Learn how to make an entire farm of needle-felted animals, people and buildings with this unique craft book. Contains step-by-step instructions and beautiful colour photographs plus an illustrated story of a fun-filled day on the farm.
Understanding the Weave Structure: 38 Projects to Practice Your Skills
Overshot is perhaps the most iconic weaving technique yet many weavers are intimidated by it. But it doesn't have to be difficult! Susan Kesler-Simpson makes overshot approachable by breaking it down and then putting it all back together so that weavers will have the confidence to try any of the 38 overshot projects in the book.
A comprehensive guide to the frame loom, this book introduces the weaver to the basics of frame loom weaving and also more advanced techniques. Learn how to weave tapestries for wall hangings or handbags, lace for scarves and market bags, geometric shapes for alpacas and dolls, modules to sew together to make larger items, and so much more.
Complete Guide to Tools and Materials; Step-by-Step Instructions and Pho
Learn to hook with easy step-by-step photos! Rug hooking at its simplest is pulling loops of colorful wool fabric through a piece of linen backing to create beautiful designs for the floor or wall. In Basic Rug Hooking, you will learn what tools and materials you need to get started, and how to pull your first loops. You will then be ready to try ......
From pom-pom hats and beanies with flowers to adorable animals like an elephant, puppy, owl, giraffe, and others, there is a hat for every baby in this book. Each pattern includes clear instructions and photo illustrations of any special stitches used. Skill levels are given to make it easy to decide which patterns to make.
Methods and tips for successful rag weaving with a variety of materials and looms, including rigid heddle looms as well as floor looms. Charts and worksheets make it easy to find the information weavers need to get started, and 21 projects with instructions and drafts provide inspiration and ideas.
24 Room-by-Room Coordinated Knits to Create a Look You'Ll Love to Live i
Surround yourself with beautiful knits in every room in your house! Patterns are styled and grouped by room to create a unified look for your Living Room, Porch, Master Bedroom, Guest Bedroom, Office, Kid's Bedroom, and Nursery. All pieces are knit in bulky yarns and easy-to-learn stitch patterns, so you can be enjoying your knits in no time.
30 quick-to-knit projects for babies newborn to 24 months, each expertly designed and fast and fun to make. Included are hats, socks and booties, sweaters, blankets, and more adorable items for baby. Chapters are divided according to the approximate time to knit. Insta-Knits for Baby is your go-to resource for all those last-minute baby gift ......
With a foreword by Tricia Guild this is a comprehensive sourcebook with elegant sumptuous images. Ch 1 examines the variety of fibres available, their origins and unique characteristics. Ch 2 shows how fibres become fabrics by spinning, weaving and printing. Ch 3 shows how fabrics are used for curtains, upholstery, cushions and trimmings.
