books about: hand-sewing (embellishing hand-quilted contemporary)

books about: hand-sewing

books:

Biltmore House in Counted Cross Stitch (Leaflet #2)

1 review
Mary Leslie, Frances Osborne

Mary Frances Designs, 1982

Local attraction
I purchased this item because Biltmore House is a local attraction. The pattern is in good condition and should look great when it's stitched up.

Heirloom Machine Quilting, 4th Edition: Comprehensive Guide to Hand-Quilting Effects Using Your Sewing Machine

22 reviews
Harriet Hargrave

C&T Publishing, 2004

Essential book for your quilting library!
I have many books on this subject among my quilt books but this is the one I would recommend most highly. Takes machine quilting to a new level for home quilters. Her work is done on your ordinary sewing machine and the book has detailed information on how to achieve the results we all want. Do yourself a favor and buy this.

Fine Machine Sewing 2 Ed: Easy Ways to Get the Look of Hand Finishing and Embellishing

19 reviews
Carol Laflin Ahles

Taunton, 2001

Great for linen and cotton sewing
Fine Machine Sewing turned out to be a lovely book. I expected it to cover a wider range of fabrics and finishings, but it realy only covers linen and cotton. If that is what you are looking for, it is hand's down a great book for finishing lightweight clothing. It revealed the mysteries of twin needle stiching, and points out many ways to put realy nice finishes on delicate items. There are ...

My First Doll Book: Hand Sewing (My First Sewing Book Kit series)

3 reviews
Winky Cherry

Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 1995

My First Doll Book is neat!
I like how Winky puts pictures in the book. I like how if you don't know how to read you can just look at the pictures. Juliana.

Heirloom Machine Quilting: A Comprehensive Guide to Hand-Quilted Effects Using Your Sewing Machine

27 reviews
Harriet Hargrave

Watson-Guptill Publications, 1995

As good as all the other reviewers said it was.
From the outset, learning why some things are done this way rather than that, I wanted to gather and destroy the five quilts I've made because they don't even approach "good" quality (forget heirloom quality). Getting past that, there was really useful information that made completing the quilt I was currently working on much easier and showed why some of my earlier ones are in the shape they ...

The Art of Hand Sewing Leather

5 reviews
Al Stohlman

Tandy Leather Co., 1977

Learn it well!
If you want to know, I mean REALLY want to know how to do this skill, then Stohlman is the one to learn it from. Hand drawn illustrations of the tools and techniques to easily sew leather by hand. Clear instructions, and pelnty of tips and hints to make life, and leather, good! A basic skill when working with leather, and a good book to learn from. Stohlman is an excellent teacher of skills ...

Winning Stitches: Hand Quilting Secrets, 50 Fabulous Designs, Quilts to Make
Elsie M. Campbell

C&T Publishing, 2004

Master the secrets of beautiful hand quilting. Elsie Campbell shares her foolproof techniques for marking quilting designs and stitching quilts. This book offers 50 original designs and two complete projects designed to showcase the quilting.

Hand Mending for Beginners: 10 Easy Illustrated Steps to Save You Time and Money

2 reviews
Nan L. Ides

iUniverse, Inc., 2005

Great for teens!!
I purchased this book for my teenager and she has now begun to do her own mending. Great instructions and a must for anyone.... young or old.

Hand Mending Made Easy: Save Time and Money Repairing Your Own Clothes

3 reviews
Nan L. Ides

Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, 2008

Being able to mend a bit of clothing is economical, personally satisfying, and an indispensable skill
Being able to mend a bit of clothing is economical, personally satisfying, and an indispensable skill that has almost been lost in the currents of our throw-away culture. The looming economic recession is beginning to introduce and instruct a whole new generation in the benefits of conserving garments through the use of a bit of needle and thread. Needlecraft expert Nan Ides' "Hand Mending Made ...

The Quilter's Companion: The Complete Guide to Machine and Hand Quilting
Katharine Guerrier

Creative Publishing international, 2003

The Quilter's Companion - A practical guide to tools, designs, and techniques. 9" x 11", (229 mm x 280 mm) 256 pages, 300+photos/illustrations Hardcover w/jacket, $29.95, CAN $39.95 ISBN 1-58923-243-7 UPC 0 52944-01429 2 Category: Sewing/Quilting Carton Quantity: 12 English Language Distribution Rights: North American

French Hand Sewing Volume One

1 review
Sarah Howard Stone

Sarah Howard Stone, 1983

Essential Reference
I am glad that out-of-print books are so readily available through Amazon book dealers. This is the essential reference for anyone trying to make an heirloom garment using French handsewing techniques. There are lots of books on heirloom sewing by Martha Pulliam (sp?) using the new machines (Viking et al.), but this is the only book I know of for elegant handsewing.

