Needlework and fabric crafts Books

Sewing Soft Books is a super simple guide to creating engaging and interactive activity books for young children that encourage fine motor skills and learning through play. Following easy and clear instructions, beautiful illustrations, and various book...

Stitched Mosaic Quilting is a unique and approachable project guide that will show you how to transform special photos into works of mosaic art with fabric. Opening with insightful sections on getting started, construction, and colour and fabric choices,...

Crochet 21+ adorable amigurumi patterns created by The Woobles, as seen on Shark Tank!Crochet the Woobles way! Make the most adorable amigurumi including Pippa the Octopus, Sam the Sloth, and Cornelius the Bee–more than 20 patterns in all...

A comprehensive manual on everything you need to know on how to sew clothes!The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes is a must-have resource filled with valuable insight on sewing, tailoring, making alterations, and more.Learn how to take a...

Quick, easy, and fun, the craft of hoop quilts combine simple quilting techniques with embroidery, patchwork, and other favorite fabric arts. A creative guide that’s perfect for quilters and crafters, Hoop Quilts for Beginners features 15 hoop-framed...

Easy and fun for everyone of all ages, learn everything you need to know about the timeless craft of making rag rugs! No loom, no machines, and no crocheting required, this engaging and accessible project guide will show you step-by-step how to make...

Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping and unique landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks.From the brightly colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Montana’s Glacier National Park to the regal granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome in...

Modern color blocked quilts are taking the sewing world by storm! A beginner-friendly project guide that’s sure to also intrigue experienced sewists with its design-savvy aesthetic, Color Block Quilt Making includes 12 step-by-step quilting projects that...

Art Quilts Made Easy is a beginner-friendly project guide that will walk you through everything you need to know to be successful in the craft of art quilting. It is an entry-level guide that covers everything you need to know about art quilting...

An inspiring and accessible guide to creating landscape-style quilts, Art Quilts Made Easy is the perfect basic introduction to art quilting.Featuring 3 stunning yet simple quilt designs, including a bookmark, card, and 8 x 10 scene, author Dr. Susan...

Make the cutest crochet animals ever! With some simple stitches and a little stuffing, amigurumi is a charming style of crochet that’s great for beginners.An exciting project guide for any crafter of any skill level, Anyone Can Make Amigurumi Animals...

A completely one-of-a-kind project guide to creating charming handmade gifts and keepsakes made from fabric!Sewing Cozy Craft Projects features 13 adorable animal designs to create 8 different projects, including greeting cards, magnets, pins, purses,...

An exciting sampler collection you won’t want to miss! From the Sew Kind of Wonderful team comes this assortment of 30 quilt blocks – each with both curved and straight piecing. Featuring a total of 18 quilting projects consisting of three...

Whether by hand or machine, learn everything you need to know for your next sewing project! From how to add various fasteners while sewing clothes, accessories, home décor, or other handmade items to what tools you’ll need for a successful...

The only baby knitting book you’ll ever need, Big Book of Baby Knits features a collection of 56 adorable projects that range in difficulty so there’s something for everyone to accomplish, no matter your skill level! With clear instructions,...

Nothing beats handmade baby blankets! From some of the leading quilt designers in the industry, Sooo Big! Baby Quilts features a compilation of 40 original quilt designs – all for baby! With step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams and...

Build your skills, gain confidence, and have fun with improv piecing! Scrappy Improv Quilting is the first quilting book of its kind that takes the intimidating technique of improv piecing and breaks it down to a smaller scale, making this...

Julie Jackson is back and more subversive than ever! This new anniversary edition of her classicSubversive Cross Stitchcelebrates more than 10 years of delightfully snarky, in-your-face cross stitch with 50 full-color patterns including17 brand-new...

Combine zodiac signs with beautiful patterns to create embroidery artwork that people will cherish!Create a beautiful piece of art to hang on a wall, or a personalized gift for a friend. The traditional art of embroidery is easy to learn with this fun...

Welcome your new baby to the world with lovingly knitted garments and accessories! This book is filled with easy-to-knit projects you’ll want to make for the baby in your life. Top knitwear designer and author Val Pierce presents 25 simple patterns for...

Learn how to knit with simple, easy-to-follow guides and over 20 cute and cozy project patterns!Interested in knitting but unsure where to start? Everyday Knitting offers simple, step-by-step tutorials geared toward beginning knitters. Master the basics...

KnitOvation includes more than 150 brand new colorwork motifs to expand knitters' creative possibilities and draw them further into the world of stranded knitting with clever, quirky, and beautiful motifs including botanicals, animals, and geometric...

Step-by-step knitting techniques, all clearly and closely photographed and explained in sharp detail The essential beginner's guide to knitting successfully, with more than 150 illustrated knitting stitches and techniques. A ball of yarn can become...

In this humorous picture book, a girl's desire to knit mittens leads to something even better- the warmth of friendship.How do you knit a pair of mittens? The first step is to get a sheep of course! In this playful story, a girl follows 18 steps to knit...

