Stitched Whimsy

Stitched Whimsy
Author: Heidi Boyd
Publisher: North Light Books
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2011-10-19
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781440309137

Stitch, embellish, love, repeat. Making adorable hand-stitched things using the fabric you love has never been easier! Renowned North Light author Heidi Boyd has 20 adorable sewn, stitched and felted projects, complete with clear instructions, helpful illustrations and crisp patterns. There is something for everyone who likes to create handmade items, whether you're new to sewing or a long-time stitcher: loads of projects featuring hip fabrics, tantalizing textures and embellishments that add just the right touch. 20 loveable projects featuring woodland creatures, colorful creations, fuzzy foodstuffs and more. A variety of fun techniques including embroidery, appliqué, felting, hand-stitching and classic sewing. Many projects are quick and easy to make again and again--great for gifts! Grab your needles, threads, fabrics and felt and sew along with Stitched Whimsy!

Mary's Whimsical Stitches

Mary's Whimsical Stitches
Author: Mary Legallet
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-12-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781733946100

A guide to all things needlepoint with over 200 needlepoint stitch diagrams and insight from a nationally recognized teacher and needlepoint writer.

Whimsical Stitches

Whimsical Stitches
Author: Lauren Espy
Publisher: Blue Star Press
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2018-06-12
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1944515798

2018 and 2019’s No. 1 Best-selling Amigurumi Book in the U.S.! Explore Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crochet design, with 30 unique and darling patterns. Whether a novice or an experienced crocheter, anyone can pick up a needle and complete these cuddly creations. Author and amigurumi guru Lauren Espy inspires crocheters with her easy-to-follow patterns, pictures, and helpful instructions. Lauren always takes the patterns one step at a time to ensure that your finished product is as cute as the creation on the page! In Whimsical Stitches: A Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns, amigurumi is explored through 30 simple, fanciful patterns in a variety of themes, including: • In the Garden • At the Aquarium • Down on the Farm • At the Bakery Brighten a room with flowers that won’t wilt, bring cheer to your table with colorful fruits that won’t attract flies, and add cuddly friends to a baby’s collection of favorite toys.

The Hand-Stitched Surface

The Hand-Stitched Surface
Author: Lynn Krawczyk
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2017-05-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1589239423

The Hand-Stitched Surface offers inspiring techniques and beautiful projects for creating richly layered mixed-media surfaces on paper and fabric to encourage stitchers to slow down and savor their handiwork.

Sweet Tweets

Sweet Tweets
Author: Erin Cox
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604686154

Fall in love with cheery little birds that add the perfect touch of whimsy to these simple, practical items. The magic happens with a unique style of raw-edge applique that's similar to free-motion quilting, as if you were sketching with thread. Let your creativity soar with 11 quick projects. Get the look of hand embroidery without the handwork--almost all the stitching is done by machine! Stitch patchwork patterns including a pillow, place mat, coaster, tote bag, and small quilts Make personalized gifts for housewarmings, holidays, babies, and birthdays--this technique works well on many types of projects Add crochet edging to several projects if you wish (instructions are included)

Best of Stitch

Best of Stitch
Author: Tricia Waddell
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2013-03-21
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620333929

Express your unique style with 20 fun and fabulous bags to stitch! Welcome to a selection of the best bags from the popular Stitch magazine, plus 5 brand-new projects, curated by its editors. The book features designs from Malka Dubrawsky, Ayumi Takahashi, Kevin Kosbab, Carol Zentgraf, and many more. Techniques include patchwork, applique, pleating, creating dimension with fabric, and embroidery. Bags of a variety of shapes and sizes were selected, including coin purses, gadget bags, clutches, slouch bags, and messenger bags, so you are sure to find something to make for yourself or give to your friends and family. Inside you will find all of the best bags from Stitch magazine in one place, plus 5 brand-new designs- there's something for everyone!

More Sewing with Whimsy

More Sewing with Whimsy
Author: Kari Mecca
Publisher: Martha Pullen
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2012-01-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781878048615

From simple to simply fabulous! More patterns! Square Yoke, Round Yoke and Bottoms More Techniques! Whimsy Stick Flowers and Unique Trims More possibilities! All created by you!

The Art of Whimsical Stitching

The Art of Whimsical Stitching
Author: Joanne Sharpe
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2016-04-14
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1632502054

Paint, Stitch, Play! In The Art of Whimsical Stitching, bestselling author and teacher Joanne Sharpe shares her favorite, go-to methods for creating exuberant stitch art. If you're a sewer or quilter, you'll take your stitching in a new direction with paints, markers, and dyes. If you're a mixed-media artist, you'll learn to embellish your work with stitching. Follow step-by-step instructions and photos demonstrating a dozen inspiring techniques, including collage, stenciling, free-motion stitching, fused applique lettering, needle felting, doodle machine and hand embroidery, and more! Then, transform your custom fabric into playful pillows and bags, art quilts, journals, and other fun and funk-tional projects. Joanne's whimsical artwork and a "sketchbook" of designs you can adapt for your own work round out this colorful, inspirational guide.

Quilt As-You-Go Made Clever

Quilt As-You-Go Made Clever
Author: Jera Brandvig
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2021-08-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1644030241

Quilt beautiful blocks with the beloved quilt-as-you-go method Jera Brandvig's signature quilt-as-you-go method is back with brand new techniques and ideas! Create pretty projects using small, manageable pieces of fabric that can be made into different shapes and sizes from a creative and fresh perspective. The follow up to best-sellers Quilt-as-you-go Made Modern and Quilt-as-you-go Made Vintage, this book introduces how to quilt individual circles, hexagons, and easy 3D quilt blocks. Also, learn to add extra creative flair with embellishments such as lace and ribbon to your quilt. Once you've created your treasured masterpiece, enjoy learning Jera's tips for how to tastefully display quilts as elegant home decor. Create beginner and precut-friendly quilts in multiple styles and sizes Learn various techniques such as making reversible quilts with folded circles or hexagons, making 3-dimensional flower blocks, and embellishing with ribbons and lace Includes special chapter showing Jera's ideas for using quilts as home decor