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1) The gown
Author
Language
English
Description
"London, 1947: Besieged by the harshest winter in living memory, burdened by onerous shortages and rationing, the people of postwar Britain are enduring lives of quiet desperation in spite of their nation's recent victory. Among them are Ann Hughes and Miriam Dassin, embroiderers in the famed Mayfair fashion house of Norman Hartnell. Together they forge an unlikely friendship, but their bond, along with their nascent hopes for a brighter future, are...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books Llc
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Learn the essential embroidery stitches with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly, and gorgeously illustrated guide.
Starting with ten fundamental stitches for needlecraft, this step-by-step guide builds on this basic foundation with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations.
The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited
...Starting with ten fundamental stitches for needlecraft, this step-by-step guide builds on this basic foundation with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations.
The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited
Author
Publisher
C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Tropical Splendor in Sashiko and Appliqué • Hand-stitch 6 vivid quilts inspired by tropical flora and fauna • Learn the secrets of successful Sashiko and appliqué • Options for both turn-under and fusible appliqué • Create designs from your own photos • Embellish your quilts with hand embroidery These glowing quilts bring together two of quilting's best-loved traditions: Japanese Sashiko and colorful appliqué. A large quilt gallery...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books Llc
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Learn the essential knitting stitches with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly, and gorgeously illustrated guide.
Starting with the two basic knitting stitches, knit and purl, this step-by-step guide builds on fundamental skills with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations.
The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited
...Starting with the two basic knitting stitches, knit and purl, this step-by-step guide builds on fundamental skills with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations.
The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited
Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books Llc
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Learn the essential crochet stitches with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly, and gorgeously illustrated guide.
Starting with the fundamental skills of crochet, this step-by-step guide builds on basic stitches with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations.
The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited for beginners looking
...Starting with the fundamental skills of crochet, this step-by-step guide builds on basic stitches with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations.
The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited for beginners looking
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Formats
Description
This is not your grandma's embroidery book. Featuring a die-cut case with actual stitching on the front cover, Embroidered Life shows that illustrations created with needle and thread can be strikingly contemporary. From beautiful botanicals to bold affirmations, the work of self-taught fiber artist Sarah K. Benning gives any embroidery enthusiast, art lover, or plant fanatic a new appreciation for the craft of needlework. In this eye-catching art...
7) City Quilts
Author
Publisher
C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Discover Endless Design Possibilities in Everything from Parks to Parking Lots! • Create city-inspired quilts by piecing together simple geometric shapes • Beginner-friendly project designs are inspired by modern urban architecture and landscapes • Learn how to achieve dramatic looks with more effective use of color, value, and placement • Work with traditional blocks like Flying Geese and Log Cabin in a new way Turn your love of urban cityscapes...
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