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Doodle Stitching: Fresh & Fun Embroidery for Beginners
Aimee Ray
Lark Books, 2007
A fresh and fun approach
Hand embroidery is growing in popularity, much to my delight. I have done embroidery for almost 20 years and this is probably the most delightful book I've ever found on the subject. The book claims to be for beginners, but I would venture to say it's appropriate for ...
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Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt
Megan Nicolay
Workman Publishing Company, 2006
Awesome T-Shirt Book
Always wonder what to do with those t-shirts that are too big or too small, or a little worn out! I recommend this to anyone looking for a creative way to recycle their t-shirts!
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The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn
Clara Parkes
Potter Craft, 2007
BUY IT. No other book like it!
This book is the equivalent to a college course on fibers and their characteristics. NOW I know why some of my projects were not what I had hoped they would be; I substituted yarns that were the same gauge, but that wasn't enough. The patterns in this book are examples ...
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Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens
Lena Corwin
STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book, 2008
Love It!
I only just discovered Lena Corwin yesterday and was so inspired by the cover that I ran right out to the bookstore to get it. There are a variety of techniques with simple, detailed instructions and beautiful pictures. I am so inspired and can't wait to start ...
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The Art of Manipulating Fabric
Colette Wolff
Chilton Book Company, 1996
Very interesting book!!!
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I even doesn't know what it's possible to do with the fabric!!!!!Very interesting book about making 3 dimensional things with simple muslin tissue(exemple).I love it!
It's like open my mind really!!!Very good purchase! Thanks!!:-)))
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Simply Sublime Bags: 30 No-Sew, Low-Sew Projects
Jodi Kahn
Potter Craft, 2008
If she was on Martha...
OK, I am giving her 5 stars even though I have not seen her book yet. BUT I did see her just now on "Martha" and if she explains in the book as well as she did on the show, then I want this book and will be putting in my next order from Amazon. These bags are ...
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The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality
Brian Greene
Vintage, 2005
Fascinating
How these scientists even conceived of the ideas about the cosmos is beyond me. Greene does an excellent job of walking the non-physicist reader through concepts that may otherwise be inaccessible.
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Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing
Anna Maria Horner
Wiley, 2008
Basics and inspiration for crafty people!
I had already bought and returned two other sewing books trying to get a good basic primer with some neat projects and adaptable patterns. I picked up this book and was enchanted! The pictures are really gorgeous and having never heard of Ms. Horner I was intrigued ...
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Sew Fast Sew Easy: All You Need to Know When You Start to Sew
Elissa K. Meyrich
St. Martin's Griffin, 2002
wonderful book
This is a great learn how to sew book for first time sewers, very easy to understand.
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Sew What! Skirts: 16 Simple Styles You Can Make with Fabulous Fabrics
Francesca DenHartog
Storey Publishing, LLC, 2006
Inspirational and fun!
I really liked this book as I am kind of a "do my own thing my own way" type of person. So if that is you, I think this book may appeal to you. The only thing I would change in her text is that I would add more room to the hip measurement, from 6 to 8 maybe. It just ...
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Fabulous Fabric Beads: Create Custom Beads and Art Jewelry
Kristal Wick
Interweave Press, 2008
Absolute eye candy!
The first thing you see when you open this book are the absolutely gorgeous beads. Every page is filled with wonderful ideas and stunning colors. The instructions are so clear and easy to follow, you will be creating your own masterpieces in no time. While it's true ...
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Couture Sewing Techniques
Claire B. Shaeffer
Taunton, 2001
Like a text book of information
The introduction is interesting and basically explains why Shaffer is qualified to give you this information. The rest reads like a text book, which, for me, is much easier. When I reach a road block with sewing, I simply refer to the applicable section and determine ...
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Fabric Art Workshop: Exploring Techniques & Materials for Fabric Artists and Quilters
Susan Stein
Creative Publishing international, 2007
Fabric arts gives ideas for many types of miixed media art
There are so many techniques included in this book, and although promoted as a fabric art book for fabric artists and quilters, it could also be used for many mixed media arts including paper arts and journaling etc.. I loved getting so many techniques and ideas in one ...
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Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects
Amy Butler
Chronicle Books, 2006
Projects are hip and modern
If you like hip, modern projects with stylish fabric potential, then you will enjoy Amy Butler's book. These projects are fun and are easy to sew. So far, I've made the bag with leather straps, though I did have a difficult time locating a retailer who sells leather ...
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Create Your Own Hand-Printed Cloth: Stamp, Screen, and Stencil with Everyday Objects
Rayna Gillman
C&T Publishing, 2008
Fun techniques, great instructions and photos
All work has come to a standstill here now that the mail carrier arrived with Rayna Gillman's new book, "Create your own hand-printed cloth: Stamp, screen & stencil with everyday objects." I am fighting the urge to lock myself in a room away from my kids (they can ...
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