Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements Page 20
These jewelry designs have both a retro, vintage appeal and the glittery glamour of today’s high fashion.
November 2010
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November 2010
Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements Classic Hollywood Designs with Crystal Beads and Stones Jean Campbell ISBN-13:978-1-58923-541-0 $24.99 US ÂŁ16.99 UK $27.99 CAN 8.5 x 11 in 216 x 280 mm
128 pages, PB 250 photos/illustrations Word Count: 40,000 All rights available Crafts & Hobbies/Jewelry Ct. Qty. 12
Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements presents a collection of modern reproductions of classic Hollywood glitz, worn by the dazzling starlets of the big screen, including Marlene Dietrich, Katherine Hepburn, and Marilyn Monroe. All 20 sparkling jewelry pieces are made with the internationally popular Swarovski products, including the newest items in their line of crystal beads and stones. Detailed instructions and illustrations take you step-by-step through the creation of each piece. Whether dressed up or dressed down, these statement pieces will be fun to wear and become stunning, heirloom-quality additions to your jewelry collection.
Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements
November 2010
Palm Size Softies Page 21
Popular Japanese style “cutie” and “softie” projects.
September 2010
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September 2010
Palm-Size Softies Patterns and Ideas for 44 Stuffed Pets and Dolls That Fit in the Palm of Your Hand
Hitomi Takahashi, Mikiko Matsui, and Akemi Tsubo ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-561-8 $19.99 US £12.99 UK $21.99 CAN 8.25 x 10.25 in 210 x 260 mm
144 pages, PB 50 photos/illustrations Word Count: 20,000 All rights available Crafts & Hobbies/Stuffed Animals Ct. Qty. 12
The book is packed with unique, adorable projects for unique-style, stuffed cuties with a fun range—from the popular “blithe-like” doll to a “sock doll.” Full-color images show the front, back, and sides of each project and complete photographic, step-by-step instructions for creating each critter, along with templates for each one. Fun materials and fabrics offer distinct style and personality. Palm-Size Softies is full of fast, lowcost, fun craft projects. Give them as gifts or personalize them for yourself!
Palm Size Softies Page 21
Popular Japanese style “cutie” and “softie” projects.
September 2010
$19.99
£12.99
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PatternReview.com
1,000 Smart Ways to Sew Page 22
Includes five master classes provided by well known national teachers and authors.
September 2010
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September 2010
PatternReview.com
1,000 Smart Ways to Sew Top-Rated Favorites from Sewing Fans and Master Teachers Deepika Prakash, Foreword by Sandra Betzina ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-502-1 $19.99 US £14.99 UK $21.99 CAN 8 x 10 in 203 x 254 mm
168 pages, PB 125 photos/illustrations Word Count: 35,000 All rights available Crafts & Hobbies/Sewing Ct. Qty. 12
This book contains the best hands-on insider sewing tips from the popular sewing website PatternReview.com, a community of more than 170,000 members. The entries are collected from the website’s enormous database of members’ shared comments and advice, rated by hits and reviews. Also included are five special how-to features by PatternReview.com’s master teachers and pattern designers, who regularly conduct online chats and workshops (including Kenneth King, Susan Khalje, Sarah Veblen, Shannon Gifford, and Anna Mazur).
PatternReview.com
1,000 Smart Ways to Sew
September 2010
Amazing Clay Flowers Page 23
October 2010
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Amazing Clay Flowers
October 2010
Creating Realistic Flowers and Floral Arrangements in Clay Noriko Kawaguchi ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-572-4 $22.99 US ÂŁ15.99 UK $24.99 CAN 8 x 10 in 203 x 254 mm
128 pages, PB 250 photos/illustrations Word Count: World English language rights Crafts & Hobbies Ct. Qty. 20
This book provides complete instruction for creating stunning life-like flowers in clay as well as ideas for creating beautiful and long-lasting floral arrangements. Twenty two unique flower and arrangement projects are divided into seasonal sections, Spring, Autumn, Winter, and Summer, followed by themed projects including bouquets and accessories. The book shows beautiful photography of each arrangement and then offers complete, photographic, step-by-step instruction for each. The amazing projects are full of intricate details and provide both inspiration for polymer clay and mixed-media artists as well as complete instruction.
Amazing Clay Flowers
October
2010
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Hello My Name Is Amineko Page 24
Provides instruction for crocheting Amineko and his friends along with accessories.
October 2010
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Hello My Name is Amineko
October 2010
The Story of a Crafty Crochet Cat Nekoyama ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-571-7 $17.99 US ÂŁ10.99 UK $19.99 CAN 7 x 9.5 in 178 x 241 mm
104 pages, PB 50 photos/illustrations Word Count: 15,000 All rights available Crafts & Hobbies/Needlework/ Crocheting Ct. Qty.
