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weekenD Sewing More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching By Heather Ross; photographs by John Gruen More than just a pair of days, a weekend is also a state of mind— a feeling of freedom to immerse ourselves fully in a favorite activity. In Weekend Sewing, designer and artist Heather Ross presents more than 40 projects for adult and children’s clothing, accessories, and home items that can be made in a weekend or less, plus creative ideas for making the most of one’s weekend sewing time and space. Some of the projects, like Ruby’s Baby Bloomers, take a few hours; others, like the Trapeze Sundress, require a day or two, but all of them capture that special weekend feeling. The project instructions and a complete reference section are beautifully illustrated by the author and patterns are included on pullout sheets. 75 color photographs, over 100 color illustrations, pullout pattern sheets, 160 pages, 8 ½ x 9 ½", hardcover with jacket.
AlAbAmA Stitch book
Sewing green
m At e r i A l o b S e S S i o n
25 Projects Made with Repurposed and Organic Materials By Betz White; photographs by John Gruen
Modern Quilts with Traditional Roots By Sarah Fielke and Kathy Doughty; foreword by Kaffe Fassett; photographs by John Doughty
By its nature, do-it-yourself sewing is environmentally friendly. In Sewing Green, acclaimed eco-crafter Betz White takes stitching to an even higher level of sustainability, presenting 25 projects made from repurposed and organic fabrics, everything from an apron and skirt constructed from a men’s dress shirt and an old pillowcase, respectively, to new baby toys fashioned from secondhand cashmere sweaters. Also included are profiles of leaders in the sustainable sewing scene and essential tips and resources for stitching beautifully while treading lightly.
ISBN: 978-1-58479-675-6 US $27.50 CAN $30.00 Available: March
Kathy Doughty and Sarah Fielke, owners of the renowned Australian quilt shop Material Obsession, bring an unconventional spirit to a traditional craft. In their first book, they share 23 fresh and modern quilt projects inspired by traditional designs, and explain how all quilters, novice or seasoned, can create striking variations of their own by seeking inspiration from both the fabric in front of them and the world around them. 150 color photographs, 208 pages, 8 ¼ x 10", paperback with flaps.
65 color photographs, pullout pattern sheet, 144 pages, 8 ½ x 9 ½", paperback with flaps. ISBN: 978-1-58479-758-6 US $24.95 CAN $27.50
Projects and Stories Celebrating HandSewing, Quilting, and Embroidery for Contemporary Sustainable Style by natalie chanin photographs by robert rausch Projects and stories from the eco-conscious fashion/lifestyle company Alabama Chanin, known for the cutting-edge twist it puts on traditional stitching techniques. 75 color photographs, 176 pages, 10 3⁄4 x 8 1⁄2", hardcover with cloth spine; includes pullout stencil, bead-embroidery postcard, and sewing patterns.
the gentle Art of DomeSticity Stitching, Baking, Nature, Art & the Comforts of Home by jane brocket The woman behind the popular Yarnstorm blog celebrates everything that is, and can be, wonderful about home life, from needlework to cooking to gardening, and inspires us to do the same. 400 color photographs, 288 pages, 7 3/8 x 9 5/8", hardcover with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-58479-736-4 US$35.00 CAN$39.00
ISBN: 978-1-58479-638-1 US$35.00 CAN$39.00
ZAkkA Sewing
Printing by hAnD
25 Japanese Projects for the Household by therese laskey and chika mori photographs by yoko inoue
A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens by lena corwin photographs by thayer allyson gowdy
The first English-language book celebrating Japanese zakka—sophisticated-cute handmade items for the home. Featuring 25 projects from Japanese artisans. 50 color photographs, 100 color illustrations, 152 pages, 7 3/4 x 9 1/4", paperback with jacket. ISBN: 978-1-58479-720-3 US$24.95 CAN$27.50
Lena Corwin teaches crafters everything they need to know to master stamping, stenciling, and screen printing, including making their own printing devices and trouble-shooting when plans go awry. 100 color photographs, 144 pages, 8 1/2 x 9 1/2", hardcover with concealed wire-o binding, envelope with pullout patterns. ISBN: 978-1-58479-672-5 US$27.50 CAN$30.00
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ISBN: 978-1-58479-752-4 US $24.95 CAN $27.50 Available: March
Available: April
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v i n tA g e b A b y k n i t S More Than 40 Heirloom Patterns from the 1920s to the 1950s By Kristen Rengren; photographs by Thayer Allyson Gowdy In Vintage Baby Knits, knitwear designer Kristen Rengren offers a charming collection of more than 40 contemporary updates of timeless baby patterns from the 1920s through 1960. Projects range from small, quick-to-knit items like hats, booties, and shrugs, to larger, more challenging designs for sweaters, onesies, and dresses, all modeled by an irresistible cast of little ones. Also included are sidebars on baby fashion and knitting culture in this bygone era, plus a complete reference section.
