http://www.leisurearts.com/rss/catalog/special/store_id/1/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 Zend_Feed en_US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-teach-yourself-to-rotary-cut.html Whether you're an experienced or a new quilter, you'll want to keep this valuable guide on hand. Learn to cut your quilt pieces with precision and speed using the essential technique of rotary-cutting. Clear instructions, helpful step-by-step photos, and a beautiful collection of rotary-cut quilts are sure to inspire you. Starting with basic strips and squares, and progressing to triangles, using templates, and the more advanced techniques of fussy cutting and squaring up blocks, this collection of timeless projects contains all the information you need to get started. Projects include: • Feed-Sack Patches • Hole in the Wall • Round the Twist • 25 in 25 • Bow Tie • Pinwheel Panache • Twist & Shout • Independence • Tipsy Trees • Building Blocks (3 pillows) • Scrappy Maple Leaves • Heading North • Streaks of Lightning • Snow Stars • Jane's Kaleidoscope • Town Square Picnic • Slice & Dice

Better Homes and Gardens® Teach Yourself to Rotary-Cut (Leisure Arts #4343)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-point-and-click-scrapbooking.html Whatever a scrapbooker's skill level, this soft cover publication is the perfect guide to scrapbooking in the digital age. Topics include: Going Digital, Digital picks, improve your image, beyond the box, font of information, gear & gadgets, and much more.

Better Homes and Gardens® Point-and-Click Scrapbooking (Leisure Arts #4344)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/stitch-it-quilts.html Art quilts, bed quilts and other novel projects will have you reaching for the rotary cutter. With new techniques to learn and old ones to explore, let the quilts in this book from Country Bumpkins Publications spark your creativity. The 16 quilted projects include Lovely Liquidambars mini quilt; Bling Bling Bolero patchwork vest; queen-size, foundation-pieced Cherry Pie Quilt; Victorian Virtuoso wall quilt; Blooming Beauties quilted bowls; Zigzag Pizzazz cushion; Snuggle Time toddler's quilt; Playtime Quilt mat; Building Blocks quilt; Bendy Bay wall quilt; Musical Tote Bag; Reuse & Recycle Depression blankets; Drop the Hankie quilt; and Scrap Happy quilt.


Stitch It: Quilts (Leisure Arts #4607)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/paper-crafts-joy-of-card-making-collector-s-edition.html You might not think card making has anything in common with cooking, but you will after you see this creative book from the editors of Paper Crafts magazine. In it, you'll find more than 90 of their favorite tried-and-true recipes, each illustrating a well-balanced layout that takes the guesswork out of card designing. You get to see several variations of each design, and you're encouraged to spice them up with your own embellishments for greeting cards that are uniquely yours. Also included are ideas to use the recipes for tags, envelopes, gift bags, and other fun projects. With this library of card-making possibilities, you'll be able to whip up an impressive batch of cards and other paper crafts to suit your style and anyone's taste.


Paper Crafts: Joy of Card Making, Collector's Edition (Leisure Arts #4606)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/creating-keepsakes-joy-of-scrapbooking-revised.html Discover the fun and joy of scrapbooking with this essential guide! Introduced by Lisa Bearnson, the Creating Keepsakes founding editor, this revised and expanded edition combines all the instruction of the original along with comprehensive coverage of new scrapbooking tips, techniques, and supplies. Whether you're a beginner or have been scrapbooking for ages, this guide will get you excited and going strong! You'll discover more than 90 never-before-seen layouts featuring practical ideas and themes; principles of basic scrapbook design and helpful hints; guidelines for organizing and preserving photos and memorabilia; ways to sharpen your journaling and photography skills; and an introduction to digital scrapbooking.


Creating Keepsakes Joy of Scrapbooking Revised (Leisure Arts #4605)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/debbie-mumm-s-colors-from-nature.html Nature gives us endless beauty to enjoy and to use as inspiration, and that is what this book is about. Debbie Mumm looked at some of the beautiful colors that nature gives us and used these as an inspiration to create 50 quilt, craft, and decorating projects. Themes include River Reflections, Meadow Melodies, Seaside Serenity, Rocky Revelations, Forest Foliage, Mountain Masterpiece, Floral Flamboyance, and Desert Dimensions. Projects include quilts, table runners, placemats, banners, a tote bag, and pillows, plus coordinating accessories to craft.


Debbie Mumm's Colors from Nature (Leisure Arts #4540)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/knits-to-be-noticed.html Lacy eyelets in unexpected spots. Curvy cables all around. Zigzag panels up and down. The rich details in these ten terrific sweaters definitely make them knits to be noticed. All the designs are the work of Deborah Newton, who is well known in fashion circles for her finesse with knitwear. I wanted the sweaters to be fairly easy to knit, but still have interesting details that would make them interesting to make and to wear, she told us.
10 knit designs with abundant lace and texture: Classic Lace Pullover, Cable and Lace Pullover, Basketweave Raglan Pullover (turtleneck), Lace Garter Stitch Pullover, Lace and Eyelet Vest, Lace Bolero, Vintage-Feel Cardigan Blouse, Lace and Texture Cardigan, Hooded Lace Jacket, and Drawstring Cardigan.


Knits To Be Noticed (Leisure Arts #4545)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quilt-along-with-emilie-richards-sister-s-choice.html In Sister's Choice, Emilie Richards' fifth Shenandoah Album series novel, the colorful theme of quilting weaves through the story of a young woman's extraordinary plan to heal her relationship with her sister. This companion quilting book offers 7 projects inspired by the story: Bear's Paw baby quilt with redwork, Crazy Cats crib-size crazy quilt with embroidery, Snake in the Hollow twin-size quilt, Alison's First Quilt twin-size tied quilt, Shining Hour paper-pieced wall hanging, Sister's Choice baby quilt (in 2 colorways), and Rose of Sharon appliquéd full-size quilt.
Enhanced with excerpts from the novel, this Quilt Along with Emilie Richards book follows four earlier volumes: Wedding Ring, Endless Chain, Lover's Knot, and Touching Stars.


Quilt Along with Emilie Richards: Sister's Choice (Leisure Arts #4637)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-best-of-teresa-wentzler-fantasy-collection-vol-2.html Engage your imagination with these breathtaking cross stitch scenes from Teresa Wentzler. The gifted artist presents some of her favorite creations from fairy tales and fables in this long-awaited second collection of fantasy designs. See a young sorcerer learn his trade, enjoy a quiet moment with a peaceful unicorn, and look into the eyes of a wistful mermaid. Feeling intrepid? Set a course for adventure on a tall ship, or travel back in time to see the chivalrous beginnings of a medieval saga.
11 designs: Celestial Dragon, The Guardian, The Storyteller, The Enchanter, Fantasy Triptych, Tradewinds, Mermaid, and four petite designs: Castle Ridge, Above the Clouds, Peacock Majesty, and Gentle Creature.


The Best of Teresa Wentzler: Fantasy Collection, Vol 2 (Leisure Arts #4661)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sew-magical-for-baby.html Dazzle that special child with these magical creations from designer Laura Lee Burch! Just as storybooks cast their spells of fantasy to help children see the countless possibilities all around them, these gentle designs open the eyes of babies and toddlers to the realms of enchantment. Each easy-to-sew toy and accessory adds more joy to the whimsical world of childhood, creating memories of days filled with sweet imaginings and hours of fun. Projects include Farm Animal Fabric Puzzle; Mama and Baby Duck; Fun and Fresh Groceries and Bag; Soft and Funky Building Shapes; Awake/Asleep Elephant Sachet; Count-the-Sheep-to-Sleep Mobile; Family Photo Cube; Baby Bear Bib; Elf Slippers; Puppy Sunhat; Nursing Cover for Mom, and more.

Sew Magical for Baby (Leisure Arts #4859)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/teach-yourself-blocks-from-the-past.html This beautifully nostalgic quilt featuring 72 traditional 6 blocks is a wonderful way to introduce quilters to a lot of different patterns. Designed by Marie Henry, it features patchwork & appliqué blocks in colors that were popular in the late 1800's.

Teach Yourself Blocks From the Past (Leisure Arts #1970)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/debbie-mumm-i-care-with-quilts.html The most giving and caring women on the planet are quilt makers. This book by artist and designer Debbie Mumm focuses on quilts and projects that communicate a message of caring through their design, color choices, or concepts. Whether it's to support a cause or charity that's near and dear, an ailing loved one, or a friend who needs a little extra TLC, the 25 fast and fabulous projects in this book tell a story of love and caring.
The book features a variety of easy quilt piecing techniques and finishing options plus suggestions of nonprofit foundations that distribute donated quilts to specific causes. It is organized by theme, including military service, cancer awareness, heart health, babies, comfort, emergency blankets, and more.

Debbie Mumm: I Care with Quilts (Leisure Arts #4736)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/debbie-mumm-joy-joy-joy.html Your Christmas will be very merry indeed with these 50 easy projects from talented designer, author, and entrepreneur Debbie Mumm. Featuring quilts, wall hangings, table runners, ornaments, stockings, and more, this festive book will inspire you to new heights of holiday cheer.
Wildberry Lodge brings nature's beauty indoors for a holiday full of wilderness charm. Jingle Joys features ornaments, fanciful trees, bells, and an abundance of trims. Snow Friends has lovable snowmen cavorting on quilt, craft, and decorating projects. And Holiday Homes is a sophisticated, traditional assortment of pieced houses, old world Santas, and poinsettias.


Debbie Mumm: Joy Joy Joy (Leisure Arts #4405)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/options-ponchos.html Have you ever looked at a book of knit patterns and thought, I like the design in this photo, but Iwonder how would it look in another yarn? You don't have to wonder anymore. Leisure Arts' excitingnew Options books actually let you see the results of alternative yarn choices. We create each design twice, using entirely different yarn brands and colors for the second version. The delightful results in Options: Ponchos are a collection of 8 stylish garments in two variations by Margie Morse Pulley. Compare the options and prepare to be amazed at how many of these fashionable cover-ups you'll want to make. Whatever your skill level, our thorough instructions will have you finishing your ponchos with ease. Your only question now should be, Which poncho will I knit first?

Options Ponchos (Leisure Arts #4370)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/options-baby-knit-fashions-for-tots.html These darling designs from Chris de Longpre are not only the sweetest articles of knitwear for Baby, they're also Options patterns that show the results of your handiwork in two different yarns. Choose your yarn and know that you can knit these fun little fashions your way. Chris's thorough instructions and our gorgeous photography combine to eliminate the guesswork.
20 projects: It's a Girl (dress with diaper cover); Homecoming (for boys or girls, a kimono jacket with cap and diaper cover); Nap Sacque (with gathered elastic bottom); A Stroll in the Park (hooded jacket and leggings); and Play Days (long or short pants with T-shirt).

Options: Baby -- Knit Fashions for Tots! (Leisure Arts #4678)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/memories-milestones.html Debbie Mumm celebrates the 20th anniversary of her design, publishing, and licensing company with 20 quilting and sewing projects that will help people celebrate their own milestones and mark a lifetime of memories. Quilts and accessories are provided for every meaningful life passage, from the arrival of a new baby to a creative childhood; from college-bound to the joyous union of sweethearts; celebrating friendship or saying thank-you; providing comfort in a time of crisis or embarking upon retirement. Step-by-step directions and easy techniques make these projects suitable for all skill levels.20 Projects: 20th Anniversary Celebration Quilt; Cuddles Crib Quilt; Paint Box Bed Quilt, Pillows, and Wall Quilt; Off to College Bed Quilt and Laundry Bag; Sweethearts Bed Quilt and Wall Quilt; Coffee and Conversation Wall Quilt, Placemats, and Table Runner; Roy's Comfort Quilt; Handmade Cards; Many Thanks Quick Quilts; New Paths Quilt; Bright Future Quilt; and Bead-dazzled Planter

Memories & Milestones (Leisure Arts #4493)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/pat-sloan-s-favorite-techniques.html Quilt designer and popular workshop teacher Pat Sloan shares pointers and projects for her favorite techniques: Mock Hand Appliqué, Needleturn Appliqué, Running Stitch Appliqué, Utility Quilting (using big stitches), Trash Bag Quilts (using new fabrics made from scraps), Calendar Quilts (with strips or blocks representing memorable time periods), and Stamping on Labels.
9 projects: Owl and Honey Bee Quilt, Honey Bee and Dragonfly Table Runner, Pomegranate Crossing Quilt, Fresh for the Picking Wall Hanging, Quilters in Paradise Wall Hanging, Seashell Tote, Puppies on Parade Quilt, Beauty from Scraps Quilt, and A Year in Memories Quilt.


Pat Sloan's Favorite Techniques (Leisure Arts #4431)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/let-s-play-cards.html Turn playing cards into art! This soft cover publication from Barbara Finwall, Nancy Javier, and Jerilyn Clemmits provides all the information needed to use playing cards to make Artistic Trading Cards, Greeting Cards, Boxes, Journals, Frames and Albums.

Let's Play Cards (Leisure Arts #3935)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/seasons-quilts.html For all the seasons of the year, for all the seasons of life, quilts make the perfect keepsakes to mark each passage. Celebrate each season with 23 quilt and craft projects just right for decorating your home and marking special occasions.Soft greens and freshly unfurled leaves typify our springtime quilts. The bold designs and vibrant colors of summer find their way into a playful bed quilt and daisy-decked lap quilt. Spicy colors and textures of autumn are beautiful in lap and wall quilts and a wool table runner. The coziness and quiet contentment of winter are exemplified by a wonderful lap quilt, flannel quilt, and comfy pillows.

Seasons Quilts (Leisure Arts #4215)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/10-20-30-minutes-to-learn-paper-piecing.html Do you dream of making quilts ... but are daunted by all the steps and the amount of time involved? Do you only have 10, 20, or 30 minutes at a time to work on a project? Does the thought of meticulous cutting and precision sewing make you avoid piecing quilts? Then Paper-Piecing is for you!

10-20-30 Minutes to Learn Paper Piecing (Leisure Arts #3932)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/let-s-play-tag.html The soft cover publication from Banar Designs features new rubber stamping techniques to make beautiful works of art on any size tag.

Let's Play Tag (Leisure Arts #3822)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mile-a-minute-quilts.html Quilting by machine can often be a cumbersome task when the quilter is burdened with the immenseness of a big quilt. The problems are solved with a technique from Sharon Hultgren.

Mile-A-Minute Quilts (Leisure Arts #3886)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/tips-tags-and-titles.html Hundreds of unique scrapbooking ideas for pages, tags, and titles. Includes lots of great projects featuring: babies/kids, the four seasons, family events/outings, computer titles, template titles, die cut titles, and more.

Tips, Tags, and Titles (Leisure Arts #3810)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quilt-along-with-emilie-richards-wedding-ring.html Whether or not you've read Emilie Richards' Shenandoah Album novel, Wedding Ring, you'll enjoy creating these eight quilts inspired by the lives of her fascinating characters: Double Wedding Ring, Friendship Album, North Carolina Lily, Tree of Life, Cissy's Pinwheels, Helen's Star, Simple Pleasures, and six blocks for Kayley's Sunbonnet Sue. Softcover publication includes complete instructions and is enhanced with excerpts from the novel.

Quilt Along with Emilie Richards: Wedding Ring (Leisure Arts #4220)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/greenwood-gardens.html Debbie Mumm's visit to a picturesque farming community inspired this collection of outdoor-themed quilts. All feature fast and easy construction techniques.
26 projects to quilt or craft: Marigold Morning (bed quilt and flower bucket); Fabric Foliage (wall quilt and leaf wall art); Strawberry Fields (table runner, wall hanging, and 2 pillows); Earth and Water (queen-size quilt and fountain); Fruit Orchard (table quilt, placemats, and potholders); Americana (bed quilt, stars, and watermelon wallhanging); Sunflowers (sunflower window and garden art ideas); Pansy Patches (lap quilt and pansy seed containers); Autumn Treasures (wall quilt, pillow, and rooster banner); Wild Flowers (lap quilt and wall hanging); and Sweet Pea (bed quilt).


