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A pretty little twist on felt Wool felt offers endless crafting possibilities - it feels soft to the touch, dyes easily, cuts without fraying and sews like a dream. When you combine felt with mixed-media elements such as paper, beads, buttons, lace, glitter and even bits of metal screen, you can make all kinds of magical creations, from zippered pouches and scented pincushions to unexpected jewelry and sweet fairy dolls. Pretty Little Felts includes instructions and inspiration for more than 20 whimsical projects, as well as: • A helpful techniques section with step-by-step instructions for embroidery stitches, dyeing felt, wet felting beads and deconstructing vintage wool garments • Numerous variation projects to spark your imagination and inspire you to put your own spin on the author's clever charm bracelets, ornaments, pouches and more • An extensive resources list to help you find all the materials you need to make your felt and mixed-media creations Get out your collection of quirky treasures and prized vintage finds and give them new life in your own Pretty Little Felts.
From ultra-feminine and vintage chic to whimsically colorful and downright oddball, these pincushions redefine the form. And that’s sure to attract the many creative sewers and crafters who have chosen these small, charming canvases as the perfect vehicle to showcase fabulous fabric, simple embellishments, and novel ideas. Nearly 30 projects from a pool of talented designers provide plenty of inspiration, and there’s information on materials and adornments, stuffing options, and what makes a successful, functional pincushion. All that’s needed are beginning hand-sewing skills to stitch up such unique creations as tiny flowerpot and ladybug pincushions made from a bottle-cap base; a beehive complete with honey bee-topped pins; a selection of heirloom pincushions with vintage trim, lace, and buttons; or elegant silk fruit suited to a centerpiece as much as a sewing basket. Still others, like a tropical fish, a pair of cacti, or a crazy striped rooster, can double as plushy toys without the pins. A Selection of the Crafter’s Choice Book Club.
A little wool, a little needle and a lot of sweetness! Sweet Needle Felts teaches you how to use wool roving or yarn to create beautiful, touchable felt projects. Learn to embellish everything from wearable accessories, like scarves and hats, to favorite items for the home, such as pillows and photo albums. If you're feeling more adventurous, move on to sculpting wool into one-of-a-kind bowls, necklaces and even cute critters and dolls. Whether you're adding a finishing touch or starting a project from scratch, Sweet Needle Felts shows you the endless possibilities of needle felting, including: Rich and textured fabric artwork. You'll be surprised how simple and fast it is to create. Woolly Critter T's that you can make in minutes. They're the perfect and inexpensive way to make something special from a plain T-shirt. Whimsical creatures with fully movable joints. Sculpt wool roving to make your own menagerie of these cute animals. All 25 projects in Sweet Needle Felts require just a little time and a few materials. You'll want to make these as gifts for dear friends--but you better make two, because you'll fall in love with them yourself.
The story of a small penguin with a big dream that's out of this world! Orville lives at the zoo, surrounded by animal pals who go on exciting adventures. A hang gliding rhino! A deep-sea diving giraffe! Orville struggles to keep up, until one day he concocts an adventure all his own: build a spaceship and fly to the moon all by himself. Can one tiny penguin get there alone?Penguinaut is perfect for every child who's said, "I can do it myself!" and comes to find that the rewards are much richer when shared with friends. Marcie Colleen's playful text and Emma Yarlett's charming, whimsical illustrations are sure to delight both children and their parents.
It's in the details! Take delight in the details of papercrafting—hand stitches, distressed edges and a little glitter are what make a project extra-special. Delight in the Details will inspire you with more than 40 techniques for creating accents and embellishments that will provide a finishing touch to any papercraft project. Get creative with a variety of materials, from simple paper and fabric scraps to glitter, ink, modeling paste and vintage finds. 100 lovely projects—including greeting cards, scrapbook layouts, mini albums and home decor—showcase the techniques in fabulous form. Plus, take a peak inside the author's studio where pretty vintage details come to life. Learn how to create delightful details like: • Shimmering wire sprays • Texture paste designs • Distressed letters • Crepe paper rosettes • Delicate felt blooms • Button bouquets • Vintage paper leaves Perfect for papercrafters and mixed-media artists alike, Delight in the Details helps you make every last detail count!
A Clever Twist on Simple Stringing Washers, snaps, fishing tackle, resin: Nothing is safe with a crafty lady in the house. Get ready to break tradition and combine beads with common materials used in unconventional ways to make beautiful jewelry. You'll learn how to use nail polish to create the look of enamel, and how to link together cut-up credit cards into a playful bracelet. Or try mixing stainless steel washers with wire and beads to make surprisingly elegant jewelry. Before you know it, you'll be a true mixed-media jewelry artist. Bestselling author of the Simply Beautiful book series Heidi Boyd brings you more than 70 pretty beaded projects, all in her trademark classic style. Featured mixed-media elements include: • Wire • Fishing tackle • Nail polish • Window screen • Credit cards • Polymer clay • Paper • Crystals • Leather • Sequins • Buttons • Playing cards • Sea glass • Game pieces Start your adventures in mixed-media jewelry making today!
