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Inside Art Saves, experience the stories of 20 artists who found that artistic expression and the artistic process is worth living for. Whether you are a calligraphy/graffiti artist like Lisa Englelbrecht, a metal artist like Michael DeMeng, or digital collage artist like Susan Tuttle, art has a way of giving you beauty, meaning, spiritual richness, community…even salvation. The stories in this book come from every medium, because the power of the creative process can be found everywhere. Hear from: Drew Emorsky, a crochet artist, provides comfort through his creations by donating his work to hospitals and shelters. Rebecca Sower puts craft materials—and hope—into the hands of Haitian women through Haiti By Hand. Marie French who, through art, creates personal miracles of healing. Suzi Blu, who discovered the real, therapeutic effect of artmaking, shows you the simple, effective ways you can give back. Inside Art Saves, you'll also find: Mixed media techniques and pr

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440319105
Format:
Size: 56 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
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Description:

Inside Art Saves, experience the stories of 20 artists who found that artistic expression and the artistic process is worth living for. Whether you are a calligraphy/graffiti artist like Lisa Englelbrecht, a metal artist like Michael DeMeng, or digital collage artist like Susan Tuttle, art has a way of giving you beauty, meaning, spiritual richness, community…even salvation. The stories in this book come from every medium, because the power of the creative process can be found everywhere. Hear from: Drew Emorsky, a crochet artist, provides comfort through his creations by donating his work to hospitals and shelters. Rebecca Sower puts craft materials—and hope—into the hands of Haitian women through Haiti By Hand. Marie French who, through art, creates personal miracles of healing. Suzi Blu, who discovered the real, therapeutic effect of artmaking, shows you the simple, effective ways you can give back. Inside Art Saves, you'll also find: Mixed media techniques and pr

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440309069
Format: paperback
Size: 10.375 x 8.25
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
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This is the most complete volume of beading techniques on the market, filled with gorgeous photos of antique and contemporary beadwork that will inspire beaders of any skill level. After learning about the basic terms and tools, readers will explore each technique, including beadweaving, crochet, tambourwork, and wirework, and complete a sampler to reinforce the skill learned. Finally, author Jane Davis offers 30 elegant projects for the home, jewelry box, and sewing room, ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert.Complete guide of beading techniques, including the brick and ladder stitch, peyote stitch, knitting, and tatting 30 beautiful step-by-step projects, such as table settings, Christmas ornaments, lampshades, a purse, pincushion, and business card holder Perfect for beaders of all skill levels

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440222016
Format:
Size: 20 MB
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
Category: Beading
Sub Category: Jewelry

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Get crocheting now with patterns from the first three seasons of Knit and Crochet Now! Producer Candi Jensen brings you 29 fabulous projects bound to send you running for your crochet hook and yarn. Learn to crochet everything from scarves, to bags, to sweaters and toys. Or make a beautiful sampler afghan square-by-square as you watch segments from the show highlighting those new stitches. 29 crochet project patterns from crochet experts including Candi Jensen, Mary Jane Hall and Drew Emborsky. . A DVD with Afghan Square of the Week segments from Knit and Crochet Now! . A crochet basics section with the information you need to start crocheting or simply freshen up your skills. . An episode guide to help you find the patterns from your favorite episodes. . Bonus patterns never featured on the show but curated by Candi Jensen herself. So pull up a chair, grab your yarn and hooks and crochet now! Check your local PBS listings for dates and time for episodes of Knit and Crochet Now!

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440213885
Format: paperback
Size: 10.875 x 8.25
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
Category: Crochet
Sub Category: Discountable Products

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Do your hands itch to crochet while you sit in waiting rooms, on airplanes and at soccer games, but you don't want to carry along lots of yarn and heavy projects? In Go Crochet! Afghan Design Workbook, you'll find patterns for 50 interchangeable motifs designed for a range of skill levels that can be easily crocheted while on the go! Author Ellen Gormley provides you with great tips for assembling portable projects, creating fantastic color combinations, and arranging your crocheted motifs in unique and exciting ways. Inside, you'll find: Patterns and stitch diagrams for 50 motifs in 5 different shapes: squares, rectangles, triangles, hexagons and octagons Recommendations from the author for 5 great mix-and-match options for each interchangeable motif 10 complete afghan patterns using a single motif, 2–3 motifs and multiple motifs A thorough guide to crochet basics, as well as design techniques for assembling your motifs into one-of-a-kind projects So choose your favorite motif,

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440209079
Format:
Size: 8''w x 10''h
Manufacturer: Memory Makers
Category: Crochet
Sub Category: Discountable Products

