NEW BOOKS, PATTERNS & CD'S
NEW BOOKS, PATTERNS & CD'S
DECEMBER 2007 - CROSS STITCH PATTERNS
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| Swans | Tender Loving | Blue Eyes |
| Item # 1676104 | Item # 16788013 | Item # 16790093 |
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| Storm Encounter | Celestial Prince | Feline Sisters |
| Item # 16799563 | Item # 16799583 | Item # 16799603 |
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| Cuddly Kittens | Miracle | Mother's Pride |
OCTOBER 2007
| Item # 9330932 | Swirls, Doodles & Dots are a must-have for your digital Scrapbooking Collections. Choose from an array of swirls and doodles to add to your personal works of art. Use on cards, scrapbooking pages, blogs and web sites. This CD includes 59 Digital Brushes, 59 digital images. Hi Resolution Graphics. | Item # 9330933 | Flower Doodles are a must-have for your digital scrapbooking collections. Choose from an array of flowers and shapes to add to your works of art. Use on cards, scrapbook pages, blogs and personal web sites. CD contains 64 high resolution digital images and brushes. |
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| Swirls, Doodles & Dots CD | Flower Doodles CD |
| Item # 9335305 |
Follow the doodles and designs in this book for inspiration
and ideas. Use a template, trace designs or simply freehand ideas that
appeal to you. By Tonya Bates, Andrea Gibson, Donna Goss, Emily Adams & Jaime Echt. |
Item # 9335307 |
Everything you need to get started making your own digital scrapbook pages
is right in this book. You will need a computer and either Photoshop
Elements or Photoshop CS. Book includes a complete tutorial for
scrapbook pages made easy. CD includes 8 great 'digi-scrap kits', over
140 usable images and ready to use files. Book comes with FREE 30 day trial of Adobe® Photoshop® Elements for you to get started right away. By Amanda Dykan |
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| Oodles of Doodles | Digi-Scrappin' 101 & CD |
| Item # 9333403 | Surround yourself with your favourite fragrance and transform your emotions with beautiful colours and shapes. Making personalized salts, soaps and scrubs is creative. It results in products that have the power to heal the body and relax the mind. | Item # 9335288 | Always in season and always in bloom, silk flowers enrich your life with vibrant colours. Silk florals are luxurious additions to your home and fit elegantly into every decor. Whether you require a striking arrangement for a special holiday or want to create a soft romantic mood, you will find something to please the most discriminating taste. Silk Florals 101 for All Seasons offers a beautiful array of styles from classic to eclectic to country with designs for every month of the year. |
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| Home Spa | Silk Florals 101. Home Decor for All Seasons |
SEPTEMBER 2007
| Item # 3921743 | There is nothing quite like owning a stylish, unique handmade purse that you have created yourself. Jenny Rolfe, author of Handmade Embroidered Bags, has used quilting and free machine embroidery techniques to create a stunning collection of purses for all occasions. | Item # 3922553 |
Make beautiful bags, stylish sweaters, warm scarves
and hats, soft slippers and more, then add embroidery and beads. These
stylish garments and accessories show off the wonderful qualities of felted
knitting, with many ideas for individual touches. By Gerd Fjellanger |
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| Handmade Embroidered Purses | Nordic Felted Knits |
| Item # 3920402 | James Horton explores the landscape with oils in this great book. Brimming over with step-by-step demonstrations of many aspects of the landscape – from beaches to mountains to vineyards; there is something for every taste. This book is ideal for everyone from complete beginners through to experts looking for new inspiration and helpful hints. | Item # 3921484 | Everything you ever wanted to know about watercolour washes! Barry Herniman's new book helps you to make your watercolour paintings successful. From simple wash techniques through to more complex and rewarding paintings, this book has something for everyone. |
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| Painting Landscapes in Oils | Successful & Creative Washes |
| Item # 3921654 | In this book Rebecca Balchin shows how to use simple watercolour techniques to create wonderful unicorn paintings. There are two beautiful demonstrations, shown through step-by-step photographs and clear instructions. Lovers of fantasy art will be completely inspired by this beautiful and informative book. | Item # 3921662 | In this book Paul Bryn Davies shows how to use simple watercolour techniques to create wonderful fairy paintings. Lovers of fantasy art will be completely inspired by this beautiful and informative book. |
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| Painting Unicorns in Watercolour | Painting Fairies in Watercolour |
| Item # 3922383 |
Learn how to create vibrant, beautiful pictures on
canvas using acrylic paints, pastes, napkins, wallpaper, wire and more.