Become the co-designer of your own knitwear, with Construction Knitting. Using a combination of flat and drape patternmaking, Nikki Gabriel's easy-to-follow technique takes an accumulative approach to garment making, assembling knitwear from individually...

Socks are portable, fun to knit, and quick to complete and they make great gifts. This step-by-step guide walks you through all the techniques used to knit beautiful socks from buying yarn to working on double-pointed needles, from turning a heel to...

350 stitch patterns you'll use again and again Knitting Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia gives you quick visual access to a comprehensive collection of stitch combinations that enable you to create your own designs or modify existing patterns with ease. Each...

This classic book on sewing linens for the church explains the materials and equipment needed, a variety of hemming options, special instructions on the small linens such as purificators and palls, working with fair linens, white work embroidery, and...

A brief history of the simple, but powerful design of the cross, with more than 20 patterns for appliqu.Throughout the ages many cultures have developed their own designs to depict the cross. A symbol of both suffering and victory, the cross can be used...

Hair braiding is getting hotter by the day, and the evolution of styles has grown just as rapidly. "The New Braiding Handbook" offers you an impressive array of easy-to-re-create, beautiful, and versatile looks that are as appropriate for elegant formal...

Finally, body positivity meets fashion! For women who happen to be mothers. Whether you had a sense of style and lost it or never really took the time to think about what you like to wear, this is the book for you. An inspirational fashion book for the...

Craftivism can be your voice of resistance: Craftivism is a non-threatening form of activism that gives people a voice when they feel voiceless and power where they feel powerless. It is an international movement for our time and noted Craftivism expert...

Tens of millions of people sew for necessity or pleasure every day, yet the craft is surprisingly under-appreciated. The Point of the Needle redresses the balance: this is a book that argues for sewing's place in our lives. It celebrates not...

Crocheters will find the sophisticated designs they crave in this chic, contemporary collection. All 15 patterns begin with simple geometric shapes: a circle becomes a cardigan, four rectangles turn into a vest, and two triangles transform into a poncho...

15 amazing stitches, 10 simple lessons, and 25 glorious projects.Modern Japanese Crochet casts the classic stitches you think you know in a totally new light, showing them in ways that add striking textures and contrasts to handcrafted pieces. For the...

From knotting a simple spiral bracelet to creating a boho wall hanging-macrame has never been easier or more stylish.In this book, Japanese macrame and handicraft guru Harumi Kageyama presents illustrated step-by-step lessons that introduce you to 28...

Crocheted sisters Amelie and Mako and are ready for anything - a day at the beach, a birthday bash, a visit to the library - and their outfits are, too!In this book, popular Japanese amigurumi designer Miya takes you step-by-step through the dollmaking...

(From the introduction) Collectively, these quilts and their stories tell the story of the women of Texas-hardships endured and overcome, friendships made, churches, schools, and communities established, of births, marriages, deaths-all the myriad...

Furoshiki, the Japanese craft of wrapping with fabric, is a time-honoured art form that embodies the wabi-sabi philosophy of 'reduce, reuse and recycle'.Wrap a gift, cover a vase, embellish a handbag - or make one! Wrapping With Fabric...

Crochet lovable dogs that look like the real thing, fur and all! This collection of 14 adorable amigurumi dogs features designs that look so lifelike, you half expect them to bark! Start by crocheting a foundation with basic amigurumi techniques, then...

Dive into the world of timeless charm and creative expression with Blue & White Embroidery!Renowned author Kozue Yazawa introduces 30 enchanting embroidery projects, combining classic stitches with elegant nautical themes. Perfect for beginners and...

Combine the best of knitting and crochet using Japan's visual notation style!Tunisian crochet is the knitwork style that combines the cast-on method of knitting with the hook method of crochet, resulting in fabrics that look woven as well as...

An innovative new style of sashiko from a leading embroidery and patchwork artist!Prolific embroiderer, quilter and author sashikonami combines her love of sashiko with her fondness for piecework to create a whole new style of sashiko stitches and...

Crochet hilariously upside-down versions of cartoon characters, video game heroes, and childhood toys with the first-ever AI-generated crochet book showcasing the extremely weird, bad-good patterns made by a computer.What happens when you ask ChatGPT to...

Design, draw, and alter sewing patterns to achieve the perfect fit in your homesewn garments!Every body is different, and standard sizes certainly do not fit all! You're going to spend hours making your homesewn garment, so you want to be sure...

A delicate craft that has been handed down for thousands of years, bead embroidery was popular among the aristocrats in China's imperial courts and is an important part of modern haute couture, wedding dresses, and other accessories.A step-by-step guide...

A handy guide with essential info for sewing beginners.Quickly learn and reference the basic skills of sewing and apply them to garment making and crafting.Designed for sewists and DIY crafters who need a guide to the many common stitches, fasteners,...

Quickly learn the basics of the many different kinds of fabrics commonly used for sewing projects so you can pick the perfect material for your project!Designed for sewists and DIY crafters who need a guide to the many common fabrics used for sewing...