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Excelent designs, clear instructions, and interesting history.
The introduction is one of the nicest pieces I've seen written on the
percieved difference between Capital "A" Art and Craftwork.
I love the quote used by the late Eric Gill: "The artist is not a special
kind of man but every man is a special kind of artist".
Although these were originally designed for handspun yarn they will work
up just beautifully in commercial yarns too.
I've given several copies of this little book as gifts and use mine often.
Nothing to say except this is a classic that belongs in every knitters library.
General basics and 12 designs in sport weight yarn.
Lots of directions and patterns for 20 different styles of socks.
Very interesting history along with 18 exceptional patterns adapted
from cultures far and wide.
I really liked the directions for the large variety of heel and toe styles.
This is one of the best crochet books I've seen. It gives clear
directions for both left and right handed crochet.
It starts out with the language of Crochet- all those confusing terms,
abbreviations, symbols and punctuations in patterns. It has clear
illustrations of the parts of a stitch as well as the international stitch
symbols.
They then take you through all of the basic stitches, half stitches and
simple stitch alternatives.
Pattern stitches and filet crochet are explained and illustrated.
Multicolor techniques such as stranding and intarsia are shown.
They even show how to make pompoms and twisted cord.
They have several pages with tips on using color and on making garments fit.
Then it is time to take up your crochet hooks and start creating.
The first project is a sampler afghan that lets you practice.
There are 20 blocks- each one is presented in a written pattern and in
international symbols. There are further design ideas given with each new
block.
The rest of the book contains 25 creative projects using the various
stitches you have learned.
Lots of hats, vests, sweaters and a lushious shawl.
I use this book a lot
This might no longer be a revolutionary new method but it still is a good
one.
It shows how to break pullover sweater designs into modular blocks to
combine into custom fit designs.
How to make different neck styles and how to read and use the diagrams are
explained.
It goes on to show you how to work from photographs or on your own designs.
Helpful information is given on yarns, stitches and detailing.
Fun to read and fun to make projects reproduced from very old books.
This is a treasured booklet I found in an antique store.
I am astounded by the beauty and complexity of these designs made from two
simple stitches.
Just full of gourgous photos of tatting work. Contains 144 pages of
history, general instructions, gallery of tatting and pages of patterns.
I have only done several small pieces of needle tatting so far.
I keep going back and looking at this beautiful work and I will find time
to do more of it one of these years.
I bought this book in the hopes of learning to needle tat but I had
trouble with their directions.
I later learned how from a video and now think I will be able to use this
book to make some of their edgings and insertions. Most of the other projects
are a little to "cutsy" for me. I'm not a big fan of angel ornaments or pony
tail ties.
An excellent instruction book for starting Bobbin Lace making.
Has lots of patterns and photos of outstanding examples.
While working over 40 lace projects you will learn the basics of how to work with antique and modern lace. It also has projects done in cutwork lace and Battenberg lace.
A small book with very dated designs and projects but it does have a few
interesing stitches and ideas.
Besides I just couldn't resist a hardback Fiber book for a $1.
Clear directions for lots of stitches and filling designs.
It has many photos of old Crewel pieces with mostly fancy floral designs
Also has clear illustrations for stitches but the designs are much more varied and more contemporary then my other Crewel book.
A really attractive book with interesting designs. The charts are large and easy to read. Many would also look good done in Filet Crochet or other techniques.
Another well done book that is fun to look at. It is full of really
nice classic designs-not a "cutsy" one in sight.
I really liked the sampler guitar strap and the Elizabethan Border designs.
It has embroidery techniques and 188 designs.
A booklet with over 50 floral transfer patterns. It contains clear
directions for the 3 dimensional stitches.
A really nice different look for embroidery work.
This teaches a lot of the ribbon embroidery stitches by showing them in 24 different designs featuring the alphabet.
A nice booklet with iron on transfer designs and the basic stitches and directions for ribbon embroidery.
I use drawn thread and hemstitching a lot to finish weavings.
I have also used drawn thread to make open lace bands around fabric shawls.
This book covers Hedebo, Needleweaving, Reticicella. Hardanger, Hemstitching
and Experimental work.
Covers the same topics as the last book but it does include Filet work.
It is layed out more like a text book with sampler designs for each section.
Both of these books are very good.
