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""Inside this book, Jennifer teaches her organic embroidery process and inspires readers to create their own process, how to create interesting and non-traditional backgrounds, and auditioning threads to create a unique color palette. Embroiders will explore basic stitches and magically transform them into creative, contemporary additions to any fabric, quilt, clothing, or textile"-- Provided by publisher"--

"Craft everlasting beauty with paper flowers. Crafted from crepe paper and perfectly detailed to match the beauty of nature, these accessible flower projects are combined to create stunning arrangements, garlands, and wreaths. Each flower is thoughtfully explained, taking care to get the details right on every unique component and ensuring that crafters of all levels can dive right in and bring these masterpieces to life. And here's where the real magic happens: once you've mastered crafting these exquisite blooms, you can let your imagination run wild, combining them in unique and captivating arrangements that perfectly reflect your personal style, event, or home decor.Learn to make 20 different and incredibly realistic flowers and plants. Then, combine them into beautiful arrangements for home decor or sophisticated events Full projects include wreaths, garlands, bouquets, a flower crown, and more! An amazingly accessible craft--make stunning flowers by following the clear, step-by-step instructions and photos, even if you're a beginning crafter"--

Explore the wide variety of sewing machine feet and learn how to use them effectively to get the most out of your sewing machine!Become an expert in using your sewing machine feet for various applications! Based on the popular class offered by Shelley Scott-Tobisch and Bernie Tobisch, the dynamic duo returns to teach you how to correctly select the right sewing foot for the job, use it for various applications, and troubleshoot common pitfalls. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know to do more than you ever imagined with feet you probably already own!Discover the wide variety of sewing machine feet for quilting, sewing, and embellishmentLearn how to use which foot to make your life easier and your projects more polished with feet you probably already ownGain problem-solving skills to troubleshoot common issues and enhance your skills in thread choice, tension, needle selection, and more

Create charming small quilts that will brighten up any spaceBest-selling author Kim Diehl presents the fourth and final installment of her Simple Whatnots series, unveiling a fresh collection of 20 small, scrappy projects. Kim continues to share her insightful Extra Snippet tips, decorating ideas, and the advantages of compact projects. The projects showcase Kim's distinctive designs using invisible machine appliqué and wool appliqué techniques. Encouraging you to explore your scrap baskets, Kim continues to teach you how to use triangle squares, flying geese, stars, and more to create uniquely captivating small quilts for charming home decor. Best-selling author and fabric designer Kim Diehl shares instructions for 20 fun-to-complete quilts Create small yet charming quilts to enhance your home decor, with dozens of charming photographs offering inspiration and displaying ideas The fourth book in her best-selling Simple quilting series

As the threads of events unwind, so does the mystery of a potential murder.A lot has changed at Rankin's General. Valerie becomes the new manager, while her cousin Rollie opens a B&B with his librarian lady friend, Catherine. The Gasper's Cove Crafters eagerly plan a weeklong sewing and crafting retreat at the new B&B, only to discover a disastrous double-booking with a food truck rally, a corporate getaway, and a secretive romantic weekend. Valerie, determined to restore order, faces missing items, a misplaced fiancé, and potential murder suspects. As chaos unfolds, unexpected help arrives, but at what cost? Valerie's most ambitious project yet may be her last.

Explore the captivating world of traditional Shibori techniques.Learn techniques such as shape resist, stitch resist, pole wrapping, pleat, bind, looped binding, and bound resist in this practical guide by expert shibori teacher Debbie Maddy. From selecting and preparing fabrics to setting and maintaining an indigo vat, this book provides a solid foundation for beginners while also delving into sophisticated techniques such as Katano pleating and stitching that will elevate your projects. Apply your newly acquired skills in six inspiring projects to showcase your freshly dyed fabric, including a scarf, a shawl, an apron, a pillow, a table runner, and a quilt. Not just the basics of shibori and indigo dyeing, discover unique techniques to elevate your craft Learn 35 meditative shibori techniques, including wrapping, pleating, folding, slow stitching, and more Master three natural indigo vats and show off your dyed fabrics in six stunning projects, including a pillow, table runner, quilt, apron, scarf, and shawl

"Enrich your quilted projects with easily pieced braids! Explore your quilting creativity with an easy-to-master braid technique that opens a world of possibilities! Learn diverse ways to incorporate braids into your quilted projects, playing with sizes, colors, squares, and pieced strips to create unique designs. Practice and show off your newfound skills with 13 easy-to-follow projects. Turn your quilting projects into masterpieces with braids that frame the entire quilt, border a panel, accent a motif, and more! Braids can elevate your quilting game and make each stitch a testament to your artistic flair. Learn a must-have braid technique that adds a touch of sophistication and versatility to your quilting toolkit Show off your new skills with 13 quilted projects, including bags, pillows, and full-sized quilts, and more Embrace creative freedom! Braids allow you to use fabric scraps or follow a specific color plan"--

"Elevate your quilting skills with flawless binding techniques!Marci Baker is your guide to the world of quilt bindings through a step-by-step journey, revealing the joys of achieving a polished finish. Whether you're tackling your first quilt or your hundredth, learn the art of basic double-fold binding to ensure every corner lays perfectly flat. Explore a spectrum of binding techniques, from knife-edge to mock piping, and embrace decorative options like prairie points and loops. With detailed instructions and variations, you will be well on your way to perfect the finishing touches on a quilt that truly shines. Explore 21 binding techniques and practice your newfound skills with five projects Learn how to tailor your binding selection to the quilt, making key decisions on width and mastering corner mitering for various styles Gain tried and tested troubleshooting techniques to ensure that your quilt binding looks fabulous every time"--

Forest lovers will delight in this intricate coloring book featuring beautiful, full-page, illustrated mandala-style designs with trees, leaves, plants, and other natural motifs!