Greenwood Gardens (Leisure Arts #4237)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/debbie-mumm-s-new-expressions.html Stretch your creative wings and explore exciting new projects by Debbie Mumm as she celebrates 20 years of designing. She bridges the gap between traditional quilting and today's modern decorating styles with easy fabric, painting, and craft projects on 7 themes: Contemporary, Renewal, Reflection, Rhythm, Imagination, Sophistication, and Expression.
Projects include bed quilts, shams, pillows, bolsters, a throw, a triptych, a wall quilt, a table runner, a chandelier, napkins and napkin rings, a votive holder, wall art, shelves, displays, a chair and desk, boxes, and a lamp.

Debbie Mumm's New Expressions (Leisure Arts #4048)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/boutique-style-knits.html Unique, fashionable knitted accessories can be yours without paying the high prices of expensive boutiques. Designer Brona O'Brien's handbags, hats, belts, and more will add style and flair to any wardrobe. There is something for everyone. Whether you're a beginning knitter, or have years of experience, Brona shows you how to create 14 fabulous knitted accessories that are truly yours.
14 designs: A Rose Is a Rose (pin or accent for ribbon choker), Sea Breeze Wrap, Paradise Bag, Forest Sash Belt, Tote Sweet, Avocado Phone Cozy, Cable Chic Belt, Spring Fling Cloche, Sparkle Plenty Purse, A Bag for All Seasons, Sherbet Delight (hat), Tied Up Tote, and Sweetheart Bag.


Boutique Style Knits (Leisure Arts #4300)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/just-for-fun.html Play with color, add dimension, incorporate embroidery, try new techniques, or just enjoy lots of easy piecing while creating quilts and decorating accessories for everyone and everywhere. Softbound publication features 24 fun whimsical quilting projects.

Just For Fun (Leisure Arts #3974)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/scrapbooking-with-your-kids.html Looking for fun ways to introduce children to America's favorite hobby? Scrapbooking is a creative, inspiring, and educational way to encourage children to express themselves, and it's also a fantastic way for families to spend quality time together! This all-new book from the editors of Creating Keepsakes scrapbook magazine is packed with 200 kid-tested ideas for birthdays, holidays, and every day! Scrapbook favorite family photographs. Make delightful gifts, such as purse notebooks and mosaic frames. Play learning games, like alphabet and word bingo. Fill a rainy day making a secret decoder or playing a treasure hunt game. Create family-friendly projects, such as a gratitude jar or a homework helper. And more!


Scrapbooking with Your Kids (Leisure Arts #4293)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/travelin-america-in-appliqu-eacute.html Suitcase, map, scissors, thread - check your packing list, because it's time for a quilting trip through America. Travel the Fantastic 50 on this entertaining tour with designer Ursula Michael, and you'll soon be recreating your favorite regional images in appliqué. Ursula's 100 patterns and fun travelogue will help you capture in fabric all the wonders of a great nation, from a towering city skyline to wolves howling in the moonlight. Choose your favorite blocks to create any number of decorative items - whether quilts, tote bags, wall hangings, or table runners - and let your imagination be your guide through this collection of all-American appliqué. (Book gives block instructions only, not specific project instructions for the 20 sample projects shown.)

Travelin' America in Appliqué (Leisure Arts #4248)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quilt-along-with-emilie-richards-touching-stars.html A companion quilting book for the author's Touching Stars novel, this book offers 9 projects as described in the story. They are Touching Stars Quilt; Virginia Star Quilt; Devil's Puzzle Quilt; Ohio Star Quilt; Blazing Star Quilt; Seven Sisters Framed Block; Rising Star Table Runner; Memory Block Pillow; and Slanted Diamonds Potholder.
Enhanced with excerpts from the novel, this Quilt Along with Emilie Richards book follows three earlier volumes: Wedding Ring, Endless Chain, and Lover's Knot.

Quilt Along with Emilie Richards: Touching Stars (Leisure Arts #4288)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/me-my-sister-s-fun-quilts.html Quilting is always a pleasant pastime, but making these quilts from Me and My Sister Designs is just plain fun! Who wouldn't love to create a candy-colored quilt from simple four-patch and triangle-square blocks? And who wouldn't enjoy owning a quilt covered in yellow rubber duckies?From the sweetly feminine Butter Mints to the whimsically colorful Orange Slices, you'll find a quilt in this collection that's perfect for everyone you know.

Me & My Sister's Fun Quilts (Leisure Arts #4481)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/treasured-teddies.html Soft cover publication features ten precious teddy bears to paint by certified decorative artist Debbie Cole. Intermediate to advanced artists will appreciate the 2-step stippling process used to make the bears appear so soft.

Treasured Teddies (Leisure Arts #22491)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/knit-along-with-debbie-macomber-debbie-s-favorites.html Indulge your passion for knitting along with bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Knit Along With Debbie Macomber: Debbie’s Favorites presents 11 classic designs for clothing and home accessories. Many of the projects were designed by Debbie's friends, Lisa Ellis and Sandy Payne, and each was personally chosen by Debbie herself. You'll want to use these patterns again and again--just like Debbie! 11 designs: Ladybug Dishcloth; Ribbed Beanie Hat; Child’s Cable Pullover; Baby Helmet; Garter Stitch Squares; One-Piece Summer Shrug; Ribbed Turtleneck; Holiday Sweater; Springtime Pullover; Franco’s Muffler; and Beaded Snowflake Scarf.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbreit-quips-quotes.html Too Cute? When it comes to creations by Mary Engelbreit, her fans know there's really no such thing! These eight winsome cross stitch projects will encourage you to Laugh Yourself into Stitches and to Make Each Day Count. In true ME style, each boldcolored design incorporates a little something extra, such as felt flowers, buttons, or ribbons. Declare your devotion by framing the sweet Always & Forever, or make a wall hanging that celebrates the fact that it's okay to be different - and dysfunctional! Wonderful for home decor and so thoughtful as gifts, these expressions will brighten the lives of important people like you for many years to come!

Mary Engelbreit: Quips & Quotes (Leisure Arts #3878)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-englebreit-cross-stitch-alphabets-w-personality.html These darling alphabets from Mary Engelbreit just beg to be stitched and used to embellish tote bags and more! Someone you know would love to have her name on a purse or pillow. Can you imagine a cheery WELCOME hanging in the entryway of your home? Choose your favorite alphabet to stitch the name, initials, or word of your choice. From banners to bell pulls and magnets to memo boards, you'll think of a hundred uses for your own cross stitched words of Engelbreit whimsy.
5 alphabets: Dotted Swiss Alphabet, Floral Checked Alphabet, Fried Egg Flower Alphabet (caps and lowercase), and Motif Alphabet.
8 projects: LOVE pillow, Makeup Bag, Fabric-Covered Box, TOO CUTE Framed Piece, A Framed Piece, Apron, Beach Tote, and Yarn Tote.


Mary Englebreit: Cross Stitch Alphabets w/ Personality (Leisure Arts #4257)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/knit-along-with-debbie-macomber-a-good-yarn.html Friendship, romance, and knitting blend together to create the fabric of life for four women in A Good Yarn, the sequel to Debbie Macomber’s best-selling novel The Shop on Blossom Street. That’s why we’re thrilled to present this companion book to Debbie’s novel: Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: A Good Yarn (Leisure Arts #4135). Twelve warm and lovely knit designs, ranging from Lydia’s Socks to Cody’s Brontosaurus Pullover, are accompanied by complete project instructions, gorgeous photos, and excerpts from the story. Knitters and romance readers alike will find plenty to love as they knit along with Debbie and the ladies from the fictional Seattle shop called A Good Yarn. As a bonus, Debbie has included patterns for three blocks that can be used to knit an afghan for the Warm Up America! Foundation.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/knit-along-with-debbie-macomber-back-on-blossom-street.html As many of Debbie Macomber’s fans know, the fascinating characters in her stories are often knitters who create thoughtful gifts for their loved ones. In Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Back on Blossom Street (Leisure Arts #4279), you’ll discover excerpts from Debbie’s Back on Blossom Street book and enjoy knitting 12 designs: Beginner’s Prayer Shawl; Baby’s Hooded Cardigan; Welcome, Little Onesie; Knitted Beanie; You’re Invited (lace wedding invitation); Seattle Chill Chasers (scarf set); Lap Robe; Long on Warmth Prayer Shawl; Three-Corner Prayer Shawl; and Alix’s Lace Prayer Shawl.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/knit-along-with-debbie-macomber-cedar-cove-collection.html Debbie Macomber’s fans know that the fascinating characters in her fiction stories are often knitters. To help you experience the rewards of knitting, Leisure Arts is delighted to offer Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Cedar Cove Collection (Leisure Arts #4658), a companion publication to Debbie’s Cedar Cove series. This book is filled with knitting patterns, excerpts from Debbie’s books, and four delicious recipes. You’ll also find patterns for four sample blocks that you can make to contribute to Debbie’s favorite nonprofit organization, Warm Up America! 10 Projects: A Spot for Pets (pet bed), Chemo Turban, Scarf Exchange (one scarf seven ways), Charlotte’s Kitchen Cozies (potholder and hot pad), Felted Knitting Tote, Tom’s Lap Robe, Baby Blanket, Puget Sound Afghan, Jolene’s Pullover, and Leif’s Sweater.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/knit-along-with-debbie-macomber-twenty-wishes.html With Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Twenty Wishes (Leisure Arts #4600) you can join the characters of Debbie Macomber’s best-selling Twenty Wishes novel as they set out in search of personal happiness. As in all of Debbie’s Blossom Street books, knitting plays an important role in their lives. You’ll enjoy excerpts from the novel as you decide which project to knit first: a scarf, felted book carrier, lap robe, spa set, beaded garter, dog coat, afghan, baby bonnet and mittens, girl’s sweater, scarf and beret set, doily, and woman’s sweater.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbreit-quot-breit-quot-memories.html Combine the whimsical artistry of Mary Engelbreit with paper, fabric, and other embellishments to create cute and colorful scrapbook covers, album covers, and more. Leaflet features seventeen clever album projects.

Mary Engelbreit BREIT Memories (Leisure Arts #3946)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbreit-sew-so-cute.html Whatever your skill level, these Mary Engelbreit designs to sew will bring out the best in your creative spirit. Choose your favorite fabrics and start stitching aprons, baby bibs, place mats, and sewing accessories, just to name a few! Spiral binding makes the book easy to use, and there's a Sewing Primer to help you gather your supplies and sew every stitch, whether by hand or machine. And when a project calls for a pattern, you'll find it in the beautiful envelope on the inside cover. We like this idea of keeping the full-size patterns tidy and close-at-hand so you can reuse them as many times as you wish. These 26 designs are more than just exciting items to sew; they're also gifts you'll be proud to make for everyone you know.

Mary Engelbreit: Sew, So Cute! (Leisure Arts #4809)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbriet-sew-mary.html Capture the spirit and style of Mary Engelbreit in 22 fun-to-make fabric projects - from colorful wearables to cheery home accents and accessories. Step out in style with a trendy embellished jacket with removable collar, a fabric vest, straw hat, etc.

Mary Engelbriet Sew Mary! (Leisure Arts #3685)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbreit-stitched-so-cute.html This hardcover, enclosed spiral bound book includes a collection of more than 40 embroidered projects in Mary Engelbreit's signature style. Featuring a variety of embroidery, fabric appliqué, and colored marker techniques, the book is divided into three sections: home, baby, and gifts. Patterns are tucked conveniently in a pocket on the inside cover. Mary's fans will love the whimsical projects, which include a tote, baby bib, toys, an apron, and towels.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/atc-mary-engelbreit-classic-paper-pad.html Create art with ease using these ephemera packed art papers. Featuring the classic designs of beloved artist Mary Engelbreit, they're the perfect 2.5x3.5 card size for ATCs and other miniature works of art. Great for card making and other paper craft projects.
Each pad contains 40 pages with 2 each of 20 designs.

ATC Mary Engelbreit Classic Paper Pad (Leisure Arts #73509)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/atc-mary-engelbreit-friendship-paper-pad.html Create art with ease using these ephemera packed art papers. Featuring the friendly designs of beloved artist Mary Engelbreit, they're the perfect 2.5x3.5 card size for ATCs and other miniature works of art. Great for card making and other paper craft projects.
Each pad contains 40 pages with 2 each of 20 designs.

ATC Mary Engelbreit Friendship Paper Pad (Leisure Arts #73508)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbreit-classic-thinkable-inkable.html Our whimsical stamp makes it easy to create a lasting impression on scrapbook pages and other papercrafts. Themed stamp revolves to provide 12 words or phrases from charming Mary Engelbreit sayings.

Mary Engelbreit Classic Thinkable Inkable (Leisure Arts #73504)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbreit-friendship-thinkable-inkable.html Our whimsical stamp makes it easy to create a lasting impression on scrapbook pages and other papercrafts. Themed stamp revolves to provide 12 words or phrases from charming Mary Engelbreit sayings.

Mary Engelbreit Friendship Thinkable Inkable (Leisure Arts #73505)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/knit-along-with-debbie-macomber-summer-on-blossom-street.html Knitting is one of the best ways to de-stress! Whether you’re looking for a pleasant distraction or just want to have fun, Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: Summer on Blossom Street (Leisure Arts #4729), a companion pattern book to Summer on Blossom Street, the fifth book of Debbie Macomber’s Blossom Street series, has seven delightful knitting projects to get you going. In Summer on Blossom Street, three individuals take a knitting class to help them quit smoking, deal with job stress, and end a bad relationship. And now that a crocheter has joined the group, we have included three exciting crochet designs. 10 irresistible projects: Cable Sampler Scarf, Baby Blanket, Washcloth to Crochet, Memories of Paris Scarf, Poncho, Cody’s Pullover, Reese’s Vest, Lap Robe to Crochet, Socks for Hutch, and Afghan to Crochet.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/whimsical-dogs-and-cats-to-paint.html Debra Jordan Bryan's knack for capturing the light-hearted side of life translates beautifully into unique portrayals of cats and dogs in this fun flip book. Why not add humor to your days by painting cute and cantankerous kitties on a frame, a tote bag, canvases -- or wherever you'd love to see a friendly, furry face? Whether your favorite pup is a big, huggable hound or the tiniest of terriers, you're sure to find your canine's character in these portraits, too.
Cat projects: 4 Square Canvases (Basic Cat, Psycho Cat, Spoiled Cat, Tom Cat), Three Kitties Canvas, Kitty Tote Bag, and Kitty Picture Frame.
Dog projects: Good Friends Album, Best Pal Tote Bag, Three Dogs Chest, Price on Love Canvas, Good Dog Bulletin Board, and Puppy Parade Storage Bin.

Whimsical Dogs and Cats to Paint (Leisure Arts #22606)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/cozy-cottage-quilts.html Warm the walls with your own quilted artistry! Make inviting bed quilts and plump pillows. Or piece a quilt for your table. Time-saving techniques like strip-piecing, rotary cutting, and machine quilting make these 24 patchwork projects finish quickly.

Cozy Cottage Quilts (Leisure Arts #1981)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/paula-vaughan-romance-with-quilts.html Reproduce the gentle warmth of Paula Vaughan's nostalgic country paintings in these projects. Get 10 lovely quilts and 16 coordinating home accessories, along with color diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and beautiful color photography.

