Crochet in Color is a must if you want to add colorwork to your crochet resume with confidence.

Cuddle-Up Quilts: A Treasury of Quilts and Accessories for Babies and Toddlers

by Deborah Hearn

Everyone loves a baby quilt! This brand-new collection features 14 soft and cuddly quilts with matching projects, all designed in fun-to-stitch combinations of patchwork and appliqué. Bunnies, butterflies, posies, planes, trains, and so much more make it fun to choose just the right quilt for that precious little child. The matching projects include a huggable puppy, little apron, handy tote bag, and soft pillows.

This is a pleasing and useful pattern book that quilters will use again and again, with easy-to-follow instructions, gorgeous photography, and designs that young boys and girls will love.

Cute Dogs: Craft your own Pooches

by Chie Hayano

The Cute Dogs craft features 16 of the most popular breeds. Each page contains full color pictures featuring each dog in their favorite pose and pictures of all the lovable canine models. Each dog has a separate page of easy-to-follow instructions, so you can finally have as many dogs as you want.

Cute Little Animals

by Amy Gaines

Meet Amy Gaines' 8 appealing characters to crochet. There's more to these cute animals than meets the eye. Millicent Rose is a "libearian" by day and a bingo fanatic by night. Archibald Hiram wears his striped PJs whenever he's not at work as a financial advisor. Rumored peanut shortages keep Wesley the blue elephant from joining the circus. Then there is Lourdes, a preppie purple hippo. Roscoe (Newgate) Kidd is a pirate panda who escaped from the zoo long ago. Scooter Pup is a likeable little fellow whose teeth get him in trouble. From the paranormal files we have Nestor Lochland, A.K.A the Loch Ness monster. Never ones to wait for mischief, Chaos A. Cat and his baby sis, Calamity, are always on the lookout for adventure.

Deborah Newton's Cable Collection

by Deborah Newton

Rediscover your passion for knitting! These 19 refreshingly original sweaters, coats, and accessories by renowned designer Deborah Newton offer something for every creative mood and each fashion need. Whether you want to knit something casual, dressy, elegant, or fun, the projects will delight you with stylish, curvy cables. Try your hand at knitting a cabled cardigan, a cropped sweater, a lush mohair hoodie, a hobo-style shoulder bag, a beret with matching fingerless gloves, or other exciting designs. Deborah offers knitters such professional details as toggle closures, raglan sleeves, cap sleeves, zippers, slit pockets, and more. You'll love them all!

Decorating with Papercraft

by Clare Youngs

Paper's not just for note cards or scrapbooking anymore! Decorate your home with the 25 fun and fabulous eco-friendly papercraft projects featured in this inspiring new collection. You can conjure up tea light lanterns, vintage flower lampshades, decorative bowls, picture frames, stacking photo cubes, even a decoupaged dresser -- all from paper, both new and recycled.

Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography guide you through the process of making these chic, one-of-a kind designs. There are patterns for all skill levels as well as pages of templates conveniently included in the back of the book for reference. For anyone who has ever wondered how to turn a stack of old magazines into inspired décor, this book is just the answer.

Donna Dewberry's All New Book of One-Stroke Painting

by Donna Dewberry

Combining Donna's fun and easy technique with today's most popular subjects, colors and projects, this is the largest and most complete one-stroke painting guide ever for crafters and painters.

Dragons & Fantasy - Unleash your creative beast as you conjure up dragons, fairies, ogres, and other fantastic creatures

by Kythera of Anevern

Drawing fire-breathing beasts and mysterious, magical creatures has never been so much fun—or so easy! In this 64-page book, fantasy artist Kythera of Anevern demonstrates how to draw dragons, fairies, ogres, merfolk, and everything in between! You will discover in-depth tips and techniques for drawing textures such as fur, hair, scales, and teeth, as well as features like tails, wings, talons, hooves, and horns. With a wealth of fanciful drawings and in-depth instruction on re-creating extraordinary creatures in graphite, this book is sure to fuel your fascination with the fantastic.

Easy Guide to Sewing: How to sew tops and T-shirts, skirts, and pants

by Lynn MacIntyre and Marcy Tilton

Two nationally recognized sewing experts team up to bring you this complete guide to sewing basic garments, a must-have reference. This latest edition is a collection of three earlier classics published by Threads magazine and compiled here for easy, convenient referral. It provides a wealth of how-to instruction for sewers of all skill levels.

Divided into sections that cover sewing tops, T-shirts, shirts, and pants, sections cover choosing your pattern, choosing your fabric, getting the right fit and refining it, construction guidelines and stylizing your pattern . You'll want to have this encyclopedic guide handy whenever you're sewing. It answers all questions sewers usually have on everything from working with knits to making kick pleats, to pin-fitting adjustments and even customizing patterns your way.

Ecology Magnets in Plastic Canvas

by Dick Martin

These 15 colorful magnets from Dick Martin will help you spread your favorite ecology messages: Stop Pollution, Don't Litter, Recycle, Love Earth, Care for It, No Smoking, Ecology, Save a Tree, Save Energy, Grow Your Own, Don't Waste Water, Save the Whale, Save Me Tiger, Save Me Panda, and Save Gas. Each is approximately 3 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" high, worked on 7 mesh plastic canvas using worsted weight yarn.

Elegant Knotted Jewelry, Techniques and Projects Using Maedeup

by Becky Meverden

Elegant Knotted Jewelry introduces you to the Korean knotting art of Maedeup, a specialty craft handed down from teacher to student that originated thousands of years ago. Each knot in Maedeup has a meaning, which Becky shares alongside techniques for creating 10 different knots. She then incorporates these techniques into more than 30 upscale jewelry projects that are affordable and easy to create, yet yield stunning and exquisite results. Includes a special foreword by Carol Duvall.

Enchanted Cakes For Children

by Debbie Brown

Enchanted Cakes for Children contains over 20 endearing characters and scenes, including familiar characters from favorite fairy tales such as the Snow Queen, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella. You'll also meet several new characters from the world of make-believe, such as friendly elves and bewitching mermaids playing with sea creatures. Clear, step-by-step text is complemented by color photos of each cake. Cake decorators of all levels of experience will soon be producing delightful cakes that will enthrall children and adults alike. 

Expressive Color - Discover easy methods for keeping your watercolors fresh and lively

by Joseph Stoddard

In this delightful, 64-page guide, accomplished artist Joseph Stoddard shows you how to paint rich, dynamic, and emotionally charged watercolor paintings. Joseph touches on all aspects of creating expressive watercolor paintings with a focus on color usage, from selecting color schemes and pairing pigments to suggesting a variety of moods. Unlike other learn-to-paint books on the market, this guide encourages you to interpret subjects in your own artistic voice, teaching how to communicate with color through stunning illustrations and insightful art instruction. The book also features eight clear, step-by-step demonstrations, including a still life, a city scene, landscapes, and more.

Fabulous Felt

by Sophie Bester

Surprisingly simple to work with, felt can be used to create both traditional and modern projects, all with a timeless air. Within the pages of Fabulous Felt readers will find 32 stunning projects including photoframes, photo album covers, cushions, rugs, christmas decorations and children's gifts. Featured styles range from rich oriental and mouthwatering fruity colors to chic neutrals and pretty pastels. A techniques section and clear step-by-step instructions allow readers to produce fabulous results whatever their skill level.

