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Embroidery

The Ideal Guide to Stitching, Whatever Your Level of Expertise

by Lucinda Ganderton ...

Series series Step-by-Step Stitching
An inspirational and practical guide to more than 200 dress-making, needlepoint, and embroidery stitches.Whether you are an embroidery beginner looking for a clear and easy-to-follow guide or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique and pattern design, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch ebook has something for everyone to love. From materials to mounting techniques, fabrics ... Read more

Was $9.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

An inspirational and practical guide to more than 200 dress-making, needlepoint, and embroidery stitches.Whether you are an embroidery beginner looking for a clear and easy-to-follow guide or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique and pattern design, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch ebook has something for everyone to love. From materials to mounting techniques, fabrics
... Read more
Cross-Stitch by the Sea

25 Projects to Capture the Beauty of Beaches and Oceans

by Max Pigeon ...

Embark on a Coastal Needlework JourneyYour next peaceful getaway is right at your fingertips with this soothing collection of cross-stitch art. Thoughtfully crafted by renowned cross-stitch designer and author Max Pigeon, this guide is your key to creating breathtaking sunsets, majestic marine life, sandy shorelines, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Complete with large full-color charts, beginner ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Embark on a Coastal Needlework JourneyYour next peaceful getaway is right at your fingertips with this soothing collection of cross-stitch art. Thoughtfully crafted by renowned cross-stitch designer and author Max Pigeon, this guide is your key to creating breathtaking sunsets, majestic marine life, sandy shorelines, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Complete with large full-color charts, beginner
... Read more
No Fear Sock Knitting

Take the worry out of sock knitting with this beginner's guide

by Denise DeSantis ...

Do you want to knit socks but don't know where to begin? No Fear Sock Knitting will get you started on your sock knitting journey in no time. This practical guide to how to knit socks for absolute beginners and beyond is based on Denise DeSantis' popular online tutorial series.Sock knitting can be daunting because it involves using circular and double pointed needles which less experienced ... Read more

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Do you want to knit socks but don't know where to begin? No Fear Sock Knitting will get you started on your sock knitting journey in no time. This practical guide to how to knit socks for absolute beginners and beyond is based on Denise DeSantis' popular online tutorial series.Sock knitting can be daunting because it involves using circular and double pointed needles which less experienced
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Make, Sew and Mend

Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes

by Bernadette Banner ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROVER 50,000 COPIES SOLDLearn the historically proven stitches every seamster needs with beloved historical fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner.Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernade... ... Read more

$12.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROVER 50,000 COPIES SOLDLearn the historically proven stitches every seamster needs with beloved historical fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner.Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernade...
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With Her Own Hands

Women Weaving Their Stories

by Nicole Nehrig ...

**National Bestseller"Captivating stories of women around the world.… [I]nspiring and unforgettable." —Danielle Dreilinger, author of The Secret History of Home EconomicsA rich and intimate exploration of how women have used textile work to create meaningful lives, from ancient mythology to our current moment.**Knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting—throughout history, these and other forms of ... Read more

Was $22.59 USD Now $13.69 USD

**National Bestseller"Captivating stories of women around the world.… [I]nspiring and unforgettable." —Danielle Dreilinger, author of The Secret History of Home EconomicsA rich and intimate exploration of how women have used textile work to create meaningful lives, from ancient mythology to our current moment.**Knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting—throughout history, these and other forms of
... Read more
Confused Moose

E-Pattern from Knitting Mochimochi

by Anna Hrachovec ...

Series series Potter Craft ePatterns
This gentle giant thinks he's a bird! Just wait until he tries out those "wings." Make as many tiny birds as you want, but remember that they are not suitable for small children.Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, a set of 7-inch US size 6 (4.0mm) double-pointed needles, stitch holder, safety eyes (size 9mm), and stuffing. ... Read more

$4.99 USD

This gentle giant thinks he's a bird! Just wait until he tries out those "wings." Make as many tiny birds as you want, but remember that they are not suitable for small children.Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, a set of 7-inch US size 6 (4.0mm) double-pointed needles, stitch holder, safety eyes (size 9mm), and stuffing.
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Natural Dyeing

Learn How to Create Colour and Dye Textiles Naturally

by Kathryn Davey ...

