The constant companion of the many people who are turning to home sewing as a creative -- and money-saving -- hobby.

    Completely revised and expanded, this updated edition includes your favorite features, plus: * A 16-PACE COLOR INSERT WITH ALL-NEW PROJECTS * A CRASH COURSE ON THE NEW FIBERS UPDATED INFORMATION ON MATERIALS, AS WELL AS HOW TO WORK WITH AND CARE FOR THEM * DOZENS OF NEW STITCHES AND A CHAPTER ON THE POPULAR OPENWORK STITCHES * MORE THAN 1,300 ILLUSTRATIONS * 369 STITCHES! DIAGRAMS FOR ALL PROJECTS SHOWN The Needlepoint Book covers all the information you need to learn needlepoint and improve your technique -- in a single comprehensive volume. You'll find section on: * CHOOSING THE RIGHT PROJECT * TRANSFERRING DESIGNS * ELEMENTS OF GOOD DESIGN: COLOR, PROPORTION, AND BALANCE * LEFT-HANDED NEEDLEPOINT * FINISHING TECHNIQUES * CLEANING NEEDLEPOINT * AND MUCH MORE! The Needlepoint Book is a complete guide to the craft, and the only book you'll ever need as a reference to become an expert at creating exquisite works to be treasured forever.

    Walker, this book contains 380 Mosaic designs--each photographed and charted--including 116 brand new, never-before-published Magic Mosaics.

    

    Directions for handicrafts inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh including a felt picture, hunny pot, snow scene, and stuffed animals.

    

    The 45 weeds illustrated here by Stefen Bernath are typical, important weeds, likely to be found almost anywhere in the United States. Full captions identify them, with both botanical and popular names, and offer descriptions, habitat, and weed lore. Each weed is shown in full color on the covers.

    Illustrated with mostly b/w photographs

    

    

    Knitting, crochet, lace-making and macrame are the best known, but many women are beginning to rediscover the fascination of tatting. Deceptively delicate and elaborate in appearance, it is in fact quite strong (it doesn't unravel) and is created from a few easily mastered stitches. Elgiva Nicholls is recognized as a leading - perhaps the leading expert on tatting, and has developed its possibilities in many ways, including the use of node stitch. This and other techniques are fully described in her book, which also offers valuable guidance to readers who may wish to create their own designs."