Fashion T-Shirts

by Lorine Mason

Clever ways to transform a T-shirt into crafty fashion

A plain T-shirt is a blank canvas just waiting to be dressed up. Fashion T-Shirts is about transforming a T into a personal fashion statement with easy sewing and crafting. The 25 projects both alter and embellish a basic, inexpensive T-shirt. The embellishing includes simple embroidery, crochet, painting, stamping, buttons, fringes, tassels, rhinestones, and beads. The altering involves cutting, reconstructing, and simple sewing to change the structure of the garment. Projects included are for women or kids and are made with T-shirts of all colors. There will be lots and lots of original, clever details. Stylish, fashionable and fun, this is the book for wearable that we woman can really wear. Easy, clear, step-by-step instructions with how-to photos and projects inherently easier than regular fashion sewing because each starts with a ready-made T-shirt (no fitting, no patterns).

Fast, Fun & Easy^® Fabric Cover-Button Jewelry

by Laura West Kong

What's even more fun than making these cute little treasures? Wearing them, of course. Create a charming fabric button necklace, bracelet, purse, pin, hair fastener, earrings, or bookmark in just a few hours, then show off your instant accessory.  

With Fast, Fun & Easy^® Fabric Cover-Button Jewelry you’ll create 6 quick-and-easy fabric button accessories, each with 5 variations and learn to work with 2 different kinds of buttons, hot-fix crystals, beads, charms, and embroidery. See how small button jewelry is perfect for charm packs or using up scraps and use these easy techniques to embellish quilts, clothing, or papercrafts.

Fat Quarter Quilting

by Sue Penn

This unequaled resource provides you with easy-to-follow instructions, and more than 50 illustrations and 275+ full-color photos and illustrations for making the most of fat quarter bundles! Any room in your house will benefit from the use of traditional blocks and creative fabrics covered in Fat Quarter Quilting.

Whatever your quilting and sewing skills, you can generate a new image for every room in the house with the 25 projects included in this book. A mix of large and small projects including a dresser runner, wall hangings, quilted pillows, framed quilted pieces, a bed quilt and more are featured! This must-have reference also offers instruction in basic techniques including piecing, pressing and binding.

Felt Jewelry - 25 Pieces to Make Using a Variety of Simple Felting Techniques

by Teresa Searle

The author of Heartfelt and Textile Jewelry is back with more of her exceptionally lovely designs for using felt in creative ways.  As felt is easy to make and work with it has become a favorite material used by crafters, knitters and others, and now combined with other decorative elements, like decorative stitching and beads it becomes irresistible!

Teresa takes you step-by-step through the projects showcasing a variety of felt-making processes including rolled felt, 3-D felt, and felt made in your own washing machine. In addition she includes ideas for using commercially-made felt that can be found in any craft store.

Perfect for anyone who enjoys the versatility of felt and is interested in making fabulous one-of-a-kind jewelry. These twenty-five jewelry items will easily fit your personal style. Adorned with stitching, beading, and dyeing any crafter can create fabulous pieces to complement their favorite outfits.

Free & Easy Stitch Style

by Poppy Treffery

Go into the studio of popular textile designer Poppy Treffry, as she demonstrates how to create quirky, fun and memorable projects and motifs. Layering, fraying and appliqué all add to the free and easy effect, while techniques such as freestyle shading and texturing create pictures with charm and attitude. The projects include home accents such as curtains and cushions, plus personal accessories like handbags and purses. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations and photographs combine with a fresh design to offer you a new twist in needlecrafting.

Good Mail Day: A Primer for Making Eye-Popping Postal Art

by Jennie Hinchcliff

“What is a good mail day?” A good mail day is a day when, instead of just bills, catalogs, and advertisements, your postal carrier delivers artful, beautiful, personal mail from friends and acquaintances all over the world. Mail art is a collaborative art form with a long and fascinating history populated by famous artists as well as everyday practitioners. The term “mail art” refers to pieces of art sent through the mail rather than displayed or sold in traditional venues. Mail artists often use inexpensive and recycled materials including postcards, collage, rubber stamps, and photocopied images. Mail art is a truly international activity and a fun way to connect with people in every corner of the globe. Readers will learn to create decorated and illustrated envelopes, faux postage and artistamps, find penpals, make a mail art kit, and much more!

Gooseberry Patch Oh-So-Easy Knits

by Gooseberry Patch

Knitting is such a wonderful pastime! And it's especially nice when your projects work up quickly and easily, like these 12 patterns. Just look at some of the special things you can create: a wrap blooming with flowering vines, an oh-so-sweet teddy bear, a warm sweater for your dog, and a colorful felted purse. Make these designs for friends, family, or yourself. You'll be surprised how fast you finish each one. Knit up some fun! 12 accessories to make and share: Felted Purse; Clutch; Textured Purse; Textured Stripes Afghan; Dog Sweater; Flowered Stole; Hat; Mittens; Toe Up Socks; Blue Booties; Pink Booties; and Teddy Bear.

Gooseberry Patch: Fun-to-Crochet Gifts

by Gooseberry Patch

These 14 sweet gifts for sharing are the prettiest crochet gifts you'll love to make, and family and friends will be delighted to receive! When you crochet, you put a little of yourself into each stitch. It’s that extra bit of care that makes it so much fun to give handmade gifts to friends & family! This collection from Gooseberry Patch includes a baby blanket, floral lapel pin, strawberry coasters, cupcake pincushions, lace-edged baby bibs, even a toy Spotty dog! The nostalgic tea towels with crochet edging are as useful as they are pretty. And you probably have a four-legged friend who would welcome a cozy jacket. Even if you only have a little time to crochet, you’ll find lots of gift ideas that are quick and easy.

Great Grannies!

by Judy Sajewski

Who says grannies have to be square? These high-energy designs by Judy Sajewski transform the concept of crocheted granny squares. Now you can create granny bars, circles, wheels, pie wedges, and more. You’ll also find two new ideas for assembling squares to get fresh looks. Use these modified grannies to turn your yarn scraps and favorite bright colors into exciting afghans!

7 Scrap afghans to crochet with medium weight yarn: Addition Squares, Bars, Cathedral Windows, Circles, Piece of the Pie, Scrappy Wheels, and Square in a Square.

Green Guide for Artists: Nontoxic Recipes, Green Art Ideas, & Resources for the Eco-Conscious Artist

by Karen Michel

The Green Guide for Artists inspires artists to make better eco-conscious choices within their work and their studios and shows them how. The book has four sections: The first contains recipes for DIY art supplies such as ones for mixing your own non-toxic paints and adhesives and making your own papers from recycled paper. The second offers safe and green practices for the workspace. The next section shares a fresh look at using recycled materials through creative step-by-step projects and a gallery section. The final section contains a resource guide for eco-friendly materials and supplies, including websites and forum links.

Greeting Cards in Stitches

by Sharon Jankowicz, Kristin Jankowicz

Clever greeting cards, embellished with hand stitching, are so unique they'll become keepsakes!

Our fabulous mother-daughter design duo has created 30 original cards for all occasions, including holidays, birthdays, births, graduations, anniversaries, get well, thank you, congratulations, and general note cards. A detailed basics section includes general embroidery information plus an overview of all the techniques and tools necessary for embroidering on paper. Embroidery stitches are taught with watercolor how-to illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and close-up photos. Full-size patterns for all projects are provided for easy transfer.

Heavenly Handmade Bags

by Sue Hawkins

From simple bags that can be made in an evening to more advanced projects, crafters of all skill levels will love creating and using these fashionable projects. Over 25 exciting projects.

