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From back cover: "What do you get when you cross a Lone Star with a Pineapple? - Dazzling Pineapple Stars that anyone can piece!, Create large, dynamic stars with plain, print, or mix-and-match fabrics." Flexibility - 6 size options, Paperpieced means all diamonds are perfect, workbook, large open areas to show off quilting. Near Fine condition. Almost like new, but there is… Read more about this item

From back cover: "These terrific projects are simpler and quicker to make than full-size quilts - especially with the easy-to-follow patterns and step-by-step instructions." "Making a wearable quilt does not require a great deal of expense. Materials in the home such as outdated clothing and remnants from previous sewing projects are ideal for the piecing of the quilt." "Bonus: You get instructions… Read more about this item

From back cover: "Signature quilts contain signed or inscribed blocks that are pieced together to create treasured souvenirs of times and memories shared." "The 24 block patterns offer a unique way to honor someone special." "Various techniques are offered...including stencils, stamps, computer, embroidery, and more. The traditional designs are easy to accomplish with step-by-step instructions." Very Good condition. This is… Read more about this item

This book contains more than 30 needlepoint designs inspired by the decorative and ornamental art of turn-of-the-century England and America. The patterns are adapted from varied sources as the famous Water Tower in Chicago, an Aubrey Beardsley flower, a William Morris carpet, and even a Paine's Celery Compound label. Each design is accompanied by a… Read more about this item

This book has lots of tips from the viewers of the TV show, "Sewing with Nancy". It is broken down into categories: Organizing, Notions, Getting Started, Basic Sewing Techniques, Embellishments, and Specialized Sewing. Very Good condition. Slight bumping to spine and covers. Very slight bottom edge/corner wear. Previous owner sticker inside front cover. Otherwise clean and tight. 144 pages.

This book covers items like: Organization, Fast Fashion Elements, Serging, Knits, Elastics, Needles and Feet, and Beginning to Sew. It's a great book to get started right and avoid problems later. Very Good condition. Clean. Tight. Very minimal edge/corner wear, 2 small scratches on front cover, and previous owner's sticker inside front cover. Please see photos. 143 pages.

This book has lots of patterns for blocks and borders and projects. Just a few are: quilts, potholders, pillows, wall quilts, apron, tea cozy, tote, and more. Very Good condition except for slight rubbing/bumping and 2 obvious spots were stickers were. Pages are clean and tight. Center color photo insert is bright. Small amount of edge/corner wear. Please see photos. 104… Read more about this item

This is more than just a quilt leaflet. There are all kinds of ideas and instructions, for example: quilt, wall hanging, doll, cape, rug, painted butterfly and dragonfly, plus 3-D versions. Very Good+ condition. Very slight cover rubbing. Please see photos. 16 pages.

From back cover: "Babies, family, and friends alike will delight in these fun & washable themed novelty books. Easily made in a day, fabric picture books take advantage of fabric motifs, conversational prints, and "I Spy" fabrics. Applique, foundation-pieced, and photo transfer techniques. New book. Clean. Tight. 47 pages.

A book for creative processes for fabric. Five gorgeous projects. Step-by-step instructions. Work with transfer paints, inks, dyes, crayons, and pens to create your own original designs and textures. Create special effects with paintbrushes, plastic wrap, salt, sponges, stencils, and rubber stamps. New book. Clean. Tight. 94 pages. Very minimal shelf wear. Please see photos.

A book with lots of ideas, instructions, and patterns for items to make for children. Some include: stuffed animals, toys, mobile, doll, puppets, bean bags, ornaments, potholders, stockings, walnut mice, baby bigs, smocks, tote, quilt, sleeping bag, and more. Book - Good condition except for stains on page edges. Some pages also have light staining, but no marks. Tight. No odd… Read more about this item

From front cover: More than 300 patterns for quilts; how to make quilted bed covers, clothing, etc.; fashion patchwork, applique, machine quilting too; superb ideas for beginners...; a guide for collectors Book - Very Good condition except slight corner wear on pages. No wear on cover. Clean. Tight.Dust Jacket - Very Good condition in Brodart style cover. Small closed tears on… Read more about this item

This book includes vintage and contemporary selections from the largest textile library in the United States. Even if you don't need the pattern book as a reference/resource, it would be great for someone who loves to scrapbook or a card maker. Condition: Very Good+. This is actually a new book, but it was exposed to water at the bottom of… Read more about this item

Beautiful and informative book about buttons. Condition: Very Good-. This would have been rated "As New" except in the front and back there are a few pages with a very light water stain. The rest of the pages are clean and tight. There is no evidence of mildew or odd smells. Please see photos. 167 pages.