Download or read book Needlecrafts For Dummies written by Cheryl Fall and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2000-03-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did Betsy Ross know how to sew those stars and stripes together? As part of the fabric of the tradition of this craft, Needlecrafts For Dummies explores the art of putting needle and thread to practical use with a touch of grace. Needlecrafts For Dummies author Cheryl Fall helps you jump through your first hoops, from filling your sewing basket with the necessary needles, floss, and frames to working with patterns and designing your own creations. Cheryl then keeps you in stitches -- freestyle embroidery, cross stitch, satin, and needlepoint -- even guiding you through machine embroidery. If you're a beginner, Cheryl's handiwork shows you the steps to creating your first sampler, until your fingers begin to fly through the finishing steps. Try any of the sixteen projects included (with patterns and illustrations), such as a crewel placemat and napkin ring or a needlepoint pillow featuring pears, and get started showing off your stitchery wizardry. And don't forget to sample a few of these extra goodies from Cheryl's basket: tying French knots, mounting and framing your work, or adding a tassel to your treasure! Needlecrafts For Dummies is a stitch in time, showing you what Cheryl learned from her mother and passed on to her daughter, for all time.
Download or read book Cross Stitch for Dummies written by Focus Multimedia Limited and published by . This book was released on 2002-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Family Reunion Planning Kit for Dummies written by Cheryl Fall and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the most complete reference to planning a family reunion! The accompanying CD features planning tools, genealogy software, and more! Don't be without this step-by-step guide that walks you through everything you need to know about planning a successful family reunion. You'll find out all about tracking down lost" family members, deciding what type of event to have, coordinating entertainment,food, lodging, and more! The CD-ROM includes genealogy shareware designed specifically to assist you in doing a thorough search for all your relatives, plus templates for tracking expenses, menus, RSVP's, addresses, lodging assignments, family data, and more. Plus, this kit includes dozens of checklists to ensure that you've thought of every detail! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Download or read book Crafting with Cat Hair written by Kaori Tsutaya and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2013-05-21 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Got fur balls? Are your favorite sweaters covered with cat hair? Do you love to make quirky and one-of-a-kind crafting projects? If so, then it’s time to throw away your lint roller and curl up with your kitty! Crafting with Cat Hair shows readers how to transform stray clumps of fur into soft and adorable handicrafts. From kitty tote bags and finger puppets to fluffy cat toys, picture frames, and more, these projects are cat-friendly, eco-friendly, and require no special equipment or training. You can make most of these projects in under an hour—with a little help, of course, from your feline friends!
Download or read book Cross Stitch for Beginners written by Aaron Nelson Ph D and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-21 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cross stitch is making a comeback among modern makers and crafters. Learning how to cross stitch is easy, and these cross stitch instructions for beginners will get you stitching in no time. Cross stitch is a form of counted thread embroidery that has been around for ages, and it is one of the easiest forms of hand embroidery to learn. Cross stitch is comprised of X-shaped stitches done on fabric with an even and open weave like Aida or linen. Designs can be traditional or modern or anywhere in between. Cross stitch projects are often sold as kits, but you can also purchase basic supplies and come up with your own project.
Download or read book Sewing For Dummies written by Jan Saunders Maresh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-08-05 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete guide to sewing basics People are always looking for ways to cut expenses and be creative and stylish at the same time. Learning to sew is a great way to arm yourself with the skills to repair and create clothing and furnishings for yourself and your family for little to no cost. But learning how to sew and how to choose the tools and supplies to begin sewing can be confusing. Now, you can turn to this hands-on, friendly guide for the most up-to-date information, the best techniques, and fun projects for learning (or brushing up on) the art of sewing. Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations make it easier to learn Fresh new patterns, projects, stitches, and techniques for fashion and the home Budget-conscious tips for breathing new life into existing garments Complete with a section on common sewing mistakes and how to avoid them, Sewing For Dummies, 3rd edition gives you the confidence and know-how to sew like a pro.
