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Here's what's new this month from Leisure Arts in Quilting, Needle Arts & Crafts! Ask for these publications and more at your favorite local store or click on the image or title for more information. Scroll to the end to see selected designs that are available as digital downloads at LeisureArtsLibrary.com.
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iQuilt: No Holds Barred Designers' Mix (#4332)
Once in a blue moon, you find a quilt project as individual as you are. Our designers offer a mix of 20 uncommon projects—aprons, purses, pillows, wall art, and more—for the rebel in you.
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Debbie Mumm: Joy Joy Joy (#4405)
You'll think it's Christmas when you see all the great quilts and crafts in Debbie Mumm's newest book. And it will be! Take your pick from 50 fanciful projects reflecting wilderness charm, jingle joys, lovable snowmen, and sophisticated traditions. |
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Pat Sloan's Take the Fear Out of Color (#4286)
Do you freeze with indecision when it's time to pick fabrics for your next quilt? Those days will become a thing of the past once you walk through the design process with expert Pat Sloan. |
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From Pat Sloan's Take the Fear Out of Color (#4286)
"Safe" Versus "Unsafe" Fabrics: Some quilters only want to work with "safe" fabrics—those with such small prints or such gentle color changes that they look solid from a distance. I think many quilters gravitate to these because they can more easily visualize what to do with them. These fabrics are fine in small measures, but there is a danger that these fabrics will merge together in the finished quilt. And any quilt can be improved by the use of "hard to use" or "unsafe" fabrics (large-scale prints, etc.). So I recommend that you box up all your "safe" fabrics and save them for quilt backs. In this book we're all about learning how to add color and excitement to your quilts!
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Quilt Along with Emilie Richards: Touching Stars (#4288)
If you love getting wrapped up in the touching stories of Emilie Richards, you'll really love making these quilts inspired by her characters' lives. The 9 projects also include a framed block, a table runner, and a potholder.
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I Can't Believe I'm Cross Stitching (#4239)
Here's another needlecraft skill you don't have to cross off your want-to-learn list. Our step-by-step I Can't Believe series now is here to help you perfect your cross stitching skills. It even teaches today's quicker techniques incorporating stamping and painting. |
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From I Can't Believe I'm Cross Stitching (#4239)
Floss: Embroidery floss is available in different colors and brands. Each color is identified by a number that varies by brand. If your pattern calls for a brand of floss not available in your area, conversion charts (which give the closest color substitution in another brand) are available on the Internet.
Strands: Embroidery floss consists of six strands of thread twisted together. The number of strands you will use depends on the count of your fabric. Our charts tell you how many strands to use for the best coverage. After cutting a length of floss, separate the strands, and then realign the correct number of strands before threading the needle.
Needles: Cross stitch is worked with tapestry needles. The blunt tips allow the needles to slip easily through the holes in the fabric, and the large eyes make it easier to thread several strands of floss. Look for tapestry needles in size 24 or 26 (the larger the number, the thinner the needle).
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Faithful Inspiration (#4306)
From eloquent table graces to exquisite prayers and simple bookmarks, these cross stitch designs are the best from our popular Praying Hands series. Is there someone who needs to hear that you love them? Stitch them a heartfelt message from this big collection.
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Mary Engelbreit: Constant Friend (#4136)
Show your appreciation for those phenomenal folks, your tried and true friends! Choose a great gift to make from 10 sentimental cross stitch designs of beloved Mary Engelbreit art. Ready-to-use picture mats and embellishments are included. |
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Born to Shop® Life Lessons (#4407)
"There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with chocolate!" This quote is from one of 10 deliciously witty designs from the Born to Shop artists. Call it "Real Cross Stitch for Your Real Life." |
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Gooseberry Patch: Sweet & Simple Embroidery (#4255)
A few simple stitches can create sweet memories. These 23 designs from Gooseberry Patch will inspire you to embellish your world with embroidery. You'll love the day-of-the-week tea towels, aprons, clothing accents, and other pretties.
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200+ Fun & Funky Embroidery Designs (#4330)
Kooler Design Studio has outdone themselves bringing together this wonderful variety of iron-on transfer designs for embroidery. Categories range from Animals, Birds, and Bugs to Mexican Art and Astrology. |
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Alphabets to Embroider (#4412)
Want to add some bling to names, initials, words, and phrases? These illustrated alphabets let you personalize all kinds of projects for little divas, super stars, bouncing babies, and other loved ones. |
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Better Homes and Gardens® 1-2-3 Sew (#4438)
Practical, creative, stress-reducing, and gratifying. Sewing is many things to many people, and this book makes it easy for anyone to learn how. It teaches all the basics and then lets you hone your skills on 12 stylish projects for home and family, including the dog, of course! |
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| Here's a sampling of what's available at LeisureArtsLibrary.com for cross stitch, crafts, and plastic canvas needlepoint. Check out the Online Catalog at our digital archives site to see the full selection for all skills. And remember, after September 30, 2007, all the Disney designs go back in the vault, perhaps never to be offered again.
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The Holy Family (#800148)
Intricate details, artful shading, and vibrant embroidery floss colors enrich the designs in this traditional Nativity scene. Five figures are cross stitched on Aida fabric, stuffed with fiberfill, and weighted with aquarium gravel for standing. |
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The Shepherds (#800150)
These 7 figures include 2 shepherds, a young shepherd, an angel, and 3 sheep. The angel's robe is trimmed with glass seed beads. |
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The Wise Men (#800151)
This set includes the 3 Wise Men and 2 camels. The figures are accented with glass seed beads and metallic blending filament. |
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Miss Kitty: One of the Sock Happy Pals (#800142)
Pretty in a pink pinafore with a mouse applique on the bib, Miss Kitty is a purr-fect pal. Includes full-size patterns and easy-to-follow instructions for making the doll using Original Red Heel socks. Her pals include Lila Lamb and Barry the bear, with more to come soon. |
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Monkeying Around (#800153)
Kids don't monkey around when it comes to how they feel about their private space, but they'll go ape over this expressive little plastic canvas door hanger! His sweet smile and simple message go straight to the heart. |
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