Fiber artists, crafters, quilters, and sewers have all embraced the art of needle felting—the popular technique of using a barbed needle and wool roving to create sheets of felt or embellish fabric. This colorfully illustrated guide shows just how easy it can be to get eye-catching results on everything from wonderful wearables to whimsical home accessories. A thorough basics section explores the variety of fibers, yarns, and threads employed i... read more>>>

Classic canvaswork is undergoing a renaissance: inventive embroiderers have cultivated new and innovative ways to use it, both on its own and in conjunction with other popular styles of stitchery. The breathtaking results of these creative explorations are all laid out here, in a guide that serves as both a practical introduction to the form and a showcase for the best work being done today. Embroiderers will find inspiration from the clever twists o... read more>>>

Asian-inspired lampshades embellished with flying fish. Canvas sneakers decorated with pink and white swirls. A pretty pillow adorned with a sleeping bunny, sweetly curled up. All it takes to create these appealing projects—or add charming embroidered touches in no time at all—are a few simple stitches, some easy techniques, and the nearly 30 projects in this book. Begin by learning several styles for outlining, filling, decorating, and a... read more>>>