July New Releases
Jul 19th 2022
What does your summer look like? For some, it looks like backyard barbecues with family, or late-night bonfires surrounded by friends. For some it's curling up on a loveseat with a cozy mystery or romance novel, or enjoying a long-time favorite craft. We have exciting new books and products sure to spark summer creativity and give you the perfect activities for relaxation — for wherever the sunny season takes you.
How Do I Quilt It?
Prepare your quilt, choose your designs, and find your path! This comprehensive guide to modern machine quilting uses both walking-foot and free-motion techniques, all done on a domestic sewing machine. Learn how to create a quilting plan, then apply that plan to complete the quilt of your dreams with as few starts and stops as possible. Includes a gallery of popular machine quilting designs and 3 quilt projects to practice skills. Each of the 3 project quilts is shown quilted 3 different ways: walking foot, free motion, and a combination of walking foot and free motion quilting.
Fabric Weaving
by Mathew Boudreaux & Tara Curtis
Learn the art of fabric weaving with 12 fun and fabulous projects! Not only is fabric weaving perfect for crafters, garment sewists, and quilters—it is also an ideal entry point for non-crafters who want to join in on the fun. Mathew Boudreaux of Mister Domestic and Tara Curtis of WEFTY Needle walk you through every step of the process, from selecting materials to preparing and using your weaving board. Try out simple, classic patterns as well as more complex triaxial designs, incorporating woven textiles anywhere you’d use fabric! Weave the worries of the day behind with this truly relaxing and tactile handcraft.
Clay Succulent Garden
by Kitanoko
Lacking a green thumb? There’s no need to worry when you can create your own everlasting succulents with versatile air-dry clay. Designs are included for over 25 popular succulent species, such as sedum, echeveria, and haworthia, and unique plants like cacti, air plants, and the Venus flytrap. Each design comes with detailed step-by-step instructions and color photos showing how to make the project from start to finish. You’ll also learn special techniques for creating custom clay colors, sculpting wire supports, and painting finishing details.
My Sewing Workshop
From the popular We Love to Sew series and best-selling author Annabel Wrigley, comes the go-to kids guide to build sewing confidence! Start with the basics and learn all the tools and supplies you need, then venture into mastering special skills like how to use pins, fusible web, irons, hot glue guns, and more. Plus, gain life-long skills like how to sew a button and use a pattern. Find your crafting inspiration with dozens of projects for your room, your friends, and your wardrobe. Includes not just sewing projects, but crafts like painting, cross-stitch, wall art, and tons of art to express your imagination.
Half-Square Triangle Quilt Block Design Deck
Half-square triangles (HSTs) are among the most versatile design elements in a quilter’s tool kit. This easy-to-use set of cards contains an assortment of half-square triangles and solid squares you can use to create an endless number of HST blocks! Discover various blocks and stunning secondary patterns with 100 double-sided cards, 2” x 2”, in black, white, light gray, and dark gray. Endless options, unlimited possibilities!
Sashiko Stencils #2, Crests, Borders & Classic Motifs
Following the popular Sashiko Stencils, Traditional Collection, this second set of sashiko stencils introduces nine more traditional Japanese designs. Use individual motifs or create a repeat border or “Kumon” (a circular Japanese Family Crest). These handy stencils will give you the confidence to start each sashiko project with accuracy and ease. Patterns include: Cypress Fence, Pointed Ocean Wave, Chinese Lattice, Gingo, Shells, Wisteria, Pine, Bamboo Variation, and Wave Variation.
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