Knitted Lace of Estonia : techniques, patterns, and traditions

The distinctive and elegant designs of Nancy Bush’s Knitted Lace of Estonia are brought to life as Nancy offers valuable and unique techniques for making traditional and modern Estonian lace scarves and shawls. After a detailed discussion of the characteristics of the exquisite handknits , Nancy guides you in knitting a lace scarf with three edges: two traditional ones with garter border and sewn-on edge and a modern one with a picked-up edge. You’ll cherish these for years to come. With Knitted Lace of Estonia with Nancy Bush, you’ll learn:

        • How to get started with the proper tools, cast-on methods, and information on the various shawl types and shaping
        • How to read a lace chart and work your lace pattern, with tips for calculating your shawl’s center and edgings
        • Various Estonian lace knitting techniques including the classic “nupp,” a simple bobble technique seen throughout Estonian lace
        • How to plan an edging and finish your project with ease, including tips on blocking your shawl to make it look its best
        •And more!
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Why Quilts Matter : history, art & politics

In 2011, thirty years since its founding, The Kentucky Quilt Project, Inc., has created another “first” – a nine-part documentary series titled Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics. The series takes a fresh look at quilts and spreads the word about their unique position at the center of a startlingly broad grid of topics, ranging from women’s studies to the contemporary art market.
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Mosaic Crochet with Lily Chin

Based off the principles of mosaic knitting of working one color at a time, Lily Chin walks you through the steps of creating a mosaic fabric by crocheting downward to cover up the previous color row. The right side of your fabric comes alive with color, and the wrong side rows are plain single crochet—making this technique easy for all skill levels, focusing on patterns every other row.

With Lily Chin’s Mosaic Workshop, You’ll Learn:
• How to prepare for mosaic colorwork in crochet, with basic foundation stitch tutorials.
• Step-by-step instruction for crocheting with one, two, and three colors for mosaic effects.
• How to crochet ripple effects, manipulate blocks of color, crochet “letter” patterns such as “v” and “x” colorwork, and unique variations on all the stitches to make designs uniquely yours.
• Pattern ideas that go beyond the afghan, full of textures and shapes to decorate your home, wardrobe, and more.
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Innovative Crochet Motifs with Kristin Omdahl

In this workshop video Omdahl walks you through the wide variety of crochet motifs, their various methods of construction, how to join motifs, how to add colorwork to your motif designs, and even how to use these motifs as edgings. With Omdahl's help, you'll begin designing crochet motifs with ease. Each lesson is explained with step-by-step instructions and Omdahl offers her tips and secrets for:

• How to crochet round, medallion, square, and hexagon-shaped motifs
• How to read crochet charts and their symbols
• How to work crochet motifs in the round
  How to expand motifs as design elements
   
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Crochet Corner : basics and beyond with Kristin Omdahl

Designer Kristin Omdahl demystifies crochet on this workshop video with clear instructions for guaranteed success. You'll begin with an explanation of how to read crochet patterns, how to “get gauge,” and how to hold your yarn.

Plus, you’ll learn:

• Basic crochet stitches and chains, such as a single crochet, a turning chain, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, Tunisian crochet, and more• How to innovate your crochet patterns with ripples, chevrons, bobbles, shells and lace openwork• Crochet techniques, such as how to crochet in the round, how to change colors, increase and decrease for shaping, and more• Finishing techniques, such as crocheted edgings, how to weave in your ends, basic seaming, and more

Plus, with Kristin’s help and expertise, you’ll learn how to customize crochet and begin designing crochet motifs and patterns on your own! 