Heavenly Metal Twisted Wire

by Lisa Brown

This collection of 20 shimmering, shining home accents, accessories and gifts made from wire, metal and mesh is sure to appeal to crafters and DIY enthusiasts. Irresistible projects range from a cute mesh food cover and chic curtain tiebacks to a quirky birthday cake and ambient Christmas lights. Stylish inspirational photography is showcased throughout, and detailed step-by-step pictures and instructions ensure great results. Includes sections to thoroughly explain basic techniques, tools and materials.

Home Sweet Sewn

by Alice Butcher and Ginny Farquhar

Home Sweet Sewn is packed with ideas and inspiration to add a unique homespun look to your home d‚cor. Create fabulous projects with designs that reflect all aspects of your home and lifestyle, from cozy cushions and throws to an eye-catching apron and more. Plus, explore a variety of easy-to-follow techniques that include patchwork, quilting, applique, rag rug twining, embroidery, and sewing with oilcoth. With designs that represent every season, you are sure to find something to fit your own personal style.

Home, Paper, Scissors: Decorative Paper Accessories for the Home

by Patricia Zapata

Papercrafts have as strong and loyal a following as ever, and with Home, Paper, Scissors, paper devotees can now create a beautiful collection of projects to accent their homes and to give as gifts.

They’re quick and simple to create—most take just an hour or two to make and involve only simple cutting, folding, and gluing. Yet the outcomes are stunning. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, Zapata incorporates earthy colors and sleek, organic style into projects that will have people asking, "Is that really made from paper?"

Divided into sections on decorating, entertaining, and gifting, the book features pieces ranging from lamps to bowls to keepsake boxes and journals. For anyone who’s striving to live a greener life, most of the more than 30 projects can be made from recycled materials such as brown bags, manila folders, magazines, and even junk mail.

Pick your paper, grab a pair of scissors, and get started folding your way toward a one-of-a-kind home accessory or handmade gift!

Hooked Hats

by Margaret Hubert

Crocheted hats are in style on everyone from sophisticated urbanites to women of a certain age. They are seen on hip skateboarders and happy babies. No wonder the hat is such a popular crochet project. Hooked Hats presents 15 easy crochet designs bursting with color, textures, and fashion style. The projects feature a variety of yarns from bright cottons to novelty yarns and offer extras like linings, edgings, and embellishments. For the many beginners, an illustrated basics section teaches the stitches. There are rare alternative instructions for lefties and a handy ruler. Hooked Hats is part of an exciting new series of crochet project books.

I Can't Believe I'm Knitting Socks

by Cynthia Guggemos

Cozy, comfy, colorful socks—with this book, knitting them by the dozens is incredibly easy! Make them cabled or plain, striped or solid, ribbed, lacy, or laddered. Wear them with your favorite clogs, pair them with jeans or skirts, or let them replace your fussy old house shoes. You'll fly through our helpful hints and photos to create an entire wardrobe of indispensable tootsie-warmers in three sizes for women. Our Extras and General Instructions sections provide useful information on yarn options, different cast-on techniques, choices between double-pointed needles and circular needles, and different types of Heels and Toes. You'll be thrilled right down to your (pampered) toes when you say, "I can’t believe I'm knitting socks!"

I Heart Felt: 33 eye-popping projects for the inspired knitter

by Kathleen Taylor

Felting is a simple process: take a knitted object--anything from a purse to a holiday stocking--douse it in water, subject it to serious agitation, and let it dry. The result is cozy, dense, and durable--and totally different from anything you've ever knitted before.

In the follow-up to her best-selling Knit One, Felt Too, noted knitting designer Kathleen Taylor reveals just how to felt colorful Fair Isle, delicate cables, and blended novelty yarns. Her hugely imaginative projects, including gorgeous cabled handbags, stylish beaded hats and adorable appliquéd mittens, come with easy-to-follow directions and go far beyond basic felting.

Impatient Beader

by Margot Potter

50+ quick and easy, yet sassy and fun beaded jewelry projects, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. Perfect for busy beaders who want beautiful, wearable art... and want it fast.

In All Caps!

by Drew Emborsky

This exciting collection of crocheted headgear is the creative invention of Drew Emborsky, also known as The Crochet Dude, famous for his wildly popular blog, magazine features, books, and television appearances. His six designs--each perfect for the woman who loves original style!--include Basketweave Stocking Cap, Cabled Tam, Reversible Cabled Headband, Shearling Bucket Hat, Slouchy Beret, and Stripes and Cables Hat.

Jelly Roll Inspirations

by Pam Lintott

The Jelly Roll Challenge was an international competition to find the best and most creative use of one Jelly Roll.

Jelly Roll Inspirations offers twelve brand new practical quilt projects to satisfy every Jelly Roll addict. Alongside the winning entries, every quilt has been recreated by the author, ensuring absolute accuracy and providing you with an alternative color variation. Each design comes with a full color styled photograph, comprehensive instructions and complete diagrams. Plus, each quilt requires one Jelly Roll and additional background fabric, making all of the projects quick, inexpensive and fun.

Jelly Roll Quilts

Jelly rolls are the new fat quarter bundle! They consist of 2 inch strips of color-coordinated fabric, rolled up to create a solid disk and tied with a ribbon. One glimpse of a delicious roll of these color-coordinated fabrics and you'll want to make every project inside this book!

Jewelry in a Flash

From BeadStyle magazine

Step-by-step photos and instructions make more than 40 projects easy to complete, while detailed supply lists simplify shopping, making beading easier than ever. Whether you have an hour, or just fifteen minutes to put together a last-minute gift or accessory, Jewelry in a Flash will ensure that you have enough time to create beautiful pieces.

Joel Dewberry's Sewn Spaces, Fresh and Modern Projects for Your Life and Home

by Joel Dewberry

Create a unique style for your life, whether you're at work or play!

Joel Dewberry balances modern fabric designs and fresh color palettes with an eclectic mix of elements to achieve a memorable and comfortable environment injected with personality.

Whether you're a crafter, sewer, quilter or style seeker you'll love the distinctive looks with simple how-to fabric projects and loads of inspiration. In the end, if you're interested in delivering a fresh approach to styling your life that is accessible and easily accomplished, then Sewn Spaces is for you.

Kaffe Fassett's Museum Quilts

by Kaffe Fassett and Liza Prior Lucy

Discover Textile Treasures of Londons World-Famous Decorative Art Museum, and Learn to Recreate Them Through Full Instruction and Easy-to-Follow Diagrams.

Kaffe Fassett's Quilt Romance

by Kaffe Fassett

Discover 20 glorious new quilts that will take you on a journey back in time when you flip through Kaffe Fassett's Quilt Romance.

All the romance of a time gone by is captured in exquisite pastels, set against the dramatic Italianate architecture of a tiny Welsh village -- enchanting patterns that will warm up your home and make wonderful gifts.

Based on Fassett's signature line of Rowan fabrics, here's the 11th book in his series of best-selling quilt patterns.

You'll find pieces designed by the world's finest quilters, including Liza Prior-Lucy, Pauline Smith, Robert Horton -- and introducing Kim McClean, an Australian quilt designer and teacher.

Each pattern includes step-by-step instructions for creating a museum-quality piece -- plus inside tips and techniques that Fassett has picked up in over 30 years as a textile artist.

And the stunning color photos by Debbie Patterson will inspire you to get going on your first project when you see the artful beauty in each and every piece.

Kaffe Fassett's Quilt Romance

by Kaffe Fassett

Discover 20 glorious new quilts that will take you on a journey back in time when you flip through Kaffe Fassett's Quilt Romance.

All the romance of a time gone by is captured in exquisite pastels, set against the dramatic Italianate architecture of a tiny Welsh village -- enchanting patterns that will warm up your home and make wonderful gifts.

