The Fabric Selector The first section of this book provides a comprehensive overview of the many different natural & manmade fibers & weaves, including cottons, linens, silks, & wools. Each entry provides a description of the fabric's characteristics, possible combinations, & special considerations when using the fabric on machines. Also included are handy icons that provide a quick reference to the suitability of that fabric for certain projects (i.e. clothes, home furnishings, upholstery, etc.), & useful close-up shots of each fabric. The second section of the book provides valuable information on using the fabric, discussing tools to work with fabric & notions for fabric. A final resources section

Includes:: sizing & measurement charts as well as website resources. This book is indispensable for the sewing/craft room, & the format is small enough to throw into your bag when you are heading to the fabric store. About the Author Dana Willard, author of the popular creative blog MADE, has been sewing & reading patterns since she was 10 years old. As a full time sewer, she now designs her own patterns, using these as a way to test fabrics & their suitability for sewing projects. As a pattern designer, her fabric & sewing knowledge is instinctive & intrinsic, equipping her to make decisions that go beyond manufacturer recommendations & instead make decisions that are most practical for the home sewer. MADE is a medium for her to share these patterns & sewing tutorials with her readers as well as the fabric advice she picks up along the way. Her patterns & designs have been featured in many sewing publications. She lives in Texas with her husband & two children.

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Bring to life these magical people from the otherworld, using this resource of constructional drawings of heads, hands, bodies & wings, & trace-off outlines you can adapt to suit your own ideas. Whether you are a newcomer to the world of fairy art or a more experienced artist, & whether you are working with traditional media or on a computer, this book is a must-have. About the Author Linda Ravenscroft is an artist of international standing, whose beautifully detailed fairy & fantasy images can be seen all over the world, from fine art prints to exclusive giftware & fantasy art books. Linda became a professional fantasy artist in 1996, & since then her work has been in dem&, with many of her pieces now with American collectors. Linda is the author of How to Draw & Paint Fairyl&, & How to Draw & Paint Fairies, which has sold 200, 000 copies worldwide. ...

The Farmers Wife Sampler Quilt In 1922, the very popular The Farmers Wife magazine held a contest asking a simple question: Would you want your daughter to marry a farmer? Author Laurie Hird has excerpt 55 of the top letters submitted to the magazine editors for the contest & has selected 111 traditional 6 quilt blocks & created a tribute quilt to the contest. Each block is fully illustrated as to construction & comes with complete cutting templates (found on the CD). In addition, the reader is provided with complete quiltmaking instructions for the queen-sized sampler quilt (constructed on point) with all 111 blocks, & additional instruction on converting the quilt to lap size, twin size, double, & king size. Introduction, resources & index are included. About the Author Laurie Aaron Hird has been quilting for over ten years & enjoys working with reproduction & 1930s fabrics. Laurie & her family live on six acres in the country of southwestern Wisconsin, complete with animals, gardens, woods & orchard & now you can buy her book The Farmers Wife Sampler Quilt. ...

In 1922, the very popular The Farmers Wife magazine held a contest asking a simple question: Would you want your daughter to marry a farmer? Author Laurie Hird has excerpt 55 of the top letters submitted to the magazine editors for the contest & has selected 111 traditional 6 quilt blocks & created a tribute quilt to the contest. Each block is fully illustrated as to construction & comes with complete cutting templates (found on the CD). In addition, the reader is provided with complete quiltmaking instructions for the queen-sized sampler quilt (constructed on point) with all 111 blocks, & additional instruction on converting the quilt to lap size, twin size, double, & king size. Introduction, resources & index are included. About the Author: Laurie Aaron Hird has been quilting for over ten years & enjoys working with reproduction & 1930s fabrics. Laurie & her family live on six acres in the country of southwestern Wisconsin, complete with animals, gardens, woods & orchard & now you can buy her book The Farmers Wife Sampler Quilt. ...

Anchor The Flock Counted Cross Stitch Kit Anchor The Flock Counted Cross Stitch Kit. This image shows Shaun The Sheep & friends in a field. Kit contains carefully sorted Anchor stranded cotton, 14 count white Aida fabric & easy-to-follow charts & instructions. Finished

Size: 6.5 x 12.25 (17 x 31cm) Supplier product code: SS00004

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This counted cross stitch from the Country Companions range by Anchor features all the characters you love! Kit contains 16 count cream aida fabric, Anchor stranded cottons, needle, chart & instructions. Finished

Size: 16.5” x 11.4” (42 x 29cm)

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The Gentle Art of Quilt-Making The Gentle Art of Quilt-Making is a charming, inspirational & practical guide for would-be quilters. Leading author Jane Brocket presents over 15 quilt designs & weaves a narrative around each one. Each quilt story considers the sources of inspiration
- including quilters, quilt styles, quilting communities, colours, patterns, films, places & painters. Theres a Russian Shawl Quilt, inspired by Russian shawls, traditional motifs of Russian folk art constructed with ever-smaller nesting squares in blacks, golds, pinks, reds & emerald greens, a Floral Frocks Quilt inspired by summer dresses, flower gardens & herbaceous borders
- exuberant colours & big florals pieced together in strips, & a Suits & Ties Quilt reusing sober woollen suiting contrasting with extravagant silk ties with geometric squares inspired by Gees Bend work-wear quilts. Finally, a practical section covers all the practical knowledge youll need
- from h&-quilting & sandwiching to binding, storage & caring for your quilt. Confidently armed with all the design tools you need, you can embark on your own quilting journey & begin creating your own personal quilting masterpiece. Review Jane Brocket has a fun & informal tone that puts you at ease & inspires you to get creative. This book is wonderful for proficient sewers who might nonetheless be a little daunted by the prospect of quilting. Easy Living, April 2010.


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The Gentle Art of Quilt-Making is a charming, inspirational & practical guide for would-be quilters. Leading author Jane Brocket presents over 15 quilt designs & weaves a narrative around each one. Each quilt story considers the sources of inspiration
- including quilters, quilt styles, quilting communities, colours, patterns, films, places & painters. There's a Russian Shawl Quilt, inspired by Russian shawls, traditional motifs of Russian folk art constructed with ever-smaller nesting squares in blacks, golds, pinks, reds & emerald greens, a Floral Frocks Quilt inspired by summer dresses, flower gardens & herbaceous borders
- exuberant colours & big florals pieced together in strips, & a Suits & Ties Quilt reusing sober woollen suiting contrasting with extravagant silk ties with geometric squares inspired by Gee's Bend work-wear quilts. Finally, a practical section covers all the practical knowledge you'll need
- from h&-quilting & sandwiching to binding, storage & caring for your quilt. Confidently armed with all the design tools you need, you can embark on your own quilting journey & begin creating your own personal quilting masterpiece. Review: Jane Brocket has a fun & informal tone that puts you at ease & inspires you to get creative. This book is wonderful for proficient sewers who might nonetheless be a little daunted by the prospect of quilting. Easy Living, April 2010.


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Your perfect caddy, on or off the course A great value three-book box set with comprehensive tips & information about the ...

Anchor The Grand Cottage Tapestry Kit Anchor The Grand Cottage Tapestry Kit designed by Melanie Watkins-Patel is a small project, ideal for taking on holiday. Pretty Cottage scene with flowers. Kit contains carefully sorted Anchor Tapestry Wool, 13 count full colour printed canvas & easy-to-follow charts & instructions. Can be made as a set of four with By The Stream MR2001, Cottage Way MR2000 & Fragrant Cottage MR2002 Finished

Size: 5 x 4 (13 x 10cm) Supplier product code: MR2003

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