These small works of art will create a special feel for each room in your
house. Simple techniques and step-by-step instructions make canvas art easy
for beginners and experienced crafters alike. By Erika Schuler-Konitzen |
Item # 3925603 | Paul Hardy shares love of pastels and his techniques for capturing the beautiful atmospheric and dramatic qualities of light using step-by-step photographs and a wonderful collection of inspirational pictures. |
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| Big Book of Canvas Art | Light in Pastel |
| Item # 3920550 | Learn how to make charming handmade greetings cards with this inspirational guide to creating 3D pictures using layering techniques. Dawn Allen shows how to build up pictures and designs using easy-to-follow instructions and many different ideas. | Item # 3920658 | Renowned paper crafter Janet Wilson shares her passion for South American parchment craft in this inspiring and practical guide. Beginning with a guide to tracing, embossing, colouring, cutting out and mounting a simple project, Janet goes on to demonstrate the beautiful parchment styles of Brazil and Argentina. There are nine step-by-step demonstrations including greetings cards, a gift bag, a scrapbook page, a tea light frill and a convent style book cover. |
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| Three Dimensional Greetings Cards | South American Parchment Craft |
| Item # 3921182 |
This wonderful selection of papers brings together a
host of beautiful butterflies & flowers, from exotically coloured Red
admirals and vibrant Adonis blues to elegant irises, stylised tulips and
fresh daffodils. Harmonies of colour and pattern, the papers can be
used in many ways - as book covers, to enhance scrapbook pages & cards, or
to embellish a whole range of craft & collage projects. Grids are
printed on the back of each sheet, so the papers can be folded or cut to fit
your own special design, whether in a decorated box or a simple frame. 24 perforated paper sheets. |
Item # 3922049 | Expert Jane Jenkins shows how to master quilling techniques in this inspiring and informative book. Step by step photographs and detailed instructions show how to create amazing three-dimensional quilling projects that truly bring paper to life. |
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| Flowers & Butterflies | Three Dimensional Quilling |
| Item # 3922057 | Through the exquisite art of miniature quilling, Diane Boden Crane shows you how to make minutely detailed fairies, flowers, butterflies and even chocolates. Suitable for both beginners and experienced quillers. | Item # 392209X | Using a range of techniques and inspiring designs, Judy Balchin provides you with everything you need to create stylish greetings cards with an Art Nouveau theme. |
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| Miniature Quilling | Handmade Art Nouveau Cards |
| Item # 392257X | A great selection of vintage papers. Each one can be used to create a beautiful 3-D picture. Illustrations of waterlilies, primroses, buttercups and daisies, holly and bluebells complement poems on aged pages; Victorian figures offer inspirational crafting for all papercrafters who love 3-D découpage. Each sheet includes numbers showing the stages needed to build up the pictures. | Item # 3922103 | Experienced author Polly Pinder's new book shows you how to make beautiful oriental-themed cards. |
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| Vintage 3D Decoupage Papers | Handmade Oriental Cards |
| Item # 3922197 | Decoupage is the craft of creating beautiful three-dimensional images with layers of paper cut-outs. This book, written by Dawn Allen, takes you through every aspect of the craft, including techniques such as feathering, shaping and making leaves and petals. Six charming step-by-step projects take you through everything from figures and flowers to street scenes and big cats! | Item # 3922561 | This wonderful collection of gold, silver and beautiful colour vellum papers can be used to create stunning cards, scrapbook pages, mini albums, collages and much more. Here you will find flowers, stars, butterflies, hearts, lettering, music sheets and dragonflies. Perfect for valentines and weddings, translucent daisies and roses can be used for gifts and stationery; sparkling stars can be used to transform backgrounds; bold patterns can be softened by overlaying them with swirling words. These papers are guaranteed to inspire all paper crafters and anyone who wants to create their own special project or design. 24 perforated paper sheets. |