Paula Vaughan: Romance With Quilts (Leisure Arts #15868)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/marsha-mccloskey-s-quick-classic-quilts.html The road to success is paved with know-how. You get Marsha's tried and true quiltmaking techniques with step-by-step illustrations -- plus her fun-to-make quilts, from easy to challenging. Traditional and practical, most are rotary-cut and machine-pieced.

Marsha McCloskey's Quick Classic Quilts (Leisure Arts #102671)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/contest-favorites-40-afghans-to-crochet.html These awesome afghans will inspire you to pick up your hook and start right away! Choose from 40 projects, including a one-piece throw, a mile-a-minute wrap, and join-as-you-go squares, each designed by a reader of Crochet With Heart magazine.

Contest Favorites -- 40 Afghans to Crochet (Leisure Arts #3067)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/paint-with-the-pros.html Thirteen world-renowned decorative artists present their favorite painting techniques in this one large volume of paint designs. Painters of all skill levels will enjoy learning the secrets of the pros as they create twelve beautiful and useful projects.

Paint With The Pros (Leisure Arts #22540)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-ultimate-book-of-faux-finishes.html At last...great faux finishes easy enough for a beginner. Artist Martha Kenton shares her techniques for fabulous faux finishes in this soft cover publication.

The Ultimate Book of Faux Finishes (Leisure Arts #22569)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/donna-kooler-s-encyclopedia-of-quilting.html This 240-page book is the complete, authoritative guide to the history, techniques, and patterns of quiltmaking for the quilting enthusiast. Twenty skill-building projects with several quilts tailored specifically to novices are beautifully photographed and accompanied by detailed instructions and clear how-to illustrations. The pattern gallery includes 80 pieced blocks (each shown not only as a single block but also as four joined together), 10 appliqué patterns, and 14 quilting patterns. A source list, cross-referenced index, and bibliography round out a volume you'll refer to again and again.

Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Quilting (Leisure Arts #15926)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/scrapbooking-friends-family.html Discover more than 825 scrapbook pages and a full year of month-by-month scrapbooking ideas to chronicle the lives of family and friends. In this value-priced, 288-page book in the Treasury of Favorites series from Creating Keepsakes scrapbook magazine, special sections are presented for babies, children, teens, and adults. There are fun ideas for every month, plus for every stage of life from birth to retirement. Included are extensive galleries of reader scrapbook pages, photo tips, and more. This colorful volume is packed with great ideas for faster family history pages and poignant suggestions for journaling family stories and traditions. Articles include Recording the Stories That Make Your Family Unique, Honor a War Hero, A Family Reunion With Flair, The Simple Charms of Childhood, and others.

Scrapbooking Friends & Family (Leisure Arts #15933)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/through-the-year-quilts.html Fill your year with 17 cozy quilts. Sail a fleet of boats under a twinkling midnight sky and play in a patch of fresh-fallen leaves. Complete instructions and diagrams make these quilts come together quickly.

Through the Year Quilts (Leisure Arts #3487)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sew-magical-for-kids.html Witnessing a resurgence of interest in hand-fashioned gifts at her creative sewing business, Laura Lee Burch has developed 25 toys and gifts that families can create with love and hand down from one generation to the next. Classic designs that invoke a sense of wonder and spur the imagination, these creations will equip kids to enter a magical world of make-believe. A pirate boat has little pirate dolls and accessories, along with a pirate hat and flag. To go with a doorway puppet theater, there are needle-felted puppets for a princess and knight. Simple costumes include a knight helmet, a stick horse, and an Excalibur sword, plus a fairy flower hat, a cape and mask, and embellished T-shirts. Other projects are a giant octopus pillow, a mermaid rag doll, a tool belt with tools, a ballet bag, a soft baby doll with clothing and a carrier, a tooth fairy pillow, and other items.

Sew Magical for Kids (Leisure Arts #4860)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/floral-quilts-from-grandma-s-cupboard.html These 8 modern quilts hold little secrets straight from Grandma's cupboard -- vintage feedsack scraps! Stitched alongside beautiful reproduction fabrics, the antique textiles take shape as pieced patches and lovely appliqués.

Floral Quilts from Grandma's Cupboard (Leisure Arts #3477)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-quilted-home.html No quilter's library is complete without this collection of favorite Fons and Porter quilt patterns. The 17 designs bridge the eras from traditional Flying Geese to the thoroughly modern Floating Plaids. Quilts range from bed-size to table runners.

The Quilted Home (Leisure Arts #3443)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-ultimate-paper-crafts-collection.html With more than 650 inspiring projects and ideas from Paper CraftsR magazine and its Stamp It! special editions, this irresistible book presents a wealth of keepsake cards, albums, tags and other paper crafts to make for loved ones on all occasions. This 288-page book is overflowing with designs for greeting cards of many shapes and sizes, gift bags, tags, stationery, memorabilia boxes, frames, place cards, mini albums, accordion albums, books, tag booklets, CD cases, a calendar, tins, baskets, centerpieces and table decorations, board games, party invitations and announcements, Christmas ornaments, and gift card holders. Topics include birthdays, all-occasion cards, weddings, baby, mothers, fathers, teachers, teens, girlfriends, spring, summer, fall, winter, New Year, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Patriotism, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas.

The Ultimate Paper Crafts Collection (Leisure Arts #15948)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quick-as-a-wink-cross-stitch.html Have loads of fun and get plenty of compliments for these 232 quick-and-easy cross stitch designs. Create sipper cups, bread cloths, bibs, magnets, bookmarks, hats, towels, and more. You'll refer to this treasury of ideas time and time again.

Quick As A Wink Cross Stitch (Leisure Arts #2888)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-best-of-pat-sloan-appliqu-eacute-quilts.html The best is now at your fingertips! This book features eleven of designer/teacher Pat Sloan’s handpicked applique designs. From the spring-fresh florals of Mint Tulips to Trumpet Blooms with its quick-and-easy fusible web and machine applique, these beautiful quilts evoke the charm and whimsy that are trademarks of Pat’s designs. Other projects include: Quiet Time, Pat's Perennial, Star Crazy, Late Summer Blooms, Acorn Cache, Vine Trellis, Budding Beauty, August Blooms, and Dancing Shadows.

The Best of Pat Sloan Appliqué Quilts (Leisure Arts #3799)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/block-explosion.html Soft cover publication features ten designs by Cindy Casciato using large scale fabrics and fewer blocks to create quick and easy quilts: One Patch Frame, Prairie Garden, Through the Looking Glass, Garden Gate, Dream Weaver, Fancy's Star, etc.

Block Explosion (Leisure Arts #3786)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/receptions-with-style.html The stylish wedding reception of every girl's dreams is within budget! That's because all the stunning decorations, impressive favors, and unforgettable keepsakes in this little book are created using items that are inexpensive and easy to find. Best of all, each of these ideas is simple to fashion. Personal style is easy to achieve with different embellishments and colors. Lots of useful tips and information ensure that, from greeting guests to tossing the bouquet, the wedding celebration will be perfect in every way. Chapters include Celebrate, Welcome Guests, The Bride's Table, The Cake Table, Wedding Favors, Table Toppers, Instant Elegance, Good Wishes, Themescapes, A Thoughtful Touch, and Happily Ever After. ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/celebrate-halloween-and-fall.html Here is a collection of quick ideas for putting together gifts and decorations for a haunting Halloween, a memorable Thanksgiving, and an autumn that will warm the heart. Best of all, these seasonal treasures are made using items that are easy to find in the Craft department of a retail store. Easy treats, gifts, and decorations include "Scram" Door Sign, Treat Wreath, Stamped T-shirt, Clay Necklaces, Candy Necklace, Ghost Gift Bag, Stenciled Gift Bags, Ghost Chair Decoration, Flowerpot Pumpkin, Haunted Gingerbread House, Mummy Jar, Cupcake Centerpiece, Eyeball Candy Bowl, Spider Candle Holder, Jack-o'-Lantern Garland, Batty Mirror, Autumn Throw, Autumn Wall Decor, Autumn Basket, Cookie Bowl, Flower Bucket, Bountiful Wreath, Thanksgiving Tree, Thanksgiving Bag, Horn of Plenty, and Cookie Bag.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/christmas-simplified.html Time—is it on your Christmas wish list? This little book holds the best quick ideas for gifts and decorations--and you can get everything you need in the craft/hobby or seasonal departments of a local retail store. Embellish baskets, boxes, and bags to fill with thoughtful treats. Put together instant centerpieces, including Wilton's pre-baked gingerbread kits. Create greeting cards and gift tags in a flash, while the kids make magnets, necklaces, and more. This year, treat yourself to the joy of enough time—and still have the Christmas of your dreams! Quick holiday gifts and decor are presented on these themes: Gift Baskets, Gift Bags, Gift Boxes, Let It Snow!, Gingerbread Holiday, Fun With Paper, Fun With Fabric, Hurry Santa, So Sweet to See, and Deck the Halls.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-holiday-favorites-family-meals.html Fast and fun or festive and fancy, these options for family meals during the holidays offer delicious versatility to please everyone. Here are 64 recipes to make up complete meals for casual or elegant family dinners! There are main dishes, soups, salads, side dishes, breads, desserts, and other foods. Recipes include Pork Loin Roast in White Wine, Deep Dish Vegetable Pie, Salisbury Venison Steaks, Tenderloin of Beef in Pastry, Cornbread Loaf, Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad, Pumpkin Soup, Turkey Nachos, Glazed Lemon Cheesecake, Bacon-Mushroom Casserole, Caramelized New Potatoes, Cream of Artichoke Soup, Strawberry-Banana Frozen Yogurt, Chinese Rice Ring with Broccoli, Southwestern Chicken Casserole, and other favorites.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-holiday-favorites-fall-snacks.html When fall brings cool, crisp weather, appetites return with gusto. Now’s the time for tasty snacks for munching at football games, family gatherings, and school parties! Here are 80 recipes for hearty snacks and treats for fall events and holidays. There are appetizers, snack mixes, tailgate party foods, breads, and others. Recipes include Peppy Pecans, Mocha Walnuts, Barbecued Peanuts, Pasta Trail Mix, Stadium Sandwich, Sweet Potato Corn Sticks, Chili Toppings, Green Tomato Relish, Energy Snack Mix, Smoky Cheese Bites, Orange Popcorn Balls, Cheesy Potato-Sausage Soup, Edible Bread Bowls for Irish Stew, Savory Chicken Pie, Pork ’N’ Bean Bread, and other favorites.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-our-favorite-cool-it-foods.html When the weather is hot or you’ve been running at a frenzied pace, turn to these recipes for a refreshing pause. These cool choices are sure to hit the spot! Here are 72 foods and drinks to cool you down when the heat is on: cold and creamy desserts, refreshing drinks, yummy salads, and light snacks. Recipes include Raspberry Souffle, Golden Breakfast Punch, Chicken-Cucumber Salad, Chilled Asparagus Mousse, Marinated Shrimp Salad, Chocolate-Covered Cherry Pie, English Trifle, Frosty Cranberry Tiptops, Cranberry-Pear Ambrosia, Champagne Punch, Fresh Broccoli-Mandarin Salad, Crunchy Coleslaw, Zesty Green Bean Salad, Vegetable Pate, Coconut Cream, Orange-Peach Gelatin Salad, Strawberry Fizz, White Chocolate Mousse, and other favorites.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-our-favorite-sauces-etc.html Sweet or savory, sauces can spice up any meal. This collection of recipes will help you dress up all your dishes, from salads to desserts! Here are 84 recipes to add flavor to a variety of foods: sauces, marinades, toppings, salad dressings, condiments, etc. Recipes include Madeira Mushroom Gravy, Red Pepper and Green Chile Cream Sauces, Lime Salad Dressing, Strawberry-Orange Sauce, Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce, Horseradish Sauce, Herbed Garlic Marinade, Pepper Sauce, Toasted Walnut Dressing, Orange Vinaigrette, Peach Chutney Glaze, Buttermilk Mustard Salad Dressing, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Hot Fudge Sauce, Fudge Dessert Sauce, Cherry Sauce for Pastries, Cinnamon-Marshmallow Topping, Meringue Topping, Date-Pecan Frosting, and other favorites. ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-crochet-stitches-in-motion.html Sit shoulder-to-shoulder and Stitch-Along with our crochet instructor as she puts crochet in Motion for you. You'll see each step close-up, from the crocheter's point of view. And there are stitches for all skill levels, from the simple Single Crochet Ridge Pattern to the challenging Cross Stitch Pattern. Learning with Leisure Arts is now easier and more convenient than ever!

DVD Crochet Stitches in Motion (Leisure Arts #3911)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-crochet-fashions-in-motion.html Sit shoulder-to-shoulder with our crochet instructor as she puts crochet in Motion for you. You'll see each step close-up, from the crocheter's point of view. Stitch-Along to create a hat and scarf set, cropped cardigan, capelet, purse, sarong skirt, and a pair of fingerless gloves. Learning with Leisure Arts is now easier and more convenient than ever!

DVD Crochet Fashions in Motion (Leisure Arts #3912)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-i-can-t-believe-i-m-knitting-cables-bobbles-lace.html Gain new confidence in your knitting skills as you learn 12 versatile pattern stitches that will bring pizzazz to your afghans, fashions, and other projects. Melissa Leapman, the nationally acclaimed designer and workshop leader, takes you step by step through each pattern stitch. Throughout her up-close, in-motion demonstrations, you can use our handy Auto-Pause feature to set your own pace for finishing each step. Learning with this DVD is like having an expert at your side, guiding you to achieve complete success.
Learn 12 beyond-the-basics pattern stitches: Classic Cables, 9-Stitch Braid, 6-Stitch Cable, Woven Lattice, Mini Bobble, Berry Rib, Bobbles, Bobbled Cable, Lacy Lattice, Lacy Zigzag, Eyelets, and Waterfall.


DVD I Can't Believe I'm Knitting Cables Bobbles Lace (Leisure Arts #4318)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-creative-party-guide-dvd.html Design and decorating expert Chris Olsen walks you through everything you need to know to host a successful party, with a focus on creative planning and carefree preparation. Projects range from invitations and table accents to room decor and lighting.
Over 40 fix-ahead recipes are included, so you can get out of the kitchen and into the party! And so you'll never feel awkward again, etiquette expert Bess Sanders explains all about table settings, choosing the right wine glasses, and more. Full plans are given for 3 events: the picnic-style Garden Party (with fun finger foods); the Casual Potluck for 40 (in your transformed garage); and the elegant Formal Dinner for 6 (with a surprisingly simple menu). Running time: Over 1 hour 31 minutes.


The Creative Party Guide DVD (Leisure Arts #4506)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-i-can-t-believe-i-m-crocheting-cables-bobbles-lace.html Take your crochet skills up a notch as you learn 9 versatile pattern stitches that will bring pizzazz to your afghans, fashions, and other projects. Melissa Leapman, the nationally acclaimed designer and workshop leader, takes you step by step through each pattern stitch. Throughout her up-close, in-motion demonstrations, you can use our handy Auto-Pause feature to set your own pace for finishing each step. Learning with this DVD is like having an expert at your side, guiding you to achieve complete success.
Learn 9 beyond-the-basics pattern stitches: Left Twist 4-Stitch Cable, Linked Loops, Winter Berries, Blackberry Salad, V-Twin Popcorn, Sweet Pea, Vertical Scallop, Lattice Chevron, and Boxed Puff.


DVD I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting Cables Bobbles Lace (Leisure Arts #4317)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-no-rules-knitting-at-the-teen-knit-cafe.html With only two stitches to learn and shoulder-to-shoulder instruction from Chelsea Povall, this DVD will have teens knitting their first project tonight. Each step is shown up-close and in motion. There are loads of beginner projects to make: iPod case; wrist, ear, and leg warmers; messenger bag; cushy rug; cuddly throw; so-cute doggy coat; scarves; bracelet and matching ring; lip balm holder; hats; and more! An A-to-Z index makes it easy to quickly find the info you want. Also watch the Teen Knit Cafe gang custom dye yarn with Kool-Aid®, make knitting needle toppers from clay, and try the hot new trend of needle felting! Run time: 98 minutes.


