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Attendance at the Bead & Button Show, the largest consumer bead show in the world, has grown by more than 400 percent in six years. Book contains various projects for a range of skill levels. Brooches, Buttons & Bracelets teaches you how to use a few basic beadwork techniques to create a beautiful beaded brooch, a button to adorn a favorite jacket, or a stunning bracelet with an attitude all its own. Whether you prefer using existing buttons, or designing your own, this beautiful bead book will help you expand your basic skills, through 200+ step-by-step photos and illustrations of techniques including peyote stitch, brick stitch, ladder stitch and fringe, featured in 20 projects. In addition you'll discover instructions for two types of cabochon beadwork and bead encasing....
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Some books are nice additions to a library, and others are cornerstone selections. This book is one of those foundational references you can rely on for years to come. From its easy-to-use lay-flat format, to the collection of 200 pattern stitches, this book is a quick and easy guide to all things knitting. The techniques and insight you glean from this book can be applied to any project, such as the socks, gloves, hat, and sweater projects featured inside....
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Crochet The Complete GuideIt's amazing that a simple hook and yarn can yield such diverse results, from thick, cozy Afghans to delicate lace doilies. Crochet The Complete Guide contains everything you need to get started or take your projects to the next level--from advice on selecting the best yarn types and colors for your projects, to easy-to-follow instructions for creating sophisticated edgings, lacework and three-dimensional textures, to multi-color effects, ruffles, flowers and much more! - 150+ illustrated stitch patterns, from classic patterns to new and unusual designs--arranged by type and style, and color-coded for easy browsing
- directions for a wide range of crochet styles, including Tunisian crochet, beaded crochet and CroKnit
- 7 timeless projects to make as shown, or customize by substituting pattern stitches found throughout the book
- a getting-started section that covers tools, materials and basic techniques
A must-have guide for crocheters of all skill levels (and the perfect size to stash in your bag as you crochet on the go!), this little book will satisfy your itch to stitch!...
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K nit one and bead too: these patterns combine two favorite crafts for breathtaking results. Thirty gorgeous projects for intermediate to advanced knitters, shown in color photos and accompanied by charts, offer a variety of styles, colors, and materials. Picture a lace-like angora scarf, accented with delicate crystals. Enjoy an evening out dressed in a black knit camisole, embellished with a shimmering beaded fringe. A techniques section details several methods for adding beads to a finished project, including embroidery, fringe, and appliqué. ...
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Explore ideas for adding embellishments to finished knitting with beads, embroidery and more in approximately 30 projects. The variety of ideas and designs will inspire knitters to dress up their stitches with beautiful embellishments including beads, fringe, smocking, appliqué or embroidery with thread or yarn—making their basic knitting dazzle. Jane Davis clearly illustrates over twenty embroidery and embellishment techniques in the basics section and includes a knitting review for quick reference. Includes fun, quick and easy projects, such as hats with beads, a bag with smocking, a gathered pillow with a large 3-dimensional flower, and an embroidered and fringed shawl....
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