Hello My Name is Amineko follows the journey of Amineko the Crochet Cat and his crocheted friends as they eat, sleep, and have lots of fun and adventures. The book comes with complete step-by-step photography and instructions for creating an Amineko of your very own and personalizing this cute cat with different facial expressions, clothing, and even bedding. Hundreds of color photographs tell the adorable tales, and mischief, that Amineko and his friends find themselves in, with complete instructions for knitting adventures of your own.
Hello My Name Is Amineko
October 2010
Julia Pretl’s
Big Book of Beadwork Page 25
This book offers three forms of beadwork within one volume—miniatures, handbags, and jewelry.
Includes DVD
September 2010 $24.99
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Julia Pretl’s
September 2010
Big Book of Beadwork 32 Projects for Adventurous Beaders Julia S. Pretl ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-527-4 $24.99 US £16.99 UK $27.99 CAN 9 x 9 in 229 x 229 mm
320 pages, PB w/DVD 300 photos/illustrations Word Count: 40,000 All rights available Crafts & Hobbies/Beadwork Ct. Qty. 12
This volume brings together the best of Julia Pretl’s bead collections. In this compilation of the author’s previous books, Beaded Collars, Bead Knitted Bags, and Little Bead Boxes, readers learn the author’s original methods for beading miniature vessels, knit purses, and classic neck pieces. Julia offers instruction for creating four-, five-, and six-sided rectangular, square, and stacked miniature boxes; vintage-style bead-knitted handbags; and intricate neckpieces, inspired by the dramatic jewelry worn by the ancient Egyptians. The enclosed DVD offers a series of video tutorials in bead knitting, with all the techniques needed for the projects included (for both left- and right-handed knitters!), and full-size printable PDFs of graphs.
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The New
Machine Quilting Essentials Page 26
Revised Edition Complete guide to rotary cutting, quick piecing, and machine quilting.
October 2010 $16.99 ÂŁ12.99 $18.99 CAN
The New Machine Quilting Essentials
September 2010
Editors of Creative Publishing international
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-570-0 $16.99 US ÂŁ12.99 UK $18.99 CAN 8.25 x 10.8125 in 210 x 275 mm
144 pages, PB 500 photos/illustrations Word Count: 30,000 All rights available Crafts & Hobbies/Quilts & Quilting Ct. Qty. 12
This book is a comprehensive guide to rotary cutting, quick piecing, and machine quilting. Full-color photos accompany step-by-step instructions teaching all the basic techniques of machine quilting. Quilt block designs are taught in groups organized by the shape of pieces used in the blocks: squares, rectangles, triangles, and curves. Innovative methods for sashings, borders, and bindings are included. Machine quilting methods include both machine guided and freehand methods. Also includes complete instructions for 20 quilt projects using the techniques learned.
The New
Machine Quilting Essentials Revised Edition
October 2010
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Wild and Wonderful
Fleece Animals Page 27
New In Paperback
Includes full-size, fold-out patterns and templates for each of the 20 projects.
October 2010
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Wild and Wonderful
October 2010
Fleece Animals With Full-Size Patterns for 20 Cuddly Critters Linda Carr ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-578-6 $17.99 US ÂŁ12.99 UK $19.99 CAN 8.5 x 11 in 216 x 279 mm
112 pages, PB 250 photos/illustrations Word Count: 15,000 All rights available Crafts & Hobbies/Stuffed Animals Ct. Qty. 12
Fleece is soft, warm, easy to work with, and simple to sew-requiring no lining or edge-finishing. Even brand-new sewers can make the perfect gift in a weekend, or less! This book provides easy step-by-step instruction to make a range of cuddly fleece creatures to keep or give away-in a variety of colors, textures, and patterns. Each of the 20 animals is featured in a full-size photograph, along with a variation in one or more colors or sizes. There are easy-to-follow line drawings and step-by-step text instruction for construction and assembly of each one. Linda adds her own creative touches to each of the simple shapes-decorative trims, bright appliquĂŠs, and quick, secure closures. Full-size tissue patterns and templates are included for each of the projects.
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Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers Page 28
It’s all about the yarns— taking scarves, the most popular knitting project, to the next level through the textures and colors of novelty yarns.
New In Paperback
October 2010 $15.99
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October 2010
Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers Knitting with Simple Patterns and Amazing Yarns Carri Hammett ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-526-7 $15.99 US ÂŁ10.99 UK $17.99 CAN 8.25 x 10 in 210 x 254 mm
112 pages, PB 100 photos/illustrations Word Count: n/a All rights available Crafts & Hobbies/Needlework/ Knitting Ct. Qty. 12
The knitting trend is being fueled by wonderful new yarns like ribbon, frizzy, eyelash, and metallic. This book presents easy knit patterns that make the most of these irresistible novelty and decorative yarns. Knitters will learn the secrets of combining colors and textures while creating stunning accessories in no time. Each project has variations showing how different yarns will totally change the look. The easy knit stitches and techniques are taught step by step with photographs. Throughout, a yarn expert shares her tips to make knitting more enjoyable and successful. It is for both beginning knitters, who usually start with scarves and will love this way to take their craft to the next level, and experienced knitters, who are all yarn addicts!
