Superb step-by-step guide enables even beginners to create beautiful lace according to age-old technique. Edgings, doilies, squares, petals, picots, more. Projects graded, simple to advanced. 249 ill
43 color-coded charts, complete instructions, and easy-to-follow diagrams enable even beginners to create a wealth of fabulous patterns for a variety of needlecraft projects.
Traditional hand-quilted Amish designs are translated into easy-to-use sewing machine patterns. The 83 designs — including flowers, feathers, cables, baskets, stars and more — can be adap
Illustrations and step-by-step instructions for creating lovely tatted designs to fill a treasure chest: snowflake ornaments, choker necklaces, a delicate holly mat, and other lovely projects.
Unusually comprehensive collection, with patterns based on actual snowflake photographs, these easy-to-follow instructions enable even beginners to make exquisite Christmas ornaments, package decorat
Even beginners can make 12 different beautiful tatted hearts, utilizing "directional tatting" and the split ring technique. Separate photos of each heart and a mobile utilizing all the hearts. 111 il
This excellent guidebook explains how to tat 40 distinctive snowflake designs in many different sizes, each a model of elegant craftsmanship. Easy-to-follow instructions, supplemented by 40 closeup ph
Detailed step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations for 80 projects that add lovely accents to domestic items: elegant edgings, "Diamonds and Arrowheads" bedspread, "Enchantress" tablecloth, m
Rediscovered collection of authentic Irish crochet design from the 19th century contains 30 motifs, 12 grounds. New introduction by Mary Carolyn Waldrep. Numerous patterns. 100 photographs.
This unique book introduces 45 full-sized decorative stitching designs for quilts in an exciting variety of motifs. They range from plant and animal life to abstract designs, and include such appealin
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
Richly illustrated treasury of patterns for doilies, tablecloths, placemats, bedspreads, and edgings. Includes designs for a spectacular Florentine banquet cloth and a charming Land of Nod spread for
Patterns and detailed instructions for approximately 45 tatted projects — many with a Christmas theme. Designs for stand-up picture frame, edgings (Happy Talk, Crown, Grape, Merri-Go-Round), tree orna
This rare treasury of original embroidery designs dates from the early days of the Republic. Nearly 200 beautiful and functional?floral, vine, and basket motifs are featured in repeat patterns, spot d
Perfect for quilters of every skill level, this fully illustrated guide is packed with excellent tips on fabric selection and design. It also includes complete instructions for 12 beautiful quilts.
Fascinating introduction to a unique form of needlecraft distinguished by bright horizontal patterns and created by sewing, cutting, and rearranging strips of multicolored bands. Simply written, profu
Rare patterns created during the 1920s, 30s and 40s by legendary needlework designer. Instructions for over 100 delicate designs: 50 edgings, 40 medallions, 3 collars and yokes, 7 doilies, 3 luncheon