Based on Fassett's signature line of Rowan fabrics, here's the 11th book in his series of best-selling quilt patterns.

You'll find pieces designed by the world's finest quilters, including Liza Prior-Lucy, Pauline Smith, Robert Horton -- and introducing Kim McClean, an Australian quilt designer and teacher.

Each pattern includes step-by-step instructions for creating a museum-quality piece -- plus inside tips and techniques that Fassett has picked up in over 30 years as a textile artist.

And the stunning color photos by Debbie Patterson will inspire you to get going on your first project when you see the artful beauty in each and every piece.

Kaleidoscope

by Suzanne Simanaitis

Indulge your creative cravings!

Are you passionately curious? Let Kaleidoscope open new doors of creativity as you explore dozens of stories, exercises and instructive projects, all designed to feed, encourage and sometimes flex your creative muscle.

Between the beautiful pages of Kaleidoscope, you'll tap into the joy of drawing, be encouraged to create art in bed, create your own folded-paper shrine, discover the liberation of stream-writing, practice idea brainstorming, make your own duct-tape purse, learn to quiet the negative voice in your head, dream up your own creative studio space and much, much more.

Inspiring art and eye-candy on every page—a Kaleidoscope of creative energy awaits you today!

Knit Along With Debbie Macomber: Charity

By Debbie Macomber

Best-selling author and avid knitter Debbie Macomber wants you to know that your knitting can make a difference! Her Charity Guide for Knitters will acquaint you with exciting ways your hobby can bring comfort and dignity to individuals in need. Eighteen easy-to-intermediate patterns are included for knit blankets, sweaters, socks, hats, mittens, slippers, vests, and a helmet liner.

Knit with Deborah Norville

by Deborah Norville

This essential knitting book features 18 neoclassic fashions and home accents, knit in the luxuriously soft Serenity knitting yarns of the Deborah Norville Collection from Premier Yarns. An avid knitter, Deborah is an award-winning journalist, a bestselling author, and anchor of the television newsmagazine, Inside Edition. Whether you want to knit quick home accessories and fashions or heirloom-quality projects, you’ll find exciting styles for the whole family.

18 projects in chunky, worsted, sport, and sock weight yarns: afghan & pillow; hoodie; socks; woman's turtleneck; man's v-neck vest; lace scarf & shawl; mittens; hand mitts; ribbed hat; hat; neck warmer; baby blanket; baby booties; baby jacket; tote; Christmas stockings; bears; and media holders.

Knitters Bible: Knitted Bags

by Claire Crompton

For every knitter who's wanted to create the perfect bag, comes a collection of 25 stylish projects, from the basic beginner's bag and cute pouches, to practical tote bags, roomy back packs, and knit-shick handbags. Expert knitter Claire Crompton provides easy-to-follow instructions, variation ideas, and guidance on using modern yarns for maximum effect. Whether it's trying knitting techniques, such as cables or felting; adding a zipper or straps; or stitching on motifs and embellishments, readers will find everything they need to create the bag of their dreams.

Knitting for Him

by Wendy Baker

You've knit for yourself, knit for the kids, knit for the house...now knit for the men. In Knitting for Him you'll find patterns both of you will like. Designed to keep him warm, you'll find plans for sweaters, hats, vests and more.

The 30 fun and fashionable pieces outlined in Knitting for Him are filled with detailed instruction from the experts at Rowan. Any number of the projects will inspire you to grab your needles and start right in!

Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts: Basic Techniques for Sewing, Applique, Embroidery, Quilting, Dyeing, and Printing, plus 150 Inspired Projects from A to Z

by Martha Stewart Living Magazine

Whether you just bought your first sewing machine or have been sewing for years, Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts will open your eyes to an irresistible range of ideas. A comprehensive visual reference, the book covers everything a home sewer craves: 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 that reflect not only Martha Stewart’s depth of experience and crafting expertise, but also her singular sense of style.

Encyclopedic in scope, the book features two main parts to help you brush up on the basics and take your 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 than 150 clever ideas (including many no-sew projects), all illustrated and explained with the clear, detailed instructions that have become a signature of Martha Stewart’s magazines, books, and television shows.

An enclosed CD includes full-size clothing patterns as well as templates that can be easily produced on a home printer. Fabric, thread, and tool glossaries identify the properties, workability, and best uses of common sewing materials. And, perhaps best of all, when you need it most, Martha and her talented team of crafts editors offer you the reassurance that you really can make it yourself.

The projects are as delightful as they are imaginative, and include classic Roman shades, hand-drawn stuffed animals, an easy upholstered blanket chest, a quilted crib bumper, French knot-embellished pillowcases and sheets, and Japanese-embroidered table linens, among many others. With gorgeous color photographs as well as expert instruction, this handy guide will surely encourage beginners and keep sewers and crafters of all experience levels wonderfully busy for many years to come.

Mary Engelbreit: Greetings, Gifts, & Decor--Papers & Stickers for Today

by Mary Engelbreit

You can always rely on Mary Engelbreit to come up with fresh ways to make creativity fun. These 28 ideas for papercrafting have all the sweet and sassy style that makes Mary's artwork famous, yet you'll see at a glance that these flowers, birds, and other fun motifs are completely new and created in today's popular colors! The papers and stickers in this book will not only help you make greeting cards and tags, but also framed art, organizers, and party supplies. Fashion mini file folders from fruit-printed papers for the refrigerator door. Give a friend a bouquet of perky paper flowers. Just for fun, we've included some cute ideas like a 3-D scene in a bell jar and a collection of necklaces!

Metallic Thread Embroidery: A practical guide to stitching creatively with metallic threads

by Jacqueline Friedman Kreiinik and Ann Caswell

Embroidery on fabric, quilts, and clothing is showing up everywhere. It's retro fun, but today's threads and design ideas make it modern and personal. This book shows you how to stitch with metallic threads that enhance all kinds of designs, from cross stitch to needlepoint and surface embroidery. Learn how metallic threads make your designs more visually exciting and add special effects. Includes project ideas, stitch diagrams, plus complete how-to instructions in 128 full-color pages.

Mostly Metals: A Beginner's Guide to Jewelry Design

by Karin V. Buckingham

Practical and technique-driven, Mostly Metal teaches jewelry making and jewelry design one simple skill at a time. Novice jewelry-makers will be able to complete more than 35 exciting projects using just three basic tools, easy-to-find materials, and easy-to-learn techniques. Bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and more are all within reach for readers who start at the beginning, with a comprehensive basics section, a tools overview, and a guide to common findings. Tips, hints, and clear text explain the design process so that readers can quickly begin to make their own personal jewelry dreams into a glittering reality.

Must Have Handbags

by Drew Emborsky

Here's a bag for every reason, with styles that keep you on the cutting edge of fashion--in crochet! Drew Emborsky’s handbag designs give you six very cool ways to take it all with you. Plus, optional handle instructions are included for three of the bags! Emborsky, also known as The Crochet Dude, is famous for his wildly popular blog, magazine features, books, and television appearances. The designs in this book include Barrel Purse, Bucket-Style Tote, Purse, Swirl Handbag, Striped Purse, and Hobo Tote.

