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Break the rules--knit outside the lines! AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These non-traditional colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep. Dive into stranded colorwork with confidence...

Give simple quilt blocks a touch of magic - the add-a-strip way! Start with simple squares, triangles, and diamonds, then slice and insert a 1" strip of contrasting fabric to create dozens of new designs! Quilters of all skill levels can piece complex-looking patterns that are easy to sew. Each of Barbara Cline's 10 quilt patterns comes with variations to inspire your color choices, plus great ideas for sashing, resizing blocks, and adding your personal...

Simple Crocheting is the perfect book for the beginner. Under Erika Knight's guidance even those who have never picked up a crochet hook before will soon be making gorgeous projects and all the while learning new techniques and adding to their skills. Each of the 20 projects in the book will teach you a new stitch, technique, or trick. And with each pattern you complete, you will build on and consolidate crochet techniques already learned in the preceding...

Cold-weather accessories for year-round crocheting! As holidays and special events draw near, we pick up our crochet hooks and yarn and settle in to make projects to gift to friends and family. In Cold Weather Crochet, well-loved designer Marly Bird has created a diverse and eye-catching collection of 21 crochet patterns specifically designed to keep us warm. Patterns are easily accomplished by beginner-level as well as more advanced practitioners...

Cut up your favorite fabrics with intention! Learn how to look at your stash with new eyes and piece together the best bits, like making a colorful collage of your favorite things. Use templates to zero in on motifs and create secondary patterns from your fabrics, fussy cutting for color as well as design. Try your hand at 14 fun projects from traditional and improv piecing to English paper piecing.

"The perception of knitting is still very much that it is a female pursuit. The author wants to show that the ability to create complex and beautiful objects from two sticks and some string is actually incredibly well suited to the traditional 'male-brain' mentality--repetitive actions, mathematical formulas, complicated patterns--all things that the male brain is perfectly wired for. The aim of this manual will not only be to provide a beginners'...

Go beyond the expected with strip quilting's best-kept secrets! Learn tips for cutting, storing, and piecing fabric strips in a variety of widths. Sewing easy strip sets to start, you'll advance to triangles and interesting layouts that might surprise you. Then make the most of your stash by turning pre-cut strips, sliced yardage, and selvages into 15 innovative strip-quilt projects. Customize each quilt with blank coloring pages, laying the foundation...

"Discover the practical and rewarding craft of hand wood carving with Celina Muire. The Wood Carver's Dozen is a perfect practical guide for anyone wanting to try this ancient craft and experience the pure joy of creating something beautiful from scratch. Simple step-by-step tutorials guide you through twelve unique and charming wood carving projects, suitable for any level of expertise. Thanks to clear instructions, photographs, and traceable templates,...

Learn how to create stunning modern quilts with the Modern Quilt Bible the ultimate reference guide to patchwork and quilting techniques. Author of Beginner's Guide to Quilting Liz Betts explains over 100 techniques used by designers to create eye-catching modern quilts. Try your hand at improv piecing, free motion quilting, playing with scale, curved piecing and much more. There are featured quilts from the world's best modern quilt designers and...

"String Quilts is one part innovation, one part thrift, and a whole lot of fun. When Campbell, an author and educator, needs a break from creating precision-pieced and -appliquéd beauties, she turns to making string quilts. 'This is my playtime, ' she says. The eleven quilts--perfect for any skill level--are shown in brilliant full-color photography with easy-to-follow instructions, patterns, and diagrams."--Page 4 of cover.