Название: Crossings Cable Collection
Автор: Knit Picks
Издательство: Versa Press
Год: 2019
Формат: PDF
Размер: 16 Мб
Язык: английский / English

A cable is nothing more than the crossing of stitches, and yet these intricate interpolations have been creating warmth and beauty for the journeys of generations. Echoing the thick braids of highland shawls or the close twists of a fisherman's pullover, the 12 sweaters and wraps in this knitting pattern collection reach back across years of knitting tradition with historical motifs and classic construction. Crossings is a celebration of the history of the craft, inviting you to add one more stitch to the fabric of this venerable technique.

Название: Wreaths: Fresh, Foraged & Dried Floral Arrangements
Автор: Katie Smyth, Terri Chandler
Издательство: Quadrille
Год: 2023
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 46 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Wreaths explores the art of creating wonderful floral pieces, to gift or keep, through a collection of 18 beautiful and natural designs. Learn how to play around with colour, foliage, texture and architectural forms with a craft that is no longer just for Christmas. Packed with ideas, skills and techniques, Katie and Terri will inspire you to bring a touch of nature indoors as they offer a fresh and modern approach to wreath design. Going beyond the traditional shapes, this book will equip you with the know-how to create impressive statement pieces, tropical and dried wreaths, as well as beautiful garlands and a late summer chandelier. Presented through exquisite photography and step-by-step instructions, Wreaths shows how best to maintain and display these botanical creations in your home. Discover the joy of foraging and master the art of making natural wreath frames with this irresistible book – a must-have for lovers of floral arrangements and interiors alike.

Название: Crochet for the Absolute Beginner
Автор: Pauline Turner
Издательство: Banovallum
Год: 2021
Формат: PDF
Размер: 64 Мб
Язык: английский / English

A complete manual for the beginner through to the advanced crochet stitcher. More than 1200 colour photographs of every stitch you will ever need. Crochet is a quick and easy craft and can be addictive! This latest A-Z title will have you creating beautiful pieces in no time. Don’t know where to start? If you have never held a crochet hook before, the simple instructions and easy-to-follow photographs at the beginning of the book will have you working like an expert in no time. Learn about bobbles and clusters, loop stitches, picots and popcorns, shells and spikes. An expert, but you want to expand your repertoire? Discover broomstick crochet, entrelac crochet, filet and hairpin crochet, Irish crochet, surface and tubular crochet, Tunisian crochet and so much more. We show you how to achieve a perfect finish to your crocheted project and how to add your own special touch with fringes, spirals, edgings and three-dimensional motifs.

Название: Ash Glazes: Techniques and Glazing from Natural Sources, 3rd Edition
Автор: Phil Rogers
Издательство: Herbert Press
Год: 2023
Формат: PDF
Размер: 183 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Fully updated and revised, with new photographs and glaze recipes, this is the third edition of this classic guide to ash glazes. Forever curious and eager to learn new things about ceramics, Phil Rogers constantly tinkered with clay bodies, glaze formulae and approaches to firing. This volume is his seminal work on transforming ash into glaze: an essential text for all potters and ceramicists with additional relevance today with its focus on prioritising the use of natural resources. Ash Glazes examines the practicalities of collecting and testing wood ashes, demonstrates the process of making them into glazes and offers a step-by-step guide to using them to decorate your pots.

Название: Crochet Sweaters with a Textured Twist: 15 Timeless Patterns for Gorgeous Handcrafted Garments
Автор: Linda Skuja
Издательство: Page Street Publishing
Год: 2023
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 112 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Create Stunning Crochet Masterpieces with Captivating Texture. Step into the inspired world of award-winning crochet designer Linda Skuja and craft one-of-a-kind sweaters beyond your wildest dreams. If you’ve ever longed to take your crochet skills to new heights, allow Linda’s decades of expertise to be your guide through this enthralling collection of 15 patterns. You’ll master innovative shaping techniques and eye-catching, three-dimensional stitch patterns as you create a handmade wardrobe that’s as beautiful as you are! Reimagine raglan lines in the stunning Ēna Sweater or explore the textured nuances that post and puff stitches bring to the Malduguns Sweater. Discover the intrigue of asymmetrical details as you chain your way through the Ainava Sweater. You’ll even unlock the secrets of Tunisian crochet through the beguiling Nakts Tunisian Sweater. No matter which design you choose first, one thing’s for certain: Your crochet journey will never be the same!

