Needlework

Enjoy the tranquillity of slow stitching for luxurious seams and lavish embellishments. This step-by-step visual guide to 149 embroidery stitches, motifs, and extras uses simple colour theory for spectacular results! Robust colour charts take the...

One day in 1983, Annemor Sundbo of Kristiansand, Norway, became the owner of a 'shoddy mill', a facility designed to process rags, scraps, and other discarded fabric into reusable material. However, Sundbo wasn't interested in running the mill; she was...

This is the first book that delves deeply into easily mastered techniques that can be used to adapt and customise any project. Knitting the Perfect Fit is an invaluable guide for anyone interested in learning and perfecting shaping details in their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781500378790Author StitchxFormat PaperbackPage Count 28Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Knitwear is a highly influential, though sometimes overlooked, element of contemporary fashion. Its simple yet amazingly versatile textile structure offers endless possibilities for exploration. To develop a successful collection the knitwear designer...

Whether you've been handling knitting needles for years, or just thinking about picking them up, "Knitting in Plain English" should be your Bible. Drawing on twenty years of experience as "the knitting lady" in various yarn stores, Maggie Righetti...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645176060Author Allison HoffmanPage Count 76Imprint Thunder Bay PressPublisher Thunder Bay PressWeight(grams) 494gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 254mm * 64mm

Following the international success of Magical Amigurumi Toys and Cuddly Amigurumi Toys, here are fifteen darling dolls for babies, toddlers, and school children. Baby Leo, Rag Doll Annie, Ronja the Troll Girl, The Almighty Robot, and many more fun...

Discover a Gorgeous New World of Texture and Color Get ready to knit like you never have before with this incredible, comprehensive guide to brioche knitting from expert designer and brioche authority Lesley Anne Robinson. For any knitter who has ever...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781503170308Author Tammy AsselinFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Crewelwork is one of the oldest embroidery techniques, but it is as popular today as it has ever been. Historically worked in soft wools on twilled linens, today's embroiderer is discovering just how successfully the techniques can be applied to stranded...

Minimise waste and maximise creativity with 14 stylish freehand dressmaking projects from Chinelo Bally. Making your own clothes is a sustainable, ethical and fun craft that is brought alive by bestselling author and...

From the author of the bestselling The Bag Making Bible comes an outstanding collection of 12 inspiring bags for you to make at home. Lisa Lam brings you a stunning collection of sewing patterns to make your own bags. The book features 12 bag designs...

A celebration of the beauty and power of crochet - specifically, the life-changing benefits this fibre art has brought to one extraordinary boy, 11-year-old crochet prodigy, Jonah Larson. PART ONE: Jonah shares his life story, including details about...

Includes 12 bright, colourful and fun mug mats for you and feeding mats for your cat or dog! All designs are made using Scheepjes Softfun DK-weight yarn. Each mat measures approximately 8" x 6" (20 x 15cm) and feeding mats are 18" x 12" (46 x 31cm). A...

Enter into the whimsical, crocheted world of Eleonore & Maurice, a talented designer who blends pastel yarns with delicate floral fabric to make truly adorable amigurumi creations: plush animals with little accessories, as well as sweet cushions. The...

Practical yet pretty, a mug rug is one of the latest home trends. Mug rugs are extra-large drink coasters, or smaller versions of place mats, that are the perfect size to hold your favourite beverage with room for a treat. They make the perfect gift when...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781530598694Author Stitchx EmbroideryFormat PaperbackPage Count 26Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Get the mini pocket guide to paper piecing that everyone's talking about - perfect to take on the go! Follow step-by-step instructions from expert Tacha Bruecher for preparing and piecing using a foundation, then try out the technique with ten fun and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781574869316Author Leisure ArtsFormat PaperbackPage Count 14Imprint Leisure Arts IncPublisher Leisure Arts IncWeight(grams) 73gDimensions(mm) 295mm * 221mm...

Decorate your home with these six on-trend crochet wall hangings! All wall hangings are worked in single crochet from the bottom of the hanging up and are made using Scheepjes Softfun DK-weight cotton. Each hanging measures approximately 36cm x 51cm (14"...

Margaret Lee is among the world leaders in the art of Chinese 'Su' embroidery, one of the world's oldest and most admired embroidery styles. Her first book The Art of Chinese Embroidery - Foundation level is an immaculate 'how to' study and introduction...

Nobody does a handmade Christmas like Mandy Shaw! Learn how to decorate your home with unique and personal touches with this gorgeous collection of sewing patterns from the Queen of Christmas Craft. Featuring Mandy's signature Redwork designs and cute...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781775234586Author Christine LeGrowFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Boulder BooksPublisher Boulder BooksWeight(grams) 480gDimensions(mm) 191mm * 229mm...

This is a classic embroidery book brought back into print after being unavailable for years, in a new and extended edition.Helen depicts the natural beauty of the countryside using pure silk embroidery threads to capture spring hedgerows, the woodland...

What if you could take a course in crochet and each week a different master crocheter were to teach you the technique for which they are best known? "Crochet Master Class" is your guide to the incredible range of crochet possibilities. Eighteen different...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781726098069Author Scarlett y RoyaleFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781600613012Author Nancy MarchantFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint North Light BooksPublisher F&W Publications Inc

From Loani Prior, author of the hugely successful Wild Tea Cosies, comes this entertaining, inspiring and easy-to-follow book featuring 20 even wilder knitted tea cosies. Loani turns this functional, homely item into a fabulously creative knitted...

Lace knitting is striking and eye catching - and can appear a little complicated, if you haven't tried it before! Denise Samson's helpful and comprehensive book is perfect for crafters with some experience under their belts who want to take their...

As a desirable item of fashion, a cherished gift or a wardrobe essential, the shawl enjoys enduring popularity among knitters and non-knitters alike. The most admired of these beautiful accessories are designed with inspiration drawn from a wide range of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781508514633Author Elizabeth TaylorFormat PaperbackPage Count 56Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

From start to swaddling, these baby blankets crochet quickly and with ease. Six patterns ranging in size from 35 x 39" to 39 x 52" are detailed in easy-to-understand instructions appropriate for beginners as well as more experienced crochet crafters...

Ponchos and capes are so easy to wear! They don't slip and slide like shawls can; just toss one over a basic tee and you are ready to go and look anything but basic. They go with nearly anything and can be dressed up or down as you please. Add in the fun...

All of each of the twwelve novel and intriguingly different patchwork blocks are presented in a clear photographic format with each stage of the technique clearly defined and suggestions for further exploration and creative play are included at the end...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648349716Author Shelley HusbandFormat PaperbackPage Count 110Imprint Shelley HusbandPublisher Shelley HusbandWeight(grams) 363g

Make San-X characters and their accessories out of yarn! Amigurumi are cute crocheted stuffed animals from Japan. Combine amigurumi with San-X and you get the most adorable crocheted characters! This book of patterns with full-color photographs shows you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992769017Author Lucy HagueFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint Lucy HaguePublisher Lucy HagueWeight(grams) 218g

With a thorough how-to section that includes step-by-step photography and 60 patterns that range in project type and technique, 60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners will help new crocheters build skills and make many useful items at the same time. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781724349538Author Charlene ShaferFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...