Best of
Crafty

1997

Navajo Weaving Way


Noel Bennett - 1997
    In time Tiana took her into her family as a daughter. Together they sheared sheep, collected plants, dyed wool, carded, spun, and wove. This book records their many experiences together, a collaboration that spans nearly thirty years. In 1971, Tiana and Noel wrote Working with the Wool: How to Weave a Navajo Rug. Noel later wrote Designing with the Wool and The Weaver's Pathway. Now, this single, authoritative volume brings together those three books—with updates and revisions—as well as excerpts from other published articles and books by Noel and Tiana about Navajo weaving, culture, and history. Detailed charts and illustrations help the weaver find her way step-by-step through the making of a first sampler and through several more advanced techniques.

Beginner's Guide to Braiding: The craft of Kumihimo


Jacqui Carey - 1997
    There are full step-by-step instructions for each move, followed by pictures of lovely examples to inspire you.

From Fiber to Fabric: The Essential Guide to Quiltmaking Textiles


Harriet Hargrave - 1997
    This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

The Oxford Mark Twain (Full Set)


Shelley Fisher Fishkin - 1997
    On the occasion of the centennial of his death, Oxford is issuing a paperback set of our landmark 29 volume collection, The Oxford Mark Twain. In addition to gathering together most of the writings ever published by Twain in the U.S., each volume is introduced by one of our most eminent writers. Their essays combine critical insights and personal appreciations of Twain as a fellow writer. An interpretive essay by a leading scholar that sets the book in its context concludes each volume. At the heart of each is a facsimile edition of Twain's original which captures its contemporary flavor. Many include original illustrations which suggest the life and times of the books in a way that other editions cannot. This remarkable offering will be treasured by all lovers of literature.

Embroideries from an English Garden: Projects and Techniques in Surface Embroideries


Carol Andrews - 1997
    The book combines surface techniques with traditional designs in an exciting way, producing depth and other realistic effects which will delight and instruct embroiderers of all levels of experience. Full instructions, working diagrams, and color illustrations are used to explain the projects, while a separate section on stitches and techniques provides additional support.

Heirloom Sewing for Today: Classic Materials, Contemporary Machine Techniques


Sandy Hunter - 1997
    Start with scarves from lace, sachets from scraps, and cotton pillows with embroidered ruffles before moving on to basic blouses and camisoles. And don't forget the special gift section! 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

Charts For Less -- Bookmarks Galore (Leisure Arts #2985)


Leisure Arts Inc. - 1997
    Please the avid reader with an assortment of 66 bookmarks! This novel collection is the perfect way to hold the page and tuck a little beauty inside.

365 Alphabets: Cross-Stitch All Through the Year


Kooler Design Studio - 1997
    This amazing array of alphabet designs is divided into four themed sections-Creatures Great and Small, Alphabetrics, Favorite Things, and From the Garden. Each section is introduced with a four-page, four-color section that shows each of the creative alphabets stitched.