Music lovers will delight in these cute tissue toppers. Each design fits a tissue box approximately 9 1/2 inches W x 2 1/2 inches H x 4 3/4 inches D and has a musical instrument on it. They are stitched on 7-count plastic canvas using worsted-weight yarn and metallic craft cord. Instruments include a guitar, saxaphone, mandolin, harp, cello, drum set, trumpet and a piano. --Provided by publisher.

"Beginner crochet enthusiasts will learn to stitch blankets and throws quickly and skillfully with this instructional pattern collection. Crocheted with soft, worsted-weight yarn, the blankets featured in this book are reversible-featuring the timeless ripple pattern on one side and modern patterns on the other side. The modern patterns use a variety of stitch motifs, shapes, and textures that add a touch of flair to the traditional ripple design....

"Circular knitting has many benefits, including making it easier to follow charts (with the right-side of the work always facing you) and eliminating the need for seams. And it's fun! In Circular Knitting Workshop, master teacher Margaret Radcliffe covers everything you need to know to master the art of circular knitting, presenting Fair Isle, twined, helix, tubular, and other classic techniques in detailed step-by-step photographic sequences....

Soft and knobby Monk's cloth provides the perfect backdrop for these charming patterns painted with yarn. This form of weaving is done on a large scale and is easy to learn and quick to complete. Trice Boerens, an expert in huck embroidery, teaches you the easy steps needed to create these lovely patterns. Pick a pattern, then stitch it on a small project like a hot pad, or a larger project such as a runner or throw. The patterns take shape quickly...

"Confirming the old adage that big things come in small packages, the compact volumes of this ongoing series offer crafters an easy outlet for their passions-be they for fiber arts, sugarcraft, polymer clay, glasswork, papercraft, or jewelry. Emphasizing the simple fun of crafts, each concise resource includes 20 fast-to-finish, easy-to-do projects that always focus on a single subject or theme. Ideal for adorning homes, clothes, and other items,...

"Crafting fabulous figures with paper, wood, wire, threads, beads, and other baubles is part of the fun with this resource containing 20 different designs that can be made using basic, easy-to-follow techniques. With an eclectic assortment of mixed-media projects, aspiring crafters are encouraged to adopt creative license, add embellishments, and put their own unique touch on each design. Focusing on artistic exploration, each project is accompanied...

The designs in this book utilize a variety of creative stitch patterns and interesting yarns. Loomers of every skill level will find something new and exciting to make.--Provided by the publisher.

Perfect for beginners who have never so much as used a knitting board or those who have only made small accessories and want to move on to larger items, this guide offers a dozen projects, from afghans and bed runners to a pillow and even a wearable afghan. Step-by-step instructions and photographs show readers how to use a variety of yarns, from fingering weight to worsted weight. The designs that can be created using the inspirational ideas in this...

Accessorize your powder room with this beautiful set. All 3 pieces are made using 7-count plastic canvas and Needloft* Plastic Canvas yarn. Tissue cover loosely fits a boutique-style tissue box; bathroom tissue cover fits a standard-size tissue roll, and light switch plate cover is 3"W x 4 3/4"L. --Provided by publisher.

"There's a lot to love about the classic square crochet motif. But if it's hip to make squares, imagine the excitement of making circles, stars, triangles, and hexagons. Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs introduces crocheters to more than 150 designs of every size and shape. Full-color photographs capture the intricate details and color work of each motif, and clear step-by-step instructions are presented in both text and visual formats....