Download or read book Raw Art Journaling written by Quinn McDonald and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-06-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meaning in life is made, not found. In a raw-art journal, you don't need to know how to draw; you don't need to know how to write well. You don't need worry about messing up techniques you've never attempted before inside your raw-art journal. You just need to be you because raw art is you and it thrives on creative play, on experimentation and even on making mistakes. Raw Art Journaling will teach you how to embrace your art, confront negative self-talk (a.k.a., your gremlin) and make meaning with your words and with your art. Inside Raw Art Journaling you'll discover how to: • Write meaningful thoughts with a single sentence • Create thought-provoking poems through found poetry • Uncover images hidden in your photos • Make personal meaning with the simplest of lines • Finally feel free to make mistakes • Use clever techniques to keep your secrets secret Quiet your gremlin, grab your permission slip (it's on page 19) and start making meaning in your own raw-art journal today!

Download or read book Fig Tree Quilts written by Joanna Figueroa and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find quick piecing and appliqu in 14 projects, easy enough for all skill levels

Download or read book Sew Very Easy Quilt Favorites written by Laura Coia and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn quilting basics from a YouTube sensation and practice your skills with 12 fun projects suitable for all skill levels. Her instructional videos have inspired thousands to start sewing. Now for the first time, sew-lebrity Laura Coia shares written patterns for the most loved video tutorials on her “Sew Very Easy” YouTube channel! Learn the basics of quilt making, from cutting and pressing to borders and finishing. Then practice your skills with a dozen beautiful projects—quilts you’ll come back to time and time again—all suitable for beginners and beyond.

Download or read book The Cross Stitch Journal written by It's Sew Emma and published by . This book was released on 2019-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cross Stitch Journal allows you to record details, such as pattern, designer, time spent, floss and cloth used, for 50 projects, as well as keep inventory of all your thread.

Download or read book Sew Beautiful written by Kennis Wong and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 8 Patterns, 18 Variations, 1 Stunning New Wardrobe Stitch your way to a stylish new wardrobe with this collection of beautiful, modern patterns. Whether you are a seasoned seamstress looking for fresh projects or just beginning your sewing journey, you’ll learn something new from prolific designer Kennis Wong’s expert advice and accessible pearls of sewing wisdom. In Sew Beautiful, elegance and simplicity go hand in hand as Kennis guides you through 8 different patterns, each a closet staple you’ll be proud to wear. Well known for helping her readers find their most flattering fit, Kennis carefully designed each pattern for sizes 00 through 20, guaranteeing a finished garment that suits your taste, style and body type. And with 18 variations spread across these designs, there are so many options to mix and match! Slip into the luxurious Castlepoint Faux-Wrap Skirt on a breezy summer day, or bundle up in the cozy Taktsang Dolman Sleeve Wrap for a cool autumn night. Going to a fancy event but can’t find anything to wear? Wow everyone when you tell them your Palermo Tiered Dress is 100 percent handmade. With Sew Beautiful in your crafting corner, a vibrant custom wardrobe is at your fingertips. If you are experiencing issues accessing or downloading the Sew Beautiful ebook pattern files, please contact [email protected] with proof of purchase for assistance.

Download or read book Sew Red written by Laura Zander and published by Sixth & Spring Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents over thirty sewing projects designed by sewing and quilting celebrities that feature the color red to highlight women's heart health, and features personal stories as well as facts, resources, and heart-healthy recipes.

Download or read book Diary in Stitches written by Minki Kim and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artist Minki Kim turns her own daily sketchbook challenge into 65 stitchable drawings to mix and match. Embroider and appliqué the whimsical, easy-going way with 6 useful projects to make and share, like a simple zipper pouch for the teacher, a cozy pillow for a handsome chair, or a wallhanging for your family room. Minki’s uplifting designs, plus an extra gallery of small project ideas from coasters to wall art will appeal to anyone who wants to add personality to their home and personal accessories.

Download or read book The Essential A line written by Jona Giammalva and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers instructions on sewing an A-line skirt, shares alternative projects made from the same pattern, and discusses the equipment needed to create them.

