Needlework and fabric crafts Books

This title shows quilters how to create 72 stunning colours from just four basic dyes, red, blue, yellow and black. It includes step-by-step instructions for everything from preparing a work area to mixing dyes and drying your new fabrics.

Stunning Lone Stars the easy way. All the WOW Without the Work! Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best...

This antique book contains a detailed guide to the designing and making of hats. This text was written for those who need a guide in technique when preparing for an examination, such as those of the City and Guilds of London Institute as well as for...

This is a comprehensive handbook for mending clothes and household items at home, first published in 1946. Written at a time when home economy was extremely important, it contains a plethora of money- and time-saving hints and tips, making it ideal for...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on embroidery in the Tudor and Stuart eras. With details on history, development, popularity, and influence, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the textiles...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to knitting, with directions for making toilet-covers, pincushions, and many other articles of fancy work. Highly-accessible and written with the novice in mind, this volume is ideal for those with little...

This vintage book contains an introductory guide to tailoring, including complete directions for drafting and pattern-making. With step-by-step instructions and many helpful tips, this volume is designed to introduce the beginner to dressmaking, and aims...

"Pattern Sources Of Scriptural Subjects In Tudor And Stuart Embroideries" explores the colourful history of embroidery, focusing on the sources of design of "scriptural" subjects in English needlework during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This...

"The Knitting Teacher's Assistant" is a handbook originally designed for teachers of needlework in girls' schools. Presented in the form of simple questions and answers, this volume aims to tackle all possible problems and queries relating to each design...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to making a range of lace collars. Written in clear, simple language and profusely illustrated, this is a book that will be of utility to both the novice and more experienced knitter, and one that would make...

"Embroidery Most Sumptuously Wrought" takes a look at historical Dutch embroidery, focusing on exquisite examples contemporarily held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Including interesting historical information as well as expert descriptions...

This vintage book contains a classic guide to knitting a variety of floral patterns ranging from daisies to snow-drops. With simple, step-by-step instructions and a wealth of helpful information, this volume is perfect for the novice knitter, and would...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

"English Domestic Embroidery" is a detailed account of the history and development of embroidery in England from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century. This highly-readable account looks in detail at the emergence and subsequent popularity and...

This is a classic article on Greek embroidery, especially that found on women's chemises. The chemise is a basic garment worn by peasant women all over the Balkans for many centuries, as late as the twentieth century in some places. The article aims to...

"Ancient Russian Ecclesiastical Embroideries" is a fascinating treatise looking at the history and development of embroidery in Russia, with a special focus on that which is related to the church. Dating back as far as the twelfth century, ecclesiastical...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This early work on taxidermy is a fascinating read for the amateur or professional taxidermist and also contains much information that is still useful today. Extensively illustrated with text and full page diagrams, drawings and photographs. Contents...

This vintage book is a fascinating read for any amateur or professional taxidermist, providing a comprehensive guide to collecting and preserving taxidermy specimens. Advice is presented in five key lessons, and the book remains of great practical use...

This vintage book provides a detailed history and overview of the quilting industry, exploring its routes, developments, popularity, and revival. It also provides extensive descriptions and explanations as to how quilts have been produced, making it...

This early work is a fascinating read for any sewing enthusiast or historian. Its 152 pages are extensively illustrated with diagrams, drawings and photographs forming a complete how-to guide to embroidery that is thoroughly recommended for the shelf of...

This vintage book contains a complete handbook on quilting in three parts, including: “History and Quilt Patches”, “Quilts—Antique and Modern”, and “Quilting and Quilting Designs”. A detailed and fascinating exploration of the history and development of...

This early work is fascinating read for sewing enthusiasts and contains much information that is useful and practical today. Its 240 pages are extensively illustrated with diagrams and photographs and 18 full page plates, forming a complete how-to guide...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive manual of embroidery, with information on all aspects of the subject from designing to finishing. Written in plain language and profusely illustrated, his volume constitutes a must-have for anyone with an...

Originally published in 1916, this book is an informative guide for those who want to try the practice of taxidermy at home. Extensively illustrated with text and full page diagrams, drawings and photographs, this vintage manual is still a great...

This early work is a fascinating read for any sewing enthusiast or historian. Its 166 pages are extensively illustrated with diagrams, drawings and photographs forming a complete how-to guide to embroidery that is thoroughly recommended for the shelf of...

This as a fascinating read for any sewing enthusiast or historian, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. It will prove of much interest to both the amateur and professional dressmaker. Its 398 pages contain...

This charming book provides a detailed look at the art of needlework, including embroidery, crochet, and knitting. The book offers step-by-step guides for a wide variety of stitches and patterns, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in...

This is a guidebook for parents and caregivers who want to make outfits and accessories for young girls. The book provides step-by-step instructions and patterns for dresses, blouses, skirts, hats, and other items.This work has been selected by scholars...

This classic guide to dressmaking, originally published in 1898, offers a detailed and practical system for cutting and fitting women's clothing. Mrs. Herbert's approach was based on scientific principles of proportion and measurement, and she claimed...

Whatever time of the year, welcome to a collection of redwork stitchery that will keep you busy until Christmas Eve, and truly put you in the mood for mince pies, cosy fire sides, carol singing and Yuletide cheer.Christmas is Mandy's favourite time of...

Christmas for me is about making and sharing good food with family and friends and bringing everyone together to celebrate another year. To make this day special most of us light a few candles, pop up a few decorations and buy traditional food, Christmas...

If you want to learn denim mending without paying $160 for a single mending class, then keep reading...Are you looking to mend your denim, but don't where to start?Have your favorite jeans worn down, and you're afraid that you will have to let...

Are you looking for a complete guide of Macrame to create Bracelets | Wall-Hanging | Plant Hangers Indoor | Knots and much more?If YES, then this book is the guide you need your library.Your Customers Will Never Stop to Use and Gift this Brand-New...

Are you looking for a complete guide of Macrame to create Bracelets | Wall-Hanging | Plant Hangers Indoor | Knots and much more?If YES, then this book is the guide you need your library.Your Customers Will Never Stop to Use and Gift this Brand-New...

Are you looking for a complete guide of Macrame to create Bracelets | Wall-Hanging | Plant Hangers Indoor | Knots and much more?If YES, then this book is the guide you need your library.Your Customers Will Never Stop to Use and Gift this Brand-New...

Subtle elements like matching cast on and bind off edges make our projects look like well-finished designer knits.This book describes six pairs of cast on and bind off methods that form identical edges on projects worked flat and in the round.These...

Make your own Jewish fabric crafts with spiritual intention-venture into a world of creativity, imagination and inspiration. These projects and stories will resonate with your artistic soul and awaken a desire to hand-craft keepsakes for the generations.