Making Hand-Sewn Boxes: Techniques And Projects

1 review
Jackie Woolsey

Sterling, 1999

Make Some Lovely Boxes
I've always been fascinated by boxes. The ones in this book are a delight and you can make them for yourself or as gifts. The finished boxes are lovely. Here's what you can make: a tissue box, square boxes, hexagonal and octagonal boxes, a pen holder and letter rack, chests of drawers, round and oval boxes, octagonal box with four drawers, triangular box (my favorite), three-tier box, and a ...

Alabama Stitch Book: Projects and Stories Celebrating Hand-Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery for Contemporary ...

13 reviews
Natalie Chanin, Stacie Stukin

STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book, 2008

I just can't stop stitching now!
I bought this book on a whim a few months back, admired the photos, and then stuck it on the shelf and sort of forgot I had it. I took it out again a couple of weeks ago and decided to try one of the simpler projects - a reverse appliqued book cover. I'm hooked! The instructions were clear, the results were beautiful, and the book itself is inspiring. Since that book cover, I've made myself 2 ...

Last-Minute Fabric Gifts: 30 Hand-Sew, Machine-Sew, and No-Sew Projects (Sewing)

17 reviews
Cynthia Treen

STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book, 2006

Great For Just Starting Out
This book is excellent, especially for the beginner. The projects are easy to follow and arranged by the amount of time they take to complete. There are even projects that take less than an hour, which is good for those with limited time. The layout makes the book easy to read and easy to use while making the projects. The material lists contain items that are easy to find. Also, the materials ...

Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing

12 reviews
Anna Maria Horner

Wiley, 2008

Pages to treasure!
I love all that this book had to offer. Even if you are an experienced sewer, the visual imagery presents you with wonderful inspiration. The photography is beautiful and the color and pattern mixes really leave you feeling like breaking out of your "sewing" box. New, different and not like every other sewing book. Oh, and I checked out her blog after I got the book......... way more ...

Needle Felting by Hand or Machine: 15 Projects Using Easy-to-Learn Techniques
Linda Griepentrog, Pauline Richards

Krause Publications, 2007

Needle felting accessories are becoming more readily available as leading sewing machine manufacturers respond to popularity of the practice Machine felting is one of the hottest things in fiber arts, building on the rich history of hand felting. With top sewing manufacturers adding felting accessories to their lines, a practical how-to guide is a great first step to enjoying this exciting craft. In this guide you'll discover the ...

Needle Tatting

6 reviews
Barbara A. Foster

Handy Hands, 1990

Excellent book for anyone wanting to learn tatting.
I have always wanted to learn tatting but had problems understanding the patterns and how to use a shuttle. This is an excellent book very easy to follow instructions and illistrations. I was able to create wonderful doilies and bookmarkers for family members and friends for gifts, they loved them. Wish there were more patterns. I would recommend this book to others.

Teach Yourself Visually Sewing (Teach Yourself Visually)

8 reviews
Debbie Colgrove

Visual, 2006

Great sewing basics!
I've been sewing quite a bit for the past 15 years or so...much of this has been self-taught. So, this book has been great to fill in the gaps and the "whys" for what I've been doing.

Hand & Machine Quilting Tips & Tricks Tool: Quilt Like the Experts o Easy-to-Use Quick Reference Guide o From ...

1 review
Harriet Hargrave, Alex Anderson

C&T Publishing, 2007

Tips for Quilters
Well written using terms & illustrations beginning & continuing quilters will find useful. Anderson and Hargrave each share their expertise on the subject of putting the final quilt together with hand or machine quilting. The book answered many of my questions.

French Hand Sewing by Machine : The Second Book

1 review
Martha Pullen

Martha Pullen Co, 1985

Must have for beginners
I love this book. It explains all of the sewing techniques in detail with diagrams and pictures. French Handsewing by Machine includes the Heirloom Party dress pattern in sizes 1-10, and a Christening Dress pattern sizes 3,6 and 9 months. There are also instructions for making a French Blouse by adapting the party dress pattern, and a Round Lace Portrait Collar to go with it. I would ...