"Creatives, it's time to obtain those copyrights!Violating copyright laws can result in significant financial consequences and potentially threaten your business's success. Just Wanna Copyright for Makers: A Legal Roadmap for Creators offers artists, crafters, and creative entrepreneurs a concrete understanding to navigate the copyright system. Learn how to enforce your copyrights, protect your creations, and defend your artistic choices. From enforcing copyrights to navigating the legalities of your craft, this guide is your ticket to a thriving creative business. Avoid common legal pitfalls and confidently make money! Explore legal information tailored for creatives, complete with accessible language and easy-to-grasp examples to help proceed with confidence Receive expert information to help protect your work and sidestep potential legal pitfalls with insights from professionals who specialize in safeguarding artistic work Learn real-world examples from crafters, quilters, and creative entrepreneurs"--

Step back in time with primitive folk artist and designer Lori Brechlin as you create nine projects inspired from times remembered and a place called Notforgotten Farm.

The comfort of handwork awaits you - the rhythm of pulling wool loops through linen, a flash of needle and the tug of thread. There are hooked rugs to warm your chairs and floors, cross stitch samplers to help you celebrate autumn, and cotton and wool applique done in the simplest manner. Step back in time with primitive folk artist and designer Lori Brechlin as you create 19 projects inspired by a place called Notforgotten Farm.

This mindful approach--intentional fabric buying, using what you have, augmenting as needed, and minimizing waste--embraces purposeful designs in a collection of beautiful projects.

"Machine and hand-appliquâe essentials at your fingertips! This convenient pocket guide features Kim Diehl's unique and wonderfully successful technique for invisible appliquâe by machine and turn-free appliquâe by hand. Discover how to shorten your stitching time, how to finish appliquâes that aren't reversed from the original pattern, and how preparation can eliminate the need to anchor seam allowances in place with starch or a fabric glue stick prior to stitching. Learn about Kim's invisible machine-appliquâe techniques that use freezer paper and are infinitely quicker to complete. As a bonus, learn how to machine appliquâe with trapunto!"--

Seamstress, crafter, and empty-nester Valerie Rankin's plans to open a crafter's co-op in Gasper's Cove is obstructed by town council corruption and a killer who targets anyone who helps her.

"Build a one-of-a-kind quilted wardrobe with vintage quilts! Join Kat and Dale in exploring the world of one-of-kind, work-of-art garments and building a stunning wardrobe. Ten projects are included inside that span from simple accessories, like totes and small bags, to full outfits, including jackets, and dresses"--

"Modern Improv Quilting is an introduction to, guide through, and reflection on creating quilts and quilted projects that will never be made exactly the same way twice. Laura introduces readers to her methods for choosing fresh color, shape, and function, and walks them through quilt, home, and accessory projects"--

Art quilter Lisbeth James travels to inherit a family home in Texas. There, she finds family, love, and a wedding dress that inspires an unforgettable quilt.

""In Patchwork Luxe, quilters will learn how to master the challenges of piecing patchwork with silk fabrics, how to source and care for silk textiles, and use different silk techniques. Readers will also find a handful of sample projects from bed-sized quilts to home decor items to quilt"-- Provided by publisher"--

""Included inside for readers are twelve projects that vary in size and style from a wall hanging to a king-size quilt and medallion-style designs and continuous/repeating patterns, a section on designing their own 3-D quilts with isometric graph paper to use to sketch their own quilts, and more"-- Provided by publisher"--

"Join embroidery artist Michelle Staub for another master class in thread painting, this time focusing on twelve new animals! Inside covers everything readers need to get started in thread painting like basic stitches, various turning photos into embroidery designs, full lessons, and more, in order to create stunning embroidered masterpieces"--

"From stunning shots of the quilts and essays on Angela Walter's creative philosophy, to full techniques and a massive library of free-motion quilting designs, this book includes everything you need to quilt like Angela"-- Provided by publisher"--

"Challenge yourself with this intricate curved-pieced design that offers infinite possibilities and great movement in quilts. Inside features 6 quilt projects (king-size quilt, queen, double-queen quilt, two twin-size quilt, and a lap) that are all built on the same idea of interlocking paths"--

"With the simple three piece pattern system, even complete beginners can sew adorable animal softies in just a few hours. Inside features 7 cute characters to make and dress such as a bear, a fox, an elephant, a mouse and more"--

"Handwear Handbook guides readers through techniques and tips to create all forms of hand and arm-wear, from basic cuffs and bracers to gloves, armor, and more! This book covers every step of the process to simplify glove making and offer crafters a range of pieces that adapt to any style"--

"Quilters and sewists of all experience levels will learn how to beautifully incorporate treasured photographs into a visual heirloom to be displayed and handed down. Lesley walks readers through all aspects of using photos for quilting including sourcing photos, custom printing, vintage photo manipulation, fabric selection, vintage textiles, and more"--

Learn to run a successful longarm quilting business with this interactive guidebook. Full of exercises, tips, and sample forms and contracts, it's everything author Shelly Pagliai wished she'd known before launching her business.