Download or read book Cross Stitch for Beginners written by Leisure Arts and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Counted cross stitch could be defined as the art of painting with embroidery floss on fabric. In this leaflet, you'll find step-by-step instructions for learning how to cross stitch along with 11 charted designs and 2 charted alphabets.
Download or read book Crocheting For Dummies written by Susan Brittain and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you hooked on the art of crochet? Not only can you make beautiful pieces of art and work on it virtually anywhere, crocheting also provides stress relief and is a great way to pass time without wasting it. It’s a hobby that is highly addictive yet highly rewarding, though it may take a little bit more than a rainy afternoon and a ball of yarn to get started. Whether you’re a first-time crocheter or looking to expand your skills, Crocheting For Dummies shows you how to choose the right tools, create basic stitches, and finish off your work. This hands-on guide provides step-by-step instructions and full-color photos that make it fun and easy to master the basics as well as more advanced techniques. You’ll have the tools you need to: Create consistency with a gauge swatch Decode crochet patterns, symbols, and diagrams Stitch a double, a triple, a double triple, and a half double crochet Increase and decrease stitches Crochet in circles Work with different colors Stitch texture and advanced patterns Create an Afghan stitch Make new styles with filet crocheting Join seams, sow buttons, add trims, and make pockets Block and care for your work Packed with instructions on different projects, as well as common mistakes and safety measures you should take to maximize your progress and fun, Crocheting For Dummies is the only guide you need to start creating beautiful designs in no time!
Download or read book The Complete Cross Stitch Guide for Novices and Dummies written by Dr Patrick Jeff and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crоѕѕ-ѕtіtсh is a раrtісulаr kіnd оf embroidery wоrkеd оn a gridded fabric where each ѕtіtсh is a lіttlе x. Working еасh сrоѕѕ-ѕtіtсh in dіffеrеnt соlоrѕ you саn buіld uр аmаzіnglу dеtаіlеd scenes, or сrеаtе small mоtіfѕ wіth the lovely tеxturе and sheen оf еmbrоіdеrу. This сrоѕѕ-ѕtіtсh fоr bеgіnnеrѕ' guіdе wіll give уоu thе skills аnd knowledge уоu need tо ѕtаrt сrоѕѕ-ѕtіtсhіng ѕtrаіght away. Bесаuѕе еvеrу cross-stitch іѕ соmроѕеd of just twо tіnу ѕtіtсhеѕ, іt is vеrу quick аnd easy tо mаѕtеr thе basics which іѕ whу cross-stitch fоr bеgіnnеrѕ is easy to pick uр and рrоgrеѕѕ wіth quickly. This сrоѕѕ-ѕtіtсh bеgіnnеrѕ' guіdе showcases іdеаl designs іn сrоѕѕ-ѕtіtсh for beginners and wіll wаlk уоu through thе bаѕісѕ оf making еасh сrоѕѕ-ѕtіtсh аnd ѕhаrе the tірѕ аnd trісkѕ уоu need tо сrоѕѕ-ѕtіtсh уоur vеrу fіrѕt dеѕіgn. Wе'vе dеѕіgnеd thіѕ сrоѕѕ-ѕtіtсh bеgіnnеr'ѕ guіdе tо bе a соmрlеtе lеѕѕоn іn сrоѕѕ-ѕtіtсh fоr beginners, but уоu can use thе headings bеlоw tо jumр to dіffеrеnt parts оf thе аrtісlе if thеrе іѕ a particular раrt уоu wаnt to еxрlоrе іn mоrе dерth. Hey there! My name is Patrick Jeff, and I'm going to teach you how to cross stitch. Whether it's your first time doing it, you have some experience, or if you're an expert, I'm sure you'll learn something from this guide. We're going to be covering some basic stitches, materials needed, how to follow patterns and make your own, as well as how to finish and frame your work.I designed this Cross Stitching Guide for Beginners in a way so you can learn, practice and master the skills of cross stitching in Less than Few days.Here is a Glimpse of What You Will Learn in This Guide: Materials and Tools you need to Get StartedWhat and how to do whole stichesHow to do back stitchesHow to do half stitchesWhat and how to do french stitchesWhere to find PatternsHow to read patternsHow to create your own patternsHow to finish your projectHow to put it on a Hoop or a frameThen I share a complete Cross stitching project for you to follow and learnAnd lastly, as a Bonus, I share another project from start to finish where I show you: How to Plan out the patternHow to start Stitching the PatternHow to put the finishing Touches on the projectHow to sell your creati
Download or read book Stitch by Stitch written by and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P. This book was released on 1970 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step directions for using various stitches to decorate pillow cases, handbags, place mats, potholders, and other objects.
