Best of
Crafts

1995

Learning to Weave, Revised Edition


Deborah Chandler - 1995
    ""Learning to Weave" is a four-shaft weaving course which makes learning to weave, with or without a teacher, easy and fun."

Tasha Tudor's Heirloom Crafts


Tovah Martin - 1995
    Brown revisit Corgi Cottage, this time taking us inside to watch Tasha create the handmade items that are an integral part of her legendary nineteenth-century lifestyle. Surrounded by authentic American antiques and collectibles and using original tools and almost forgotten techniques, Tasha spins flax, dyes wool, and weaves on one of her seven looms. With the help of friends, she dips candles, makes soap, and concocts herbal creams and lotions. She harvests wood for making baskets and fruit for canning, presses cider, and dries herbs and flowers. Her Nubian goats supply her with milk for cheese and butter. Her bantam hens offer eggs for cooking and decorating. Stray feathers from her guinea hens end up as part of her toy owls. Her rambling cottage has its own marionette theatre and a built-in dollhouse, and all of the puppets and the dollhouse inhabitants were made by Tasha. Whether Tasha is crocheting a piece of lace to edge her petticoat, sewing a dress copied from an 1830s pattern, knitting intricately designed mittens and socks, or working on a quilt, her hands are never idle. For this book, she has created a series of new paintings in the style that has made her one of America’s best-loved children’s book illustrators.

Cover to Cover: Creative Techniques for Making Beautiful Books, Journals & Albums


Shereen LaPlantz - 1995
    Envision handmade books to hold your writings, poems, photos, and keepsakes. More than 170 photos to inspire, and hundreds of illustrations to guide readers through the basics of an almost infinite variety of imaginative styles.

Elegant Stitches: An Illustrated Stitch Guide & Source Book of Inspiration


Judith Baker Montano - 1995
    Helps readers learn about silk ribbon stitches, crazy-quilt stitches, composite stitches, and left-handed stitches.

In Sheep's Clothing


Nola Fournier - 1995
    Essential reading for handspinners, wool growers, and other fiber craft enthusiasts, this guide gives special attention to fleece characteristics, methods of preparation and spinning, and best end use. Everything from baby-soft merino to silky lincoln to sturdy karakul--the full range of nature's miracle fiber--is represented here with expert advice on selecting top-quality fleeces; cleaning wool efficiently and thoroughly; teasing, flicking, combing, carding, and other preparation methods; and spinning and plying a variety of yarn styles. Actual fleece locks are shown in full-size photographs. Knitting, crochet, weaving, and other techniques illustrate the importance of matching wool type to end use.

A Dyer's Garden


Rita Buchanan - 1995
    Touching on the history and nature of dye plants, this comprehensive guide walks readers through a garden season from design to planting to harvesting for the dyepot, discussing 18 dye plants in detail.

Designs of William Morris


Anonymous - 1995
    This selection of drawings and designs evokes Morris's charm and genius.

Beth Russell's William Morris Needlepoint


Beth Russell - 1995
    Full-color photos. Charts, diagrams.

Glorious Interiors: Needlepoint, Knitting, and Decorative Design Project's for Your Home


Kaffe Fassett - 1995
    A master of knitting and needlepoint shows, using full instructions and charts, how to recreate the look of seven striking rooms from his own home through thirty-one creative home-decorating projects, each designed around a central motif and color scheme.

Braids: 250 Patterns from Japan, Peru, and Beyond


Rodrick Owen - 1995
    More than 50 projects incorporating 250 patterns are included.

Painting Watercolors


Cathy Johnson - 1995
    But, you think, Learning to paint must be hard and frustrating. Not with Cathy Johnson as your teacher! Here, she makes learning to paint in watercolor fun--even easy!With Painting Watercolors, you'll learn to paint by picking up a brush and painting--not by reading about a bunch of confusing theories.Cathy tells you everything you need to begin--including:- Which tools and materials you should buy to get off to a good, affordable start - When, what, even where to paint - Explanations of watercolor terms (such as washes and puddles) - Easy and useful painting tricks--such as glazing and drybrush.Exercises help you loosen up and learn the ins and outs of putting paint on paper. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show you how to paint water, believable skies, a variety of trees in different seasons and other popular elements. Plus, a dozen demonstrations show you how paintings come together, from initial sketch to final brushstrokes.With Cathy's help, you can start painting right away!

The Ehrman Needlepoint Book


Hugh Ehrman - 1995
    Ehrman needlepoint kits are recognized all over the world and this new and varied collection reveals the Ehrman standards at their best.

Dolls' House Needlecrafts: Over 250 Projects in 1/12 Scale


Venus A. Dodge - 1995
    Everything is included, from the basic essentials, such as carpets, curtains, bedding and soft furnishings, to the small accessories, such as lampshades, cushions, pictures and ornaments - even a macrame hammock.