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Quilting Arts TV

"Quilting Arts TV" is a national PBS television program hosted by Quilting Arts Magazine's Editorial Director Pokey Bolton. Offering something for everyone who loves quilting, the show is where art and embellishment meet traditional quilt making. Join us every week as we cover a variety of fiber art and mixed-media techniques, from sewing, surface design, and embellishing to hand and machine stitching—and more! Guests include today’s top fabric and quilt artists, who share their many unique approaches to quilting, as well as projects that you can make on your own, including bags, wearables, and home décor.
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Knittingdaily TV : make time for yarn every day

Knitting Daily TV is hosted by Eunny Jang with guest experts Shay Pendray, original host of Needle Arts Studio, and Kristin Omdahl in the show's Crochet Corner.  Now in its fourth season, Knitting Daily airs on public television stations nationwide and covers a variety of needle crafts—from knitting and crochet to stitching, felting, and spinning—while guiding viewers in learning to make one-of-a-kind projects using yarn and fiber.
Our DVD collection includes Season 1 through Season 7.
Season 8 will be available soon. .
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Inside the Creative Studio: Inspiration and Ideas for Your Art and Craft Space

"Embrace your space The professional organizers and editors of Studios magazine give you the tools to create your own one-of-a-kind artistic environment. Learn how to find space in your home, whittle down your stash, and get tips on maximizing your storage and organization. Experts will also show you how to repurpose furniture, recyclables, and vintage items to establish a space with function and personality. Spend less time making your studio work and more time actually creating. Inside the Creative Studio offers imaginative and unique solutions for every lifestyle, regardless of money, time, or space. Artists and crafters of all types-quilters, fiber artists, mixed-media artists, jewelry makers, sewists, painters, and more-share their stories, tips, and images of putting together their customized creative spaces. From spacious oases to cute and compact retreats, each studio offers countless inspirational ideas"
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The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook

"The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook" is the most comprehensive, hip and creative guide to learning to sew clothes with style. With more than 430,000 members around the world, BurdaStyle is the largest online community of sewing enthusiasts, fashion designers and DIYers. In their first book, BurdaStyle celebrates this vibrant, global community as they teach readers everything they need to know to design and sew an entire wardrobe of fashion-forward looks using the five fully customisable sewing patterns enclosed with the book. Filled with gorgeous photography, step-by-step instruction and contributions by 78 designers from 22 countries, "The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook" will be the go-to guide for every fashion sewer.
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One Drawing a Day: A 6-Week Course Exploring Creativity with Illustration and Mixed Media

"Based on the popular One Drawing a Day blog, this book presents 42 short drawing exercises—one per day for six weeks. These simple project ideas address different aspects of drawing including line quality, subject matter, inspiration, and color. Various styles are represented and a wide range of media is covered as Lawlor (Pratt Inst. & Parsons The New School for Design) and seven other professional illustrators explain the exercises. Also included is a gallery section showcasing the contributors' own work. Beginning and experienced artists alike will find that this highly accessible book can boost motivation, strengthen discipline, or even jump-start creativity during a block."
Library Journal
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Origami Architecture: Papercraft Models of the World's Most Famous Buildings

The incredible splendors of some of the worlds' most recognized architectural feats are brought to life within the pages of "Origami Architecture." With this book, some card stock paper, and a hobby knife, anyone can build spectacular re-creation's of the most famous buildings in the world. It gives instructions and templates for 16 buildings, including the Parthenon, the White House, the Eiffel Tower, the Chrysler building, and the Forbidden City. There are over 900 photographs detailing the cutting and assembling of the pieces, most without using glue or tape. Once the structure is attached to the base not only will does it look amazing, but it can be folded up and taken anywhere. For the would-be architect, the papercraft hobbyist, or a model builder, "Origami Architecture" will provide hours of activity with impressive results.
Projects include:
Arc de Triomphe
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Hall of Supreme Harmony
White House
National Centre for the Performing Arts China
Sydney Opera House
Eiffel Tower
Osaka Castle
Petronas Towers
Westminster Abbey
Tower Bridge
United States Capitol
Chrysler Building
Athens Parthenon
Lincoln Memorial
Palace of Westminster
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Mosaics: Innovative, Creative Ideas and Designs Using the Latest Techniques

Using materials otherwise deemed as scraps or junk, this handbook shows mosaic artists how to incorporate such items into rich and beautiful works of art. Crafters of all levels will learn to look for and adapt ideas and designs from such sources as ornaments, photographs, fabric, paintings, jewelry, pebbles, polymer clay, and found objects to create outstanding pieces. From the design and material-gathering stages to instructions that employ the latest techniques and innovations, including the revolutionary glass and tile saw that allows curves in mosaic work, this handbook inspires and motivates artists to create beautiful and lasting artwork.
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