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80 color photographs, 160 pages, 9 ½ x 8 ½", hardcover. ISBN: 978-1-58479-761-6 US $27.50 CAN $30.00 Available: May
greetingS from knitS cAfe
weekenD knitting
By Suzan Mischer; photographs by Victoria Pearson
50 Unique Projects and Ideas By Melanie Falick; photographs by Ericka McConell
Greetings from Knit Cafe showcases 30 must-have patterns from one of this country’s most renowned yarn shops, ranging from hiking socks and a hoodie to a bikini and a “red carpet” gown. Colorful and chic, this book also features captivating stories about how the celebrated Knit Cafe came to be and how its eclectic clientele came to shape it.
75 color photographs, 144 pages, 8 ½ x 9 ½", paperback with flaps.
90 color photographs, 176 pages, 8 ½ x 9 ½", paperback with flaps.
ISBN: 978-1-58479-768-5 US$17.95 CAN$19.95
ISBN: 978-1-58479-769-2 US$18.95 CAN$20.95
Available: April
Available: March
This STC bestseller presents innovative projects from an international roster of top designers, including Pam Allen, Debbie Bliss, Norah Gaughan, and Véronik Avery, most of which can be completed in a weekend or less. Quotes about creativity along with recipes, movie and book lists, and other extras complete the weekend knitting experience.
over 89,500 hardcover copies in print
knitting for bAby
k n i tA l o n g
30 Heirloom Projects with Complete How-to-Knit Instructions by melanie falick and kristin nicholas photographs by ross whitaker
Celebrating the Tradition of Knitting Together by larissa brown and martin john brown photographs by michael crouser
Knitters of all levels will find everything they need to create handmade wardrobes for the special babies in their lives.
An inspiring look at the knitalong tradition, past and present, along with 20 projects and a guide to finding, joining, and starting a knitalong.
50 color photographs and 65 color illustrations, 160 pages, 8 1⁄2 x 9 1⁄2", paperback with flaps. ISBN: 978-1-58479-680-0 US $15.95 CAN $17.95
50,500 copies in print
125 color and black-and-white photographs, 160 pages, 8 1⁄2 x 7 3⁄4", hardcover with cloth spine. ISBN: 978-1-58479-665-7 US$22.50 CAN$24.50
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Imaginative Projects for Knitting and Felting by leigh radford photographs by john mulligan
Unleash Your Inner Designer with Top-Down and Improvisational Techniques by wendy bernard photographs by kimball hall
Through 30 colorful, vibrant projects, Leigh Radford shows readers how to felt their own knitting as well as recycled knits and unspun fibers. Projects include coin purses, shoulder bags, jewelry, ornaments, sweaters, and even upholstery.
Wendy Bernard, creator of the popular blog Knit and Tonic, presents 25 original designs for sweaters of nearly every type, plus variations and guidelines for customizing knitwear and designing on the fly.
75 color photographs, 136 pages, 9 x 10", hardcover with cloth spine.
75 color photographs, 168 pages, 8 1/2 x 9 1/2", hardcover.
ISBN: 978-1-58479-707-4 US$24.95 CAN$27.50
ISBN: 978-1-58479-713-5 US$27.50 CAN$30.00
knitting new mittenS & gloveS Warm and Adorn Your Hands in 28 Innovative Ways by robin melanson photographs by tyllie barbosa Combining traditional and nontraditional techniques, this extraordinary trans-seasonal collection features patterns for gloves, mittens, arm warmers, mitts, and fingerless gloves. 95 color photographs, 144 pages, 7 x 9 1⁄2", paperback with flaps. ISBN: 978-1-58479-666-4 US$21.95 CAN$23.95
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