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| Three Dimensional Papercraft | Vellum Papers |
AUGUST 2007
| Item # 1074120 |
Are you
longing for something as simple as the perfect knit cardigan--one that goes
with all your clothes? Would you love an orange cowl neck turtle top just
like Velma’s in the Scooby Doo movie? How about a sexy halter top
just like Holly Hunter wears or a pullover as worn by Kate Winslet on the
cover of InStyle Magazine? Knit designer to the stars, Suss Cousins
has the knit sweaters you’ve been craving. She even shares some style tips
for wearing them! 4 designs, each in sizes Small, Medium, and Large: Leather Tie Cardigan; Fitted Ribbed Turtleneck; Two-Tone Halter Top; and Bell-Sleeved Cable Pullover. |
Item # 1074306 |
Celebrate your blessings or find comfort in your faith by spending quiet
moments stitching and meditating. This Best of Praying Hands Collection
of richly detailed cross stitch designs offers you 37 ways to re-create
popular Christian images, poetry, and scripture. These classic designs are
among our all-time favourites, and their timeless messages will appeal to
believers of all ages. 37 designs include such favourites as The Legend of the Dogwood Tree; Footprints; Table Graces; The Lord's Prayer; Love Is Patient; The Prayer of Jabez; Bookmarks from the Psalms; God Is Love; and more. Black and white charts. |
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It's Your Time Sweaters for the Real You |
Faithful Inspiration |
| Item # 1074081 |
What
better way to learn the ABCs! These 8 terrific cross stitched
alphabets will have the kids reciting them in no time. A variety of
themed alphabets will appeal to boys and girls of all ages. Stitch an
entire alphabet to frame, or combine any of the letters and accompanying
motifs to create name tags, door signs, wall hangings, and more. You
can also use the designs with waste canvas to decorate clothing and quilts.
With so many options, the possibilities are endless for creating one of a
kind personalized gifts. 8 Alphabets by Sandy Orton, Linda Gillum and Donna Yuen. |
Item # 1073358 | Everyone loves handmade Christmas decorations! And you'll love the sweet, folksy charm of these 10 cross stitch designs. The easy projects finish quickly....just in time for Christmas. |
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ABCs for Kids Cross Stitch Alphabets |
Christmas Patches |
| Item # 1074131 |
If you
love flowers but would rather be quilting, this is the book for you.
Grab your quilting tools and dig deep in your fabric stash as you join Peggy
Waltham in making these four fresh expressions of colour and pattern.
Each features beautiful needle turn appliqué. 4 appliqué quilting projects. 2 wall hangings and 2 large throws. |
Item # 1074288 |
A
companion quilting book for the author's Touching Stars novel, this book
offers 9 projects as described in the story. They are Touching Stars
Quilt; Devil's Puzzle Quilt; Ohio Star Quilt; Blazing Star Quilt: Seven
Sisters Framed Block; Rising Star Table Runner; Memory Block Pillow; and
Slanting Diamonds Potholder. Enhanced with excerpts from the novel, this Quilt along with Emilie Richards book follows three earlier volumes: Wedding Ring, Endless Chain, and Lover's Knot. |
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| Garden of Appliqué | Quilt along with Emilie Richards - Touching Stars |
| Item # 1074286 |
In this
newest edition of Pat Sloan's School House series, you’ll gain the know-how
to comfortably create colourful quilts without stressing over your fabric
choices! Believing that a stunning piece of fabric is art in itself, Pat
walks you through the design process to show how you can boldly use colour
in fabric to paint fabulous quilts. Chapters include Everyone Can Make Great Colour Choices; How to Find Your Personal Colour Style; So, What Colour Do I Make My Quilt?; and Selecting Fabric for Your Quilt. Projects include 7 quilts, each shown in multiple colour ways: Love That Print, Whig Rose, Basket Sampler, Courthouse Steps, Double Nine Dominos, Antique Fern, and Summer Rental. |
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Pat Sloan's Take the Fear Out of Color |
| Item # 1073830 |
When is
a hot pad or a pot holder also a delightful decoration for your kitchen?