Natural Dyeing reveals the endless possibilities of plant-based dyes and how they will inspire you for years to come.Natural Dyeing explores the versatility of plant-based dyes, from understanding, choosing and preparing your fibre for dyeing to foraging for your dyes and the different dyeing methods used. You can then put your skills to the test with eight projects, including a Silk-dyed Bandana, ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Natural Dyeing reveals the endless possibilities of plant-based dyes and how they will inspire you for years to come.Natural Dyeing explores the versatility of plant-based dyes, from understanding, choosing and preparing your fibre for dyeing to foraging for your dyes and the different dyeing methods used. You can then put your skills to the test with eight projects, including a Silk-dyed Bandana,
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A Beginners Guide to the Art of Leather Crafting

Simple Leatherworking Step-by-Step Techniques with Tips to Creating Exquisite Leather Projects

by Clarence A. Wolk ...

Welcome to the beautiful world of the art of leather crafting for all time!An essential guide for beginners and experienced hands alikeEasy-to-understand compendium with well-described leather preparation processesGain invaluable tips on the use of leather working tools such as punches, stamps, bevellers, etc, and other leather preservation and working methodsAcquire leatherworking skills such as ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Welcome to the beautiful world of the art of leather crafting for all time!An essential guide for beginners and experienced hands alikeEasy-to-understand compendium with well-described leather preparation processesGain invaluable tips on the use of leather working tools such as punches, stamps, bevellers, etc, and other leather preservation and working methodsAcquire leatherworking skills such as
... Read more
Needle Felting for Beginners

How To Sculpt With Wool

by Roz Dace ...

*** WINNER ***Won BEST CRAFT BOOK in The Craft Business Awards 2021!At last, a beginner's guide to needle felting that tells you everything you need to know to get started! Featuring 12 exciting projects.This is the book authors Roz Dace and Judy Balchin wish they had been given when they started out on their felting journey. A complete course for the absolute beginner, it is packed full of useful ... Read more

$12.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

*** WINNER ***Won BEST CRAFT BOOK in The Craft Business Awards 2021!At last, a beginner's guide to needle felting that tells you everything you need to know to get started! Featuring 12 exciting projects.This is the book authors Roz Dace and Judy Balchin wish they had been given when they started out on their felting journey. A complete course for the absolute beginner, it is packed full of useful
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The Geometry of Hand-Sewing

A Romance in Stitches and Embroidery from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making

by Natalie Chanin ...

This sewing guide reveals a breakthrough method to simplify learning stitches of all kinds, with more than 100 stitches from the simple to the fanciful.As makers, we tend to learn different stitches over time without thinking much about how they relate to one another. But when Natalie Chanin and her teams at Alabama Chanin and The School of Making began to look at needlework closely, they realized ... Read more

$17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This sewing guide reveals a breakthrough method to simplify learning stitches of all kinds, with more than 100 stitches from the simple to the fanciful.As makers, we tend to learn different stitches over time without thinking much about how they relate to one another. But when Natalie Chanin and her teams at Alabama Chanin and The School of Making began to look at needlework closely, they realized
... Read more
All dressed up

The grammar of Western clothing

by Mireille Tembouret ...

History, function, codes and characteristics of all the dresses.Corsets, panniers, crinolines or bustles are words that no longer have significance today. But at various times throughout the history of clothing, women wore these essential pieces under their dresses and often needed help to put them on.Depending on the fashions of each period, certain parts of the body were highlighted as elements ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

History, function, codes and characteristics of all the dresses.Corsets, panniers, crinolines or bustles are words that no longer have significance today. But at various times throughout the history of clothing, women wore these essential pieces under their dresses and often needed help to put them on.Depending on the fashions of each period, certain parts of the body were highlighted as elements
... Read more
The Doodle Sock Knitting Directory

200 mix & match motifs to design and knit your own socks

by Jamie Lomax ...

Sock knitting fans will love this new collection of endlessly customizable charts and patterns from the author of The Doodle Knit Directory, Jamie Lomax.With 200 mix and match colorwork charts across 13 playful themes – from coffee to pets and farmer's markets – The Doodle Sock Knitting Directory puts creativity at your fingertips. Jamie Lomax, author of the bestselling The Doodle Knit Directory, ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sock knitting fans will love this new collection of endlessly customizable charts and patterns from the author of The Doodle Knit Directory, Jamie Lomax.With 200 mix and match colorwork charts across 13 playful themes – from coffee to pets and farmer's markets – The Doodle Sock Knitting Directory puts creativity at your fingertips. Jamie Lomax, author of the bestselling The Doodle Knit Directory,
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Knitting: Amazing Knitting Patterns! Learn How to Knit in Less Than 12 Hours!

by Catrina Simon ...