New Punchneedle Embroidery

by Charlotte Dudney

Punchneedle embroidery is a creative needle art in which thread is literally punched through cloth with a special needle. The design is transferred onto the back of the fabric, which is stretched tightly in a hoop. Using a threaded punch needle, a small running stitched is work on the back of the fabric to outline or fill in the design. This stitch forms a loop on the front of the fabric. Different lengths of loops are created with different sizes of needles. The basic technique can be learned very quickly. The tools and techniques are similar to those used to make rugs with bulky wool yarn only they've been miniaturized. The craft has been described as "embroidery on steroids." Traditionally it is used to create folk art designs, but needle arts designers are starting to create more contemporary designs, and the crafters are jumping on board. This book is a fresh take on punchneedle embroidery, a very vast, very flexible technique to apply color and texture to cloth. Punchneedle designs can be turned into patches to embellish everything from jeans to bags. They can become cards, pins, or journal covers. They can be fused or sewn into all kinds of craft projects.

Nicky Epstein's Beginner's Guide to Felting

by Nicky Epstein

Knitters of the World: The time has come to conquer your felting fears. If you follow these basic steps and helpful hints, the transformations of size, texture, and density will take you to a new knitting dimension. Nicky also includes a variety of finishing techniques for felting, including 3-dimensional shapes, floral knit appliques, cut felted appliques, cutting fringe, and much more. You're sure to become a felting fan forever!

8 felted projects to knit with medium/worsted weight wool yarn: Basket of Pears, Cutting Edge Scarf, Striped Rose Bag, Grape Pillow, Sweetheart Monogrammed Cell Phone Case, Easy Eyeglass Case, Cabled Media Case, and Dipsy Doodle Hat.

Norwegian Handknits: Heirloom Designs from Vesterheim Museum

by Sue Flanders and Janine Kosel

Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa, is one of the premiere centers for Norwegian-American heritage in the United States. As such, it houses one of the country's most extensive collections of the textiles and handknits that have woven ties between Norwegian communities in America and the Old World, between today's culture and a rich past. This book collects thirty patterns for handknits from Vesterheim—folk mittens, socks, scarves, hats, wristers, handbags, knapsacks, and sweaters—all inspired by traditional knits housed in the museum. With an introduction reflecting on the history of Norwegian-style knitting and the stories behind the handknits that inspired the patterns, the book is at once a practical guide, a repository of cultural history, and a lovely look at one of the rich traditions knit into the American fabric.

Not tonight Darling I'm Knitting

by Betsy Hosegood

With everything from knitter's anecdotes, shopping advice and keen celebrity knitters, this book encourages current and would-be knit-chicks to pick up their needles and get clicking together in public.

One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Fabric Projects; Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric!

by Patricia Hoskins

For both novice and accomplished sewers, this spiral-bound guide offers directions that are precisely, clearly, and buoyantly written as the authors share 101 sewing projects requiring only a yard of fabric, including apparel, toys, accessories (human and pet), dresser organizers, and stuffed animals. For each “recipe,” the authors, in well-ordered fashion, list necessary materials and then take the reader-crafter through clearly numbered, carefully explained directions to create a successful final product. For each project, too, a pattern schematic is matched on the opposite page with a full-color photograph of the finished project. This is a fundamental crafts book appropriate for most crafts collections.

Origami Note Cards Kit

by Florence Temko

Origami Note Cards is the perfect starter kit for making your own distinctive cards. With just a few folds, you can create an unforgettable, personalized card that will let the recipient know how much you care. From birthdays to bon voyages, from Christmas to Hanukkah, from Valentine's Day to just about any day, these beautiful folded note cards will make special surprises for your favorite people. You'll even learn how to make blank books just right for sharing, and envelopes perfect for mailing your creations. What a wonderful way to brighten any special-or not so special-day for the important people in your life.  

Outstanding Mini Albums

by Jessica Acs

Outstanding Mini Albums celebrates everything about the mini scrapbook. Because of their ease of use, variety and smaller size, mini albums are a popular way to document specific events or give as gifts. Join Jessica and her team of contributing artists as they illustrate how to take mini albums beyond the standard page and give it character all its own. Step-by-step instructions and photos show you how to create over 30 fun and fabulous albums.

Perfectly Fitted

by Lynne Garner

Learn to create your own sewing patterns with the use of muslin through author Lynne Garner's step-by-step instructions. The resulting patterns fit, are shaped specifically for the body intended, and work with virtually any fabric. Read along as Lynn demonstrates how to adapt a basic bodice, plus sleeve and skirt blocks to create a limitless number of gorgeous tops, trousers, skirts and dresses that all fit to perfection. You'll be able to choose from a range of styles, plus follow professional tips to create your own personalized look!

Precious Metal Clay - 25 Gorgeous Designs for Jewelry and Gifts

by Xuella Arnold

Precious metal clay is an exciting new material made from fine silver dust in a binder that can be used just like ordinary modeling clay. However, once fired, the silver dust fuses together to become pure silver. This unique and versatile material gives crafters of all levels the opportunity to design and create unique silver jewelry--a technique once reserved only for trained silversmiths.

Artist Xuella Arnold demonstrates how precious metal clay can be used alongside traditional methods of jewelry making, and combined with a range of natural and manmade materials to create truly unique designs. You'll find a variety of step-by-step projects along with inspirational ideas to develop your own designs. The book contains an introduction to the tools of the trade and types of clay, as well as step-by-step instructions for mastering precious metal clay techniques such as cutting, molding, combining with other materials, and firing.Perfect for all beaders, jewelry makers, crafters and ceramicists interested in making jewelry and gifts who want to apply precious metal clay to their discipline.

Quick & Easy Scrapbook Styles

by Memory Makers

You will learn the tricks and techniques for making quick scrapbook pages in a range of popular styles including graphic, romantic, fun & funky, distressed, and classic.

Quick Comforts in Crochet

by House

How about redecorating your bedroom this weekend? Or maybe you'd like to add a fresh splash of color to your living room in just one evening? You'll be amazed at how quickly you can crochet these pillows and afghans. That's because super-bulky weight yarn and a large crochet hook make fast work of each design. The pillows can be completed in about 3 to 9 hours, while the lap-size afghans are ready to use in about 9 to 14 hours! Each big, beautiful home accent will warm and refresh your haven in a hurry, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy your new decor.

The 9 projects are Windowpane Pillow & Afghan; Really Ripples Lap-Ghan; Fab Flowers, Flower Garden, and Octagon Afghans; and Peek-A-Boo, Dramatic Diamonds, and Brilliant Bolster Pillows.

Quilt A Gift

by Barri Sue Gaudet

Quilt A Gift is a precious collection of beautiful quilted gifts for every occasion including birthdays, Mother's Day, weddings and Christmas. You will be able to create elegant home accents using pieced patchwork and applique, all featuring the author's stylish country charm. The complexity of each project reflects the amount of time required to stitch the piece, meaning gifts for a dinner party's hostess are quick-to-stitch and presents for a newborn baby are more heirloom.

Seed Bead Fusion: 18 Projects to Stitch, Wire & String

by Rachel Nelson-Smith

Featuring 18 exciting projects presented with detailed step-by-step photography, color variations, and practical illustrations, this fresh approach to seed bead jewelry teaches crafters how to combine materials, techniques, colors, inspiration, and design ideas for jewelry with a contemporary edge. Inspired by a wide range of sources—from Indian Punjabi folk costumes to Native American beading—the designs in this inventive resource fuse materials such as silver, copper wire, seed beads, Czech glass, and crystals into these traditional arts in order to achieve a unique outcome. All of the basic beadweaving stitches, wirework, and stringing techniques are explained and illustrated.

Serge and Merge Quilts

by Sharon V. Rotz & Nancy Zieman

Serging meets quilting in this fun, project-driven book. Author Sharon Rotz shows you how to use serging stitches to create and embellish 15 quilt projects in a range of styles and sizes - including bed quilts! This previously unexplored approach not only teaches you how to make the most of your serger, but you'll also learn how your serger can do things for quilts that other machines cannot.

