Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar: Go Beyond The Basics Knitters: It's time to take it to the next level. & who better than Debbie Stoller to show you how. The expert knitter & gifted, edgy author who introduced knitting to a new generation with her New York Times best seller, Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitters Handbook, now shows her readers how to do more
- lots more. Stitch 'N Bitch Superstar Knitting is the only knitter's handbook to teach the full array of advanced knitting techniques & skills, such as double-knitting, knitting lace, complicated colour work, beading, & more. Writing with the clarity that makes her such an effective teacher, & the attitude that got her dubbed 'knitting superstar', Stoller explains how to 'knit by the numbers', get creative with stripes, embellish with crochet, beading, & I-cords; how to make cable patterns; & how to use colour forms. There's also a whole section on DIY
- which gives a tutorial on creating your own knitting patterns.

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This book contains everything your Mum tried to teach you, but you were too cool to learn! What do you do when a button pops off your favourite shirt or the hem unravels on your best dress
- throw it away, or make some simple repairs? This fun but practical book caters for all your sewing emergencies, teaching everyone who never learned how to thread a needle, sew on a button, darn a hole & much more. Avoid mending traumas with these simple, basic sewing skills that will revive not just your wardrobe but also your wallet. Learn the real basics of hand & machine sewing, with clear, easy-to-follow photographs & instructions. Sections cover: a range of different fastenings, instant fixes for emergencies, zips & closures, seams, hems & many other nifty repairs. About the Author: Joan Gordon is an international consultant who has taught various crafts & sewing techniques extensively throughout Australia, New Zealand & the UK. She is currently working & writing for publishing & exhibition companies in the UK. Several times a year she enjoys teaching jewellery & sewing workshops in her studio at The Model House, Llantrisant, Wales. Joan has written for many magazines & co- designed & edited the UK craft magazine Beads & Beyond & is now Consultant Editor for the innovative UK jewellery magazine Making Jewellery.
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Stitch at Home: Make Your House a Home with Over 20 Handmade Projects. This is a gorgeous collection of fun projects for your home & garden in Mandy Shaw's unmistakeable style. It features 20 projects in 9 themed sections, varying from simple bunting & cushions to a Christmas gingerbread house, a deck chair cover & a fun children's teepee. It is perfect for all abilities, with clear step-by-step instructions & stitch diagrams for both right & left handers. Be inspired by Mandy's unique motifs & fresh colour palette of teal, raspberry, cream & brown. About the Author: Mandy Shaw runs Dandelion Designs, a craft design & kit company. Her work has featured on BBC2's Leisure Hour & she has written for Popular Patchwork & Fabrications magazines. Mandy also appeared on Kirstie Allsopp's Homemade Home (Channel 4). She lives in East Sussex. ...

Stitch by Stitch, readers will learn the essential sewing skills while making 12 appealing projects, including home decor items & apparel. In the books unique format, skills & projects build upon each other so that readers will get instant gratification & motivation to progress. The introductory chapters provide a guide to the machine as well as basic information on sewing notions, fabric & more. In addition, each technique & project

Includes:: numerous step-by-step photos making it easy for readers to see exactly what they need to accomplish & how to do it right. Finally, the books aesthetic
- with projects featuring popular designer fabrics & photography in a simple, sophisticated style
- will appeal to a grown-up audience with lots of style. About the Author Deborah Moebes is a fifth-generation crafter & designer. After nearly ten years of school teaching, she began teaching sewing at Beehive Co-op in Atlanta. Her classes there are in high dem&, & her business has grown to include a thriving fabric shop & sewing lounge in the heart of Atlanta. She continues to add workshops & sewing events throughout the year, & regularly blogs tutorials, projects & articles on the new sewing culture.



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Stitch Graffiti Gone are the days of the old-fashioned stitch samplers & cross stitch baby animals. The next generation of stitching has arrived! Stitch Graffiti: Unexpected Cross-Stitch puts a new twist on this classic craft with a collection of twenty-six stylish, witty, & playful designs with the modern crafter in mind. Heather Holl&-Daly livens up the craft with her graphic designs, tattoo imagery, "ations found in song lyrics, literature, movies, & even truck stops & bathroom walls. Begin with an introduction to cross stitch with patterns that follow for decorating clothes, accessories, home accents, & gifts. Heathers playful approach to cross stitch is showcased on everything from wall hangings & jean jackets to fly swatters & handbags. In addition, Heather offers Liner Notes, which are creative sidebars throughout the book on designing original projects, embellishing designs with beads, tips for dyeing fabric backgrounds & fantastic framing ideas using found objects, hardware, & more. Plus every project features Heathers funny, offbeat take on what inspired the design, & how to personalize it. Whether youre an experienced needleworker looking for a fresh take on cross-stitch or complete beginner, Stitch Graffiti has everything you need to stitch with success. About the Author Heather Holl&-Daly is the owner/designer of cross-stitch kit company Monsterbubbles. She regularly exhibits at trade & consumer shows & is currently working on a licensing agreement for her kits for sale in major craft chains. She lives in Belleville, Illinois. Review What Debbie Stoller did for the punk-knitting boom, Heather Holl&-Daly is helping do for cross-stitch. Stitch Graffiti puts a fun twist on this formerly staid craft. --Mc Clatchy-Tribune News Service ...

Stitch Graffiti Gone are the days of the old-fashioned stitch samplers & cross stitch baby animals. The next generation of stitching has arrived! Stitch Graffiti: Unexpected Cross-Stitch puts a new twist on this classic craft with a collection of twenty-six stylish, witty, & playful designs with the modern crafter in mind. Heather Holl&-Daly livens up the craft with her graphic designs, tattoo imagery, "ations found in song lyrics, literature, movies, & even truck stops & bathroom walls. Begin with an introduction to cross stitch with patterns that follow for decorating clothes, accessories, home accents, & gifts. Heathers playful approach to cross stitch is showcased on everything from wall hangings & jean jackets to fly swatters & handbags. In addition, Heather offers Liner Notes, which are creative sidebars throughout the book on designing original projects, embellishing designs with beads, tips for dyeing fabric backgrounds & fantastic framing ideas using found objects, hardware, & more. Plus every project features Heathers funny, offbeat take on what inspired the design, & how to personalize it. Whether youre an experienced needleworker looking for a fresh take on cross-stitch or complete beginner, Stitch Graffiti has everything you need to stitch with success. About the Author Heather Holl&-Daly is the owner/designer of cross-stitch kit company Monsterbubbles. She regularly exhibits at trade & consumer shows & is currently working on a licensing agreement for her kits for sale in major craft chains. She lives in Belleville, Illinois. Review What Debbie Stoller did for the punk-knitting boom, Heather Holl&-Daly is helping do for cross-stitch. Stitch Graffiti puts a fun twist on this formerly staid craft. --Mc Clatchy-Tribune News Service ...

Stitch in Time Counted Cross Stitch Kit Stitch in Time Counted Cross Stitch Kit from Anchor, a design from the Margaret Sherry Collection has three mice completing a sewing kit of flowers. Kit contains 16 count white Aida, pre-sorted Anchor stranded cotton threads, chart, instructions & needle. Finished

Size: 8.7 x 8.7 (22 x 22 cm) Suppliers product code: MSH0016

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Stitch in Time Counted Cross Stitch Kit from Anchor, a design from the Margaret Sherry Collection has three mice completing a sewing kit of flowers. Kit contains 16-count white Aida, pre-sorted Anchor stranded cotton threads, chart, instructions & needle. Finished

Size: 8.7 x 8.7 (22 x 22 cm) Suppliers product code: MSH0016

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