Start on the path to art quilting success! For anyone inspired to make art quilts, this visual reference will help you gain the practical tools and inspiration you need to translate your ideas to fabric. Get an intro to surface design (including dyeing and printing on fabric), embellishing quilts, working in a series, and quilting by hand and machine, all from some of the biggest names in quilting arts, with step-by-step photos and illustrations.
Print, paint, stamp, and stitch... it's never been so fun to design as it is with kraft-tex! Discover the incredibly durable paper that looks, feels, and wears like leather, but sews just like fabric. Modern designers share twelve clever kraft-tex projects plus six bonus ideas, from bags and wallets to coasters and embroidered bracelets. Whether or not they've used kraft-tex before, mixed-media artists and craft sewists will love its creative versatility.
This collection features 35 hat patterns designed by 29 renowned fabric and pattern designers, catering to all ages, genders, and fashion preferences. Seamstresses will discover a diverse range of styles, utilizing various fabrics from felt to silk and corduroy to cotton. The book combines beautiful photography, inspiring writing, and clear instructions, making it a unique resource for sewn hat patterns.
It offers designs suitable for any occasion, from casual to formal, and includes diagrams and detailed assembly instructions to facilitate project completion. Each pattern is adaptable, providing ideas for customization through different fabrics and embellishments. Full patterns are conveniently available online for easy printing, ensuring they are always accessible.
Expertly edited by Carla Hegeman Crim, the creative mind behind The Scientific Seamstress, this collection promises to inspire home seamstresses. Contributors include notable designers such as Patty Young, Kaari Meng, Joanna Figueroa, and many others, each bringing their unique flair to this comprehensive guide. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced sewer, this collection is sure to spark creativity and provide endless possibilities for hat-making.
Offers an introduction to creating, using, and adapting patterns for children's clothing, featuring illustrated techniques, tips from professional pattern designers, and information on copyrighting, marketing, and distributing patterns.
Yarn lovers keep your mind sharp and have fun with over 65 word puzzles for knitters and crocheters! With a wide variety of games you'll be entertained for hours. Large print edition.
