How to Sew a Button
And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew
Written by Erin Bried
Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: December 15, 2009
Price: $15.00
“Waste not, want not” with this guide to saving money, taking heart, and enjoying the simple pleasures of life.
Nowadays, many of us “outsource” basic tasks. Food is instant, ready-made, and processed with unhealthy additives. Dry cleaners press shirts, delivery guys bring pizza, gardeners tend flowers, and, yes, tailors sew on those...
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How to Sew a Button
And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew
Written by Erin Bried
Format: eBook, 240 pages
On Sale: December 15, 2009
Price: $15.00
“Waste not, want not” with this guide to saving money, taking heart, and enjoying the simple pleasures of life.
Nowadays, many of us “outsource” basic tasks. Food is instant, ready-made, and processed with unhealthy additives. Dry cleaners press shirts, delivery guys bring pizza, gardeners tend flowers, and, yes, tailors sew on those...
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400 Knitting Stitches
A Complete DIctionary of Essential Stitch Patterns
Written by Crown
Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: November 17, 2009
Price: $18.99
Whether you're a beginning knitter or advanced, whether your tastes range from simple knit-purl stitching to fancy Daisy or Moroccan screen, a dictionary of stitch patterns is indispensable! Young knitters, old knitters, hip knitters, traditional knitters: they all enjoy different styles. But every knitter from age 5 to 95 needs a...
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Cute Pups: Canine Friends and Accessories
Written by Chie Hayano
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: November 17, 2009
Price: $14.95
The
Cute Dogs series' second installment will feature full color pictures of each dog along with short stories and crafting accessories for each pooch.
Dog and Accessories Include:
Long Coat Chihuahua
Shiba
Siberian Husky
Toy Poodle
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Border Collie
Dalmatian
Airedale Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Maltese
Bulldog
Japanese Spitz
Bones
Leash
Collar
Carrying Bag
Bowls
Toys
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Identification of Lace
Written by Pat Earnshaw
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: November 17, 2009
Price: $19.95
This book guides the reader through the intricacies of identifying a piece of lace, listing and illustrating the points to look through in each lace. It covers the whole range of lace from all parts of the world, selecting for examination those major types which the collector or dealer is most...
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The Sewing Bible
A Modern Manual of Practical and Decorative Sewing Techniques
Written by Ruth Singer
Format: Hardcover, 304 pages
On Sale: November 10, 2009
Price: $35.00
A complete course on sewing—from threading a needle to couture hemmingFinally someone has created every sewer's ideal companion: a comprehensive book on every aspect of hand and machine sewing—from the most basic to the most advanced—with a modern aesthetic and 20 projects to boot. From simple tutorials to in-depth masterclasses, Ruth...
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Refashioned Bags
Upcycle Anything into High-Style Handbags
Written by Faith Blakeney and Justina Blakeney
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: November 3, 2009
Price: $19.99
Reduce, Reuse, Refashion!Handbags are the ultimate accessory. Fortunately, you don't need a cookie-cutter designer bag to make a fashion statement. In today's greener, more fiscally responsible world, it makes a lot more sense–and is a lot more fun—to make your own. Whether your closet is already an amalgam of hand-made clothing...
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The Yarn Girls' Guide to Beyond the Basics
Written by Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs
Photographed by Ellen Silverman
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: November 3, 2009
Price: $19.99
The yarn girls are upping the ante on quick-to-knit, sassy looks in beyond the basics. With the same friendly encouragement and big-sister know-how found in their previous books,
The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Simple Knits and
The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Kid Knits, Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs are taking new...
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Haiku Knits
25 Serenely Beautiful Patterns Inspired by Japanese Design
Written by Tanya Alpert
Format: Hardcover, 144 pages
On Sale: October 20, 2009
Price: $29.99
Haiku, the graceful and evocative form of Japanese poetry, celebrates nature in all its subtle and unobtrusive beauty. In
Haiku Knits, this appreciation for understated, direct beauty is expressed in the texture of a felted skirt, the rhythm of a chain of twisted cables, or the casual elegance of an asymmetric...
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The Polymer Clay Cookbook
Tiny Food Jewelry to Whip Up and Wear
Written by Jessica Partain and Susan Partain
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: October 20, 2009
Price: $16.99
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...