When it is designed by the talented Lynda Chambers, who creates works of art
with her crochet hook and yarn. These delightfully different hot pads
feature an enchanting floral design on one side, with a matching border
accenting the back. You'll want to make some for gifts, of course, but be
sure to keep a set for yourself. 11 designs in size 10 crochet thread, each 9½" between points: Black-Eyed Susan, Blue Blossom, Blue Wild Flower, Butterfly, Garnet Flower, Magnolia, Pink Flower, Poinsettia, Shabby Chic Rose, Yellow Flower, and Yellow Rose. |
Item # 1074052 |
This
pattern collection by Patti Eaton celebrates an old-time favourite quilt
design-the Churn Dash Block. There’s an octagonal table topper in
island-bright colours, a charming over-sized throw with appliquéd blossoms,
a clever lap quilt or wall hanging with block colours positioned to form a
giant churn dash pattern, and an eye-opening king-size bed quilt that will
get your mornings off to a cheerful start. Let Patti show you how the
venerable Churn Dash Block still shines in any new setting. 4 Designs: Luau (28" x 28"); Garden Trellis (67½" x 78"); Churn in the Dark (59" x 59"); and Big, Bold, and Brilliant (99" x 99"). |
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| Twice the Fun Crochet | Your Turn to Churn |
| Item # 1074082 |
A
beautiful cross stitched stocking is a keepsake that will be cherished for a
lifetime. From the fabulous stocking designs created by the world famous
artists at Kooler Design Studio, Donna Kooler has selected 15 of her
favourites that you’re sure to love. Alphabets are included for easy
personalization, along with assembly instructions for the perfect finish.
15 designs -- Linda Gillum: I'd Rather Be Fishing; Welcome to My Garden; Snowman and Friends; Up, Up & Away; Snow Dome Collection; Teddy the Bear and Friends; Winter Fun on Ice; and Two by Two (Noah's Ark). Nancy Rossi: O Holy Night, Curious Cats, and Good Dogs. Barbara Baatz Hillman: Folk art Collection and Crafter’s Stocking. Sandy Orton: Bygone Days and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. |
Item # 1074117 |
The
impulse to knit for little ones seems almost innate. Melanie Falick and
Kristin Nicholas created this book in hopes of teaching new knitters,
inspiring knitters whose skills may be rusty, and satisfying experienced,
active knitters. Throughout, they have strived to show that knitting is a
simple craft, but one with infinite possibilities. Together, they present a
collection of modern heirlooms -- accessories and play things -- that you
will enjoy knitting and sharing. 9 projects: Stitch-Sampler Baby Blocks, Baby's First Ball, Beginner Booties, Felted Diaper Tote, Teddy Bear Family, 3 Baby Cushions, and Mommy Sweater. |
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| Ultimate Stocking Collection | It's Playtime Baby! |
| Item # 1074139 |
Make
your holidays extraordinary with the exciting colours in Linda Lum DeBono’s
home décor creations! From a curly-toed stocking that will tickle Santa's
funny bone to a fun flurry of red-white-and-black ornaments, you're going to
set an all-new Yuletide scene. The machine appliqué and sewing are supremely
easy, and the results are simply spectacular! 22 fun designs to deck the halls: pillowcases (ho ho ho and be merry), pillows (poinsettia, noel, and ho ho ho), stockings (jester, star, snowflake, and patchwork), ornaments (stocking, joy, snowflake, poinsettia), ho ho ho garland, peace & joy placemats, box, table runner, noel apron, and be merry cardholder. |
Item # 1074293 | Scrapbooking is a creative, inspiring, and educational way to encourage children to express themselves, and it’s also a fantastic way for families to spend quality time together! This all-new book from the editors of Creating Keepsakes scrapbook magazine is packed with 200 kid-tested ideas for birthdays, holidays, and every day! Scrapbook favourite family photographs. Make delightful gifts, such as purse notebooks and mosaic frames. Play learning games, like alphabet and word bingo. Fill a rainy day making a secret decoder or playing a treasure hunt game. Create family-friendly projects, such as a gratitude jar or a homework helper. And more! |
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| New Noel | Scrapbooking with your Kids |
