The Sew Kind of Wonderful team is back with beautiful curved quilts made with the mini-version of their award-winning Quick Curve Ruler!16 fresh and contemporary projects from the "Sew Kind of Wonderful" author teamNew and exclusive patterns feature tulips, sunflowers, pinwheels, hearts, fall foliage, and moreLearn how to make beautiful curved quilts with the mini-version of the Quick Curve Ruler(C)Award-winning tool allows quiltmakers to cut curves easily and accurately with stupendous resultsThe Quick Curve Ruler(C) allows quiltmakers to cut curves easily and accurately with amazing results. But far more than just a how-to on using this innovative tool, Mini Wonderful Curves features 16 new and exclusive patterns for wall hangings, runners, and quilts that celebrate the seasons and special holidays—all in the unique Sew Kind of Wonderful style!Tulips, sunflowers, pinwheels, hearts, fall foliage, and more grace these beautiful quilts. The perfect companion to your QCR Mini, Mini Wonderful Curves provides step-by-step directions to a standard block, thorough getting started instructions, and clearly written, easy-to-follow patterns—all giving you the confidence and know-how you... [Read More]

Welcome the autumn season with warm-and-woolly wonders from the best-selling author of A Change of Seasons. Start with classic patchwork projects in harvest hues, including lap quilts, pillows, and runners. Then delight in playful nods to the lighter side of the season--grinning cats, squirrels, jack-o'-lanterns, and more will inspire smiles all season long. Made with a mix of crisp cottons, warm wools, and Bonnie Sullivan's Woolies flannels, these pieced and appliqued projects will make friends and family fall . . . for fall! Full-sized patterns included.

Happy holiday doodles! This cheery installment in the popular Doodle Stitching series by powerhouse author Aimee Ray gives embroiderers a festive collection of motifs to try. Of course, it's filled with super-cute Christmas ideas, from Santa's sleigh to the Nutcracker ballet, but also with designs for New Year's, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, Hanukkah, and more. Loaded with more than 20 how-to projects and 300+ new motifs—in the book and on the CD—this is the ultimate year-round stitching resource.

Gorgeous new collection of huggable creatures from fabulous toy designer Melly McNeice. Mums and grannies alike will love the designs for fantasy creatures including scary monsters and mystical unicorns, which will capture their imaginations as much as their children.Sewers will adore the bright, modern fabrics Melly uses for her colorful designs and won't be able to resist the simple but effective patterns that are fun and easy to sew. They will love making the pretty mermaid for their daughter to cuddle up with at bedtime, or the friendly dragon who will protect them while they sleep...There are 10 creatures in this collection so you can choose your favorite from a friendly monster, brave dragon, pretty mermaid, marching robot and a mysterious unicorn amongst others, or you can make them all and create your own fantasy world of cuddly toys - sure to make very special keepsakes in years to come.All the patterns have easy to follow step by step instructions, quirky photography and full sized templates.

Make something new every day of the year! Craft-a-Day offers daily inspiration along with weekly themes to kick-start your creativity. Make magnets, cupcake toppers, garlands, cards, wall art, finger puppets, and more! With 52 different themes, from rainbows and snowmen to ladybugs and groundhogs, you’ll find fun and cuteness on every page. Author Sarah Goldschadt provides whimsical projects for easy crafts that require no advanced skills or crazy tools. Complete with handy patterns and how-to photos, Craft-a-Day challenges you to make something special, every day of the year.

Crafting365 Days of Crafting: 365 Crafting Patterns for 365 DaysSPECIAL BONUS: Over 45 Additional Simple Crafting Patterns for Your Holiday at the back of this book.Did you run out of fun crafting projects to work on? Well, if you loved the projects from “365 Craft Projects for 365 Days”, here are 45 bonus projects for you to have even more fun with. You will find everything from simple projects for kids to easy sewing projects, jewelry projects, home décor items, and a whole lot more. Let’s get crafting!Special Bonus: In addition to the “365 Days of Crafting: 365 Crafting Patterns for 365 Days” e-book, we are also giving you an additional 45-pattern mini-book as the special bonus for your holiday. This means that you will be well into the next year, and still have plenty of projects to work on.

