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Dec
20
Even though I’m not Jewish, I love Jewish Threads: A Hands-On Guide to Stitching Spiritual Intention into Jewish Fabric Crafts by Diana Drew with Robert Grayson. The book includes instructions for 30 needlework projects–beautiful, practical, meaningful objects for the …
Oct
23
We’ve all heard the huge buzz on the Internet about PUSH Stitchery, curated by Jamie Chalmers (aka MrXStitch). Every trendy stitcher has jumped on the bandwagon. Is the book really that good? Do we each really need a copy? …
Sep
7
Here’s an awesome book I’d love to get my hands on: The Best of Kooler Design Studio from Leisure Arts Publications. Amazon.com says,
In 1985 Kooler Design Studio set up shop in the Diablo Valley of California. Over the years,
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Aug
30
If you remember the 1970s, then you probably loved bargello. I did. I even had one of those sofas upholstered with a flame-stitch print. Whatever happened to bargello?
Although it never really went away, it has been resurging lately with …
Aug
29
Australian needle artist Gloria McKinnon has put together Glorious Embellishing for Martha Pullen’s publication company. This book is all about traditional-style crazy quilting: rich, colorful fabrics; antique images; complex embroidered seam treatments; silk-ribbon and beaded embellishments.
Project directions are a bit …
Aug
28
You’re going to like Better Homes and Gardens Applique Class. Its instructional approach is traditional: The front of the book provides detailed instructions; the back of the book is full of projects. So what makes it different from every …
Aug
27
Wouldn’t it be nice to have an expert stitcher on hand all the time to help you solve problems and share tidbits of wisdom to make your stitchy life easier? You can have needlepoint expert Janet M. Perry at your elbow …
Aug
25
I need Push Stitchery: 30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Stitched Art
Aug
13
Jan Constantine, author of Love Stitching, says,
Colour is something I’ve never been afraid of and I take great delight in using bright and contrasting colours for my bold applique embroideries…This book is filled with an eclectic mix of
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Aug
10
The exquisite designs in The Beaded Edge by Midori Nishida are perfect for finishing and embellishing needlework projects. Crazy-quilters, in particular, will go mad for these delicate, sumptuous adornments. If you don’t yet crochet, this book will motivate you to …
Aug
5
Natural Patchwork by Suzuko Koseki offers on-trend designs for practical projects that integrate small-scale patchwork. The projects range from home dec items such as coasters and floor mats to accessories such as a glasses case and a book cover. The …
Aug
2
Twisted Stitches by Phil Davison is a book full of cross-stitch patterns that range from gorgeous calaveras to gruesome renditions of Humpty Dumpty after the fall to profane iPhone cases. If you have the slightest leaning toward subversive stitching, …
Jul
17
Jon Yusoff‘s new tatting book is available now! Elegant Tatting Gems includes the 18 designs shown here. Jon says,
The approach that I have taken for this book is to come up with designs that uses the basic techniques of
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Jun
24
Paige Hill of Where Women Create and Sterling Publishing has posted a review of Natalie Lymer‘s new book, Cotton Floss. And she’s running a great giveaway: a copy of the book plus copies of Where Women Create and Where …
Dec
27
Here’s a rockin announcement from Carol Leather of Needlework Tips & Techniques:
For all you budding cross stitch designers out there, my ebook is now available. If you have ever thought about designing your own patterns for sale as
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