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Color your world with granny squares! The granny square is a classic crochet motif that has graced innumerable afghans. In Granny Square Love author Sarah London breathes new life into this tried-and-true favorite by taking this motif out of the afghan so that you can use it throughout your home or make a quick gift for any occasion. Flip through Granny Square Love and find: Clear, simple crochet instructions. Even if you've never held a crochet hook before, the step-by-step instructions in Chapter One will quickly teach you the skills to crochet to your heart's content. 25 bright, beautiful projects for every room of the house. Try a traditional project like a potholder for your kitchen or a comfy cushion for your sofa or bed. If you're feeling bold, make a headboard for your bed, a Christmas stocking for your mantel or a handy pocket for your favorite apron! Expert tips from Sarah on color and design. Let the color discussion accompanying each project encourage you to go forth boldly

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440312946
Format: paperback
Size: 8''w x 8''h
Manufacturer: Memory Makers
Category: Crafts
Sub Category: Scrapbooking

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All you need is a hook and yarn to create the most adorable stuffed animals you'll ever meet. Huggable Crochet has patterns for 19 different animals measuring from twelve to eighteen inches (thirty to forty-six centimeters). These cute and full-sized creates range from the everyday to the exotic, from the farm to the jungle… and beyond! Crochet a snuggly squirrel, cow, penguin, dolphin, lion, giraffe, koala and more! Plus, see each pattern done in two different color schemes: realistic and fanciful. With simple stitches and construction techniques shown in the book, you will quickly be on your way to crocheting a cuddly kingdom that animal lovers of all ages will adore.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440214233
Format: paperback
Size: 8''w x 10''h
Manufacturer: MyCraftivity
Category: Needlecrafts
Sub Category: Crochet

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Knit Now! compiles the knitting patterns featured in season 3 of Knit and Crochet Now, the top knit and crochet show on PBS. Along with patterns for everything from hats and baby toys, a basic technique section will give you the information you need to get started knitting or to freshen up your skills! Knit Now! also features a DVD which includes television segments for 12 knitted afghan squares from season 3. Featured designers include Kristin Nicholas, Maggie Price, Susan B. Anderson and Susan Levin.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440213878
Format: paperback
Size: 10.875 x 8.25
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
Category: Knitting
Sub Category: Discountable Products

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Pretty Little Felts features a wide range of lovely and functional projects from useful items, like a colorfully embellished needle book and zippered pouch, to a number of whimsical and playful offerings, like tiny flowers with crochet-edged petals and paper dolls. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions accompany the 24 projects. Crafters of all skill levels will appreciate the comprehensive getting started guide and bonus gallery of 25 project variations.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440315886
Format:
Size: 48 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Jewelry
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Learn how to turn wire working into an art! Wire working only requires a few simple tools, but it provides endless opportunities to create artful jewelry. Whether you are new to jewelry making or a seasoned artist, wire is a medium rich in possibility. J. Marsha Michler, the author of Bead & Wire Art Jewelry, takes wire working to a new level inside these pages. Open The Art of Wire and discover: An extensive technique section that introduces you to wire working through step-by-step photos and instructions. Learn the ins and outs of working with wire as well as how to create your own unique and beautiful findings to personalize your jewelry. Five chapters, each focusing on a different wire-working technique. Learn how hammering, wrapping, filigree, crochet and dowel knitting can be used to transform your jewelry. Over 30 beautiful jewelry projects including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and brooches. Wrap, hammer, coil, curl, twist, dowel knit, and crochet your way through the

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440214066
Format: paperback
Size: 8.25 x 10.875
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Crafts
Sub Category: Wirework

Description:

The WORKBASKET magazine inspired readers for sixty-one years. It was the go-to for Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Money-makers— with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale. For generations, The WORKBASKET inspired with endless projects and suggestions in sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery and many other fun crafts. Inside The WORKBASKET Sewing Workbook you'll be treated to the illustrations and content of The WORKBASKET magazine from it's coolest years: the 1940s through the 1960s. During this time the magazine featured fabulous illustrations of women in dresses, as well as inspirational Women Who Make Cents stories and great sewing content. The best of this material, as well as worksheets and charts, are here to help you track your sewing projects and inspire you to get sewing!

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440228704
Format: paperback
Size: 6''w x 8.5''h
Manufacturer: Memory Makers
Category: Crafts
Sub Category: Needlecrafts

Description:

The Yarn Garden shows how plant-based fibers can be used to create variety of attractive knit and crochet projects. Thirty patterns for sweaters, tops and accessories are accompanied by fully illustrated instructions, ensuring successful knitting or crocheting. Beautiful photographs show off the virtues of the yarns that are used and all of the plant-based fibers are appropriate for all climates and wearable for every season.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9780896898271
Format: paperback
Size: 8.25 x 10.875
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
Category: Knitting
Sub Category: Discountable Products