Download or read book Sew Home in the Kitchen written by Abigail A. Bennett and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-12-25 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quick & easy kitchen sewing projects with insulated fleece Learn how to sew cozy home decor with Insul-Fleece, the magic fabric layer that reflects heat or cold. You’ll be inspired by 18 pretty and practical projects for everyday life, from placemats to potholders, a bowl cozy, insulated shopping bag, lunch sack, and even a bleacher cushion to take to the game. With projects suitable for beginners, Sew Home in the Kitchen is your complete guide to sewing with insulated fleece. Accessorize the kitchen or dining room with your favorite fabrics, or serve up a special housewarming gift. The possibilities are endless! Beginner-friendly sewing! Stitch 18 projects from kitchen decor to gifts and more Back fabrics in Insul-Fleece to keep the cold out and the heat in (or vice versa) Create potholders and trivets, drink sleeves, and a variety of insulated bags

Download or read book Bound written by Erica Ekrem and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bound offers approximately 25-30 bookbinding projects showcasing beautiful exposed bindings. Classified in chapters entitled Vintage, Nature, and Leather, projects include a mason jar book, a seashell book, and a classic-looking leather-bound photo album, to name a few. Beginners will find plenty of entry-level projects to enjoy, while more experienced book artists will learn new ways to do old binding techniques. The Basics section and each project are illustrated with gorgeous, bright beauty shots and whimsical-but-clear illustrations. Ms. Ekrem uses her way with words and her talented hand at book arts to take readers on a little stroll into their own imagination (or their memory) with each creation"--

Download or read book Plan to Quilt written by Shannon Gillman Orr and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Creative Habit written by Twyla Tharp and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-03-24 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the world’s leading creative artists, choreographers, and creator of the smash-hit Broadway show, Movin’ Out, shares her secrets for developing and honing your creative talents—at once prescriptive and inspirational, a book to stand alongside The Artist’s Way and Bird by Bird. All it takes to make creativity a part of your life is the willingness to make it a habit. It is the product of preparation and effort, and is within reach of everyone. Whether you are a painter, musician, businessperson, or simply an individual yearning to put your creativity to use, The Creative Habit provides you with thirty-two practical exercises based on the lessons Twyla Tharp has learned in her remarkable thirty-five-year career. In "Where's Your Pencil?" Tharp reminds you to observe the world -- and get it down on paper. In "Coins and Chaos," she gives you an easy way to restore order and peace. In "Do a Verb," she turns your mind and body into coworkers. In "Build a Bridge to the Next Day," she shows you how to clean the clutter from your mind overnight. Tharp leads you through the painful first steps of scratching for ideas, finding the spine of your work, and getting out of ruts and into productive grooves. The wide-open realm of possibilities can be energizing, and Twyla Tharp explains how to take a deep breath and begin...

Download or read book How to Sew Sustainably written by Wendy Ward and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wendy Ward teaches you all the skills you need to refashion garments and reuse fabric from existing pieces you already own, plus ways to use leftover scraps to make household items and to customise your clothes. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, for instance novel ways to join small fabric pieces, using larger pieces to make pieced household items and clothing, and easy ways to refashion existing clothing. Her 'minimal waste' mentality will help you to make garments based on your body measurements, and there's a useful section on mending techniques. Wendy also covers the ethical issues involved in buying new, from shopping locally to choosing your fibres carefully and supporting small businesses and other crafters. There is a comprehensive chapter covering all the sewing techniques used, from seam and hem basics through to tips on unpicking recycled garments. Each section includes projects using the techniques covered – a total of 20 makes that can be adapted to the materials you have to hand.

