From reviews: I love sashiko. For years, this was the only book I owned about it. It's a slim volume, but packed with stitching diagrams. It only has a few projects, but as a reference book for those who like to design their own, it's great. Now I also own the "Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook" and I'd say that with these two books, one has all one needs to design and sew beautiful sashiko.
Quilting 101 is a modern-day primer on the basic skills and techniques of quilting. This book is geared toward the absolute novice and assumes you know little or nothing about the crafts of sewing or quilting. Filled with lots of step-by-step photos, useful quilting tip sidebars, and a detailed glossary, Quilting 101 teaches you how to quilt successfully, even if you have never sewn before. You will learn terminology used regularly in quilting as well as all the basic skills that are the building blocks of the art.
Creative ideas for your house. Any holiday becomes even better, if you take advantage of councils of the given book. Creation of celebratory cards, fakes and ornaments the hands - the best gift by any holiday, especially to Christmas.
Send unique, personalized cards for every occasion! Use a wide range of materials and techniques to produce unforgettable designs easily and with a minimum of expense. Make invitations, holiday greetings, birth announcements, birthday cards and more. Detailed patterns and instructions will help you create cards with interesting folds, pop-ups, windows, vellum, ties and other closures, faux embossing, and dangles. Make diorama cards, cards with pockets to enclose money or gift certificates, envelope cards, spectacular spiral mobile cards, and more.
Starting an herb garden outweighs the costs of buying retail herbs. Plus, adding homegrown ingredients to your meals is a healthy and tasty way to improve any dish you make at home. This friendly, hands-on guide gives you tips and advice on how to grow a thriving herb garden that will add depth and flavor to home-cooked meals — as well as boost your health.