Название: Cat Mania Embroidery: Zany and Fun Feline Motifs
Автор: Jeon Ji Sun
Издательство: Tuttle Publishing
Год: 2023
Формат: PDF
Размер: 37 Мб
Язык: английский / English

A cat in a tutu is worth a thousand words! Using the most common embroidery stitches, Cat Mania Embroidery places your feline friends in wacky situations of the kind they'd probably get themselves into, given half the chance. Wide-eyed "Who--me?" cats; dancing, frolicking cats; cats in the air and in the water(!); and cats full of attitude who'll try just about anything once. Whatever the setting or situation, they have never been more adorable! Illustrated step-by-step instructions teach the basics and offer a refresher in the stitches you'll use. Lessons on making appliques and patches, covered panels, fringes, and finished hoops are also included. This book is suitable for both novice and experienced embroiderers, and their cat-loving friends will be thrilled to receive an embroidered gift sporting a curious cat that looks just like theirs!

Название: Foolproof Crazy-Quilt Projects: 10 Projects, Seam-by-Seam Stitch Maps, Stitch Dictionary, Full-Size Patterns
Автор: Jennifer Clouston
Издательство: C&T Publishing
Год: 2016
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 53 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Embrace the versatility of crazy quilting with quick-to-sew projects! The author of best-selling Foolproof Crazy Quilting shares 10 small, useful items from a tablet purse to summer slippers, each with full-size patterns. Mix cotton, wool, linen, and silk for eclectic fabric pairings to complement each project. Beginning and experienced crazy quilters will love the dictionary of 60 embroidery and beading stitches, foundation piecing primer, plus stitch maps for all seam treatments and embellishments.

Название: Cute & Cuddly Crochet: Learn to make huggable amigurumi animals
Автор: Lauren Bergstrom
Издательство: Walter Foster Publishing
Год: 2023
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 18 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Learn all about the super-popular Japanese trend of crocheting cute creatures with Cute & Cuddly Crochet, and then make your own adorable stuffed animals! Author and artist Lauren Bergstrom provides 12 step-by-step projects for crocheting popular, trendy, huggable animals, such as a flamingo, a dinosaur, an elephant, an octopus, a red panda, a fox, a narwhal, and more. While amigurumi animals are often very small, this book features instructions and tips for crocheting larger plushie animals that are perfect for baby gifts, birthday gifts for kids, home decor, and more. While crocheting a larger animal may sound intimidating or like more work, it isn’t! Included in the book are helpful hints for working with bulky yarn, as well as how to stuff the animals. Cute & Cuddly Crochet also offers a guide for crochet basics, such as crochet techniques, stitches, how to do color changes, materials and where to source them, and much more. Accompanying the book are helpful videos from the author.

Название: Quilts and Health
Автор: Marsha MacDowell, Clare Luz
Издательство: Indiana University Press
Год: 2018
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 53 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Name an illness, medical condition, or disease and you will find quiltmaking associated with it. From Alzheimer's to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lou Gehrig's Disease to Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, and for nearly every form of cancer, millions of quilts have been made in support of personal well-being, health education, patient advocacy, memorialization of victims, and fundraising. In Quilts and Health, Marsha MacDowell, Clare Luz, and Beth Donaldson explore the long historical connection between textiles and health and its continued and ever growing importance in contemporary society. This lavishly illustrated book brings together hundreds of health-related quilts―with imagery from abstract patterns to depictions of fibromyalgia to an ovarian cancer diary―and the stories behind the art, as told by makers, recipients, healthcare professionals, and many others. This incredible book speaks to the healing power of quilts and quiltmaking and to the deep connections between art and health.

Название: Retro Crochet Style: 15 Beginner-Friendly Patterns to Create Your Vintage-Inspired Closet
Автор: Savannah Price
Издательство: Page Street Publishing
Год: 2023
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 112 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Crochet Your Way Back in Time, Baby! Learn to create your own fabulous and one-of-a-kind wardrobe with Savannah Price’s Retro Crochet Style. This book will show you, step by step, how to make the perfect sweater, skirt, pants or dress, all of which can be customized to fit every body shape and size. Be your gorgeous self in clothing that was designed specifically for you or put a smile on your best friend’s face by gifting them a stylish new sweater handmade with love. Florals and granny squares abound in Savannah’s designs that span all the best elements of styles from the ’60s and ’70s. With these patterns you will love creating crocheted clothing that has the best of both worlds: fun, colorful vintage motifs paired with modern, comfortable shaping that’s perfect for every season.