Books, Boxes & Wraps: Binding & Building Step-By-Step


Marilyn Webberley - 1995
    Easy-to-follow directions help you enjoy making palm leaves, scrolls, accordion, and edge-sewn bindings, single and multiple signature books, and a variety of wrappings and boxes. Also included: brief historical notes, working tips, materials, paper charts, details on adhesives, glossary, supply sources, bibliography, and index. Printed on acid free paper, Smyth Sewn, bound with colored endpapers and a full color soft cover that stays open when in use.

Harmony Guide to Aran and Fair Isle Knitting, the: Patterns, Techniques and Stitches


Debra Mountford - 1995
    The book includes a general introduction that explains everything from tools and equipment to different types of yarns, from casting on to finishing touches.Full-color photographs.

Mary Engelbreit's Christmas Companion: The Mary Engelbreit Look and How to Get It


Charlotte Lyons - 1995
    What better way to capture the true magic of the Christmas season than in a full-length Mary Engelbreit home-decorating collection? In Mary Engelbreit's Christmas Companion: The Mary Engelbreit Look and How to Get It, America's favorite illustrator has teamed up with writer Charlotte Lyons and photographer Barbara Elliott Martin to present the holiday entry in this popular series of home design books.

The Natural Soap Book: Making Herbal and Vegetable-Based Soaps


Susan Miller Cavitch - 1995
    In this introductory guide, Susan Miller Cavitch shows you how to craft your own all-natural, wonderfully smelling soaps. Illustrated directions take you through the whole process, from buying supplies to cutting the final bars. With easy-to-follow recipes that range from classics like oatmeal and honey soap to more adventurous combinations using goat milk and borage, you’ll be inspired to make uniquely personal soaps that are gentle on your skin and a pleasure for your nose.

Heirloom Christmas Stockings in Cross-Stitch


Better Homes and Gardens - 1995
    Original. 25,000 first printing.

My First Machine Sewing Book: Straight Stitching


Winky Cherry - 1995
    This book presents tips for children to how to sew, from simple stitches to making dolls and understanding the sewing machine.

Celebrating The Southern Seasons: Rituals For Aotearoa


Juliet Batten - 1995
    

Collectible Beads: A Universal Aesthetic (Beadwork Books)


Robert K. Liu - 1995
    Collectable Beads

The Spirit of Christmas, Book 9


Leisure Arts Inc. - 1995
    Festive home decor, from-the-heart handmade gifts, and deliciously tempting recipes can add Christmas cheer to every holiday home. Snowman's Frolic, Jesus Is the Reason, Silver Bells, Santa's Toyland, and Country Gathering are just a few of the decorating themes featured.

Netsuke Familiar & Unfamiliar


Raymond Bushell - 1995
    Intended specifically for the collector, whether newcomer or old hand, this volume breaks new ground in its candid appraisal of the present state of netsuke collecting and the netsuke market. Of particularly timely value, given the soaring cost of netsuke, are its concrete suggestions for building worthy collections without inordinate expenditures - collections that will be individual in character, will add to the sum of netsuke knowledge, and will express the tastes and interests of the collectors.

Making Fabulous Pincushions: 93 Designs For Spectacular Unusual Projects


Jo Packham - 1995
    144 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.

An Encyclopedia of Ribbon Embroidery Flowers: 121 Designs


Deanna Hall West - 1995
    59-page paperback book. Also includes garden critters like ants, bees, butterflies, dragonflies, inchworm, ladybugs and snail.

Tea: Delectables Seasons


Maryjo Koch - 1995
    Detailed sketches, whimsical observations, and lore accompany practical tips, remedies, and recipes. 80 illustrations. Ribbon tie.

Oriental Carpets in Miniature: Charted Designs for Needlepoint or What You Will


Frank M. Cooper - 1995
    Twenty-four different designs from these rich traditions, carefully reduced in scale and accurately charted, make handsome take-along projects for needlepoint enthusiasts.

Parchment Craft


Janet Wilson - 1995
    The author of this book shows you in step-by-step sequences how to trace, perforate, emboss, cut and tint the parchment paper to create beautiful greetings cards and bookmark designs.

Warman's Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide


Christie Romero - 1995
    A "field guide" to styles and types of antique, period and vintage collectible jewelry on the U.S. market today, this book is for anyone who owns old jewelry.Not only does "Warman's Jewelry" feature the most current prices, it gives fascinating, informative and valuable background information in these categories:Late Georgian, Early Victorian, Mid-Victorian and Late VictorianArts & Crafts, Art Nouveau and EdwardianMid-Century Mexican ModernistNative American, Mexican and ScandinavianNo matter how they've acquired it, most people want to know the same basic things about a piece of jewelry: how old it is, where and how it was made, who made it, what it is made of, and what is it worth. As greater numbers of collectors have entered the field, there has been a growing need for more information about the many varieties of collectible jewelry being bought and sold today. Loaded with highly detailed listings and other pertinent information, "Warman's Jewelry" is a complete guide for beginners or experts.

