New Ideas for Crochet: Stylish Projects for the Home

It's official - crochet is cool! Updated for modern living, stylish, contemporary pieces can be found in the home-making retail outlets and in pages of interiors and lifestyle magazines. The exciting new book offers a fresh approach to the craft, taking you step-by-step through everything you need to know to make beautiful, practical pieces to transform your home - from stitch techniques to selecting. Fifteen inspired projects include: cotton table settings; cushion and pillow covers; bedspreads; throws; baskets; runners; wall hangings.

Pillow Talk provides today's sewer with new sewing tips, projects and instruction on how to personalize each project. Pillow Talk takes full advantage of technology with a disc packed with embroidery designs ready for transfer to your sewing machine. Pillow Talk starts with a primer on machine sewing, covering all of the basics including making continuous bias, welting and zipper insertion. The projects cover a wide variety of pillow types and functions with clear instructions and full-color step-by-step photos of the techniques, patterns and designs.