New Punchneedle Embroidery: Basics &
Finishing Techniques Plus 20 Original Designs

by Charlotte Dudney

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Punchneedle embroidery is a creative needle art in which thread is literally punched through cloth with a special needle.
The design is transferred onto the back of the fabric, which is stretched tightly in a hoop. Using a threaded punch needle, a small running stitched is work on
the back of the fabric to outline or fill in the design. This stitch forms a loop on the front of the fabric. Different lengths of loops are created with
different sizes of needles. The basic technique can be learned very quickly. The tools and techniques are similar to those used to make rugs with bulky wool
yarn only they've been miniaturized. The craft has been described as "embroidery on steroids." Traditionally it is used to create folk art designs, but needle
arts designers are starting to create more contemporary designs, and the crafters are jumping on board. This book is a fresh take on punchneedle embroidery, a
very vast, very flexible technique to apply color and texture to cloth. Punchneedle designs can be turned into patches to embellish everything from jeans to bags.
They can become cards, pins, or journal covers. They can be fused or sewn into all kinds of craft projects.

The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface
Effects: Techniques and Projects Featuring Transfers, Stamps, Stencils, Inks,
Paints, Mediums, and More

by Donna Kato

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Polymer clay has grown and grown and grown in popularity since the publication of Donna Kato’ s best-selling "The Art of
Polymer Clay" in 1997. And there have been so many technical advances, too. Now poly-diva Donna Kato presents an all-new look at one of crafters’ all-time
favorite mediums. "Donna Kato’ s Polymer Clay Innovations" begins with the essentials of polymer clay, including its working properties, plus tools, curing, safety
recommendations, and color blending (with full information on the now-indispensable Skinner Blend). Photo-packed chapters focus on exciting projects— beads, bracelets,
pins, pendants, and boxes--and showcase new techniques, including image transfers, surface treatments such as stencils, stamps, paints, and inks, sculpting, inclusions,
special effects, and finishing. Finished pieces by some of the biggest names in polymer clay, including Kathleen Dustin, Pier Voulkos, and Nan Roche, plus
Donna Kato herself, offer ideas and inspiration.

Showstopping Quilts to Foundation Piece

by Tricia Lund

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Create these awe-inspiring traditional quilts and get perfectly pieced results every time! Use easy, accurate foundation piecing
to make even the most intricate blocks---and stitch stunning quilts fit for a family legacy.

- Choose from 13 quilts featuring feathered stars, pinwheels, medallions,
and more

- Tame even the trickiest shapes with step-by-step lessons on foundation
piecing

- Get ideas for dramatically changing designs with color and value

Injeanious: 52 Ways to DIY Your Denim

by Lauren Greene

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Groovy psychedelic 1960s jeans. Elaborately embossed 1970s jeans. Expensive designer 1980s jeans. Ripped grunge 1990s jeans.
No matter what decade speaks to a teen, InJEANious has a way to capture that special denim look. Packed with dozens of simple, stupendous ideas for
transforming a plain pair of jeans into a one-of-a-kind fashion statement, this book offers looks ranging from girly to glam, from rocker to right-on, from
boho to...you know. Rhinestones, artfully placed rips, graffiti--these easy techniques and easy-to-find supplies let every teen turn their jeans into a
personal art statement. Tips on shopping, finding the right fit, caring for jeans, and more add to the value. A bonus pocket-astrologer section pairs the
signs of the zodiac with a DIY mini-design for back pockets. How clever is this book? It’s inJEANious!

Making Designer Mixed-Media and Memory
Jewelry: Fun and Experimental Techniques and Materials for the Home Studio

by Tammy Powley

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Using beads and other materials to make unique jewelryBoutiques and department stores are filled with jewelry featuring charms,
photos, fibers, shells, recycled materials, and other exciting embellishments. This book teaches home crafters new tricks and techniques to expand the styles
of fashion jewelry they create with beads and other materials. Compiled by Tammy Powley, the book includes the work of many exciting jewelry artists who are
breaking new ground using mixed media materials and techniques in their work, along with step-by-step instructions.