Sew Darn Cute - 30 Sweet & Simple Projects to Sew & Embellish

by Jenny Ryan

Sought after for her one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, Jenny Ryan has created a collection of adorable projects in Sew Darn Cute that anyone can complete in a jiffy. Simple sewing techniques and quick yet stylish projects combine in this appealing book that teaches readers basic sewing skills while they create adorable yet useful items to keep for themselves or give as thoughtful presents. Use surface embellishment techniques including applique and embroidery to transform plain tees or old linens into pretty and unique signature items like a pillowcase purse or a skinny summer scarf; create lovable critters or a set of crafty coasters from scrap fabric and felted sweaters; or clean up the clutter in your craft room with easy-to-sew organizers for your crochet hooks, knitting needles, pins, and more. A focus on using vintage and thrifted, repurposed fabrics shows readers how they can whip up unique sewing projects that are also easy on the planet (and on your pocketbook). Colorful photographs reveal the projects and fabric selections up-close; step-by-step instructions, plus Jenny's tricks and tips, make it easy for home sewers to re-create these sew darn cute items for themselves.

Sew Pretty Little Luxuries, 30 Irresistible Fabric Gifts

by Sally Southern

You will love this irresistible collection of more than 30 adorable projects that use luxurious fabrics and exquisite embellishments. Incorporating an eclectic blend of materials including felt, ribbon, denim, buttons, beads, wire and more, the author shows you new ways for using a variety of fabric and notions to create simple sewing projects. Step-by-step instruction, technique advice and handy tips make it easy for crafters of all levels to enjoy sewing these simple little treasures.

Sewing Clothes Kids Love

by Nancy Langdon and Sabine Pollehn

This is a book of colorful and imaginative children’s clothes to sew, designed with kids in mind. The authors are designers and owners of two popular pattern companies for kid’s clothes--Farbenmix and Studio Tantrum, known in the sewing community for their creativity, versatility, and fit. This collection of exclusive patterns, included with the book, offers step-by-step instruction for making boys’ and girls’ clothing with a variety of fabric styles and decorative embellishment--including embroidery, patchwork, and trims. The patterns for pants, tops, skirts, and dresses include variations for long and short hemlines and sleeves, various necklines, and adjustable lengths. The patterns are sized from 18 months to kid’s size 12.

Silk Ribbon Embroidery - A Workshop Approach for Beginners

by Helen Dafter 

Designed for the beginning to intermediate embroiderer, this workshop-in-a-book presents the basic concepts of this gentle art, and puts them to immediate use in creating a lidded box, striking evening bag, garden-themed journal cover, and more. Learn to select fabrics and transfer patterns, and the best ways to use common stitches. Save hours of frustration with the help of a complete section on project problem-solving. Increasing or decreasing scale is covered, as is color and perspective, and there are great tips for deciding when to use a jump stitch or a camouflage stitch, and ideas for embellishing other crafts with silk ribbon. Additional information is provided for selecting background treatments and fabrics that can add interest to any project.

Simple Fabric Folding for Halloween: 12 Fun Quilts & Projects

by Liz Aneloski

11 new spooktacular fabric-folding techniques to make your quilts scream! You’ll find silly spiders, haunted houses, jack-o-lanterns and other great projects are sure to bewitch you just in time for Halloween. Trick or Treat your way through 12 imaginative projects to decorate your home and make the most of Halloween with fun novelty fabrics that make your projects a treat to enjoy.

Simplicity Home Decorating Book

by Simplicity Pattern Company

Here's a whole houseful of clever ideas, design tips, and time-saving, money-saving, easy-to-do projects--for glue gun and stapler as well as sewing--by the experts who know all the tricks of the do-it-yourself trade.

Simplicity's Simply The Best Sewing Book

by Simplicity Creative Group

This book explores everything you need to know about fabric, thread, reading patters and sewing techniques. With easy to follow instructions and diagrams, this thorough book is an excellent sewing resource for beginner through expert sewers.

Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts

by RaNae Merrill

Create six foundation-pieced spiral-based quilts—without using math! Ranae's one-of-a-kind technique allows you to create beautiful art quilts and her bonus CD includes basic shapes for the spiral patterns and the pattern insert helps you set up the perimeter shape, or draw free-hand irregular shapes without a template.

Simply Beautiful Rubber Stamping

by Kathie Seaverns

Simply Beautiful Rubber Stamping features 50 illustrated step-by-step projects, including greeting cards, gift boxes, journals, and scrapbooks, includes a higher number of projects with fewer steps than similar books -- all using bright colors and whimsical images that are today's biggest trends and offers simple instructions for heat embossing, masking, layering, adding embellishments, and more. These user-friendly ideas are both hip and sophisticated, making this book perfect for the first-time stamper or the busy crafter.

Simply Fused

Simply Fused is a must-have for any craft enthusiast’s library. Written by Jeanne Baruth and published by Diamond Tech, this book takes crafting to a whole new level of fun. Create stunning baubles and bangles to wear and for your home right in the microwave.

Intended for use with the Fuseworks™ line of glass fusing products, this resource will guarantee glass fusing success. Simply Fused project book is a welcome addition to the Fuseworks™ Microwave Kiln and accessories. Fuseworks™, making the art of glass fusing fun, easy and affordable.

Simply Pretty Beading

by Patricia Ducerf

Simply Pretty Beading is exactly that. You'll love the easy to create jewelry designs including rings, bracelets, earrings and hair slides.

Each project is assigned a skill-level, allowing you to pick and choose with confidence. No matter your experience you'll find the inspiration to express your personality through your jewelry.

Sparkletastic

by Margot Potter

Join Margot Potter, the Impatient Beader, as she breaks out the crystal wand, the glitter and the sparklies to create a bedazzling array of quick and easy jewelry projects and beaded accessories. All the projects feature crystals (i.e. Swarovski), Czech glass and glittering gemstone beads for maximum dazzle. The majority of projects will be jewelry with a handful of bead-embellished fashions and accessories such as a pair of beaded jeans, a t-shirt, a purse and a cell phone case. The book also features lots of sparkly fun facts and quotes and is written in Margot's fun and sassy style.

Speed Decorating

by Jill Vegas

If you want you give your home a quick makeover -- without spending a lot of time or money -- Speed Decorating is the only book you'll ever need.

Maybe you're having a big party this weekend and want to spiff up your house to make it more presentable.

Or maybe you're trying to sell your house -- and you've heard that professional "staging" can help it stand out from all the other homes on the market.

Whatever your objective, Jill Vegas delivers all the decorating advice you need to transform any room in your house from boring to beautiful -- all in just a few days.

Super Cute Super Quick

by Lion Brand Yarn

Super cute and super quick, these 4 knit and 2 crochet designs were created with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, the super bulky member of the Wool-Ease family. It has the feel, warmth, and softness of wool with the easy care of acrylic. Perfect for extra warm items, Wool-Ease Thick & Quick works up quickly, easily, and is an ideal yarn for beginners as well as advanced yarn crafters. Knit designs include the Cable Comfort Throw, Child's Bunny Motif Pullover, Snowstorm Hat, and Mixed Message Scarf. Crochet designs include the Speed Hook Shell Afghan and Whiter Shade of Pale Car Coat.

