books about: fabrics

books about: fabrics

books:

Fabrics

Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens

Lena Corwin

STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book, 2008

Everything you ever wanted to know about hand printing.
This book turned out to be even more helpful and inspiring than I had hoped for. It answered many questions relating to different varieties of simple hand printing techniques such as: which inks, papers, and fabrics are best suited for each project; how to create ...

Fabulous Fabric Beads: Create Custom Beads and Art Jewelry

Kristal Wick

Interweave Press, 2008

Inspiring!!!
What a treat it is for the eye to read Fabulous fabric beads. The minute I received it I went throught it from cover to cover, wow! The photos are wonderful, they are so clear & the colors are beautiful. I just can't wait to try the projects. The instructions look ...

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!

Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing

Anna Maria Horner

Wiley, 2008

A work of art and must buy!
Anna Maria's book, Seams to Me, is a beautiful work of art. What a special treat to explore snippets of Anna Maria's life, beginning with warm memories of learning to sew with her sweet mother and more recently as an accomplished designer. Her book is filled with ...

The Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids

Lynda Milligan, Nancy Smith

C&T Publishing, 2004

The Best of Sewing Machine Fun For Kids
I purchased this book for my 9 year old grandaughter. What a wonderful introduction to sewing. First and formost, it is fun, visually attractive, in a easy to use spiral format on durable stock. It begins with some nice graphics and games that involve learning the ...

Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects

Amy Butler

Chronicle Books, 2006

Excellent book!
I love the projects in this book, and appreciate that there is a variety of things to make from pillows, to office items, to cat tunnels, to aprons. The patterns are simple and the instructions are clear and easy to follow, with diagrams and pattern pieces included. ...

Knit One Below: One Stitch, Many Fabrics
Elise Duvekot

Xrx Books, 2008

The bright idea behind this guide is to build an entire collection around one simple stitch that creates many intriguing effects. Shown in knitting instructions as "k1b" (knit 1 below), the technique involves knitting into the stitch one row below the stitch on the needle with either a knit or a purl stitch. The result is an easy-to-knit fabric ...

Doodle Stitching: Fresh & Fun Embroidery for Beginners

Aimee Ray

Lark Books, 2007

A treasure trove of ideas!
I see this book as an embroidery refresher, and a taking off point for great creativity. I am not likely to exactly follow any patterns in the book, but have already borrowed bits and pieces of them, and used them as a jumping off point for my own ideas and designs. ...

The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality

Brian Greene

Vintage, 2005

Simple explanations for profoundly complex topics
Anyone who has completed advanced level courses in physics in high school and with a penchant for physics, will find this book a great read. This book clearly and in simple terms explains some very complicated theories and discoveries in modern day physics. Overall, a ...

My First Machine Sewing Book: Straight Stitching (My First Sewing Book Kit series)

Winky Cherry

Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 1995

Grandson loved
Our grandson has been facinated with my sewing machine so I bought this book. He made himself a loose pair of "pirate" pants his first try, after doing all the exercises in the book. I would highly recommend it.

The Apron Book: Making, Wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort

EllynAnne Geisel

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2006

When the student is ready
I had to make an apron in Home Ec class many (many) years ago. I didn't enjoy it at all. I didn't care for the fabric, didn't really get the hang of using a sewing machine, just felt it was a waste of time. Nobody in my family wore an apron, anyway, somehow they ...

Simply Sublime Bags: 30 No-Sew, Low-Sew Projects

Jodi Kahn

Potter Craft, 2008

love it
I've been making the no sew totes for Christmas gifts. so easy. the best part is in the back of the book where it tell you where to buy the supplies was very helpful.

The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn

Clara Parkes

Potter Craft, 2007

Fantastic book for those interested in yarn
This book is gorgeous. It's well-bound, full-color, and printed on thick paper. Now, I know that how a book looks doesn't really matter, but in this case, the quality of the craftmanship is a definite bonus, as I can see myself using this book for years. Parkes has ...

The Art of Manipulating Fabric

Colette Wolff

Chilton Book Company, 1996

Just plain amazing !!
First let me say that I am a simple quiltmaker. But I am a fantastic dreamer! This author has taken all of my dreams and made them come true. I cannot believe the things she does with the most common of fabrics. She sews designs and stuffs them with batting, then ...

French General: Home Sewn: 30 Projects for Every Room in the House

Kaari Meng

Chronicle Books, 2008

Ooo La La!
Kaari's charming style blossoms in the pages of her new book! The look is flawless, simple European. With a little basic sewing you can bring a bit of French style to your own maison (home). You don't have to be an accomplished seamstress to get the job done, either. ...