Download or read book Plastic Lace Crafts for Beginners written by Phyliss Damon-Kominz and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all the essential stitches and skills you need to master the colorful art of plastic lacing. 17 simple but fun projects are provided for making zipper pulls, key chains, bracelets, decorations and more, using both 4-strand and 6-strand lacing techniques. Every braid is clearly illustrated, so instructions are a cinch to follow.
Download or read book Ultimate Cross Stitch Projects written by Maria Diaz and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in 2011 in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing Limited in magazine form under the title 'The ultimate Maria Diaz collection'"--T.p. verso.
Download or read book Knitting For Dummies written by Pam Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-11-17 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re just picking up knitting needles for the first time or you’ve been knitting for years, Knitting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, will be your pattern for knitting success. Have you always wanted to knit, but are just not sure how or where to start? Have you been knitting for years and want to perfect your stitches? As a beginner you will learn... the tools of the trade the basics how to read a pattern the fundamentals basic stitches techniques no knitter should be without what to do when you make a common mistake tips for knitting in the round how to knit some easy projects More advanced? Try your needles at stripes, cables, twists, lace, Fair Isle, intarsia, and full garments. Knitting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, will not only enhance the skills you already have, it’ll teach you new ones, from expert knitters who will guide you every step of the way. You’ll be on your way to knitting a new wardrobe in no time!
Download or read book Jump Into Cross Stitch written by Sally Wilson and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bright and cheery cross stitch designs for beginners Cross another craft off your bucket list with this comprehensive guide to cross stitch! Learn everything you need to know to get started, then dive into 6 fun projects to practice your new skills. Popular cross stitch designer Sally Wilson will inspire you with creative motifs and handmade gifts you'll want to display everywhere around the house. Get tips and tricks, learn to hoop your fabric like a pro, and explore a variety of finishing options. With recommendations for the best in thread, needles, notions, and helpful tools, you'll quickly be on your way to cross stitch bliss! Relax and unwind with cross stitch—the perfect craft to express your creativity Learn the basic skills you'll need to get started in this no-fuss instructional guide Great for gifts and home decor! Practice your new skills with 6 modern projects
Download or read book Knitting Crocheting All in One For Dummies written by Pam Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 915 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and kitting today! Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know to get started knitting or crocheting. The book covers absolute basics such as selecting yarn, casting on, and even how to hold the tools and yarn, to understanding stitches, checking gauge, and deciphering patterns. Hundreds of projects, from beginner to advanced, include complete, step-by-step instructions as well as detailed illustrations and photos, and instructional videos online. It includes content from: Knitting For Dummies Knitting Patterns For Dummies Crocheting For Dummies Crochet Patterns For Dummies Get started today and you'll be knitting and crocheting like a champ in no time!
Download or read book The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting written by Elizabeth Lovick and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to making Shetland lace projects, including traditional Shetland motifs, patterns, and insertions such as cat's paw, candlelight, horse shoe and many more.
Download or read book Stitch By Stitch written by Jane Bull and published by DK Children. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young crafters will become confident at sewing projects This hands-on sewing book introduces inquisitive children to the wonders of science through craft projects with everyday objects. Award-winning author Jane Bull combines her unique arty style and excellent instructions to teach children how to knit, sew, crochet, appliqué, embroider, and patchwork. This book contains more than 20 fun-filled projects, each with clear instructions and step-by-step photos that are easy to follow. Children can make beautiful, stitched items for themselves or to use as gifts for friends and family. Stitch-by-Stitch will inspire a new generation of children who are just starting out on their creative journey of making things from scratch. They will finally find something fun to do with those spare beads and buttons that are lying around!