Super-Simple Creative Costumes: Mix & Match Your Way to Make Believe

by Sue Astroth

Who doesn’t love dress-up fun? Be the hit at parties, Halloween, holidays, kids’ birthdays, and school plays. Let your imagination run wild—Sue provides patterns and instructions for dozens of ideas. Or design your own by choosing from the hats, crowns, headbands, ties, sashes, pins, and jewelry. With Super-Simple Creative Costumes you’ll find easy sew and no-sew costumes from sweet to scary, tons of inspiration to create your own theatrical masterpiece and costumes and accessories with simple supply lists and step-by-step instructions.

Sweater Surgery

by Stefanie Girard

Contemporary crafters are thriving on personalizing, modifying, and altering fashion, and as a way to take a greener approach to their creative lifestyle.

This book shows you how to upcycle all your slightly worn, slightly damaged, or out-of-style sweaters into fabulous new items for your wardrobe and your home. Readers learn how to choose, cut, restitch, felt, and embellish old sweater fabric, transforming it into beautiful handbags, mittens, scarves, hats, hoodies, skirts, jewelry, soft toys, pillows, and more!

Sweet Pet Comforts

by Drew Emborsky

Just like us, our furry friends love a soft place to rest. And what cat or dog doesn’t enjoy the excitement of a new toy to play with? Drew Emborsky’s collection of seven pet-friendly crochet designs will please your four-pawed pals with naptime comforts and fun items for recreation. Emborsky, also known as The Crochet Dude, is famous for his wildly popular blog, magazine features, books, and television appearances. The designs in this book include Flowers and Checks Pet Bed, Mobius Pet Cave, Shearling Bed, Plaid Bed, Catnip Toy, Dog Toss, and Sofa Saver.

Take-Along Knitting, 20+ Easy Portable Projects from Your Favorite Authors

by the Editors of North Light Books

Are you a take-along knitter? Are you tempted to break out the needles in the library, on the bus, or even at the supermarket? Then Take-Along Knitting is for you! North Light editors have selected the best portable projects from our superstar authors, including Stefanie Japel, Jane Davis, Hannah Fettig and more, all gathered in one place. With easy-to-follow patterns that celebrate the joys of knitting everywhere you go, you'll be ready to take your knitting around the world!

Tapestry Crochet

by Carol Norton

Learn the basics of this simple, sturdy, multicolored graphic technique from Central and South America. Ten easy projects are included along with photographs of indigenous bags, baskets, and tapestries. Also knows as "Jacquard" or "Mosaic" crochet, Tapestry crochet is a multi-color crochet technique. It can be used to make unique and sturdy clothing, accessories, baskets, and tapestries. The basics of the techniques are clearly explained and diagrammed. Ten projects are provided for practice, beginning with a two-color eyeglass case and progressing to shoulder bags, baskets and flat tapestries. A color photo gallery of tapestry crochet works is included for inspiration.

The Art of Oil Painting - Discover all the techniques you need to know to create beautiful oil paintings

by Robert Moore, John Loughlin, Michael Obermeyer, Anita Hampton, William Schneider, Tom Swimm, Caroline Zimmermann, Kevin Short, Frank Serrano, and William F. Powell

This compilation of projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist’s Library series titles provides inspiration and instruction on every aspect of oil painting. From the fundamentals to advanced techniques, The Art of Oil Painting is filled with information that artists of all skill levels will find useful. The contributing artists are all acclaimed for their particular styles and approaches to oil painting, so there are countless lessons you can learn from their individual and distinct perspectives. And the step-by-step demonstrations guide aspiring artists through the oil painting process using a wide variety of inspiring painting subjects—so there’s something for everyone! With this comprehensive reference, you’ll soon discover how exciting painting in oil can be.

The Artistic Mother, A Practical Guide for Fitting Creativity into Your Life

by Shona Cole

Discover your inner artistic motivation and how it can fit perfectly with your busy life and family in The Artistic Mother. Creating meaningful art can be difficult with the hectic schedule many of us maintain, learn to overcome these challenges and make art an important aspect of your life. Shona Cole offers practical advice and planning tools to help you along the way as she inspires the creative soul in each mother. Discover within the pages- artist spotlights, a weekly action plan of any medium, tips on creating time and space in your life and a solid overview of the best-loved arts including poetry, photography and mixed media. The second half of the book contains the Artist's Workshop, a 12-week course that brings teaches you how to bring creativity back into your life.

The Best of Sew Simple Magazine

by Sew Simple Magazines

Welcome to the world of simple sewing! With this treasury of the best of Sew Simple magazine's fresh projects and easy instructions, you now have the freedom to express yourself. Even if you've never sewn a stitch, you'll learn the basic skills while creating polished projects that you'll be proud to flaunt. If you're a seasoned seamstress, you'll find tons of inspiration and dozens of irresistible ideas. With Sew Simple's easy-to-follow illustrated instructions, comprehensive technique guide, and timesaving tips, it's never been easier to express your personal style without breaking the bank! Revamp a room or make over your wardrobe. You can easily customize your world with these 50+ projects for home decor, clothing, and gifts. Happy sewing!

The Big Book of Socks

by Kathleen Taylor

In The Big Book of Socks, Kathi Taylor brings her unique design sensibility to over 75 gorgeous patterns -- each accompanied by clear, easy-to-follow instructions.

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or expert knitter, you'll find lots of great, new ideas for challenging designs that can transform a basic pair of socks into a colorful fashion statement.

The Complete Book of Polymer Clay

by Lisa Pavelka

From pins and pendants to bracelets, buttons, and embellishments, crafters of all ages are embracing the creativity that polymer clay inspires.

The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts

by Elaine Schmidt

This book provides a reference for all kinds of crafts that involve ribbon. It includes step-by-step photographed instructions for a wide range of techniques as well as projects to accompany each area of ribbon crafting. This is a comprehensive guide as compared to most books on ribbon crafts that are specific by technique or end result (ribbon flowers, silk ribbon embroidery, making bows). This book explores a wide range of techniques and end products, using all kinds of ribbon, making it an essential reference for all craft enthusiasts. It includes ideas and projects for scrapbooking, home décor, general crafting, and fashion.

The DIY Bride Crafty Countdown

by Khris Cochran

If you're planning a wedding, it's probably the most complicated event you'll ever need to orchestrate. From invitations and decorations to flower arrangements, centerpieces and goody bags, there's a lot to manage -- and each one has its own (often surprising) price tag.

That's why this unique do-it-yourself wedding planner is perfect for the stylish bride-to-be, with charming craft projects that will add a distinct touch of personality to your wedding -- and help you save a few bucks along the way.

In this hip, budget-friendly guide, Khris Cochran presents 40 original, affordable, time-saving projects in the popular countdown format brides on a deadline love.

The Journal Junkies Workshop, Visual Ammunition for the Art Addict

by Eric M. Scott and David R. Modler

Discover a truly no-nonsense approach to documenting your life with a visual journal.

You'll be relieved to see how easy it is to use a plethora of art techniques and not only how to make marks, but how to translate your experiences and thoughts to your journal.

In addition to discussion about various types of journals to work in, you will be walked through step-by-step instruction for everything from drawing and doodling to watercolor and stenciling.

The Polymer Clay Cookbook

by Jessica Partain and Susan Partain

The Polymer Clay Cookbook celebrates favorite foods with 20 tiny, deliciously realistic food charms to make from polymer clay and fashion into unique jewelry. Styled as a cookbook for the beginning miniaturist "chef," the introductory chapters discuss the "basic ingredients" and techniques used for polymer clay and jewelry-making. The remainder of the book offers 20 "recipes" grouped by category: fruits, breakfast, lunch and dinner, sweets and snacks, and holiday foods. Each recipe has a list of "ingredients," step-by-step directions with photographs, and suggested variations. Each piece is presented as a particular finished jewelry item, such as a necklace, but readers are encouraged to adapt the piece into any type of jewelry they choose. Each chapter also includes one of the authors' own cherished recipes for real food, including Sunday Morning Cinnamon Rolls, Grandma's Pasta Sauce, Decadent Raspberry Chocolate Cupcakes, and Mom's Holiday Sugar Cookies. Throughout, the authors--who are sisters--share their enthusiasm for family, sisterhood, and the tradition and feelings surrounding our favorite foods.