DVD No-Rules Knitting at the Teen Knit Café (Leisure Arts #4315)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-i-can-t-believe-i-m-knitting-in-motion.html Inspired by Leisure Arts' best-selling book, this teach-yourself knitting DVD makes it easier than ever to learn America's hottest leisure skill. It's like having your own personal instructor available 24 hours a day! Popular designer Melissa Leapman provides friendly, expert guidance through the step-by-step lessons. You can put your learning into practice immediately on an easy scarf or spa cloth, or follow the Stitch-Along instructions for a basket weave purse, ladder scarf, or toddler hat. With its convenient A-to-Z Index, Reference Library, Trouble-shooting Guide, and other features, this DVD will quickly move you into today's wonderful world of knitting. Don't be surprised when you hear yourself saying, I can't believe I'm knitting!

For a preview of I Can't Believe I'm Knitting!, click here!


DVD I Can't Believe I'm Knitting! in Motion (Leisure Arts #3914)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-i-can-t-believe-i-m-crocheting-in-motion.html Inspired by Leisure Arts' best-selling book, this teach-yourself crochet DVD makes learning so easy that you'll be crocheting with confidence in just a few hours. Hosted by popular designer Melissa Leapman, it's like having your own personal instructor available 24 hours a day! Her friendly approach guides you through the step-by-step lessons with expertise. You can put your learning into practice immediately on a simple spa cloth, or follow the Stitch-Along instructions where Melissa goes row by row making a belt, openwork scarf, or granny square mini purse. With its convenient A-to-Z Index, Reference Library, Trouble-shooting Guide, Tips, and other features, this DVD will have you saying, I can't believe I'm crocheting!

For a preview of I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting!, click here!


DVD I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting! in Motion (Leisure Arts #3915)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-our-favorite-coffee-shop-treats.html Decadent desserts and distinctive coffees are perfect for sharing over deep conversations, but don’t be surprised if you want the whole pie for yourself! Here are 52 recipes for luscious treats like you crave at trendy coffee shops: cheesecakes, pies, pastries, creamy confections, and rich beverages. Recipes include Turtle Cheesecake, Baked Honey Fruit, Blueberry Tea Buns, Spiced Irish Coffee, Gingerbread Brownies, Triple Chip Cookies, Chocolate Splurge, Brandy Alexander Pie, Creamy Pumpkin Pie, Fudge Pound Cake, Mocha-Carrot Cake, Swan Cake, White Chocolate Profiteroles, Pots de Creme, Praline Coffee, Richest Chocolate Cake, Orange Marmalade Cake, Jam Cake Squares, Irish Cream Dessert, Caramel Mocha, and other favorites.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-our-favorites-for-cheese-lovers.html Say cheese! If just the thought of this creamy food is enough to make you smile, then imagine all the grins these recipes are going to cause! Here are 65 appetizing treats featuring a variety of cheeses: cheese balls, dips, casseroles, breads, snacks, and desserts. Recipes include Stuffed Potatoes, Cheese Blossoms, Onion Casserole, Blueberries and Cream Cheesecake, Bleu Cheese Mousse, Boursin Cheese Spread, Bacon-Cheese Ring, Apple-Cheddar Turnovers, Cheese Straws, Chicken Puffs, Feta Cheese Vegetable Salad, Fruited Cheesecake, Cream Cheese Preserve Cookies, Marinated Mozzarella, Mini Hot Browns, Nutty Garlic Cheese Spread, Swiss Cheese Bread, Tortilla Roll-ups, Marmalade Cheese Tarts, Spicy Jalapeno Spread, and other favorites.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-hooray-for-quick-meals.html With these 75 timesaving recipes, you’ll get dinner ready and be out of the kitchen faster than ever! Each dish features easy-to-gather ingredients and short cooking times or convenient make-ahead plans. You’ll turn to these family favorites even when you’re not in a hurry! Chapters include Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast or Brunch, and Kids’ Favorites. Includes tips for smart shortcuts and full meal menus, plus a metric equivalents table.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-hooray-for-sweets.html Whether it’s for quick energy or a little reward, sweet snacks are always irresistible. These creamy candies and crunchy cookies will satisfy every sweet tooth. And they’re great for eating on the run as well as while just hanging out with family or friends. Chapters include Sugar ’n’ Spice; Fudge Favorites; Especially for Kids; Cookies, Cookies!; Cinnamon Rolls; Brownies and Bars; Peanutty Good; Topping and Popping; and Breakfast Treats. Includes kitchen tips, cookie tips, and a metric equivalents table.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-hooray-for-desserts.html Sweet endings have been dinnertime essentials for generations. From cakes and pies to puddings and frosty favorites, you’ll find 75 easy, delicious choices here to delight your family and friends every day. Chapters include Yummy Cakes, Pies and More, Frosty Favorites, Quick Delights, Timeless Traditions, Fruity Finales, and Lighter Choices. Includes cooking and baking tips, plus a metric equivalents table.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-hooray-for-chicken.html Whether roasted, fried, sauteed, or simmered, chicken goes great with a huge variety of seasonings and ingredients. These 75 easy, all-time favorite recipes are simply delicious, and simple to make. So gather your family and invite your friends for a feast of flavorful chicken that you’ll be proud to serve. Chapters include Salad Sampler; Chicken Combos; Roasted, Baked and Grilled; South by Southwest; Comfort Food; Appetizers and Snacks; and From the Skillet and Wok. Includes cooking and grilling tips, plus a metric equivalents table. ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-weekend-artist-you-can-paint-with-acrylics.html Featuring the art and text of Jerry Yarnell, this book demonstrates how anyone can paint with acrylics. It lists the basic supplies and explains techniques such as dabbing, drybrushing, feathering, gesso, glaze, splattering, scrubbing, scumbling (unorganized overlapping of strokes), underpainting, value, wash, wet-on-wet, and other methods. Seven paintings are explained step-by-step from beginning to finish. The paintings show a farmhouse in Country Peace, weathered wood in The Front Porch, a snowy scene in Winter Retreat, an eagle in The Guardian, a pond in Spring's Song, a creek in Rocky Waters, and a snowy night scene of a church in Evening Prayers. Stapled; 32 pages.

The Weekend Artist: You Can Paint with Acrylics (Leisure Arts #22584)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/no-sew-window-treatments.html Now window dressing is a snap! These no-sew techniques allow you to change the look of any room without hiring a decorator and seamstress. Color photos and easy instructions for several swag styles, a full panel with holdback, a rolled panel, and more!

No-Sew Window Treatments (Leisure Arts #56007)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-simply-delicious-suppers.html What’s for supper? Feed your family with hearty meals that are simple to fix and full of tasty goodness. These casual choices are perfect for everyday family meals. There are main dishes, grills, casseroles, salads, soups, and breads. The 78 recipes include Buffet Burgers, Red Beans and Rice, Layered Mexican Casserole, Marinated Shrimp Salad, Cheesy Vegetable Pie, Polynesian Meatballs, Pork Tamales, Salmon-Cream Cheese Crepes, Turkey and Sausage Gumbo, Oven-Baked Minestrone Soup, Italian Loaf, Chinese Chicken Wings, Festive Corn Salad, and more.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-simply-delicious-side-dishes.html Side dishes set the mood for every meal! The choice is yours--casual comfort foods, fresh salads, impressive dinner dishes, and more. Add unforgettable flavor to your meals! There are garden veggies, casseroles, salads, and soups. The 76 recipes include Ambrosia Sweet Potatoes, Onion Casserole, Crunchy Coleslaw, Chinese Rice Ring, Corn-Stuffed Tomatoes, Cheesy Oven-Roasted Potatoes, Sausage-Pecan Stuffing, Tomato Mousse Salad, Zucchini-Carrot au Gratin, Corn Souffle, Green Bean Saute, Holiday Rice, Cheese Grits Casserole, Caramelized New Potatoes, Baked Beans, Cornbread Loaf, and more.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-simply-delicious-party-snacks.html Creamy dips, spicy sausage rolls, crunchy snack mixes, decadent cookies--your guests will reach for these goodies again and again! This collection of foods and beverages for casual entertaining includes appetizers, snacks, sweets, drinks, and choices for kids, too. The 86 recipes include Baked Taco Dip, Cheesy Miniature Quiches, Chocolate Chip-Mocha Bars, Chocolate Snowball Cookies, Fiesta Snack Mix, Deviled Crab Eggs, Ham and Cheese Biscuit Turnovers, Italian Loaf, Layered Pizza Dip, Fruit Trifle with Honey-Yogurt Dressing, Party Cheese Rolls, Stuffed Potatoes, Shrimp Bundles, Roasted Pecans, Sausage-Cream Cheese Squares, South-of-the-Border Salsa, White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies, and other favorites.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-our-favorite-cupcakes-more.html Cupcakes, muffins, and rolls … oh, my! Treats so tiny and tasty are impossible to resist. These 64 recipes offer yummy choices for all occasions. Delicious little cakes for fun parties and snacking: cupcakes, muffins, biscuits, pastries, breads, and mini cakes. Recipes include Rose Petal Tea Cakes, Ice-Cream Cone Cupcakes, Cherry Muffins, Blackberry Cupcakes, Apricot Bread, Brioche Rolls, Buttered Almond Cakes, Chocolate-Kahlua Cake, Easter Basket Cupcakes, Irish Cream Cakes, Mint Brownie Bites, Poppyseed Rosettes, Snowball Cupcakes, Santa Cupcakes, Soft Pretzels, Sticky Buns, Spice Cakes with Honey Icing, and other favorites.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-simply-delicious-brunches.html From hearty pastries to meaty pies and fruity salads, you’ll find a wide array of tasty foods here to nourish your family. There are 85 recipes for delicious foods to start the day: entrees, side dishes, fruits, sweets, breads, and beverages. Recipes include Apple-Pear Skillet Cake, Baked Spiced Fruit, Broccoli-Ham Roll, Brunch Eggs, Cheesy Garden Casserole, Cheese Pockets, Chicken-Cucumber Salad, Chocolate-Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Chicken Puffs, Fruit Wreath with Sweet Cheese Dip, Italian Sausage Frittata, Hot Berry-Brandy Punch, Gingered Fruit Salad, Festive Rice Cups, Sausage Grits Pie, Rolled Herb Toasts, Peppered Ham, Peach-Apple Cobbler, Sugared Bacon, Wassail Punch, and other favorites.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-simply-delicious-breads-muffins.html Entice your family with the wonderful aroma of fresh-baked breads! There are 76 recipes here for every taste, from savory to sweet: quick breads, muffins, biscuits, French toast, sweet rolls, and more! Recipes include Bacon-Walnut Biscuits, Blueberry Tea Buns, Chocolate-Almond Biscotti, Cinnamon-Banana Bread, Coffee Break Cake, Cornbread Loaf, Dandy Doughnuts, Danish Pastries, Cream Puff Ring, Herb Bread, Oatmeal-Walnut Scones, Gingerbread Pancakes, Mexican Corn Bread, Johnnycakes, Oven-Baked French Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins, Orange-Pecan Bread, Peppered Cheese Biscuits, and other favorites.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-our-favorite-desserts.html Nothing highlights a delicious meal better than a sweet surprise at the end. Whether your tastes run to velvety chocolate pies and rich, moist pound cakes or luscious, fruity treats and refreshingly tart sauces, the recipes in this extravagant collection are sure to satisfy. The hardest part will be deciding which to try first! There are cakes, pies, puddings, fruit salads, and more to top off your meals with sweetness. The 72 recipes include Ultimate Chocolate Pudding, Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert, Easy Peach Cobbler, Cookie Pizzas, Mexican Chocolate Angel Food Cake, Fuzzy Navel Cakes, German Chocolate Cheesecake, Mocha Brownie Pies, Lemon Fruit Dip, Apple Spice Cake, Tunnel Cake, Southern Pecan Pie, Vienna Torte, and other favorites.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-living-our-favorite-gift-mixes.html Forget the ties and bath products! This year wrap up a gift that your friends, family, and co-workers will really enjoy--a scrumptious, ready-to-fix mix. Our recipes offer a wide selection of goodies like zesty seasonings, savory soups, flavorful beverages, yummy cookies, and more, so you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. There are 91 ready-to-fix recipes to pack and give to please lots of different people: cookies, fudge, coffees, creamers, breads, soups, and more. Recipes include Cappuccino Coffee Mix, Barbecue Snack Mix, Instant Brownie Mix, Stir-Fry Chicken Sauce, Seasoned Bean Soup Mix, Magic Fudge Mix, Favorite Fish Fry Seasoning, Easy Cobbler Mix, Whole Grain Bread Mix, and other favorites.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-the-art-of-knitting-4-kids-kit.html Give a child the gift of craft and a lifetime of enjoyment with this kid-oriented knitting DVD kit! Appropriate for ages 5 and up, the kit contains an instructional DVD, knitting needles, and enough yarn to get the fun started (about 60 yards). The 99-minute DVD provides three ways to learn: Dr. Elizabeth Seward uses an animated story to teach kids to knit and make their own needles. Kids learn from kids as 7-year-old Ryan Anderson teaches knitting basics. Knitting instructor and producer Marcy Levitas Hamilton teaches kids how to make easy knitted balls and toys with Stitch-Along instructions. There's also a visit to The Alpaca Ranch to learn how yarn is made.

DVD The Art of Knitting 4 Kids Kit (Leisure Arts #46756)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-no-rules-knitting-at-the-teen-knit-cafe-kit.html Get your knit on . . . with this DVD kit for 15 cool projects designed especially for teens! The beginner-level kit contains a 98-minute instructional DVD, knitting needles, and enough yarn to get the creativity started (about 60 yards). With only two stitches to learn and shoulder-to-shoulder instruction from Chelsea Povall, this DVD will have teens knitting the first day. Each step is shown up-close and in motion, and an A-Z index makes topics quick to find. Projects are an iPod case; messenger bag; wrist, ear, and leg warmers; rug; throw; dog coat; scarves; bracelet and ring; lip balm holder; hats; and more. The Teen Knit Cafe gang also dyes yarn with Kool-Aid®, makes knitting needle toppers from clay, and learns needle felting.

DVD No Rules Knitting at the Teen Knit Cafe Kit (Leisure Arts #46758)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/full-size-bed-quilts.html Special occasions and holidays are perfect times to stitch up brand-new quilts. In this splendid collection of 18 beautiful bedcovers, intriguing color patterns and geometric designs will fascinate quilters and non-quilters alike. Complete with patterns.

Full-Size Bed Quilts (Leisure Arts #3620)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/cathy-livingston-s-cross-stitch-artistry.html Known for her natural style and variety of interests, Cathy Livingston will forever be remembered as one of the cross stitch world's greatest designers. This collection offers 20 of her most cherished patterns -- truly classic designs.

Cathy Livingston's Cross Stitch Artistry (Leisure Arts #3512)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-best-of-teresa-wentzler.html Now cross stitchers can have the very best of Teresa Wentzler's innovative and imaginative Christmas and winter designs at their fingertips, in this new collection from Leisure Arts.

The Best of Teresa Wentzler (Leisure Arts #3631)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/a-crocheter-s-garden-of-afghans.html This irresistible volume compiles 48 of Leisure Arts' most beautiful afghans featuring floral patterns and other looks inspired by the flower garden. Crocheters of all skill levels will enjoy making these seasonal afghans.