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A Rainbow of Stitches
Embroidery and Cross-Stitch Basics Plus More Than 1,000 Motifs and 80 Project Ideas
Written by Agnes Delage-Calvet, Anne Sohier-Fournel, Muriel Brunet and Francoise Ritz
Photographed by Frederic Lucano
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: October 20, 2009
Price: $24.99
A Rainbow of Stitches is a how-to-stitch guide, a project idea book, and an encyclopedia of motifs, all in one go-to reference. Begin by choosing a motif from this extensive collection, which ranges from elegant alphabets to 1970s-inspired flowers and leaves, from sweet fairies to vintage-chic ladies in classic Dior dresses...
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The Yarn Girls' Guide to Simple Knits
Written by Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: October 20, 2009
Price: $19.99
In their bustling New York City yarn shop Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs—a.k.a. the Yarn Girls—have helped thousands of new and lapsed knitters rediscover the pleasures of knitting. Forget frumpy worsted wools and tiny needles; here are the gorgeous, wearable styles you’ve been looking for, with patterns that knit up so...
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Carefree Clothes for Girls
20 Patterns for Outdoor Frocks, Playdate Dresses, and More
Written by Junko Okawa
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $19.95
Full of unhemmed edges, ruffles, buttons, and lace—and above all, personality—the garments presented in this book offer whimsical charm and practical playfulness. From simple dresses with ruffled sleeves to blouses with lace and pants with legwarmers, all of the clothes in this book are of simple construction, yet full of romantic...
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Lily Chin's Crochet Tips & Tricks
Shortcuts and Techniques Every Crocheter Should Know
Written by Lily Chin
Format: Hardcover, 208 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $16.99
Toss Lily into your project bag and bring her stitching savvy, troubleshooting techniques, and no-frills know-how wherever your crocheting takes you! Every crocheter, from the newest beginner to the most versatile expert, needs an accessible technique guide. And who better to compile one than Lily Chin—the author of four hugely popular knitting...
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More Big Girl Knits
25 Designs Full of Color and Texture for Curvy Women
Written by Jillian Moreno and Amy R. Singer
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: October 6, 2009
Price: $22.99
Look great without adding bulk.
The geniuses behind
Big Girl Knits present 25 all-new curve-flattering projects that explore the beauty of color & texture.
Jillian Moreno and Amy R. Singer brought the average American woman—a size 14—a collection of stylish, flattering patterns in
Big Girl Knits. Now they’re back with 25 new curve-friendly...
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Morehouse Farm Merino Knits
More than 40 Farm-Fresh Designs
Written by Margrit Lohrer
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: October 6, 2009
Price: $22.99
Tucked away in a valley surrounded by a luscious landscape and rolling hills, Morehouse Farm is home to two former Manhattanites—Margrit Lohrer and Albrecht Pichler—who sought refuge from city life to raise Merino sheep and create the plushest wool of them all.
Morehouse Farm Merino Knits opens the gates of this...
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Simply Stunning Jewelry
A Treasury of Projects, Techniques, and Inspiration
Written by Nancy Alden
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: October 6, 2009
Price: $24.99
Gold, silver, pearls, glass, gems… No matter what material you want to work with,
Simply Stunning Jewelry has it covered.
In one indispensable volume, renowned designer Nancy Alden shares her expansive knowledge of jewelry design, so that even novice jewelers can create glamorous,one-of-a-kind pieces.
Simply Stunning Jewelry gives you all the instructions...
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Vintage Knits for Modern Babies
Written by Hadley Fierlinger
Format: Trade Paperback, 104 pages
On Sale: October 6, 2009
Price: $19.99
Vintage Knits for Modern Babies presents twenty-five vintage-inspired patterns from the stylish baby knitwear label, Shescraftyknits.com. Owner and designer Hadley Fierlinger shares her lovingly crafted collection of hand-knitted, heirloom-quality garments for infants and toddlers aged six months to three years. From caps, cardigans, and mittens to booties, bonnets, and blankets–each pattern...
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Twinkle Sews
25 Handmade Fashions from the Runway to Your Wardrobe
Written by Wenlan Chia
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: September 29, 2009
Price: $24.99
Many Twinkle fans were first introduced to Wenlan Chia’s signature fresh, young, whimsical style through her knitting books. But before Wenlan knitted, she sewed. And the pieces in her fashion line, Twinkle by Wenlan, are seen not just on the fashion runways and in the pages of
InStyle,
Lucky, and
Vogue...
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Design-It-Yourself Clothes
Patternmaking Simplified
Written by Cal Patch
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: September 22, 2009
Price: $24.99
If you’ve ever watched
Project Runway and wished you were a contestant, or you’re simply ready to take your sewing to a new level,
Design-It-Yourself Clothes teaches you the fundamentals of modern patternmaking so that you, too, can create your own inspired clothing.
Until now, the aspiring DIY fashionista has been...
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