Are you interested in learning to knit, but are not sure where to begin? Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you enter your local craft or yarn store? Does the idea of trying to pick the proper yarn and needles for your knitting project, or the thought of reading a pattern completely confuse you? Then this is the book for you!In this book we will cover everything you need to know in order to create ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Are you interested in learning to knit, but are not sure where to begin? Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you enter your local craft or yarn store? Does the idea of trying to pick the proper yarn and needles for your knitting project, or the thought of reading a pattern completely confuse you? Then this is the book for you!In this book we will cover everything you need to know in order to create
... Read more
May Martin’s Sewing Bible

40 years of tips and tricks

by May Martin ...

Star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women’s Institute, May Martin has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now for the first time she shares her tips and tricks, offering the ultimate beginners’ guide to sewing.Beautifully styled and simple-to-follow, this authoritative sewing bible gives readers information on everything they need to know to get started with sewing ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women’s Institute, May Martin has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now for the first time she shares her tips and tricks, offering the ultimate beginners’ guide to sewing.Beautifully styled and simple-to-follow, this authoritative sewing bible gives readers information on everything they need to know to get started with sewing
... Read more
Crochet For The Home

40 Quick Projects to Add Style to Any Room

by Leisure Arts ...

These 40 quick crochet projects add style to any room while maintaining the comfort you love. All of these gorgeous designs are set at a beginner level, so anyone can step up their home decor in just a few steps. Easy-to-follow instructions, photos, and helpful diagrams make each project easily achievable. Designs include: placemats, rugs, pillows, pet bed, and more. Projects call for a wide ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

These 40 quick crochet projects add style to any room while maintaining the comfort you love. All of these gorgeous designs are set at a beginner level, so anyone can step up their home decor in just a few steps. Easy-to-follow instructions, photos, and helpful diagrams make each project easily achievable. Designs include: placemats, rugs, pillows, pet bed, and more. Projects call for a wide
... Read more
Adorable Baby Crochet

40 patterns for blankets, hats, toys & more

by Kristi Simpson ...

Babies are adorable, and their crocheted swag should be, too!Blankets, sweaters, booties, hats, toys, and so much more make this book of 40 easy and oh-so-cute baby essentials the only one you'll need for crocheting for the babies in your life. There are patterns for girls and boys, and many that will work for either based on color choices. Sizes from newborn to 12 months will keep baby in style ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Babies are adorable, and their crocheted swag should be, too!Blankets, sweaters, booties, hats, toys, and so much more make this book of 40 easy and oh-so-cute baby essentials the only one you'll need for crocheting for the babies in your life. There are patterns for girls and boys, and many that will work for either based on color choices. Sizes from newborn to 12 months will keep baby in style
... Read more
Crochet Impkins

Over a million possible combinations! Yes, really!

by Megan Lapp ...

Enter the world of the reclusive yet mischievous Impkins!I’m sure you have seen them out of the corner of your eye from time to time, racing from hiding place to nook or cranny—odd little creatures of stitch and stuffing, of endless variety in form and manner. In these pages, you will not find a taxonomy of their features or a list of the names by which you might call them, you will find guidance ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Enter the world of the reclusive yet mischievous Impkins!I’m sure you have seen them out of the corner of your eye from time to time, racing from hiding place to nook or cranny—odd little creatures of stitch and stuffing, of endless variety in form and manner. In these pages, you will not find a taxonomy of their features or a list of the names by which you might call them, you will find guidance
... Read more
Tunisian Crochet: A Stitch Dictionary with 501 Stitches to Explore

by Lori Harrison ...

Discover the ultimate guide to Tunisian crochet with this comprehensive stitch dictionary, featuring over 500 stitches and stitch patterns. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this book is your go-to resource for exploring Tunisian crochet stitches.500+ Tunisian crochet stitches: Each stitch is accompanied by a detailed swatch, chart, and step-by-step row-by-row instructions.Clear ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Discover the ultimate guide to Tunisian crochet with this comprehensive stitch dictionary, featuring over 500 stitches and stitch patterns. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this book is your go-to resource for exploring Tunisian crochet stitches.500+ Tunisian crochet stitches: Each stitch is accompanied by a detailed swatch, chart, and step-by-step row-by-row instructions.Clear
... Read more
Knitting the U.S.A.

Fifty Easy-to-Follow Designs for Beautiful Beanies Inspired by Each State in America

by Nancy Bates ...

