Inside Book Riot's Lit Stitch, you'll find a number of badass, bookish cross-stitch patterns. Some of these are for bookmarks, others are for wall decor, and still others can take on a whole host of finished outcomes. What they have in common is their literary bent--the patterns speak to all manner of literary-minded book lovers, who are happy to display their nerdier sides. And what better way than through your own cross-stitch art to hang on your...

Comprehensively illustrated guide includes chapters on embroidery stitch, needlepoint stitch, and special techniques such as Hardanger, smocking, and crewelwork. Each chapter includes projects with patterns.

This is a book about creating sumptuous embellished surfaces made by: collaging rich colourful silks, transparent organza, stitching with embroidery threads and ribbons, knitting and other yarns. Also, adding further texture with raised embroidery, chords, metallic threads and beads.

"Use even the smallest scraps in your stash! Making Fabric Jewelry, the paperback edition of Stitched Jewels, presents 23 exquisite and beautifully photographed designs that incorporate cloth, textiles, and other common sewing materials. Enjoy inventive projects from top designers, including Ellen Gerritse's ornate leaf earrings from colorful fabric and mesh, Deborah Boschert's necklace built from circular swatches, and a sundress-inspired black-and-white...

A timeless craft dating back to the fifteenth century, cross-stitch remains a rewarding form of creative expression today. This lovely needlework technique is well suited for making samplers-wall hangings that are beautiful in their own right and that serve as a special way of marking milestones and celebrating favorite pursuits.

Join retired Amish newlyweds Emma and Lamar Miller in Florida for the winter as they lead another quilting class with a new group of unlikely students: Jennifer, a pregnant new mom; Mike, a charter boat owner; Erika, a wheelchair bound teen; Kim, a waitress; Noreen, a newly-retired widow, and BJ, an artist facing illness. When old friends visit from Indiana, will romance also become a subject of class discussions?

Crafters will love this snarky book with its 40 witty cross-stitch patterns that focus on promoting a healthy, self-affirming relationship with yourself. Whether you want to proudly announce that "Self-Care Is Not Selfish" or remind others that "You Are More Than Your Productivity" or "It's Okay to Not Be Okay," you'll find edgy slogans and sharp one-liners that make fabulous wall art or gifts. An illustrated basics section provides beginners with...

"A complete reference covering every form of cross stitch and related counted thread technique, from traditional Assisi work to modern, multi-color, pictorial designs."--Back cover.

"A do-it-yourself crafts book for children and pre-teens on beginning knitting"--Provided by publisher.