| Item # 1074353 | If you find yourself avoiding quilt patterns that use triangle pieces, you really must treat yourself to this book of triangle quilts by Peggy Waltman. Peggy's clear directions for each of these five lap-size quilts will help you discover how easy it is to piece each block, triangles and all. Make Lauren's Tea Party, Summer Cherries, and Boy Crazy with traditional piecing, or quickly fashion Seth's Stargazing and Pretty in Pink with paper piecing. With either piecing method, you're sure to get perfect points, and perfectly pretty quilts. | Item # 1074406 | Knitting helps kids to concentrate, increases their motor skills, develops hand-eye coordination, and is a great confidence builder! And this fun DVD provides three ways to learn: Dr. Elizabeth Seward entertains kids with a unique, animated story while teaching them to knit and make their own knitting needles. Kids teaching kids -- every kid will be inspired watching 7 year old Ryan Anderson as he teaches the basics of knitting. Knitting instructor and producer Marcy Levitas Hamilton teaches the kids how to make fun and easy knitted balls and toys with Stitch-Along instructions. There's also a visit to The Alpaca Ranch to learn how yarn is made. |
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| Pretty Triangles | The Art of Knitting 4 Kids - DVD |
| Item # 1074593 | For instant versatility in home decor, these five crochet designs by Kathryn Clark all feature reversible qualities that make them twice as nice. The effect is created when you alternate yarn colours on each row, resulting in the pattern emphasizing a different colour on each side. For example, the Checkered Afghan in brown and off-white yarns looks checkered on both sides but appears predominantly brown on one side and predominantly off-white on the other. 5 designs: Fiery Plaid Afghan and Pillow; Checkered Afghan; Shades of Pink Baby Afghan; and Country Diamonds Rug. The rug is crocheted using bulky yarn; all other designs use medium weight yarn. | Item # 1074595 | Whether you've just started knitting or been knitting for years, you’ll love fashioning these sparkling orbs! Each of the twelve designs cradles a clear glass ornament inside, and each knitted creation is highlighted by dozens of beads. Use yarn enhanced with a metallic thread to make your knitted orbs glow with reflected light. Display them near a window, heap them in bowls or vases, or hang them on ornament stands. These decorator items are beautiful year-round, and they make wonderful gifts! Each is knit of light/sport weight yarn using four double-pointed needles in size 5 (3.75mm). |
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| Twice as Nice Decor | Beaded Ornaments to Knit |
| Item # 1074596 |
Pat
Sloan introduces her favorite tools and supplies for machine quilting,
explains how to prepare a top for quilting, and instructs you in her
signature style of free-motion machine quilting. Based on a class she
teaches, the approach is easy, fast-paced, and will have you quilting
free-motion swirls, curves, and other shapes in no time! After working on
practice pieces and a project or two, you will soon find yourself
free-motion machine quilting with confidence! Book features basic machine quilting instructions plus 6 projects: Sew Simple table runner (using fabric swatches), The Joy of Sewing wall hanging, Sunflowers Forever wall hanging, Chantilly Beach Roses throw, and Butterfly Garden quilt and pillow shams. |
Item # 1074666 |
Representing the best of Linda Calhoun's classic cross stitch samplers,
these designs all reflect the designer's abiding love for traditional
needlework. Linda began doing various forms of needlework at the age of 4,
while growing up surrounded by homemade quilts, crocheted tablecloths, etc.
Through the years, she developed a passion for antique needlework and became
dedicated to helping preserve its heritage. 14 cross stitch samplers (some featuring specialty stitches and beads): Samplers in Bloom (Rose, Violet, Pansy, and Daisy); Mother's Day Sampler; "How Do I Love Thee?" Sampler; Easter Sampler; Summer's Herbs Sampler; Inspirational Samplers (Peace, Faith, Hope, and Love); Prince of Peace Sampler; and "O Come Let Us Adore Him" Sampler. |
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| Learn to Machine Quilt with Pat Sloan | Heirloom Sampler Favorites |
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