Her liberating teachings have inspired generations of knitters and the classic patterns will keep you knitting for years. 25 projects — 192 pages | Hardcover

    This is the definitive book on knitting techniques, with valuable information for everyone from beginners to experienced knitters. June Hiatt presents not only a thorough, thoughtful approach to the craft, but also a passion for carrying on the art of knitting to future generations. She has repeatedly tested the various techniques and presents them with clear, easy-to-follow instructions—as well as an explanation of what each one can contribute to your knitting. Informed by decades of experience and thousands of hours of practice, this comprehensive resource offers a variety of ways to approach every skill and technique and offers solutions that can help solve the most challenging aspects of any knitting project. The Principles of Knitting has been totally rewritten—new instructions, new illustrations, and new information. While the basics of knitting have not changed much, June’s understanding of the material has deepened over the last twenty-five years, and she’s eager to share what she has learned with the knitting world. In addition, the book has been reorganized to make it easier to use and has a gorgeous new design. Reading The Principles of Knitting is like having a knitting mentor by your side who can answer any knitting question you have in an honest, intelligent, informed manner.

    Need guidance on yarns, needles, tools, basic techniques, specialized applications, terminology? It’s in here—with lots more, from diagnostics to blocking to designs. “This indispensable reference has...up-to-the-minute designer patterns.”--Family Circle Homecrafts. “The ultimate reference guide.”--House & Garden Magazine.

    In this step-by-step guide, renowned artist Jan Kunz utilizes her mastery of watercolor portraiture to help artists capture the personality and uniqueness of their subjects.

    These 47 broad categories are arranged alphabetically, from Appliqué to Zippers. Look under Pockets, for example, and you’ll find Mock Flap, Mock Welt, Patch, Side Seam, Side Slant, and Welt Pockets. Whatever technique you need, it’s here.

    The patterns for most of these coverings, however, have been neglected for most of this century--until now. This book presents the best yield of the author's extensive search through 19th-century needlepoint magazines--46 counterpane patterns and 32 lace edgings and borders for knitters of all skill levels.

    “Dunbar...shows how to purchase, restore, and use a variety of antique tools, including several types of planes.”—Library Journal.

    Simply remove the specially treated transfer pattern from the book, place it exactly where you wish it to appear on your fabric or other medium, press it with a warm iron, and the design will appear neatly in place, ready for you to begin work!Varying in size from big, bold hollyhocks and tiger lilies to smaller, more delicate sprigs of spring snowflakes and periwinkles, and including such specialties as a spray of daffodils and a basket of mixed flowers, the designs may be applied to fabrics, wood, and most flat surfaces that absorb ink. Step-by-step instructions show you how to transfer a design (which may be reused several times) quickly and easily onto linens, clothing, wall hangings, cushions, furniture, and much more.

    Despite its seeming intricacy, tatting is actually a very simple form of needlework — as this book by legendary needlework designer Anne Orr proves. With only a few stitches to master, even beginners can produce dozens of delicate-looking but extremely durable tatted articles.Comprised of rare patterns created during the first half of the twentieth century, this collection features more than 100 designs: over 50 edgings (shamrock, forget-me-not, and other motifs), 40 medallions (triangular, circular, square, and snowflake-like shapes), beautiful collars and yokes, lovely doilies, luncheon sets, and baby items, including three exquisitely worked caps for infants. Each step and stitch is fully described, enabling even beginning tatters to quickly create beautiful accessories for today and prized heirlooms for tomorrow.

    Along the way, Lundstrom demonstrates that there is endless potential for development of additional kiln forming glass processes. 143 Pages; Softcover Published in 1989

    Magazine Size Paperback with 132 pages. Curated by Reiko Mochinaga Brandon. A Fabulous Exhibition of 52 Historical and Contemporary Quilts are shown; 17 from the Honolulu Academy of Arts, 11 from the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, 5 from the Mission Houses Museum, 4 from the Queen Emma Summer Palace, and 15 from the Daughters of Hawaii. A History and Color Photograph of each Quilt is represented. An Incredible, High-Quality, and Highly-Collectible Volume!

    Full-color photos illustrate 15 different projects unlike anything children may have encountered before.

    Though entirely in Japanese, each of the knitting stitch patterns in this book is clearly charted and photographed, so language should not be a barrier for the adventurous knitter.

    From down-home country to lavishly traditional, this popular holiday how-to book has tons of gorgeous photos and loads of budget-minded ideas for cooks and crafters of all ages and skill levels. Knockout photography shows how to entertain, dazzle, and delight with tempting recipes, stylish d cor, and clever gift ideas. From themed events like a "Cowboy Christmas" to "Ready in a Jiffy" recipes, this all-inclusive guide shines anew with The Spirit of Christmas.

    

    Richard Steele, a worthy Minister, published a treatise entitled, The Tradesman's Calling, a book admirably fitted by its proper representation of the Tradesman's duties, and the close and warm enforcement of them upon the conscience, from the arguments of scripture and reason, to do excellent service (under the blessing of God) to the shop and to the world.The nature of a life of business, and obligation to it Of choosing a calling Of prudence and discretionOf diligenceOf justiceOf truthOf contentmentOf religionOf leaving our callings

    Each design is carefully cha rted and accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions. '

    Step-by-step instructions and close-up photos reveal sewing industry techniques and show how to make one-of-a-kind garments with silk flower appliques, striped fabrics, and one's own machine-embroidered lace.

    

    Quillwork, once practiced by Great Lakes and Plains Indian tribes, has inspired Christy Ann Hensler to save this delicate art from extinction. Mrs. Hensler's detailed step-by-step instructions and how-to sketches describe the techniques of quillworking, from plucking and preparing the quills, to finishing the product. Based on the original methods used by the Indians, Mrs. Hensler has brought quillworking into the twentieth century with her contemporary quilled creations. Color photographs from the Denver Museum of Art collection depict the fragility and richness of many antique items. Beautiful examples of the author's own quillwork display the many modern applications of the art.