A Crocheter's Garden of Afghans (Leisure Arts #3238)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/99-little-doilies.html Crocheters will want to stock up on crochet thread once they purchase this ultimate collection of miniature doily patterns! Close-up photos and clear instructions will guide stitchers in creating a variety of beautiful designs!

99 Little Doilies (Leisure Arts #3228)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/options-crochet-fabulous-fashions-accessories.html How many times have you wished you could see a crochet pattern worked with an alternate yarn? Welcome to Options, the next best thing to try it before you buy it. Melissa Leapman's designs are a perfect fit for this preview format. The diva of crochet has been wowing New York fashion houses with fresh looks for years. Now you can take her designs and make them your own.
6 crochet designs, each shown in two yarns: Can't Top This (deep V-neck pullover); Cap It All (cloche); Oh, the Frill! (ruffled cutaway cardigan); In a Flurry (snowflake skinny scarf); In Short Order (cropped openwork duster); and Here's the Scoop (scoop neck top).


Options: Crochet -- Fabulous Fashions & Accessories (Leisure Arts #4130)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/more-herrschners-reg-blue-ribbon-afghans.html Prepare to be inspired by these award-winning designs! Chosen from the winners of Herrschners® Grand National Afghan Competition, these 25 afghans will both challenge and delight you. Categories include crocheted, knit, baby, juvenile and embroidered afghans.
Crochet: Tropical Delight, First Snowfall, Floral Bouquet I and II, Double Wedding Ring, Eve's Coverlet, and Harlequin; Baby: Rosebud, Twinkle Little Star, Baby Brights, Roses in the Snow, and Sail Away; Knit: Shoots and Ladders, Sonoma I and II, Summer Woods, and Lilac Fantasy; Kids: Bright Blooms, Basketball, Coral Kingdom, and Far Out!; Embroidered: Desert Warmth, High Plains, Trip Around the Sunflower, and Tunisian Hearts.

More Herrschners® Blue-Ribbon Afghans (Leisure Arts #4238)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/teach-yourself-foundation-piecing.html This soft bound publication is the perfect source for learning foundation quilting. No templates are needed. The patchwork is sewn onto a foundation following a numerical sequence. Features eighteen projects, ranging from easy to more difficult.

Teach Yourself Foundation Piecing (Leisure Arts #3645)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/a-year-of-rag-quilts.html Featuring an authentic homespun look, these 12 quaint wall quilts boast seasonal patterns and wonderfully textured edges. And best of all, they're surprisingly easy to make, thanks to a simple, distinctive technique and great step-by-step instructions.

A Year of Rag Quilts (Leisure Arts #3551)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-best-of-barbara-baatz-hillman-in-cross-stitch.html Soft cover publication includes twenty projects that feature the timeless floral compositions and detailed depictions of everyday life from artist Barbara Baatz Hillman's Kooler Design Studio years.

The Best of Barbara Baatz Hillman in Cross Stitch (Leisure Arts #3754)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/learn-to-appliqu-eacute-with-pat-sloan.html Now quilters can learn the fine points of machine appliqué as they sit in on a class by popular quilt designer Pat Sloan at Leisure Arts. Pat shares her tips for selecting fabrics, piecing backgrounds, and machine appliquéing.

Learn to Appliqué with Pat Sloan (Leisure Arts #3784)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/it-s-all-about-travel-vacation.html Discover dozens of ingenious, creative ideas for travel/vacation page layouts, headlines, and copy. From theme parks to camping to relaxing on the seashore, documenting these fantastic memories with family and friends will make the fun last even longer.

It's All About Travel & Vacation (Leisure Arts #3729)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/scrapbooks-and-beyond.html Now scrapbookers and paper crafters can revel in more than 150 ideas and techniques from the talented artists of Stamper's Warehouse in historic Danville, California. Over 20 gifted artists contributed their best ideas in this scrapbooking guide.

Scrapbooks and Beyond (Leisure Arts #3728)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/pieces-of-baltimore.html Pam Bono uses her knowledge of time-saving quilt techniques to reinvent one of the most intricate of traditional quilt styles. The 24 Baltimore Album Blocks that result have the detailed look of appliqué with the ease of machine piecing and rotary cutting. Quilters can combine the uniformly sized 18 blocks as they please to create dozens of their own original quilts and wall hangings. Two border patterns, Bow & Swag and Rose, are also provided, along with specific instructions for an Apple Blossom Time Quilt and Love Bird Wall Quilt.

Pieces of Baltimore (Leisure Arts #3579)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/christmas-sampler-quilt.html Busy quilters can find time to create this heartwarming beauty, because it's made one happy, easy block at a time! For added convenience, the leaflet includes a CD with all the old-time holiday images that can be printed on an inkjet printer.

Christmas Sampler Quilt (Leisure Arts #3716)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/elegant-2-piece-sets-in-thread-crochet.html These four two-piece skirt sets by Kathryn A. Clark transform simple cotton thread into a wardrobe of sophisticated separates. They will reward you time and again as you pair the pieces with other tops, pants, and skirts. Even better, these all-original designs won't be found in stores anywhere; and that can't be said of their pricey cousins at the mall!
4 sets, each in sizes Extra-Small to Extra-Large, for intermediate skill level: Midnight in the Garden (full skirt with horizontal stripes; double-breasted jacket with bell sleeves), Dancer's Delight (yoked skirt; sleeveless top with scalloped bottom), Garden of Dreams (knee-length skirt; lacy top with tapered shoulders), and Yesterday Once More (stripe-and-dot skirt; peplum jacket).

Elegant 2-Piece Sets in Thread Crochet (Leisure Arts #4402)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/geometrics-a-new-way-to-crochet.html Gather your crochet hook and some colorful yarn, and get ready to have fun with simple geometry. Designer Ruthie Marks explores 3 mathematical concepts to create more than 25 exquisite crochet designs: Dragon Curve designs include Luxury Scarf, Diamond Shawl, Craft Tote for All Reasons, Jute Doormat, Ruffles Afghan, and Labyrinth (wall hanging); Golden Ratio designs include Golden Scarf, Summer Wall Hanging, Star Afghan, Flower Power Pillow, Puzzle Placemats, and Garden Poncho; and Fibonacci Sequence designs include Scarlet Scarf, Striped Rug, Square Baskets, Afghans and Pillows, Circles Poncho, and Checkered Rug.

Geometrics: A New Way to Crochet (Leisure Arts #4398)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-the-art-of-crochet-4-kids.html The Art of Crochet 4 Kids is a fun-filled DVD that entertains, teaches, and inspires kids to make fun stuff they can really be proud of. Cartoon characters Al Paca and his sister Becky Paca are guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face as they yodel and crochet their way through the basics. They also star in a sing-along music video that shows how to make a Wild West triangle scarf. Kids are sure to be inspired by the cool crochet tricks that 9-year-old Ryan Anderson teaches, and they'll enjoy learning from Marcy Levitas Hamilton how to crochet granny squares to make blankets, shawls, and scarves. There also is a workshop where kids teach other kids how to make crochet flowers for pencil tops and more. What a great learning experience!

DVD The Art of Crochet 4 Kids (Leisure Arts #107452)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-art-of-knitting-crochet-dvd-volume-two.html Whether you're a beginner or advanced knitter, the best designers and instructors in America will show you how to knit with simple, understandable demonstrations that you can play over and over again. It will inspire you!
A Review of Knitting Basics: Vogue Knitting's Carla ScottIntermediate Knit Skills: author/designer Jennifer Wenger The Art of Crochet: Crochet Guild Of America President Nancy BrownA Socks Workshop: author/designer Nancie WisemanFelting: The Fashion Institute of Merchandising's (FIDM) Karen KrajzynskiA Vogue Knitting Fashion Photo ShootMore Zen of Knitting: best-selling author Bernadette Murphy Recycled Silk Yarns: Mango Moon's Amana Nova Knitting for Charity: California's Woman of the Year, Kathy Silverton, and Stitches from the Heart

For a preview of The Art of Knitting DVDs, click here!



The Art Of Knitting & Crochet DVD: Volume Two (Leisure Arts #107455)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/refresh-remix-restyle-dvd-home-dec-with-chris-olsen.html Design and decorating expert Chris Olsen demonstrates how to be creative and visionary in refreshing your home decor by giving new life to old stuff. With advice for savvy exploring and bargaining at flea markets, Chris inspires you to recognize potential greatness in not-so-great-looking treasures. Before-and-after photos show how ugly, worn-out items can become striking home accessories with simply a fresh finish of paint, tile, fabric, or other materials. Step-by-step visual and written instructions for 23+ projects in 8 makeover collections: Inspired Design, Hip Entertaining, Checkmate Table, Botanical Media Center, Romantic Nook, Welcome Home, Faux Bamboo Bench, and Offbeat Office.


Refresh Remix Restyle DVD Home Dec with Chris Olsen (Leisure Arts #4507)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-style-remix.html Bored with everything in your closet? Then get ready to mix things up, using the ideas in this fun DVD. It's all about deconstructing your clothes to reconstruct one-of-a-kind pieces that are all you! With more than 21 projects in this DVD, you can whip up all kinds of funky fashions in minutes. So grab your best friend and get ready to watch our pros show how fun and easy it is. Candice Coke, the show's host, and Lori Wenger, our clever designer, share tons of ideas on how to get started, where to find what you need to make it happen, and the simple techniques you'll use. Anybody can do it! There also are basic techniques, a clothing care guide, a resource guide, and an A to Z index.


DVD Style Remix (Leisure Arts #4314)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-i-can-t-believe-i-m-crocheting-kit.html Become a believer as Melissa Leapman takes the mystery out of crochet. Like having a personal instructor at your side, this introductory DVD kit will have you crocheting with confidence in just a few hours. Lefties, too! The beginner-level kit contains a 100-minute instructional DVD, crochet hook, and enough yarn to get started (about 80 yards). The user-friendly Auto-Pause lets you set your own pace through the lessons. Other convenient features include an A-Z Index, Reference Library, Trouble-shooting Guide, and Tips. There's a spa cloth to practice on, or you can follow the Stitch-Along instructions for a belt, scarf, or granny square mini purse. Don't be surprised when you hear yourself saying, I can't believe I'm crocheting!

DVD I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting Kit (Leisure Arts #46759)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-the-art-of-knitting-4-kids.html Knitting helps kids to concentrate, increases their motor skills, develops hand-eye coordination, and is a great confidence builder! And this fun DVD provides three ways to learn: Dr. Elizabeth Seward entertains kids with a unique, animated story while teaching them to knit and make their own knitting needles. Kids teaching kids -- every kid will be inspired watching 7 year old Ryan Anderson as he teaches the basics of knitting. Knitting instructor and producer Marcy Levitas Hamilton teaches the kids how to make fun and easy knitted balls and toys with Stitch-Along instructions. There's also a visit to The Alpaca Ranch to learn how yarn is made.


DVD The Art of Knitting 4 Kids (Leisure Arts #4406)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-knit-stitches-in-motion.html Sit shoulder-to-shoulder with an expert knitter as she puts knitting in Motion for you. You'll see each step close-up, from the knitter's point of view. And there are stitches for all skill levels, from the simple Moss Stitch to the challenging 5-Stitch Cable with Bobble. Learning with Leisure Arts is now easier and more convenient than ever!

DVD Knit Stitches in Motion (Leisure Arts #107456)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dvd-knit-fashions-in-motion.html Sit shoulder-to-shoulder with an expert knitter as she puts knitting in Motion for you. You'll see each step close-up, from the knitter's point of view. Stitch-Along to create a purse, shrug, cuff & collar, shoulder warmer, scarf & hat, and cell phone holder -- projects you'll want to use everyday. Learning with Leisure Arts is now easier and more convenient than ever!

DVD Knit Fashions in Motion (Leisure Arts #107457)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/crochet-insider-s-passion-for-fashion.html Discover how to use premium crochet stitches, such as clusters, shells, diamonds, wheels, waves, and ripples, to create contemporary and dramatically bold crochet fashions. Designer Dora Ohrenstein, creator of the Crochet Insider webzine, shares her innovative approach to working with these engaging stitch patterns and shaping them into lovely wearables, including sweaters, skirts, shrugs, scarves, hats, and more.
Over 20 opulent, colorful, and textural patterns run the gamut from simple to complex for every level of crochet ability. Stitching instructions, accompanied by design notes, diagrams, schematics, and beautiful photographs, will help you master each stitch and inspire you to design your own beautiful crochet fashions.


Crochet Insider's Passion For Fashion (Leisure Arts #4542)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/so-sweet-baby-wardrobe-to-mix-and-match.html Welcome to endless wardrobe options that adapt to Baby's needs! Each of the four sets by Carol Holding includes a blanket, cardigan, and booties, but you also get to choose from a hat or cap, and a one-piece romper or pants with a top. Now you have lots of options for dressing your little angel!
34 designs (hats, caps, sweaters, pants, rompers, booties, blankets, and tops) in 4 ensembles: Darlin' Duds, Tiny Togs, Just So Adorable, and Too Cute.

So-Sweet Baby Wardrobe to Mix and Match (Leisure Arts #4339)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/embellished-crochet.html Easy embroidery and beads dress up a stylish collection of eight fashions featuring Caron International's Simply Soft® worsted weight yarn. A V-neck tunic (sizes S, M, L, XL & 2XL) with long bell sleeves has free-form floral embroidery. A dressy jacket (S, M, & L) with tie wrap and cuffed three-quarter sleeves is trimmed with pearls and silver beads. A generous tote is cinched with an embroidered band. A lush textured purse is decorated with daisies formed using shell beads. A placket-neck top (S, M, L, & XL) has beaded scallop embroidery at the neckline. A cluster-stitch scarf is edged with beaded tassels. And beads highlight a Juliet cap and fingerless gloves.


Embellished Crochet (Leisure Arts #4310)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/lily-chin-s-mosaic-magic.html Lily Chin, the high-energy, in-demand designer twice named the Fastest Crocheter in the World, shares her surprisingly simple technique for crocheting intricate color patterns. Mosaic crochet starts with rows of simple single crochet stitches, working with one color on a row at a time. The interlocking color patterns come from dropping long double crochet stitches from the working row to another row below.
This softcover perfect-bound book presents 40 afghans to fit a host of decors and 9 other projects (stole and hat, tea cozy and place mat, rug and pillow, women's vest and jacket, and men's pullover). Pattern stitch multiples are given for each design so that crocheters can also use the patterns to develop their own projects.

Lily Chin's Mosaic Magic (Leisure Arts #4229)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-art-of-knitting-dvd.html Whether you're a beginner or advanced knitter, the best designers and instructors in America will show you how to knit with simple, understandable demonstrations that you can play over and over again. It will inspire you!
Step-By-Step Instruction (all levels): Master knitters Jennifer Wenger, Marla Pelz Fiber Types workshop: Laura Bryant/Prism YarnsThe Making of Yarn: Shearing (WindyHillsFarm), Spinning,Dyeing (Twisted Sisters) Color Theory: Zhenya Gershman, artist/educator J Paul Getty MuseumKnitted Swimwear: celebrated designer Ashley PaigeFit-to-knit Workout: prevent injuries Beverly Hills Chiropractor Dr Kent SveningsonWire Knitting: renowned author/designer Nancie Wiseman Zen of Knitting: Bernadette Murphy recounts selections from her best-selling bookGet Inspired: Knitting Circles, Events and Workshops
For a preview of The Art of Knitting DVDs, click here!