Help your kids look the part for their imaginative play with Superhero Sewing and bring superheroes, pirate captains, wizards and more into your living room.Superhero Sewing presents easy sewing projects for encouraging and satisfying your child's love of richly imaginative play. Lane Huerta, a mom and the owner of Lovelane Designs, a noted independent maker of imaginative, silk-screened playwear, shares her creative know-how and adapts her charming designs for sewers and other crafters. Following an overview of essential materials, tools, and techniques, Superhero Sewing offers 20 projects in five playful themes - heroes and heroines, pirates, fairies, magicians, and animals - with color palette suggestions for both boys and girls. Each project is marked with a level of difficulty -- no sew, easy, or intermediate -- and two full-size pull-out patterns sheets are included. Whether you have a young heroine that needs cuffs that give her super strength, or a pirate sea captain that needs his hat specially made, Superhero Sewing has plans for ever situation.

The SINGER 60-inch tape measure is made of durable, yet flexible vinyl, making it perfect for a seamstress or tailor. Well suited for clothing design and production, the soft tape measure rests seamlessly along curved and flat surfaces. Black print on pink background allows for easy sight and marked inches and centimeters allows for simple conversions.

Felt Friends from Japan is a treasure trove of delightful felt projects--86 in all--including not just adorable soft toys, but also coin purses, bags, cell phone holders, badges, and flowers. Author Naomi Tabatha has gone for a retro feel, capturing the style she remembers from her childhood in Japan during the 1960s and 1970s. Here are Mini-mascot Buddies like Mom and Baby Kitty Cats, Little Elephants, Cheeky Monkey, Croaky Frog, Droopy-eared Dog, and Cuddly Koala; Soft Toys like Brown Bear, Rika the Rabbit, and Little Red Hood; Purrcy Pussycat and Mr. Sausage Dog, the Tabletop Duo; Forest Friends named Fumiko Fawn and Little Rabbit; and the Beret Buddies, Miki the Monkey and Pao the Elephant. Also included are Cute 'n' Fun Accessories like the Frog Coin Purse, the Sausage Dog Pencil Case and the Little Bear Card CaseEvery project features clear step-by-step instructions accompanied by beautiful, full-color photographs and cut-out patterns; and an explanatory section covers the basic stitches and techniques used. Everything is hand-sewn and requires only felt and a needle-and-thread. Simple enough for crafters ranging in age from about 10 years old to adult, the book is sure to pl... [Read More]

Dress up your pooch in the cutest handmade outfits for any occasion! Transform your beloved dog into the king or queen of the dog park with the cutest DIY costumes that will make everyone go double aww. Fabulous Costumes for Fabulous Dogs is the crafty dog owner’s ultimate resource for dressing up your pups in outfits that are guaranteed to melt hearts. Get ideas from fifty adorable canine costumes that can be sewn using felts and fabrics or repurposed from thrift items and crafts. Follow detailed tutorials, with different difficulty levels, using step-by-step photographs. Learn how to tailor your costume to big, medium, and small dogs; make the costume collar- and leash-friendly; copy out ready-made pattern pieces; and create matching outfits for humans and their best friends. Transform your pooches into: Superheroes and VillainsFamous icons like Amelia Earhart and Rosie RiveterFantasy characters: Unicorn, Fairy Princess, and WitchClassic literary characters: Red Riding Hood and DraculaFood: Donut, Strawberry, and Pineapple Everyday humans: Lumberjack, Tourist, Ballerina, and HippieAnd more!

Learn how to get the most out of your sewing machine with this comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide. There are 15 gorgeous projects to make including cushions, shoulder bags, soft toys and quilts. Full-size, fold-out patterns accompany the designs and 50 illustrated step-by-step lessons will guide you through all you need to get started. This book is a fantastic resource for those new to machine sewing and a great source of inspiration and ideas for more experienced

My First Sewing Machine 2 is the perfect follow-on book for young stitchers who have already used Alison McNicol's first 'My First Sewing Machine Book' or have already learned to use their sewing machine. This is the perfect book - for those who are already using their machine for basic projects - to help develop and stretch their new sewing machine skills, and with a great selection of new projects and skills to learn your little stitcher will love it! New skills include applique, patchwork, curved seams and more! Projects include: patchwork cushion, applique bags, crazy dolls, cute bears, little

Perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to sew, or just needs a quick refresher course. Fifteen simple and straightforward