This comprehensive survey of the traditional embroidery arts covers everything from applique to smocking. Over thirty different types of traditional needlework are introduced, including black work, cu
The age-old favorite pastime of "following the dots" is finally incorporated into coloring book form. Children will enjoy creating 45 delightful, colorable pictures that follow the adventures of Sara
Undoubtedly the quickest and easiest way of turning left-over fabric into a handsome quilt that you and your family will enjoy for years to come. Twelve black-and-white photos, instructional diagrams
A year's worth of knitting projects from "one of America's most ingenious and creative knitters." Classic patterns for Aran sweaters, baby items, blankets, mittens, moccasins, and other seasonal need
Instructions for making 23 "granny-type" squares based upon quilt block patterns including such favorites as Log Cabin, Streak of Lightning, Baby Block, and Indian Hatchet, plus specific instructions
This thorough guide to the elegant form of contemporary embroidery features illustrated instructions and patterns for 20 stitches, plus 188 embroidery patterns keyed to those stitches. Includes magnif
Recounts the history and traditions of Scandinavian embroidery since 1700 and presents directions and graphs for such projects as pillows, wall hangings, tablecloths, and plaques
Over 110 patterns for projects from edging and trimming to handbags, baskets, pillowcases, aprons, and more. Includes complete directions, guide to materials, and 121 illustrations. "...lovely pattern
Beautifully designed monograms — 350 in all — that can be composed with pairs of letters — to personalize table and bed linens, personal apparel, and more. With crowns; several large and small alpha
A century ago, a folk art enthusiast collected these ornate, highly stylized designs from among a now-dispersed community of ethnic Germans residing in Transylvania. Nearly 200 designs include birds,
Over 500 classic royalty-free motifs reproduced from finest Victorian source, classified according to type. Wide variety of flowers, greenery, sprays, plus butterflies, owls, insects, more. Large and
Precise explanations and instructions, clearly illustrated, on how to work chain, back, cross, knotted, woven stitches, and many more — 178 in all, including Cable Outline, Whipped Satin, Lazy Daisy,
Culled from two popular American women's magazines of the Victorian era, here are alphabets, initials, monograms, and common names in various letter forms — script, floral, geometric, Old English, blo