The Art of Knitting DVD (Leisure Arts #107454)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/jackets-to-knit-or-crochet.html Whether knitting suits you nicely, or it's crochet that captures your heart, the 14 designs in this collection are yours to create using your favorite skill. Pair them with pants, skirts, or dresses. They'll take you from work to play in stylish warmth. In knit or crochet, you'll have original cool-weather fashions for every day of the week. And that's always the right choice!
14 designs (7 styles, each in knit and crochet versions): Classic V-Neck Jacket, Ruffled Jacket, Shrug, Shawl Collar Jacket, Cocoon, Deep Rib Jacket, and Fur Collar Jacket. All are for sizes Extra Small to 3-X, in medium or bulky weight yarns.


Jackets to Knit or Crochet (Leisure Arts #4088)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/ann-estelle-friends.html Ann Estelle & Friends (Leisure Arts #5056) by Mary Engelbreit is a beautiful collection of paper dolls and accessories. Chubby-cheeked Ann Estelle made her first appearance years ago in Mary's popular illustrations. Eventually, the hand-drawn character and her pals were featured as nostalgic paper dolls in Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion magazine. Now, it's our pleasure to bring you Ann Estelle, Tommy, Georgia, Sophie, and Lilah as paper dolls once again! You can cut out and dress the figures in the wardrobes provided and create backgrounds for play or display. Themes include a playschool, kitchen, backyard, art room, Ann Estelle's house, and four other backgrounds--many of which can be enhanced with easy 3-D effects!]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/ann-estelle-s-celebrations-in-paper-dolls.html Ann Estelle's Celebrations in Paper Dolls (Leisure Arts #5254) by Mary Engelbreit is a beautiful holiday-inspired collection of paper dolls and accessories. Lovingly hand drawn by the artist, Ann Estelle and her charming friends were featured as nostalgic paper dolls in Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion magazine. Now, Ann Estelle, Gracie, Mikayla, Michael, and Audrey Ann are paper dolls once again! You can cut out the little characters and easily dress them in the outfits provided. They're perfect for playtime fun or just for displaying in front of their clever background scenes. Themes include an Easter egg hunt, Halloween dress-up, a spring day, a patriotic picnic, Christmas, and more. Several can be enhanced with easy 3-D effects!]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/pullovers-for-her.html Knit a little variety into your weekend wear! These seven casual sweaters use worsted weight, chunky weight, or cotton sport weight yarns and offer lots of texture in ribs and cables. All patterns are sized to fit small through large sizes.

Pullovers for Her (Leisure Arts #3330)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sew-no-more-home-d-eacute-cor.html If sewing isn't your strongest talent, then this is the book for you! It's filled with a collection of home decorating projects that don't require sewing. Fusible web is used on most projects to add embellishments. You'll find a wide range of project idea

Sew-No-More Home Decor (Leisure Arts #33300)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/teddy-tribute.html Celebrate 100 years of bear hugs with these lovingly created cross stitch designs, all featuring the teddy bear! From picnicking, playing golf, and gardening to camping and reading a book, the scenes of these cuddly bears will warm everyone's heart!

Teddy Tribute (Leisure Arts #3335)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/casual-classics.html These 10 cozy sweaters to knit with worsted weight yarn are just right for a relaxing weekend. Jackets, pullovers, tunics, and more look great in classy muted colors and a variety of comforting textures.

Casual Classics (Leisure Arts #3328)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/seaside-cottage-afghans.html You can visit the seashore anytime when you make these seaside-themed afghans. Fashion a gathering of starfish or make a sand-colored throw or a surf-hued wrap to remind you of sunny days on the beach. Pattern stitches enrich all seven crochet creations.

Seaside Cottage Afghans (Leisure Arts #3304)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/home-d-eacute-cor-afghans-and-pillows.html Renew your home decor while adding a touch of comfort to your life! These 6 knit afghan and pillow sets include seaside, striped, plaid, and color-blocked themes, and offer lots of inviting texture. There's plenty to love about these appealing patterns!

Home Decor Afghans and Pillows (Leisure Arts #3298)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/home-is-where-the-cat-is.html Gather up a saucer and milk as you sit down to cross stitch a playful rendition of an old saying. 14-count Aida and embroidery floss join to craft the cat's meow of challenging designs.

Home Is Where The Cat Is (Leisure Arts #3124)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/southward-bound.html Enjoy one of nature's most beautiful sights -- on the walls of your own home! Randy McGovern presents two breathtaking portraits of ducks beginning their autumn journey to the South. Both are worked over two threads on 28-count linen.

Southward Bound (Leisure Arts #3341)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/a-year-of-afghans-book-11.html Reflect the charm of the seasons with these beautiful crocheted afghans made from worsted weight yarn. Choose from 12 eye-catching throws to decorate your home or to give to family and friends. Step-by-step instructions guarantee your success.

A Year of Afghans, Book 11 (Leisure Arts #3190)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/create-a-special-baby-s-room.html Have fun planning a nursery with this guide to decorating baby's first room. Beautiful photography and step-by-step instructions will inspire you with themes for 8 different rooms, with ideas for fabric selection, walls, bedding, curtains, decor, & more!

Create-A-Special Baby's Room (Leisure Arts #1904)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-teach-yourself-paper-crafts.html Learn everything there is to know about making your own greeting cards, thank-you notes, gift bags, scrapbooks, and memory albums! This 100-page volume is filled with ideas, tips, and instructions to help you make the most of your paper craft projects.

Better Homes and Gardens® Teach Yourself Paper Crafts (Leisure Arts #3383)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quick-gift-jar-lids.html Cross stitchers will love creating these 12 adorable floral-themed jar lids, designed for both large and small mouth jars. Quick and easy to do, all come with color charts and photography of the finished projects.

Quick Gift Jar Lids (Leisure Arts #3233)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/gooseberry-patch-fall-and-winter-scrapbook-fun.html Remember autumn and winter with these warm and cozy designs from Gooseberry Patch! Use the acid-free papers and Gooseberry stickers included to create a scrapbook filled with special moments from the cooler days of the year.

Gooseberry Patch Fall and Winter Scrapbook Fun (Leisure Arts #3372)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/pretty-tops-in-thread.html Crochet the perfect gifts for loved ones from this creative collection of 6 tops made with motifs joined with the no-sew or join-as-you-go technique. Choose from 2 vests, a cardigan, and three pullovers in Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large.

Pretty Tops in Thread (Leisure Arts #3204)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/grandfather-frost.html Step back in time with this nostalgic cross stitch design of an Old World Santa. Reminiscent of a bygone era, the beautiful Yuletide framed piece is suitable for any decor and comes with easy-to-follow color charts & photography of the finished project.

Grandfather Frost (Leisure Arts #3222)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/spring-casuals.html Spring into a stylish new wardrobe! These 6 knitted springtime sweaters will keep you covered just right, whether the day is balmy or breezy, and they look great, too! From beginner to advanced, there's a sweater pattern here for every skill level.

Spring Casuals (Leisure Arts #3297)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/paula-vaughan-grandmother-s-house.html Paula Vaughan has captured the ambience of Grandmother's house with her remarkable ability to portray beautiful images from the past. Bring back your most beloved childhood memories with these 12 delightful cross stitch designs.

Paula Vaughan: Grandmother's House (Leisure Arts #3054)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/gooseberry-country-friends-go-quilting-2.html Kate, Holly, and Mary Elizabeth are three of a kind who love all things country and quilted. These Gooseberry Patch® Country Friends® have pieced together a quilting adventure as enchanting as an old Friendship quilt. You'll find the prettiest quilts, a sprinkling of recipes, and quick and easy gifts to give. Themes include Patriotic Pride; There's No Place Like Home; Apple Goodness; Cheery Cherry Nursery; Let It Snow!; Springtime Blossoms; Picture-Perfect Quilts; Fireside Quilts; and Friendship Gifts. Projects are wall hangings, bed quilts, pillow shams, pillows, table runners, soft sculptures, place mats, hand towels, window treatments, a wreath, a mantel scarf, a needle case, and other creations.


Gooseberry Country Friends Go Quilting 2 (Leisure Arts #108451)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/101-christmas-ornaments.html Imaginative, simply made ornaments are great for dressing up windows, packages, mantel or table displays, and, of course, the Christmas tree. Four sections each showcase a unique style: Country Christmas, Cute & Clever, Trash to Treasure, and more.

101 Christmas Ornaments (Leisure Arts #15893)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/colchas-de-bebe-de-r-aacute-pidos-tejido.html Usted podrá tejer estas colchas para bebés in poco tiempo trabajando con agujas grandes y dos filamentos de estambre para tejido de peso doble. Siete diseños incluyen Soft & Sweet, Cuddle Up, Rock-A-Bye, Hush-A-Bye, Whisper Soft, Sweet Dreams, y Sleepy Time. Spanish version of Quick Knit Baby Afghans (#2894)

Colchas de Bebé de Rápidos Tejido (Leisure Arts #26214)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/cherished-scripture-samplers.html These exquisite works are inspired by beloved verses from the New Testament. Eight enchanting samplers use nostalgic art that brings the scriptures to life. These custom-framed heirloom samplers are sure to be a comfort and a blessing to all.

Cherished Scripture Samplers (Leisure Arts #24028)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/chasing-butterflies.html Winged wonders come to life on a quilt made with the art of cross stitch and set with alternating pieced blocks. Iron-on cross stitch transfers allow quilters a choice of background fabrics. Comes with transfers and easy-to-follow quilting pattern.

Chasing Butterflies (Leisure Arts #1995)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/beloved-bible-story-samplers.html Make eight important stories from the Old Testament come to life! These easy cross stitch scenes portray Noah's ark, Daniel in the lion's den, Joseph and the coat of many colors, the story of creation, the Ten Commandments, and more.

Beloved Bible Story Samplers (Leisure Arts #24024)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/forever-favorites.html This collection of timeless knit and crochet designs has been re-created in today's popular colors. Originally produced by the Patons yarn company, the sweaters, afghans, hats, and children's clothing designs span seventy years of fashion.

Forever Favorites (Leisure Arts #15899)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/it-felt-like-christmas.html It's easier than ever to celebrate Christmas with these cute-and-easy holiday crafts from felt! The 46 festive projects include pretty pillows, spirited stockings, stuffed Santas, tree ornaments, rustic wall hangings, and much more.

It Felt Like Christmas (Leisure Arts #1728)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/pineapple-elegance.html Patricia Kristoffersen presents five luxurious pineapple doilies, all rich in texture and oh-so-pleasing to the eye. Our complete instructions will have you finishing your own Kristoffersen masterpieces with pride.

Pineapple Elegance (Leisure Arts #3291)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/patchwork-patterns.html Mix a little quilting with your crochet! These six crocheted afghans are worked in patterns that imitate old-fashioned quilt blocks. Designs include Barn Raising, Log Cabin, Attic Windows, and more. Interesting historical notes describe each design.

Patchwork Patterns (Leisure Arts #3294)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/a-year-of-teardrop-afghans.html There's an afghan that's just right for every month of the year in this collection of varied and beautiful designs. All 12 are crocheted in worsted weight yarn. Make them to decorate your home all year or to give to family and friends.

A Year of Teardrop Afghans (Leisure Arts #3008)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/magnets-thru-the-year-plastic-canvas.html Add some festive color to your refrigerator with magnets designed to celebrate the major holidays. 42 designs are included, along with color photos and clear instructions.

Magnets Thru the Year Plastic Canvas (Leisure Arts #1773)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/a-year-of-wall-quilts.html Now you can enjoy the beauty of patchwork throughout the year! In this timeless treasury, you'll find 12 quilted wall hangings, one for each month, featuring classic patterns of yesteryear along with delightful contemporary classics.

A Year Of Wall Quilts (Leisure Arts #1740)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sew-quick-scrap-quilts.html Whether you've made one quilt or a hundred, you probably have lots of leftover fabric. With this book, you can fashion all of those bits into wonderful projects. Get these time-saving techniques for 14 beautiful quilts created from those fabric scraps.

Sew Quick Scrap Quilts (Leisure Arts #1754)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-anne-halliday-afghan-collection.html Choose your next afghan project from this fabulous collection of Anne Halliday's original designs. Twenty-five warm and wonderful afghans offer lots of variety, so you'll find the perfect afghan for any occasion or decor.

The Anne Halliday Afghan Collection (Leisure Arts #3393)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/wild-and-free.html Cross stitchers, beware! The wilderness is about to invade your home with 11 untamed designs for pillows and framed pieces. If you think these big cats, elephants, and giraffes are beautiful in their native settings, just wait 'til you see them in yours!

Wild and Free (Leisure Arts #3251)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/acrylic-conversion-8.html There are over 15,000 conversions. This book by Betty L. Byrd contains complete charts for six brands with metallics and pearls, enamels, glass paints, patio paints and also closest colour same brand. It contains conversions for Decoart Americana, Delta Ceramcoat, Plaid Folk Art, Chroma Acrylics Jo Sonja, Folk Art Enterprises 1837 Legacy and Colart Liquitex.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/knit-it-wear-it-knit.html 33 knitting projects for men, women, children, and even the family dog. The diverse group of patterns includes gloves, sweaters, scarves, baby and children sweaters, booties, a canine coat, and more! The designs are crafted in a variety of yarns and a wide range of colors to inspire creativity in every knitter.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/clay-creations.html Simply darling characters fill this book. Becky Meverden gives easy-to-follow instructions for step-by-step creations of 34 precious characters... babies for every month of the year, sock monkeys, cats, frogs, mice, elves, ornaments and more!]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/xplore-casablanca.html Seven wonderful designs offered to you.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/cigar-boxes.html Choose from 40 great vintage box images included in the book. Just clip out the image of choice and glue it to the box. Get suggestions about how to personalize your work of art with favorite colors, embellishments and photos. Excellent photos and step-by-step instructions make success a cinch!]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/believe-me-seasons-blossom-and-bloom.html ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/rural-america.html This Cross Stitch leaflet by Stoney Creek features Rural America, the charts include Stars & Stripes Barn, Country Church, Patriotic Outhouse, Covered Bridge, Chick Coop, Backyard and a Country Schoolhouse.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/best-loved-timeless-qlts.html Full-color photos of each quilt and accurate materials listings, and clear step-by-step instructions.  Soft cover, 32 pages.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quilt-quest.html Are you a Generation Y’er? Are you ready to get creative and make your clothes, gifts, and accessories really rock? eXpresSew™ patterns feature fun projects, complete instructions with diagrams, and more. Don't miss the Top Tip Page covering one new sewing technique with each new pattern. You can tear it out and save in a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" binder to make your own sewing manual! "Quilt Quest" has an easy beginner quilt project in two styles and four sizes. You will learn how to take fabrics and make them into a fabulous collage of color! Everything you need to know about quilting is included. You will be on your way to creating quilts for your car, bed, or for a gift! Comes with pictures, patterns, step-by-step directions, and complete instructions. Softcover, 20 pages.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/old-fasion-doilies.html This booklet contains the patterns and instructions to create 6 doilies: Pineapple & Rose, Harvest Dance, Treasured, Aquamarine Starcatcher, Rose Garden, and Josephine Rose. Skill Level: Intermediate]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/4x6-cardstock-pack-primary.html These smaller cardstock packs are perfect for wee things like borders on scrapbook pages, handmade cards, and detailing for papercraft projects. 4"x 6" packs contains 40 cardstock papers.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/wrap-arounds.html Look for anything round, square or rectangular in your home and visualize it with one of these cheerful designs wrapped around it. Candles, vases, gift boxes, plant pots, pencil cases, and small tote bags are all great for Wrap-Arounds. You'll enjoy encircling them all with butterflies, hummingbirds, roses, sunflowers and even tropical fruit and seashells.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fast-fun-easy-fabric-bowls.html Who says there’s nothing new under the sun? Try Linda Johansen’s innovative techniques for creating delightful fabric bowls and decide for yourself! Use your bowls for serving, storage, or display, but be careful - we bet you can’t stop with just one! 5 versatile bowl designs to create in your own fabric and colors. Choose from the Fast Square Bowl, Fun Triangle Bowl, Easy Round Bowl, and 2 more simple shapes. Linda shares her secrets for crisp, flexible forms, how to choose and use various materials for interfacing, and creating special effects. Bowls are reversible and washable for extra usefulness. Quilting, sewing, and craft enthusiasts will love these fabric bowls, for themselves or as gifts for family and friends!]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/twister-sisters.html Six awesome styles to knit in Patons® super bulky Twister. Ultra Groovy Poncho shown uses 3 (5) Blueberry Twist, 2 (4) Raspberry and 3 (5) Lime Patons® Twister yarn. Fits 2-4 (6-8) chest sizes. 32 pages.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/wild-flowers.html A collectible series of cross-stitch chart books on all cross stitchers' favorite subjects. This series offers high-quality at a value-for-money price for all the most popular stitching themes. This brand-new series of cross-stitch chart books brings together the work of David & Charles' favorite and most talented designers, and presents their charts in a wide range of themed chart books. Offering 10 pages of charted designs, each title in the series contains cross-stitch charts on one popular subject. Every chart includes an easy-to-use key, and an inspirational color photograph of each finished piece shows the fantastic results to be achieved. Each chart book also provides handy stitching tips and advice, stitch diagrams, guidance on techniques and materials, and a thread conversion chart to ensure you have all the information required to complete every design featured.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/around-the-seasons-wreaths.html ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/passion-for-paper.html Create original cards, tag books, accordion flag books, boxes, fabulous folios and journals with beautiful decorative papers. This book is full of interesting folds and designs that are elegant and sophisticated.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/hunting-companions.html You don't have to be a hunter to love these canine companions! Diane Johnson brings us six cross-stitch portraits of man's best friends, shown diligently working at their sport in the field, as well as playing and napping.

