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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: $21.95
Ruffles, buttons, and lace are the perfect ingredients for little girls’ clothes; add some unfinished hems and plenty of room to run and play, and you have garments full of fanciful charm and practical playfulness. The twenty patterns in this book—from simple dresses with ruffled sleeves to blouses with crocheted lace... Read more >
20 Patterns for Outdoor Frocks, Playdate Dresses, and More
Written by Junko Okawa
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $21.95
Ruffles, buttons, and lace are the perfect ingredients for little girls’ clothes; add some unfinished hems and plenty of room to run and play, and you have garments full of fanciful charm and practical playfulness. The twenty patterns in this book—from simple dresses with ruffled sleeves to blouses with crocheted lace... Read more >
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Felting for Baby
25 Warm and Woolly Projects for the Little Ones in Your Life
Written by Saori Yamazaki
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $21.95
Every item is a little sweeter when it’s made with materials that are just right, and the soft, warm, and durable nature of wool felt makes it the perfect material for the little ones in your life. The twenty-five felted projects in this book—from soft play mats and warm wool vests... Read more >
25 Warm and Woolly Projects for the Little Ones in Your Life
Written by Saori Yamazaki
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $21.95
Every item is a little sweeter when it’s made with materials that are just right, and the soft, warm, and durable nature of wool felt makes it the perfect material for the little ones in your life. The twenty-five felted projects in this book—from soft play mats and warm wool vests... Read more >
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The Knitter's Book of Wool
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber
Written by Clara Parkes
Format: Hardcover, 208 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $30.00
In this complete guide to wool - the most popular yarn around - passionate wool expert Clara Parkes translates the vast world of sheep and their wool into the language and context of knitting.
What is wool? Clara starts with the fundamentals: what wool is made of, how it gets off the... Read more >
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving this Most Fabulous Fiber
Written by Clara Parkes
Format: Hardcover, 208 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $30.00
In this complete guide to wool - the most popular yarn around - passionate wool expert Clara Parkes translates the vast world of sheep and their wool into the language and context of knitting.
What is wool? Clara starts with the fundamentals: what wool is made of, how it gets off the... Read more >
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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
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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Lily Chin's Knitting Tips & Tricks
Shortcuts and Techniques Every Knitter Should Know
Written by Lily Chin
Format: Hardcover, 208 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $16.99
Shortcuts and Techniques Every Knitter 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 knitting takes you!
Are you one of the thousands of Lily Chin converts who swear by her legendary Tips & Tricks classes? Or are you an avid knitter in search of a portable, accessible...
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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... Read more >
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... Read more >
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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... Read more >
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... Read more >
Also available as an
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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... Read more >
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... Read more >
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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... Read more >
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... Read more >
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The Christmas Almanac
Edited by Natasha Tabori Fried
Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: September 15, 2009
Price: $27.50
The Christmas Almanac is the ultimate Christmas book. Part reference, part anthology, part cookbook, part history book, part songbook, part shopping guide, part crafts, and part trivia book, this hefty volume with 200 color illustrations belongs on every family’s shelf. Each of eight chapters is a combination of elements based on... Read more >
Edited by Natasha Tabori Fried
Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: September 15, 2009
Price: $27.50
The Christmas Almanac is the ultimate Christmas book. Part reference, part anthology, part cookbook, part history book, part songbook, part shopping guide, part crafts, and part trivia book, this hefty volume with 200 color illustrations belongs on every family’s shelf. Each of eight chapters is a combination of elements based on... Read more >
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Photojojo!
Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY Ideas
Written by Amit Gupta and Kelly Jensen
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: September 15, 2009
Price: $21.99
A photo, an idea, and simple crafting skills are all you need to transform your pictures into useful, fun, giftable art. With clear DIY instructions, Photojojo! by Amit Gupta and Kelly Jensen shows you how to turn your forgotten photos into ingenious photo projects.
Do you have lots of pics of... Read more >
Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY Ideas
Written by Amit Gupta and Kelly Jensen
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: September 15, 2009
Price: $21.99
A photo, an idea, and simple crafting skills are all you need to transform your pictures into useful, fun, giftable art. With clear DIY instructions, Photojojo! by Amit Gupta and Kelly Jensen shows you how to turn your forgotten photos into ingenious photo projects.
