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Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts

Nobody does it like Martha–and you’ll relish this 400-page comprehensive sewing encyclopedia resource. From basic sewing techniques to setting up the perfect workspace, Martha addresses it all.
There are 800 full-color photos of projects and techniques to inspire you and teach sewing, applique, embroidery, quilting, dyeing and printing lessons. In addition is an extensive reference section on [...]

Short on Sewing Time? – Sewing Projects Under 30 Minutes

It seems that we all wish for more time to sew, but if you don’t have any way to add more than 24 hours to the day, think about another option. If you break down your sewing tasks into small “bits,” it’s amazing how much you can accomplish.
For example, if you only have a few [...]

Create Your Own Lunch Bags

If you work outside the home, you know that taking your own lunch can not only save money, but it can also be a much healthier alternative to eating out. C&T’s new book titled Lunch Bags offers up 25 clever and attractive brown bag replacements to tote that lunch in style. Some are insulated, others [...]

Make Your Own Jewelry with Fabric

When we have a passion for fabric and fashion, we’re always looking for new ways to showcase our favorite hobby and Heidi Pridemore’s Fabric Jewelry offers new options. Even if you’ve never made jewelery before, you can create 20 beautiful jewelry projects, including pendants, bracelets and necklaces. Since this book is part of the Create with Nancy series, [...]

Making Vintage Accessories

If you love the appeal of vintage accessories and fabrics, this book will delight. Written by Emma Brennan, Making Vintage Accessories looks at designs from the 1920’s to the 1960’s. While some of us might not consider some of that time frame as yet vintage, the author gives a brief history of each of the [...]