Hunting Companions (Leisure Arts #3268)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/double-delight-afghans.html The double-ended crochet hook is back and better than ever! Designer Darla J. Fanton has revived the 1970's tool to create 6 sensational afghans that are rich in color and texture. Easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations included.

Double-Delight Afghans (Leisure Arts #3275)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/color-me-cute-baby-afghans.html Bundle up Baby in these bouncy colors! Worsted weight yarn works up into stripes, ripples, or squares to make afghans for your favorite little one. Two of the four one-piece designs are finished with fringe, while the fifth is surrounded by soft edging.

Color-Me-Cute Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #3266)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/season-to-season.html This collection of Susan Parr's warm and whimsical wall hangings includes Patriot Star for Independence Day, and Christmas Cactus for the Yuletide. These and six more delightful designs will have you smiling all year.

Season to Season (Leisure Arts #3409)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/garden-of-miracles.html Bring blessings to gardeners and nature lovers with this beautiful design featuring little birds perched on a watering can and an old-fashioned water pump, accompanied by Bible scripture. The two uplifting designs are perfect for framing. Fold-out chart.

Garden of Miracles (Leisure Arts #3255)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/baskets-and-more.html Connie Tesene and Mary Etherington of Country Threads have gathered this collection of their favorite basket designs to share with you. The patterns include basket quilts, wall hangings, and pillows, as well as an American flag pillow.

Baskets and More (Leisure Arts #3408)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fall-winter-holiday-banners.html When the chill of autumn chases you indoors, it's time to start decorating for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. These eleven sturdy felt and fabric banners are detailed with easy, old-fashioned embroidery stitches.

Fall & Winter Holiday Banners (Leisure Arts #3450)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/flowers-of-the-field.html Let the world of wild flowers burst into bloom on 14 floral projects for gifts or home decor. Sunflowers, tulips, lilies, asters, and many more of nature's beauties will brighten walls, coasters, breadcloths, and towels with rich color.

Flowers of the Field (Leisure Arts #3473)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/floral-fusion.html From Anita Ray, five beautiful floral designs - "Yellow Flowers", "Orange Poppies", "Red Poppies", "Dogwood", and Tulip."]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/decorative-furniture.html Enhance every room in your home with these easy painting projects.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/home-for-all-seasons-2.html Home for All Seasons Vol 2 was authored by Debbie Toews. Debbie paints nicely arranged landscapes and sea themes on a wide variety of unusual surfaces. You'll be using a number of different stippling methods to bring out the highlights on natural subjects. Acrylic. 54 pgs - 8 color.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/tour-ireland-with-pat-sloan.html Travel along with designer Pat Sloan as she leads a group of quilters on a fun-filled tour of Ireland. From her traditional pieced Irish Chain to her folksy, appliquéd Sheep On The Mountain, Pat has designed 12 quilts to appeal to every skill level. Whether you are planning a trip to Ireland or just love all things Irish, you are sure to find the perfect design in this book. So come on, enjoy the tour, make the quilts, and feel a bit Irish, too!
12 Projects: Blooms Of Ireland; Cobblestones Of Ireland; Irish Coffee; Lady Of The Lake; Sheep's Feet; With Needle And Thread; Luck Of The Irish Wall Hanging; Luck Of The Irish Table Runner; Dreaming Of Shamrocks; Sheep On The Mountain; Irish Chain; and Streets Of Dublin.


Tour Ireland With Pat Sloan (Leisure Arts #4291)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-garden-300-weekend-d-eacute-corating-ideas.html Decorating doesn't have to be time-consuming or expensive. You can breathe new life into your home's interiors by choosing a few simple projects that will have a big impact on the way a room looks and feels. Window and wall treatments, floor coverings, furniture, and decorative accessories all help shape mood and style; altering any one can energize a setting.Articles in the 100 WEEKEND DECORATING IDEAS section include Coloring Class, Window Dressing, Easy Ottomans, Simple Slipcovers, Kitchen Capers, Furniture Fix-Ups, more. 100 BIG STYLE, SMALL ROOMS IDEAS includes Relaxation Quarters, Clutter Busters, Clever Nooks, more. 100 WEEKEND WALL IDEAS includes Rooms With a Hue, Strokes of Genius, Added Touches, and more.

Better Homes & Garden 300 Weekend Decorating Ideas (Leisure Arts #3640)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/christmas-gifts-of-good-taste-book-8.html With more than 200 great ideas for holiday gift-giving, you're certain to find something delicious for everyone on your Christmas list this year. Looking for teacher gifts? Try the Spiced Apple-Oatmeal Cookies packaged in the Blackboard Gift Bag. Those nibblers on your list won't be able to resist the Cracker Snackers wrapped in a beribboned canister. And everyone will love the Peppermint Fudge delivered in a painted pencil box.All of the recipes in this handy book come complete with simple wrapping ideas. In fact, many of the packaging suggestions are so easy that no formal instructions are even needed! In many cases, the photographs show all you need to know to re-create the gift wrapping.This hardcover volume chock-full of handmade pleasures will help you create your most memorable Christmas ever.Recipes include appetizers, beverages, breads, butters, cakes, candies, chocolate, cookies, desserts, muffins, pies and pastries, popcorns, seasonings, snacks, spreads and toppings.

Christmas Gifts of Good Taste Book 8 (Leisure Arts #33204)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/flowers-so-fair.html Give yourself a dozen wreaths of beautiful flowers, all cross stitched on a lovely quilt! Iron-on transfers and easy instructions for the flower blocks make the embroidery and piecing go quickly.

Flowers So Fair (Leisure Arts #1994)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-folk-art-quilts.html American folk art was an expression of equality in colonial days. Made by nearly everyone, these items incorporated any fabrics on hand, with patterns significant to the stitcher and family. Quilts, penny rugs, wall hangings, table toppers, and more.

Better Homes and Gardens® Folk-Art Quilts (Leisure Arts #1944)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/frame-it-with-polymer-clay.html Even beginners will find these fun photo frames, holders, and mini photo magnets quick, easy, and inexpensive to mold and bake - and a perfect spot to park favorite photos of family and friends.

Frame It with Polymer Clay (Leisure Arts #3779)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quick-gifts-for-baby.html These 47 quick and easy cross stitch designs are just the thing for dressing up the little one in the family. From bibs to hats, pillows, and more, everything is charted in full color.

Quick Gifts for Baby (Leisure Arts #2651)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/new-beginnings.html Filled with unusual designs and techniques and lots of embellishments, this collection of outstanding wall hangings is perfect for unforgettable gifts for loved ones. Designer Trice Boerens offers 9 of her one-of-a-kind creations.

New Beginnings (Leisure Arts #3483)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-star-quilt-salute.html The stars are shining brightly in this sampler of 11 star-studded quilts. Discover a galaxy of stars made with stamps and fabric paints, imaginative pieced stars with hearts in the centers, foundation-pieced plaid stars, and cheery appliquéd stars.

Better Homes and Gardens® Star Quilt Salute (Leisure Arts #3760)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/it-s-all-in-your-imagination.html Develop your own exciting and creative scrapbook pages with this great idea book showcasing an assortment of great scrapbooking papers and accessories. Features over 90 examples of innovative page designs.

It's All in Your Imagination (Leisure Arts #3571)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbreit-greetings-gifts-d-eacute-cor.html You can always rely on Mary Engelbreit to come up with fresh ways to make creativity fun. These 28 ideas for papercrafting have all the sweet and sassy style that makes Mary's artwork famous, yet you'll see at a glance that these flowers, birds, and other fun motifs are completely new and created in today's popular colors!
The papers and stickers in this book will not only help you make greeting cards and tags, but also framed art, organizers, and party supplies. Fashion mini file folders from fruit-printed papers for the refrigerator door. Give a friend a bouquet of perky paper flowers. Just for fun, we've included some cute ideas like a 3-D scene in a bell jar and a collection of necklaces!

Mary Engelbreit Greetings, Gifts, & Decor (Leisure Arts #4821)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/teresa-wentzler-s-tea-scene.html Teresa Wentzler's fans know they can always rely on her for truly elegant and original projects in cross stitch. This lovely composition of chintzware on lace will add feminine beauty to any room of your home. Includes full-color chart.

Teresa Wentzler's Tea Scene (Leisure Arts #3544)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/variegated-in-vogue.html Twelve crocheted afghan patterns are included in this great leaflet. Each project comes with step-by-step directions and beautiful color photography of each finished afghan.

Variegated in Vogue (Leisure Arts #3106)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/paper-bag-holly-jolly-christmas.html Have fun recycling grocery bags into Christmas stockings, cards, gift bags, tags, and more. You get 48 charming holiday projects made from brown bags. Full-color illustrations and simple, step-by-step instructions. 32 pages of exciting fun!

Paper Bag Holly Jolly Christmas (Leisure Arts #1803)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/blessings.html Cross stitchers will love these 2 beloved projects by Nancy Rossi, featuring blessings from the Old Testament. Lush fruit, foliage, and alluring birds frame each inspirational message. Includes easy-to-follow color charts and photos of finished projects.

Blessings (Leisure Arts #3479)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/thinkable-inkables-pets.html Our thought-provoking stamp makes it easy to create a lasting impression on scrapbook pages and other papercrafts. Themed stamp revolves to reveal 12 witty words or sayings sure to capture any moment.

Thinkable Inkables - Pets (Leisure Arts #66711)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/santa-his-quot-rein-dears-quot.html Capture the merry mischief of Santa and his reindeer pals in a wonderful centerpiece and other decorations! Put Santa's face on a tissue box, a coaster set, or an ornament. His jolly reindeer are at home on a candy cane holder, a door hanger, and more.

Santa & His Rein-Dears (Leisure Arts #1848)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/santa-line-up.html Brighten your holidays with eight jolly Santas to stitch on plastic canvas. Santas are designed to be stitched together for a festive tree surround, or can be stitched separately to use on a wreath, doorstop, gift box, centerpiece, and more.

Santa Line-Up (Leisure Arts #1978)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/60-puntos-de-patr-oacute-n-f-aacute-ciles-de-tejer.html ¡Diseñe su propia Colcha ejemplar! Simplemente seleccione cualquiera veinte de los sesenta patrones que se presentan aquí y comience a tejer. No tan sólo podrá crear un diseño de herencia como los que se presentan en la portada del folleto, sino seguramente también aumentará su conocimiento del arte de tejer con cada cuadrado que Ud. complete. Este folleto contiene una excitante colección de sesenta diseños únicos, todos los cuales pueden ser adaptado a otros proyectos. Su individualidad relucirá por años en los patrones y colores que Ud. seleccione para su propia colcha. Y, Ud. habrá creado un testamento duradero a sus destrezas y buen gusto. Spanish version of 60 Easy-to-Knit Pattern Stitches Combine to Create Sampler Afghans (#932)

60 Puntos de Patrón Fáciles de Tejer (Leisure Arts #26215)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/folksy-favorites.html Remember days gone by with this collection of folksy sampler quilts. In this book, designer Pat Sloan uses playful appliques and rustic prints to create seven sentimental quilts and wall hangings, including Heartfelt Welcome, Love Letters, Slice of Summer, Ma-Ma’s Garden, Harvest Moon, I Believe, and Basket of Hope, a heart-touching design she created in the days following September 11, 2001.

Folksy Favorites (Leisure Arts #3391)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/making-memories-with-mary-engelbreit.html Featured projects cover everything from scrapbook pages, tags, cards, albums, to journals, and more. Mary Engelbreit papers and stickers are also included.

Making Memories with Mary Engelbreit (Leisure Arts #3420)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/just-between-friends.html Mary Engelbreit knows that special friends deserve special gifts! These ten exciting cross stitch projects include a journal cover, album cover, frames, and more. Also included are four printed pages to use as mats for framing.

Just Between Friends (Leisure Arts #3405)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/paper-crafts-with-ann-estelle-friends.html Paper Crafts with Ann Estelle & Friends (Leisure Arts #5264) by Mary Engelbreit presents a collection of nostalgic paper dolls, along with stickers and papers to use with them and on additional paper creations. Besides dressing the characters in their sticker wardrobes, you can create holiday or all-occasion greeting cards, a greeting card holder, and a birthday bouquet of easy folded flowers. From handy bookmarks to pretty jewelry, there are sweet gifts here for everyone you know! Projects include Holiday Cards, Cards for All Occasions (4), Heartfelt Tags (3), a Nifty Card Organizer, a Crafty Storage set, Charming Jewelry, Lively Bookmarks, a Springtime Shadow Box, and Paper Weights with Personality.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/be-warm-inside-and-out.html A polka-dot scarf to a checkerboard throw or a Scottie dog rug are some to choose from 13 playful fleece projects based on Mary Engelbreit's popular themes, each with step-by-step instructions and delightful color photographs.

Be Warm Inside and Out (Leisure Arts #3780)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/embroidery-with-ann-estelle-friends.html Embroidery with Ann Estelle & Friends (Leisure Arts #5255) by Mary Engelbreit features the artist's nostalgic paper doll images embroidered on a sweet array of gifts and accessories. Use easy embroidery stitches on tea towels, a basket liner, and a baby blanket. Give extra depth to some of the designs--such as the tote bags and framed pieces--by adding appliques or colored markers. You'll also find instructions to sew two aprons and a curtain.
16 projects include framed designs (It's Good to Be Queen; Have Your Cake and Eat It Too); floral basket liner; bathrobe hook; floral apron and half-apron; girl's dress with appliqued flowers; tote bag; gear bag; ruffled seasonal dish towels; floral pillow; easy curtain; and baby blanket.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbreit-the-art-of-embroidery.html Mary Engelbreit's playful artwork takes on new dimensions as you embroider wall art, tea towels, pillows, and more. Also learn how to go one step further and make textiles more colorful with permanent markers. Whether you sew your own accessories or add embroidery to purchased items, Mary's embellishments will give your home her designer style.
29 projects: Home Sweet Home Triptych; Stained Glass Pillows (4); Cottage Rose Pillow; Four-Square Pillow; Bolster Pillow; Round and Square Toile Floral Pillows; Time for Tea Framed Piece; Flower Basket Framed Piece; Stitched Photo Mat; Chair Slipcover; Doily Sachet; Sachet Envelope; Sachet Bag; Throw; Tray; Apron; Napkins; Table Runner; Tea Towels (2); and a Pillowcase.