Singer Perfect Plus Page 29
Author’s patterns and patented Perfect Fit guide are original concepts based on her many years of hands-on experience as a teacher, tailor, dressmaker, and patternmaker.
New In Paperback
November 2010
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Singer Perfect Plus
November 2010
Sew a Mix-and-Match Wardrobe for Plus and Petite-Plus Sizes Kathleen Cheetham
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-579-3 $17.99 US ÂŁ12.99 UK $19.99 CAN 8.5 x 10 in 216 x 254 mm
144 pages, PB 150 photos/illustrations Word Count: 20,000 All rights available Crafts & Hobbies/Sewing Ct. Qty. 12
Kathleen Cheetham presents her original garment patterns and detailed sewing instruction so plus-size women can create a closetful of flattering shapes and silhouettes. By working with the 4 enclosed patterns, step-by-step construction, and fitting instruction, readers can create a wardrobe of versatile and stylish garments—which can be adapted for office wear, casual wear, or evening wear, just by varying the colors, fabrics, and finishing details. Each garment is shown in petite to full sizes, from size 14 to 24. The author also includes her patented Perfect Fit guide for each garment style, based on grading rules she has developed herself for her own line of commercial patterns.
The Complete Photo Guide to
Creative Painting Page 30
The most comprehensive craft painting book on the market.
November 2010
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The Complete Photo Guide to
November 2010
Creative Painting Paula Guhin and Geri Greenman
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-540-3 $24.99 US ÂŁ16.99 UK $27.99 CAN 8.25 x 10.8125 in 210 x 275 mm
224 pages, PB 600 photos/illustrations Word Count: 30,000 All rights available Crafts & Hobbies/Painting Ct. Qty. 12
This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all aspects of creative painting. It serves as a reference and technique guide for painting with all types of craft and fine arts paints, including acrylics, oils, tempera, watercolor, and pastels. The organization provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions and 600 full-color photos for clear understanding. Galleries of artwork by a wide range of artists offer the reader examples of what can be done with each of the painting categories and inspiration to pursue the hobby for themselves.
The Complete Photo Guide to
Creative Painting
November 2010
The Complete Photo Guide to
Jewelry Making Page 31
The most comprehensive jewelry making book on the market.
January 2011 $24.99
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The Complete Photo Guide to
Jewelry
January 2011
Making Tammy Powley
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-549-6 $24.99 US ÂŁ16.99 UK $27.99 CAN 8.25 x 10.8125 in 210 x 275 mm
256 pages, PB 600 photos/illustrations Word Count: 25,000 All rights available Crafts & Hobbies/Jewelry Ct. Qty. 12
This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all aspects of jewelry making. It serves as a reference and technique guide for all the common methods and styles of jewelry: beaded jewelry, wire, crystals and gems, polymer clay, PMC. The organization provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions and 600 full-color photos for clear understanding. Easy projects allow the reader to try the techniques in each section. Galleries of jewelry by various artists offer the reader examples and inspiration to pursue the hobby for themselves.
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Polymer Clay 101 Page 32
Master basic skills and techniques easily through step-by-step instruction.
January 2011
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Polymer Clay 101
January 2011
Kim Otterbein and Angela Mabray
ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-470-3 $24.99 US ÂŁ16.99 UK $27.99 CAN 7.25 x 9 in 184 x 229 mm
192 pages, PLC w/Spiral w/DVD 400 photos/illustrations Word Count: 20,000 All rights available Crafts & Hobbies/Polymer Clay Ct. Qty. 12
In the style of Sewing 101, Quilting 101, Home Decor Sewing 101, and Bead Jewelry 101, this book teaches all the basics for crafting with polymer clay. With hundreds of detailed photos, it covers tools and supplies, all types of polymer clay technique, and terrific projects that will get you started and inspire you to take your skills and make your own custom designs.
Polymer Clay 101
January 2011
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Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers Page 33
Unique mittens and hats to knit with exceptional yarns.
January 2011 $24.99
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Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers
January 2011
Cozy Knits Made from Specialty Yarns Carri Hammett ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-575-5 $24.99 US ÂŁ16.99 UK $27.99 CAN 7 x 10 in 178 x 254 mm
128 pages, PLC w/Spiral 200 photos/illustrations Word Count: 20,000 All rights available Crafts & Hobbies/Needlework Ct. Qty. 12
This book goes beyond a collection of projects to teach the reader useful information about the yarns and stitch patterns. Every project in Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers teaches the knitter something unique about the yarns/fibers that are used. Lessons are learned by knitting mittens and hats for kids and adults. Styles will include quirky, perky, classic, and luxe—something for everyone. Contains 25 to 30 projects with variations knitted in different fibers, color combos, stitch patterns.