A nice book that gives the basics of needlepoint and embroidery. Most of the book is an album of projects and designs.
786 pages filled with information on Crochet, Needlepoint, Embroidery, Crewel, Applique, Knitting, Tapestry Weaving, Lace, Tatting, Sewing, Linen Work, Mending and Macrame.
Another good basic combination book. It covers Embroidery, Crochet, Knitting, Tatting, Weaving, Rug making, quilting and Macrame.
This type of book might have dated looking projects but the basic
information never goes out of style.
It has chapters on Sewing, Embroidery, Quilting, Smocking, Needlepoint,
Rug Making, Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Hand Weaving, Sewing for the home,
Machine Embroidery, Mending and Care and ends it's 481 pages with a chapter
on Things to make for Christmas.
Another good comprehensive book on needlework.
This little booklet covers the basics of Crochet, knitting, Tatting, and
Embroidery.
There have been numerous editions published over the years. One of my copies
originally sold for 29 cents.
Excellent information
Another good Fiber guidebook.
Covers Embroidery, Needlepoint, Applique, Patchwork, Quilting, Knitting.
Crochet. Lacework, Macrame, and Rug Making.
I use this one a lot. It has nice projects along with all of the basic how
to information.
Lots of pillow designs from a variety of techniques.
Lots of quilting ideas for using appique, patchwork, crazy quilt, yo-yo's
and lace.
It also covers designs for needlepoint, crosstitch, stenciling and
painting.
If you like fancy pillows this is a good book to start with.
Not one of my favorite books.
I love African Art but these designs are rather crude.
It does cover some basic embroidery stitches and needlepoint.
I do like the two Kente Cloth design pages it shows.
It has Erica's normal clear concise instructions for embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, applique, and more. Some of the designs are dated but many would look great today. They all show excellent use of color, texture and composition that can still teach us much.
A few how-to directions are given but it is mostly a really great
imagination booster filled with 412 photographs, 78 diagrams and 18 color
plates showing what Fiber Artist were doing in a host of fiber techniques.
This is one of my favorites when I'm thinking about new projects.
Except for a few patterns for making bags and purses and how to mount
stitchery this is not a how-to book.
As the title states it is an idea book full of fine examples of stitchery.
I thumb through it almost every time I'm thinking up new designs to use.
This 80 page book does have simple how to projects but again I use it mainly to help spark new ideas.
It has lots of historical examples and gives good directions for doing
reverse applique Kuna Indian style Molas.
It also shows some intersting contemporary pieces.
This one also covers a wide variety of Fiber Art techniques
It has information on Applique, Lace, Macrame, Inkle weaving, Hooked rugs,
Embroidery, Afghan stitch, and Quilting.
At times it is hard to comprehend that she is actually working with
fabric and thread.
She cuts each piece freehand directly from the fabric before assembeling
them into fabric paintings.
A small 96 page book that covers making rugs by braiding, knitting,
latch hooking, Needle point, weaving,
sewing, and macrame.
The designs are rather dated but the basic how to information is good.
Another good how-to or design idea book.
It covers machine and hand Applique rugs, Button rugs, Cut-through rugs,
Macrame and Rope rugs, Jute and Burlap rugs, Latched rugs, Fur and Yarn rugs,
Strip rugs, Rag rugs, Hoop rugs, Rya rugs, Precut yarn and Felt rugs, Carpet Scrap rugs,
Crochet and Frame rugs and finally Blanket Stitch rugs.
There are dozens of handmade buttons, many inspired by vintage and
antique designs in this useful book.
Handmade buttons are the perfect detail for handmade garments.
Very clear directions and illustrations are given for techniques for:
A nice 63 page referance book.
It gives the basic techniques for beading then is filled with really
interesting designs that would also work well in other fiber techniques.
Beading is so nice to add to everything from quilts to clothing.
This Dover edition covers the basic knots, different cords and how to dye
knotting material.
The projects cover lots of designs for belts, sashes, jewelry, vest,
hangings and several other small projects.
It has a lot of lovely color photos of projects sure to inspire other
ideas not only for Macrame but for other Fiber media.
It covers the basic knots and many combinations of knots.
I find myself browsing through this one often
A good basic how-to book with interesting beginner projects.
It ends with a number of really striking wall hangings.
A small booklet with beginner information and some nice projects. I especially like the Macrame sheep.