The Quilting Bible, 3rd Edition: The Complete Photo Guide to Machine Quilting

by Editors of CPi

This is the one reference every quilter needs. Its 352 pages and 1,000 photographs cover every aspect of machine quilting. Sections include quilt basics, block-pieced quilts, appliqué quilts, special piecing methods, embellishing quilts, and a sampler quilt with related projects. Quilters from beginners to the skilled will turn to this book again and again. Revised with new photography and updated content to be more complete, this is the only reference machine quilters will need.

Toddlerhood: Scrapbooking Your Child's Early Years

by Editors of Memory Makers Books

From learning to talk, to moving from the crib to the big bed, to playing superhero, to watching the same episode of Dora the Explorer over and over, there's much to be documented about the toddler years and this book covers it all.

Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks

by Melissa Morgan-Oakes

Knitwear designer Melissa Morgan-Oakes revolutionized the world of sock-making with 2-at-a-Time Socks. Her ingenious approach showed delighted knitters how to simultaneously create two socks on a single circular needle. With that book, yarn enthusiasts said goodbye forever to second sock syndrome, the frustration of completing one beautiful hand-knit sock, only to remember that another must be made. Now, Morgan-Oakes turns the approach on its head or rather, its toe with Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks.

Knitters adore toe-up socks for both novelty and practicality. Knitters can try on the sock as they work, they never run out of yarn before the foot is complete, and they avoid needing the dreaded kitchener stitch to finish off the toe. Many swear that toe-up socks just plain feel more comfortable, too.

Morgan-Oakes combines the pleasures of toe-up knitting with the convenience of her 2-at-a-time approach in 15 original designs for men, women, children, and babies. From the delicate and graceful ballerina sock to the kaleidoscopic, nubby peppercorn pattern, there is a style here for every pair of feet. For each pattern, Morgan-Oakes provides row-by-row instructions, charts for both large and small feet, and captivating, four-color photographs of the finished product. Readers aren’t limited to these patterns, however. Once mastered, the technique can be applied to any sock pattern.

With Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks as their guide, knitters will rock the toe-up sock world, two-at-a-time, every time.

Trendy Knit Dishcloths

by Evelyn Clark

Looking for an easy way to add color to your kitchen? Knit a set of dishcloths in hues to match your dishes or décor! Fifteen patterns offer you the opportunity to put your hobby to work, getting you quick, practical results that you can be proud to use and display. Cotton yarn makes each cloth absorbent and long-wearing. Don't forget to make extras for housewarming gifts!

15 designs by Evelyn A. Clark: Sun; Bubbles Border; Waves Border; Hearts Wreath; Shells Wreath; Leaves; Berries; Quilted Hearts; Hearts & Flowers; Ripples; Garden; Starfish; Fish; Hearts Border; and Roses Border.

Vanna's Choice Heartfelt Gifts to Knit and Crochet

by Lion Brand Yarn

One of the most comforting gifts you can give someone, particularly a child who’s "on the mend," is a cozy knitted or crocheted item. In this practical guidebook for kind hearts, popular TV game show co-host Vanna White brings together 25 easy designs for afghans, slippers, hats, scarves, and wraps -- perfect presents for babies, children, teens, or anyone in need. All of the projects showcase the new Vanna's Choice yarn from Lion Brand.

Crochet projects include a scarf, baby afghan, beret, wrap, slippers, hats, teen’s lap robe, security blanket, and afghans. Knit projects include a wrap, hats, baby and full-size afghans, scarf, cap, booties, and slippers. Most designs are for Easy skill level.

Visual Chronicles

by Linda Woods and Karen Dinino

Artists, crafters, scrapbookers, and writers will appreciate the unique combination of diverse artistic elements in this no-fear guide that shows them how to express their inner self through art and words.

Vogue® Knitting on the Go: Bags Two

Edited by Trisha Malcolm

Designer handbags are all the rage, but their designer-style price tags can be prohibitive. With Bags Two, knitters of all levels can make their own for a fraction of the cost—and have twenty boutique worthy purses, guilt-free. Choose from both classic styles and today’s hottest trends: an elegant evening bag with a dainty scallop pattern; a basketweave messenger satchel, felted and reinforced with bamboo dowels for extra support; a ’60s-style handbag with all-over bobbles, in an eye-catching orange; a trendy boho-inspired purse with beaded fringe; and many more. As with all the books in the series, there are easy to follow instructions, beautiful photos, and an overview of yarns, stitches, and finishing techniques.

Vogue® Knitting on the Go: Beginner Basics

Edited by Trisha Malcolm

By mastering one skill at a time, you will build your repertoire and confidence and work your way up to more challenging projects. Practice the various techniques on easy-to-make scarves, hats, sweaters, baby booties, blankets and other accessories. Full-color photographs illustrate every project, and detailed information about tools, supplies, and stitches start you on your way. Ideal for the complete novice, and for classes.

Watercolor Made Easy: 30-Minute Landscapes
Quick and easy lessons for keeping your paintings loose and fresh

by Paul Talbot-Greaves

The Watercolor Made Easy series introduces simplified techniques for artists interested in painting in this exciting medium. In this informative, 64-page book, accomplished artist Paul Talbot-Greaves proves that painting in watercolor doesn’t have to be time-consuming. In fact, anyone can create an impressive landscape scene in 30 minutes or less. And working quickly offers a surefire way to keep your paintings loose and fresh! The author presents 27 vibrant paintings, each one broken down into technique and the amount of time to dedicate to the process. Readers will learn to work quickly and effectively, creating their own beautiful watercolors in practically no time!

Watercolor: Florals & Botanicals - Learn to paint step by step

by Barbara Fudurich, Joan Hansen, Caroline Linscott, and Geri Medway 

In this gorgeous 32-page project book, four accomplished watercolorists show aspiring artists how to paint a range of florals and botanicals—from delicate orchids to bold birds of paradise. Beginning with the basics, the detailed lessons demonstrate how to portray three-dimensional forms and create compelling designs. Each project features fundamental techniques, such as using washes, glazing, and painting wet into wet. The authors also share helpful tips on revealing luminous colors in white, creating dynamic lights and shadows, and zooming in on a subject for dramatic effect. With vibrant, full-color illustrations and simple instructions, this essential how-to-paint book will inspire you to begin capturing your favorite floral scenes in watercolor.

You're Invited: A collection of handmade invitations to get your party started

by Scrapbook Trends

Invitations set the stage for the important events in our lives, and our hottest new idea book "You're Invited" will help you create the perfect invitations for your next occasion or celebration! With everything from stunning wedding invitations to fun invites for birthday parties, showers, holiday parties, and much more, "You're Invited" will help you get your party started!

Your Words, Your Story

by Michele Skinner

Your Words, Your Story will help you to find your voice when scrapbooking. Join Michelle Skinner as she guides you through the writing process by providing examples of various forms of journaling that go beyond the simple quote or heavily embellished paragraph. Over 100 layouts provide great designs ideas and also give examples as to the various types of writing that can be used for journaling. Along the way, Michelle provides encouragement through added sidebar prompts that spark the creative storyteller in each of us.