Sotheby's Art at Auction: The Art Market Review, 1994-1995


Candace Bahouth - 1995
    The designs were inspired by sources as varied as Roman mosaics and Victorian poetry. Each project can be worked in simple tent stitch, and all feature a colour chart for easy reference and full instructions for transforming the finished designs into cushions, bolsters, a needlepoint bag, a tea cosy and a waistcoat.

Silk Painting for Fashion and Fine Art: Techniques for Making Ties, Scarves, Dresses, Decorative Pillows, and Fine Art Paintings (Practical Craft Books)


Susan Louise Moyer - 1995
    Artists can learn how to convert silk-painting designs into wearable art, decorative furnishings and fine art pieces.

The Usborne Book of Paper Flowers


Ray Gibson - 1995
    -- Step-by-step instructions outline simple things to make and do-- All projects require minimal supervision-- Shopping lists show what is needed for each project

Afghan Enchantment


Jennifer Christiansen Simcik - 1995
    Hardcover Book

Tatted Snowflakes


Vida Sunderman - 1995
    Use them to dress up holiday packages or a holiday table centerpiece. Or frame these exquisite works of art and give them to friends and family as gifts at any season of the year. This excellent guide shows you how to tat 40 distinctive snowflake designs in many different sizes — each a model of elegant craftsmanship.Needlecraft designer Vida Sunderman has provided easy-to-follow instructions to help needleworkers bring each of these beautiful designs to a happy conclusion. Forty close-up photos show the completed designs, including two three-dimensional snowflakes and some enhanced with ribbons, beads, jewels, or glitter. Some of the designs are suitable for beginning tatters, while others require intermediate and advanced skill levels. Every one of them, when completed, will add a personal touch of elegance to the holiday season.

Carving Figureheads Other Nautical Designs


Alan Bridgewater - 1995
    Now...today's woodcarvers can recapture some of that old-time glory in 15 exciting projects....With full-color photos, plenty of practical advice and troubleshooting tips, and clear illustrations, even new carvers will be able to produce colorful, adventurous pieces."--Chip Chats. "A fun book to have in your library."--Carver's News.

Erica Wilson's Needlepoint: Adapted from Objects in the Collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art


Erica Wilson - 1995
    There are instructions for each project with colour charts and suggestions for further development of ideas.

Crafts for Girls


Judy Pelikan - 1995
    Jam-packed with easy, step-by-step, illustrated instructions for terrific results.

The Classic American Quilt Collection


Karen Costello Soltys - 1995
    From the charming Honeymoon Cottage to the paper-pieced Eclectic Neighborhood, this volume offers 11 projects and a variety of quick-and-easy techniques.

Batik Design


Pepin Press - 1995
    The text provides an account of the cultural history of the Malay world to put the subject into a broader perspective. And furthermore, attention is given to batik technique, the traditional use of batik textiles, and to its occasional incorporation into modern fashion design.

The Very Stuff: Poems on Color, Thread, and the Habits of Women


Stephen Beal - 1995
    The colors of DMC embroidery floss weave together this uncommon collection of memories, dreams, yearnings, and sharp observations.

Crochet: History and Technique


Lis Paludan - 1995
    Book by Paludan, Lis

Throwing Pots


Phil Rogers - 1995
    It requires patience, time, and lots of practice. In Throwing Pots, Phil Rogers takes the reader through the basic principles of throwing. With the help of step-by-step illustrations, he demonstrates how to make a wide range of pots, from the simple bowl to the more complex forms of teapots and jugs, including lids and spouts. Rogers also discusses the aesthetics of pottery, encouraging readers to assess design and develop a personal style as well as recommending places to see examples of fine quality handthrown pottery.

Mary Norden's Needlepoint: Fifty Folk Art Projects for the Home


Mary Norden - 1995
    Ideas for projects for cushions, chair covers, footstools, rugs, spectacle cases, bags, purses and picture frames are illustrated throughout the book. Each design is accompanied by an easy to follow colour chart and a set of yarn quantities in DMC, and instructions. There are, also numerous ideas for trimmings and alternative colourways. An illustrated section on needlepoint techniques includes how to chart your own designs and a yarn conversion table is supplied at the end of the book.

The New Stencil Source Book


Patricia Meehan - 1995
    

101 iron on transfers for ribbon embroidery


Deanna Hall West - 1995
    101 Iron-on Transfers for Ribbon Embroidery

How To Draw Celtic Knotwork: A Practical Handbook


Andy Sloss - 1995
    192 pages, 2,026 b/w illus., 7 1/2 x 9 1/2.