It costs very little to get started, the skills are easy to master, and the projects take only a few hours. You'll quickly be addicted to this enjoyable craft; and friends and family will rave about their gifts. Christmas ornaments, decorative penny rugs, pretty pouches, and floral brooches are among the featured projects. With some recycled old wool clothing, a few pretty yarns and threads, sharp scissors, and a good needle, you're on your way, and this is a portable craft that tucks in a purse and goes with you to boring meetings, hockey matches, and doctors' waiting rooms. Clear, illustrated instructions and templates will help you create dozens of fun projects.
After her beloved father's death, it is up to Kerry to get his manuscripts published at all costs. While her own mother is against the very idea of publishing, someone is plotting to steal the papers and take all the credits. Will Kerry be able to fulfil her father's mission? And who is the handsome young man who is helping her? Is he her true love or the traitor?
The American early twentieth century novelist Grace Livingston Hill was immensely popular during her lifetime, writing over 100 books and numerous short stories. Many of her tales were written during a time of great uncertainty, in a world plagued with war and the troubles of the great Depression. Her protagonists were often young female ingénues, strong Christian women or those that have erred and now seek redemption. She wrote about a variety of subjects and almost always with a romance worked into the narrative. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Hill’s complete novels, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, concise introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) Please note: Hill’s last novel, ‘Mary Arden’, was finished by her daughter and so cannot appear due to copyright restrictions. * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Hill’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * All 95 novels, with individual contents tables * The complete Marcia Schuyler Trilogy * Features rare stores appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including Hill’s first tale, ‘The Esselstynes’, composed when she was only 12 years old * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres CONTENTS: The Marcia Schuyler Trilogy Marcia Schuyler (1908) Phoebe Deane (1909) Miranda (1915) The Novels A Sevenfold Trouble (1889) In the Way (1897) Lone Point (1897) A Daily Rate (1900) The Angel of His Presence (1902) An Unwilling Guest (1902) According to the Pattern (1903) The Story of a Whim (1903) Because of Stephen (1904) The Girl from Montana (1908) Aunt Crete’s Emancipation (1911) Dawn of the Morning (1911) The Mystery of Mary (1912) Lo, Michael (1913) The Best Man (1914) The Man of the Desert (1914) The Obsession of Victoria Gracen (1915) The Finding of Jasper Holt (1916) A Voice in the Wilderness (1916) The Witness (1917) The Enchanted Barn (1918) The Red Signal (1919) The Search (1919) The War Romance of the Salvation Army (1919) Cloudy Jewel (1920) Exit Betty (1920) The Tryst (1921) The City of Fire (1922) The Big Blue Soldier (1923) Tomorrow about This Time (1923) Re-Creations (1924) Not under the Law (1925) Ariel Custer (1925) A New Name (1926) Coming through the Rye (1926) The Honor Girl (1927) Job’s Niece (1927) The White Flower (1927) Blue Ruin (1928) Crimson Roses (1928) Found Treasure (1928) Duskin (1929) Out of the Storm (1929) The Prodigal Girl (1929) The Gold Shoe (1930) Ladybird (1930) The White Lady (1930) The Chance of a Lifetime (1931) Kerry (1931) Silver Wings (1931) The Challengers (1932) Happiness Hill (1932) The Patch of Blue (1932) The Beloved Stranger (1933) Matched Pearls (1933) The Ransom (1933) Amorelle (1934) The Christmas Bride (1934) Rainbow Cottage (1934) Beauty for Ashes (1935) White Orchids (1935) The Strange Proposal (1935) April Gold (1936) Mystery Flowers (1936) The Substitute Guest (1936) Brentwood (1937) Daphne Deane (1937) Sunrise (1937) Homing (1938) Marigold (1938) Maris (1938) Patricia (1939) The Seventh Hour (1939) Stranger within the Gates (1939) Head of the House (1940) Partners (1940) Rose Galbraith (1940) Astra (1941) By Way of the Silverthorns (1941) In Tune with Wedding Bells (1941) Crimson Mountain (1942) The Girl of the Woods (1942) The Street of the City (1942) Spice Box (1943) The Sound of the Trumpet (1943) Through These Fires (1943) More than Conqueror (1944) Time of the Singing of the Birds (1944) All Through the Night (1945) A Girl to Come Home To (1945) Bright Arrows (1946) Where Two Ways Met (1946) The Shorter Fiction The Esselstynes (1877) A Chautauqua Idyl (1887) A Little Servant (1890) The Parkerstown Delegate (1892) Katharine’s Yesterday and Other Christian Endeavor Stories (1895) Miscellaneous Stories
Felt, with all its sumptuous colours and textures, is irresistible. Surprisingly easy to make using readily available materials and little equipment, you can quickly learn to create textiles that are versatile and unique. Felt is a wonderfully tactile and seductive material that is a joy to wear and a beautiful addition to any home. With a brief introduction to the history of feltmaking and a helpful guide to all the equipment you need to get started, the majority of the book is devoted to fourteen practical projects with step-by-step instructions and glorious colour photography: cushion, scarf, bunting / flag table runner, picture, wrap baby blanket, cushion with squares, bag window drape, scarf with flowers, skirt grid curtain, placemats and coasters. Complete with a glossary, helpful tips and resources for feltmaking including suppliers, online groups and galleries Felt is the perfect introduction to a craft with endless creative possibilities.