This classic book of embroidery stitch instructions shows more than 200 different stitches, many of them endangered ethnic types which have not been in print before. Many countries including France, Spain, India, Mexico, and the Orient are represented. Step-by-step diagrams and photographs of finished articles will inspire even a beginner.
It's a Wrap: Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets, And Bowls
Wind, wrap, and sew fabric strips into fantastic containers! Start with a plate shape to learn the technique. Then experiment with four basic container styles to create round, oval, square, and other shapes.
• Create purses, baskets, and bowls in an endless variety of sizes, shapes, and colors
• Simply wrap fabric strips around cotton clothesline, coil into the desired shape, and secure with machine stitching
• Special sections on lids, handles, and embellishments offer unlimited options for your own variations
Bags and totes are THE hip accessory for a new generation eager to find stylish new ways to haul their stuff
Eight of Krause Publications' most recent how-to bag books have generated more than $1.3 million in combined sales
Features 15 stylish and inventive bags designed for every facet of life
The distinctive designs, diverse fabrics, easy-to-follow techniques featured in this spectacularly illustrated guide offer quilters the tools to create their own stylish - yet practical - bags.
Hello, Cupcake!: Irresistibly Playful Creations Anyone Can Make
Witty, one-of-a-kind imaginative cupcake designs using candies from the local convenience store. America's favorite food photography team, responsible for the covers of America's top magazines, shows how to create funny, scary, and sophisticated masterpieces, using a zipper lock bag and common candies and snack items. With these easy-to-follow techniques. No baking skills or fancy pastry equipment is required. Spotting the familiar items in the hundreds of brilliant photos is at least half the fun.