Download or read book Sewing Basics for Every Body written by Wendy Ward and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a capsule wardrobe of 20 classic garments, suitable for any body regardless of gender, age, or body shape. Wendy’s style is functional but beautiful basics, and you will learn the skills to make clothes out of both woven and knitted fabrics that are a joy to wear. There are five styles of button-down shirts, sweatshirts, and t-shirts, and three different styles of trousers, jackets, and jumpsuits, all made in versatile fabrics that can be dressed up or down. These are core basics that you'll turn to time and again and all these garments can be worn by any body, regardless of gender, age, and body shape. Suitable for both beginners and those more experienced in dressmaking, each project has multiple versions from easy to more technically challenging. Plus, there is a comprehensive techniques section covering everything from sewing a fly zipper to making a traditional shirt collar, alongside the fundamentals such as different seam and hem finishes. Patterns for the five basic garments and all the variations to make 20 different designs are included in the book on three pull-out, full-scale, multi-sized pattern sheets. Each pattern covers 10 sizes and there’s no need for downloading or scaling-up patterns, just trace off the pieces that you need and off you go!

Download or read book Quilt Recipes written by Jen Kingwell and published by . This book was released on 2022-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilt Recipes is a brilliant pairing of captivating, pieced projects and family favourite deserts from her mum's kitchen. Enjoy the process of piecing and the challenge of finding, pairing, and arranging diverse patterns and countless colours together, especially those that make you uncomfortable. Savour each kitchen recipe that has been timelessly tested, lovingly passed down and now fondly shared with like-minded soul stitchers.12 brilliant patchwork projects paired with eight of Jen's mum's favourite, delectable dessert recipes. As quilters, stitchers and makers, we fill our souls with like-minded friendships, feed our souls with hand or machine stitching, and we love to treat ourselves and others to decadent desserts. Jen Kingwell's, Quilt Recipes, is a brilliant pairing of captivating pieced projects and delectable desserts. Whether you are a hand or machine piecer, one can relish in each recipe, whether it be a quilt or perhaps something sweet. Use a variety of patchwork techniques including, machine & hand piecing, hand applique, and hand quilting. Full-size paper patterns make template creation quick and simple. Acrylic template sets for six of the quilt patterns are sold separately.

Download or read book That Sewing Life written by That Sewing Life Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-30 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Sewing Project Planner thoughtfully designed to help you increase your productivity and keep your ideas and projects organized. This planner is full of resources to keep you organized, streamline your sewing and catalog your beautiful makes. It's is the ideal size at 8 x 10"- large enough for detailed notes, yet compact enough to carry with you. It includes: Detailed Project Note Pages: two page spreads with space for 42 projects. Includes fields for swatches, illustration/ pattern photo, pattern cutting notes, fabric type and quantity needed, fabric care, notions and trims needed, machine settings & needles used and space for construction notes. Never forget where you are in a project again- just refer to your construction notes to see what your next steps are! Log any needed pattern alterations in the notes space. Set forth your sewing intentions by utilizing the Sewing Goals Pages included in the beginning of the planner. Brainstorm possible new projects on the To-Do List Pages or use as a shopping list. Catalog your Works in Progress on the W.I.P. Pages and add important details like priority ratings and completion deadlines. Measurements Pages ensure that you always know what size to cut on a pattern no matter the company. Space for your own measurements (and for changes if needed) and for select family members or friends as well. Was using up that towering stack of fabric a sewing goal? Log your progress in the Stash Busting Worksheet Pages. Keep track of your accomplishments and work towards your stash busting goal! Keep track of fabric, pattern and notions purchases in the Expense Tracker Pages. Take notes on new construction methods or just have fun sketching new designs for a capsule wardrobe in the Bullet Journal Notes Pages in the back of the planner. Don't waste time being unorganized that you could be using to sew something amazing! Too busy to sew? Sew beautiful things in only 15 minutes a day using our planner! Prioritize your projects, and keep track of next steps needed so that you can immediately take advantage of little snippets of time that may pop up from time to time. Mindful Sewing- Plan what you want to make next and sew with intention. Love what you make. Treat yourself to a planner that helps to catalog all your sewing accomplishments! Add pictures of the clothes modeled to the project pages when complete. This Sewing Project Planner is the perfect gift for the fashion sewist. Different cover designs also available! ~Happy Sewing

Download or read book Sew Over It written by Lisa Comfort and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert crafter, Lisa Comfort shares the secrets of her sewing passion. She guides you through all the basics of sewing by hand and machine, as well as providing you with the skills you need to follow her simple but stylish projects.