Do you have lots of pics of... Read more >
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Cute Dogs: Craft your own Pooches
Written by Chie Hayano
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: September 8, 2009
Price: $14.95
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... Read more >
Written by Chie Hayano
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: September 8, 2009
Price: $14.95
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... Read more >
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Men's Knits
20 New Classics
Written by Erika Knight
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: September 1, 2009
Price: $21.99
Whether you’re a man or a woman, chances are you’re holding this book because you want to find the right knitting project for a man in your life—be it your husband, your dad, or your best friend. But men are difficult to buy clothes for, not to mention knit for. They... Read more >
20 New Classics
Written by Erika Knight
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: September 1, 2009
Price: $21.99
Whether you’re a man or a woman, chances are you’re holding this book because you want to find the right knitting project for a man in your life—be it your husband, your dad, or your best friend. But men are difficult to buy clothes for, not to mention knit for. They... Read more >
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Polymer Clay Color Inspirations
Techniques and Jewelry Projects for Creating Successful Palettes
Written by Lindly Haunani and Maggie Maggio
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: August 25, 2009
Price: $21.99
Lindly Haunani and Maggie Maggio are renowned for their courses and workshops on color as well as for their outstanding polymer clay work. In this book, they offer instruction and inspiration that focuses on polymer clay as a learning tool that readers can use to explore their own color instincts and... Read more >
Techniques and Jewelry Projects for Creating Successful Palettes
Written by Lindly Haunani and Maggie Maggio
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: August 25, 2009
Price: $21.99
Lindly Haunani and Maggie Maggio are renowned for their courses and workshops on color as well as for their outstanding polymer clay work. In this book, they offer instruction and inspiration that focuses on polymer clay as a learning tool that readers can use to explore their own color instincts and... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Home, Paper, Scissors
Decorative Paper Accessories for the Home
Written by Patricia Zapata
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: August 18, 2009
Price: $19.95
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... Read more >
Decorative Paper Accessories for the Home
Written by Patricia Zapata
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: August 18, 2009
Price: $19.95
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... Read more >
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The Lampshade Lady's Guide to Lighting Up Your Life
50 Custom Lampshades and Lamps
Written by Judy Lake and Kathleen Hackett
Format: Hardcover, 160 pages
On Sale: August 18, 2009
Price: $27.50
They Call Her The Lampshade Lady
When Judy Lake turns on a lamp, she doesn’t just light up a room, she brings it to life. And with her help, you can too. Turn those boring old lampshades into perfect accents for your home decor. If you can cut and glue, you can... Read more >
50 Custom Lampshades and Lamps
Written by Judy Lake and Kathleen Hackett
Format: Hardcover, 160 pages
On Sale: August 18, 2009
Price: $27.50
They Call Her The Lampshade Lady
When Judy Lake turns on a lamp, she doesn’t just light up a room, she brings it to life. And with her help, you can too. Turn those boring old lampshades into perfect accents for your home decor. If you can cut and glue, you can... Read more >
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Crochet Adorned
Reinvent Your Wardrobe with Crocheted Accents, Embellishments, and Trims
Written by Linda Permann
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: August 11, 2009
Price: $24.95
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... Read more >
Reinvent Your Wardrobe with Crocheted Accents, Embellishments, and Trims
Written by Linda Permann
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: August 11, 2009
Price: $24.95
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... Read more >
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Handmade Home
Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures
Written by Amanda Blake Soule
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: August 11, 2009
Price: $21.95
For many of us, our home is the center of our life. It is the place where our families meet and mingle, where we share our meals and share our dreams. So much more than just a space to live, our homes offer us a place of comfort, nourishment, and love... Read more >
Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures
Written by Amanda Blake Soule
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: August 11, 2009
Price: $21.95
For many of us, our home is the center of our life. It is the place where our families meet and mingle, where we share our meals and share our dreams. So much more than just a space to live, our homes offer us a place of comfort, nourishment, and love... Read more >
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HatHeads
1 Man + 2 Knitting Needles = 50 Fun Hat Designs
Written by Trond Anfinnsen
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: July 28, 2009
Price: $22.95
After teaching himself to knit, author Trond Anfinnsen found that pull-on hats—aka beanies or skullies—were the perfect-size project. As his pile of hats grew, so did his knitting skills, and soon he began personalizing the hats for family, friends, and friends of friends. Each person received a unique hat designed to... Read more >
1 Man + 2 Knitting Needles = 50 Fun Hat Designs
Written by Trond Anfinnsen
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: July 28, 2009
Price: $22.95
After teaching himself to knit, author Trond Anfinnsen found that pull-on hats—aka beanies or skullies—were the perfect-size project. As his pile of hats grew, so did his knitting skills, and soon he began personalizing the hats for family, friends, and friends of friends. Each person received a unique hat designed to... Read more >
