Embroidering Animals with Color and Texture
If you're looking for new embroidery ideas, Stitching Adorable Animals has them all--in one convenient location. Author Jessica Long shares a treasure trove of patterns, lessons, and charming projects you probably haven't tried before. Discover 25 unique ideas for animal embroidery hoops: a bluebird, a seahorse, a beetle, an Axolotl, a Garden Mouse--and much more. Are you a beginner? Then you'll love the full-color diagrams and step-by-step instructions for creating full-sized patterns from scratch. Are you an experienced embroidery master? Then you'll enjoy the new ideas, not to mention cutting-edge modern techniques to lend new depth, texture, and personality to each design. Stitching Adorable Animals is more than just a few cool embroidery ideas. It's a complete introduction to a unique perspective of looking at your embroidery--all from a gifted, self-taught embroiderer who's turned her hobby into a life-changing passion.
Crochet Your Own Cat
Realistic amigurumi cats that practically purr! Calling all crafty cat lovers! This collection of 12 adorable amigurumi cats features designs that look so lifelike, you half expect them to purr! Start by crocheting a foundation with basic amigurumi techniques, then add yarn and "groom" with scissors and brushes to create beautiful fur. You'll learn how to create stripes, colored patches, and different lengths of fur to craft your own one-of-a-kind cat. Then add the eyes and a nose and watch a cute little kitty come to life as if by magic. You'll find designs for all your favorite felines, including: Tabbies Calicoes Ragdolls Persians British Shorthairs American Shorthairs Step-by-step color photos offer detailed guidance for crocheting and styling the cats to create realistic features. Crochet instructions are presented in both written and chart format for ease of use. These amigurumi make wonderful gifts for cat-fancying friends and family members. You can customize the yarn colors to match the furry friend in your life and have fun trimming and styling the fur until you achieve your desired look. Crochet your own adorable cat companion today!
Cultivating Cross Stitch
Learn to cultivate cross stitch with these West Highland White Terrier (Westie) projects. Jessica Mordy shares patterns to celebrate the holidays like Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Thanksgiving. She also has birthday projects. She even includes card ideas to make these projects a joy to share with friends and family. Enjoy this ruff collection.
Madame Goubaud's Pillow Lace Patterns, and Instructions in Honiton Lace Making
