With projects ranging in difficulty from easy stringing pieces to more challenging seed bead weaving designs, this guidebook provides 20 stunning crystal designs with expert instructions. Explaining details on the basics of crystal crafting while revealing entertaining tidbits about this specialty bead, crystal jewelry projects are presented for any type of fashion, from classic looks and special occasion pieces to trendy, fashion forward designs. With a variety of glamorous projects?including a rich paisley brooch, a violet and topaz tapestry bracelet, or a midnight blue multistrand necklace for day or evening?crystal lovers will delight in this crafter’s companion.
Add a professional touch to your cakes with this essential new book! Expert sugar flower maker, Alison Procter shows you how to create an array of beautiful flowers using simplified techniques and the minimum of cutters. Her breathtaking cakes, for all occasions, are adorned with pretty side designs which ofte reflect the petal and leaf shapes of the flowers in the main arrangement.
Handknitting and crochet are taken to a whole new level with the fashion-savvy designs provided in this book. Stitch techniques for knitting and crochet include prestrung and hoisted-atop stitches, single- and double-crochet, and half-double crochet. Each technique is then demonstrated with an exciting range of masterful designs that feature a sparkling array of beads strategically nestled among the stitches. Beaded projects are accompanied by easy, step-by-step instructions and illustrations and include Fair Isle and cabled tunic sweaters, a short-sleeve pullover and vest, felted slippers
Stoles & Shrugs, Hairpin Lace, Crocheted Knitted. Star Stole Book No.103
Vintage 1953 Knit and Crochet Pattern Book from The American Thread Company A fabulous collection of Hairpin Lace, Crocheted and Knitted designs to make