From the lobsters of Maine to the Golden Gate Bridge in California and the yellow roses of Texas – knit unique beanies inspired by the beauty of the natural treasures, state symbols, and distinctive landmarks of each state in the union.Whether it’s a corn maze in Iowa, the lighthouses of Maine, or the buckeye that shows up on absolutely everything in Ohio, each of the fifty states has manmade and ... Read more

$14.99 USD

From the lobsters of Maine to the Golden Gate Bridge in California and the yellow roses of Texas – knit unique beanies inspired by the beauty of the natural treasures, state symbols, and distinctive landmarks of each state in the union.Whether it’s a corn maze in Iowa, the lighthouses of Maine, or the buckeye that shows up on absolutely everything in Ohio, each of the fifty states has manmade and
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Complete Crochet Handbook

The Only Crochet Reference You'll Ever Need

by Eveline Hetty-Burkart, Beate Hilbig, Beatrice Simon ...

Everything CROCHET, all in one place!This comprehensive reference work filled with photos and step-by-step instructions is the competent companion for beginner and advanced crocheters. From making your first stitch and learning basic techniques through to complex stitch patterns and specialized skills such as Tunisian crochet, Irish lace, color work of all sorts, and other exciting ways to crochet ... Read more

$26.99 USD

Everything CROCHET, all in one place!This comprehensive reference work filled with photos and step-by-step instructions is the competent companion for beginner and advanced crocheters. From making your first stitch and learning basic techniques through to complex stitch patterns and specialized skills such as Tunisian crochet, Irish lace, color work of all sorts, and other exciting ways to crochet
... Read more
Home Ec for Everyone: Practical Life Skills in 118 Projects

Cooking · Sewing · Laundry & Clothing · Domestic Arts · Life Skills

by Sharon Bowers, David Bowers ...

Did you remember your scissors?Discover the tremendous pleasure of learning how to do it yourself how to cook, sew, clean, and more, the way it used to be taught in Home Ec class. With illustrated step by step instructions, plus relevant charts, lists, and handy graphics, Home Ec for everyone offers a crash course in learning 118 practical life skills-everything from frosting the perfect birthday ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Did you remember your scissors?Discover the tremendous pleasure of learning how to do it yourself how to cook, sew, clean, and more, the way it used to be taught in Home Ec class. With illustrated step by step instructions, plus relevant charts, lists, and handy graphics, Home Ec for everyone offers a crash course in learning 118 practical life skills-everything from frosting the perfect birthday
... Read more
May Martin’s Sewing Bible e-short 1: Everything You Need to Know to Get You Started

by May Martin ...

The first of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee May Martin. Everything the aspiring seamstress needs to get started: A Place to Sew & the Equipment You Need, General Dressmaking Tips, and Hand Stitches. An exclusive first look at May Martin’s Sewing Bible, due out in August.May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now ... Read more

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The first of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee May Martin. Everything the aspiring seamstress needs to get started: A Place to Sew & the Equipment You Need, General Dressmaking Tips, and Hand Stitches. An exclusive first look at May Martin’s Sewing Bible, due out in August.May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now
... Read more
The Christmas Holiday

The cosy, heart-warming, friends-to-lovers winter romance, full of festive Christmas magic

by Sophie Claire ...

'A sumptuous Christmas romance' WOMAN & HOME'A cosy and heart-warming Christmas read - the perfect festive treat' HEIDI SWAIN'A fun and festive read' TRISHA ASHLEY❄️ Can a trip away finally lead you home? ❄️After a bad break-up, eternal optimist Evie has moved to the small village of Willowbrook to finally pursue her dream of opening a craft shop. Unfortunately, with money worries and an ex ... Read more

$2.99 USD

'A sumptuous Christmas romance' WOMAN & HOME'A cosy and heart-warming Christmas read - the perfect festive treat' HEIDI SWAIN'A fun and festive read' TRISHA ASHLEY❄️ Can a trip away finally lead you home? ❄️After a bad break-up, eternal optimist Evie has moved to the small village of Willowbrook to finally pursue her dream of opening a craft shop. Unfortunately, with money worries and an ex
... Read more
A Winter's Dream

An incredibly heart-warming and feel-good cosy read for Christmas

by Sophie Claire ...

'Sophie's novels are perfect for cosy escapism' - Heidi Swain_____________________________Liberty has never been a risk-taker. She loves the routine of her quiet life in the charming village of Willowbrook, with her Labrador, Charlie. But the arrival of a mysterious gift prompts Liberty to make some changes: starting with a daily challenge to say yes to everything for the month of December.. ... Read more

$2.99 USD

'Sophie's novels are perfect for cosy escapism' - Heidi Swain_____________________________Liberty has never been a risk-taker. She loves the routine of her quiet life in the charming village of Willowbrook, with her Labrador, Charlie. But the arrival of a mysterious gift prompts Liberty to make some changes: starting with a daily challenge to say yes to everything for the month of December..
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