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Kanzashi in Bloom
20 Simple Fold-and-Sew Projects to Wear and Give
Written by Diane Gilleland
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: July 21, 2009
Price: $21.99
Kanzashi tsumami is the Japanese art of folding delicate squares of silk into three-dimensional flower petals. In the United States, the online craft culture has sprouted a renewed interest in making Kanzashi with American crafters devising simplified ways to create these gorgeous fabric flowers and incorporating more user-friendly materials like cotton... Read more >
20 Simple Fold-and-Sew Projects to Wear and Give
Written by Diane Gilleland
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: July 21, 2009
Price: $21.99
Kanzashi tsumami is the Japanese art of folding delicate squares of silk into three-dimensional flower petals. In the United States, the online craft culture has sprouted a renewed interest in making Kanzashi with American crafters devising simplified ways to create these gorgeous fabric flowers and incorporating more user-friendly materials like cotton... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections
New Techniques for Wire-Wrapping and Bead-Setting
Written by Scott David Plumlee
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: July 14, 2009
Price: $22.95
Far from its original utilitarian use—to create armor—the chain-mail technique has been adapted over time to create beautiful, unique jewelry. In Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections, chain-mail expert Scott David Plumlee shows jewelry makers, beaders, and crafters at all skill levels how to incorporate beads into a variety of chain-mail... Read more >
New Techniques for Wire-Wrapping and Bead-Setting
Written by Scott David Plumlee
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: July 14, 2009
Price: $22.95
Far from its original utilitarian use—to create armor—the chain-mail technique has been adapted over time to create beautiful, unique jewelry. In Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections, chain-mail expert Scott David Plumlee shows jewelry makers, beaders, and crafters at all skill levels how to incorporate beads into a variety of chain-mail... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Ribbon Embroidery
Simple Stitches for Easy Embellishments
Written by Natalie Bellanger-Clement
Format: Trade Paperback, 64 pages
On Sale: May 5, 2009
Price: $13.95
As any stitcher knows, embroidery is one of the best ways to personalize any garment or home accessory. Using ribbon in your project provides a two-fold benefit: it’s not only beautiful, it makes a stronger impact. Designs can be finished in half the time, since ribbon is generally much wider than... Read more >
Simple Stitches for Easy Embellishments
Written by Natalie Bellanger-Clement
Format: Trade Paperback, 64 pages
On Sale: May 5, 2009
Price: $13.95
As any stitcher knows, embroidery is one of the best ways to personalize any garment or home accessory. Using ribbon in your project provides a two-fold benefit: it’s not only beautiful, it makes a stronger impact. Designs can be finished in half the time, since ribbon is generally much wider than... Read more >
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Linen, Wool, Cotton
25 Simple Projects to Sew with Natural Fabrics
Written by Akiko Mano
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: April 14, 2009
Price: $17.95
Sewing with all-natural fabrics can make an incredible difference in the quality of the items we make, with a look and feel that provides the ultimate in comfort. The twenty-five simple sewing projects in this book offer home accessories made from linen, wool, and cotton, from durable linen aprons to cozy... Read more >
25 Simple Projects to Sew with Natural Fabrics
Written by Akiko Mano
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: April 14, 2009
Price: $17.95
Sewing with all-natural fabrics can make an incredible difference in the quality of the items we make, with a look and feel that provides the ultimate in comfort. The twenty-five simple sewing projects in this book offer home accessories made from linen, wool, and cotton, from durable linen aprons to cozy... Read more >
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Patchwork Style
35 Simple Projects for a Cozy and Colorful Life
Written by Suzuko Koseki
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: April 14, 2009
Price: $18.95
The tradition of patchwork and quilted items goes back hundreds of years and most often conveys a sense of warmth and comfort. While the bold and bright designs in this book are meant for the modern crafter, that inherent sense of warmth is still expressed in these unique and stunning projects... Read more >
35 Simple Projects for a Cozy and Colorful Life
Written by Suzuko Koseki
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: April 14, 2009
Price: $18.95
The tradition of patchwork and quilted items goes back hundreds of years and most often conveys a sense of warmth and comfort. While the bold and bright designs in this book are meant for the modern crafter, that inherent sense of warmth is still expressed in these unique and stunning projects... Read more >
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Socks from the Toe Up
Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits
Written by Wendy D. Johnson
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: April 14, 2009
Price: $22.99
Discover a new approach to sock knitting with Wendy D. Johnson and Socks from the Toe Up. This approach, made famous by her popular blog WendyKnits.net, will turn even the most reluctant knitter into a toe-up nut. Knitting a sock from the toe up saves yarn and always gives a perfect... Read more >
Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits
Written by Wendy D. Johnson
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: April 14, 2009
Price: $22.99
Discover a new approach to sock knitting with Wendy D. Johnson and Socks from the Toe Up. This approach, made famous by her popular blog WendyKnits.net, will turn even the most reluctant knitter into a toe-up nut. Knitting a sock from the toe up saves yarn and always gives a perfect... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