Mary Engelbreit: The Art of Embroidery (Leisure Arts #4408)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quot-quot-breit-quot-ideas-for-fabric-crafts.html This fun collection of 27 fabric crafting projects is a quick way to add a dash of color to your home with a bit of cheer. Make a friendship pillow, a garden-themed curtain, picture frames, lamp shades, a chair cover, and lots more.

Breit Ideas for Fabric Crafts (Leisure Arts #3434)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/cute-clutter-keepers.html Pull yourself together with these enchanting space savers and clutter keepers from the Queen of Everything -- Mary Engelbreit. From boxes and benches to shelves, 19 projects cleverly organize the bedroom, bath, and everything in between.

Cute Clutter Keepers (Leisure Arts #3444)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbreit-very-quot-mary-quot-stationery.html Wouldn't it be nice to always have the perfect Mary Engelbreit card or note on hand for any occasion? Just pick up some papercraft supplies and let this handy book/CD set inspire your creativity whenever you need it. When you run out of the papers included in this book, you can use the CD to print more of the colorful artwork images yourself!
19 Projects: Birthday Card, Tag, and Slider Card; Welcome Home Card; Housewarming Card, Invitation, and Plant Stake; Welcome Baby Tag, Count Your Blessings Card, New Baby Card, Artist Trading Card, ATC Swap Invitation and Placecard; Friendship Card, Photo CD Holder, Friendship Invitation, Happy to You Gift Set, We Miss You Mini-Book, and Thinking of You Card.
CD ROM is MAC and PC compatible.

Mary Engelbreit: Very Mary Stationery (Leisure Arts #4158)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quot-quot-breit-quot-little-things-in-thread-crochet.html Artist Mary Engelbreit's classic designs are now yours to capture in cotton thread. These crochet cuties make wonderful magnets, purse fobs, and decorations for bookmarks or scrapbooks. You can even wear them as jewelry! Just glue or stitch your favorite motif to a pin back for a very Mary brooch. Once you start adding these little whimsies to your life, you'll find dozens of additional uses. It's the ultimate way to indulge your creativity while Breit-ening up your world!18 designs of flowers, a teacup, teapot, stack of bowlies, house, ink bottle, paintbrush, flowerpot, polka-dot heart, checked border, cherries, and more.

Breit Little Things in Thread Crochet (Leisure Arts #4178)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbreit-artistic-needle-felting.html Add Mary Engelbreit's signature look to textiles with needle felting or appliqué! Transform ordinary fabrics with soft accents or bold graphics made of colorful wool roving, felt, or yarn. Give your blue jeans a Breit punch of color and pattern. Create dimension with layers of felt, easy embroidery, and bead embellishments. Whether you needle-felt on your project or create a shape to appliqué, you'll find lots of ways to decorate pillows, wall art, purses, and more.
18 projects: Pillows; Framed Piece; Wall Hanging; Scalloped Runner; Dresser Scarf; Journals; Scottie Key Fob; Cherry Purse, Charm & Eyeglass Case; Tote Bag; Cosmetic Bag and Zipper Pull; Paisley Jeans; Felted Scarf; and Appliquéd Scarf.


Mary Engelbreit: Artistic Needle Felting (Leisure Arts #4409)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/knit-for-a-queen.html Here's a first-ever opportunity to knit Mary Engelbreit sweaters in sizes 30 to 52! Whether you prefer to knit by hand or machine, you'll enjoy creating five easy crew-neck sweaters with Mary's classic Scottie dog, cherry, and checkerboard designs.

Knit for a Queen (Leisure Arts #3404)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbreit-treasured-keepsakes.html These ideas for preserving precious pieces of the past are wide and varied, sweet and sassy, tender and amusing--just like all your keepsakes! Even better, this book presents some of Mary Engelbreit's fabulous illustrations, with a sepia finish you won't find anywhere else. Add the illustrations to your displays and enjoy the exclusive vintage appearance.
12 projects: Message in a Bottle; Put Your Heart in It (rubber-stamped river rocks); A Stitch in Time (altered canvas shadowbox); A Charmed Life (album); Time Capsules (3 bell jar collections); Close to the Heart (vintage button box); Tiny Treasure Box; The Way It Grows (garden cloche); A Serving of Happiness (altered frame tray); and Memories Ring True (bell jar vignette).


Mary Engelbreit: Treasured Keepsakes (Leisure Arts #4501)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbreit-home-creations.html Your home. Just the mention of it brings good things to mind: family, warmth, comfort, and of course, creativity. Fashioned to bridge the ever-widening gap between the need for self-expression and the modern lack of time, these projects combine cross stitch and backstitch with easy shortcuts, including Leisure Arts' exclusive Stitch 'N Paint and Stamp 'N Stitch techniques. These new stylings from Mary Engelbreit's design desk will be perfect additions to your haven.
12 cross stitch designs: monogrammed Teapot Towel; Floral Quartet; Toile Basket; Leaves; Floral Icons; Living Is Joy (The mere sense of living is joy enough); Love (So much of what we know of love we learn at home); Floral Bouquet; and monogrammed Boxes & Leaves.


Mary Engelbreit: Home Creations (Leisure Arts #4490)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mary-engelbreit-mary-s-minis.html Teacups, flowerpots, and a bowl of cherries are just some of the charming Mary Engelbreit images you can add to your days with these 27 quick-to-finish cross stitch designs! The tiny motifs are perfect for embellishing scrapbook pages and greeting cards. They're also ideal for magnets, gift tags, bookmarks, and so much more.
Designs also include Be Warm, Inside and Out, Bloom Where You're Planted, Count Your Blessings, a beehive, a Scottie dog, a watering can, a chair, a crown, a cottage, a teapot, a heart, a gardener's shopping bag, cherries, and lots of little blossoms. The 8-page foldout includes basic cross stitch instructions and stitching tips.

Mary Engelbreit: Mary's Minis (Leisure Arts #4200)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/creating-quot-breit-quot-memories.html Fashion the perfect tag, card, or bag for any occasion with this exceptional collection of Mary Engelbreit stickers and papers. Send a handmade greeting to a friend, inviting her to share a cup of kindness. Or perhaps you'd like to tell someone how much he means to you? For special events, create one of three cute and colorful gift bags. And our three imaginative tags are so fun and easy to make! Thought-provoking quotes and cute little quips blend with this plentiful selection of Mary Engelbreit artwork. Get out the scissors and the glue - you're just minutes away from completing your favorite expressions of love and friendship. Stapled: 44 pages (including 2 sheets of stickers and 12 pages of 2-sided scrapbook papers).8 Projects: Friendship Gift Bag with tag, Birthday Gift Bag with tag, Love Gift Bag with tag, You're So Kind Tag with envelope, Accordion Tag Card, Thank You Tag with envelope, Teatime Card with envelope, and Floral Card with envelope.

Creating Breit Memories (Leisure Arts #3947)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/thinkable-inkables-living.html Our thought-provoking stamp makes it easy to create a lasting impression on scrapbook pages and other papercrafts. Themed stamp revolves to reveal 12 witty words or sayings sure to capture any moment.

Thinkable Inkables - Living (Leisure Arts #66716)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/stamp-pad-pastel.html The perfect stamp pad for any project, this 5-color pigment ink stamp pad comes with pink, It blue, dk blue, yellow, and green inks.

Stamp Pad - Pastel (Leisure Arts #66727)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/scrap-lap-quilts.html Every quilter has a stash of scrap fabrics. This book of 18 patterns shows how to use those remnants to produce quilts that are not only useful, but decorative! From Log Cabin to Shangri-La, there are warm and lovely quilts to appeal to every taste.

Scrap Lap Quilts (Leisure Arts #3454)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/stamp-pad-metallic.html Add a little glitz to your paper crafts with this 5-color pigment ink stamp pad. Comes with metallic gold, metallic silver, metallic red, metallic blue, and metallic green inks.

Stamp Pad - Metallic (Leisure Arts #66190)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/teach-yourself-to-paint-ribbons-roses.html Let Dorris Sorensen show you how to quickly master two fun painting motifs! Before you know it, you'll be painting beautiful floral bouquets and ribbon borders on glass, wood, ceramic, and terra-cotta surfaces. Brushstroke worksheets included.

Teach Yourself to Paint Ribbons & Roses (Leisure Arts #22514)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/valentines-thinkable-inkable-with-ink-pad.html You'll be stamping sweet nothings all year long with this handy set. Themed stamp revolves to reveal 12 romantic sayings. The 5-color ink pad has purple, silver, red, green, and pink inks.

Valentines Thinkable Inkable with Ink Pad (Leisure Arts #61834)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/basic-bows.html Forget store-bought -- make your own beautiful, professional-looking bows with this handy laminated booklet. From very-easy-to-do creations to floral, stacked, shoestring, and center loop bows, our color illustrations will guide you all the way!

Basic Bows (Leisure Arts #56011)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/floral-afghans.html Pick any of the five perennial wraps in this Little Book to refresh your home all year 'round. Our flower patch of afghans is blooming with pansies, roses, wildflowers and more that will bring out the warmth and beauty of spring, in and out of season. All use worsted weight yarn.

Floral Afghans (Leisure Arts #75023)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/chunky-book-orange.html Made from thick 5 X 4.5 cardstock, each Chunky Book features eight colorful accordion-fold panels. Quick to finish! Just add photos, journaling, and embellishments.

Chunky Book - Orange (Leisure Arts #73512)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/botanically-speaking.html Everyone who enjoys flowers will love Cindy Rippe's collection of painted botanicals. Cindy shows how to create lifelike pen-and-ink paintings of her favorite blooms. Follow the in-depth instructions to render realistic florals.

Botanically Speaking (Leisure Arts #22520)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fabric-photo-albums.html This Lynn Paulin technique book provides easy step-by-step photo instructions for creating fabric-covered photo albums, video cassette boxes, keepsake boxes, and picture frames. In addition to the front and back cover, there are 14 color pages of photos and instructions, plus an 8-page black-and-white fold-out insert of patterns.Features include How to Cover Photo Albums or 3-Ring Binders; a Free-Standing Frame for a photo or wedding invitation; Easy All Glue Gathered Frames; Special Trim Ideas; Musical Bear Albums; Keepsake Boxes for bridal and other special occasion gifts; Video Cassette Boxes; and a Wired Fabric Bow Picture Frame Hanger.

Fabric Photo Albums (Leisure Arts #93775)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-floral-and-nature-crafts.html Gather florals by the armful to learn the graceful and easy art of nature crafts. We'll show you how to make wreaths, frames, and door hangings from traditional and unexpected media. The 23 arrangements will be an inspiration to crafters everywhere.

Better Homes and Gardens® Floral and Nature Crafts (Leisure Arts #1941)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/crochet-collection.html Whether elegant or whimsical, hand-crocheted accessories make delightful touches for your home and wardrobe. In this collection, we've gathered every type of project you could ever want, including one-of-a-kind gifts and cozy afghans.

Crochet Collection (Leisure Arts #102640)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-candles-soaps-potpourri.html It's fun and easy to create your own candles (you can choose the color, shape, and scent) in styles from country-cottage to sleek and sophisticated. Learn how to make soaps and made-to-order potpourri for easy, more personal handmade gifts.

Better Homes and Gardens® Candles, Soaps & Potpourri (Leisure Arts #1937)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/easy-does-it-painting-with-doxie-keller.html Anyone, at any age, can learn to paint with 21 fun-and-easy projects by the famous artist and teach Doxie Keller. Learn the basic techniques and strokes for decorative painting and enjoy creating exciting, eye-pleasing accessories.

Easy-Does-It Painting with Doxie Keller (Leisure Arts #22562)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-big-book-of-paper-crafting.html Get the most out of your scrapbooking tools with this handy how-to book of over 120 projects -- everything from cards, invitations, and gift bags to ornaments, gifts, rubber stamping, home decor, & more. The ideas in this creative collection are endless!

The Big Book of Paper Crafting (Leisure Arts #15847)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/doilies-with-charm.html You'll be proud of these 7 intricate and dimensional crochet designs by Patricia Kristoffersen. Formed by challenging motifs of classic pineapples, fans, diamonds, and picots, the texture of these doilies captures an elaborate charm unlike any other.

Doilies With Charm (Leisure Arts #3161)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bright-sassy-shoelace-tags-rectangle-lime.html These rectangular tags with coordinating shoelace can tie up just the look you want on any paper craft project. And they coordinate perfectly with the Bright and Sassy Collection Chunky Books, Twill Tape, and Dimensional Frames.

Bright & Sassy Shoelace Tags - Rectangle Lime (Leisure Arts #73529)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bright-sassy-shoelace-tags-rectangle-pink.html These rectangular tags with coordinating shoelace can tie up just the look you want on any paper craft project. And they coordinate perfectly with the Bright and Sassy Collection Chunky Books, Twill Tape, and Dimensional Frames.

Bright & Sassy Shoelace Tags - Rectangle Pink (Leisure Arts #73528)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bright-sassy-twill-tape-teal.html Each package contains one yard each of three shades of twill tape on a reusable color coordinated tag. Coordinates perfectly with the Bright and Sassy Collection Chunky Books, Dimensional Frames, and Shoelace Tags.

Bright & Sassy Twill Tape - Teal (Leisure Arts #73518)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bright-sassy-twill-tape-orange.html Each package contains one yard each of three shades of twill tape on a reusable color coordinated tag. Coordinates perfectly with the Bright and Sassy Collection Chunky Books, Dimensional Frames, and Shoelace Tags.

Bright & Sassy Twill Tape - Orange (Leisure Arts #73519)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/chunky-book-black-and-white.html Made from thick 5 X 4.5 cardstock, each Chunky Book features eight colorful accordion-fold panels. Quick to finish! Just add photos, journaling, and embellishments.

Chunky Book - Black and White (Leisure Arts #73515)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/chunky-book-pink.html Made from thick 5 X 4.5 cardstock, each Chunky Book features eight colorful accordion-fold panels. Quick to finish! Just add photos, journaling, and embellishments.

Chunky Book - Pink (Leisure Arts #73513)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/baby-toile-girl-stickers.html The stickers on these 8.5 x 12 sticker sheets were designed to coordinate perfectly with our Baby Toile Pink Stats, Pink Toile, Pink Toile Feet, and Pink Family Tree papers.

Baby Toile Girl Stickers (Leisure Arts #73213)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/chunky-book-teal.html Made from thick 5 X 4.5 cardstock, each Chunky Book features eight colorful accordion-fold panels. Quick to finish! Just add photos, journaling, and embellishments.

Chunky Book - Teal (Leisure Arts #73511)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bright-sassy-twill-tape-lime.html Each package contains one yard each of three shades of twill tape on a reusable color coordinated tag. Coordinates perfectly with the Bright and Sassy Collection Chunky Books, Dimensional Frames, and Shoelace Tags.

Bright & Sassy Twill Tape - Lime (Leisure Arts #73521)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bright-sassy-dimensional-frames-teal.html These colorful adhesive frames have a shiny epoxy finish to help create a dimensional look. Each package contains 4 frames and coordinates perfectly with the Bright and Sassy Collection Chunky Books, Twill Tape, and Shoelace Tags.

Bright & Sassy Dimensional Frames - Teal (Leisure Arts #73522)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bright-sassy-shoelace-tags-round-lime.html These circular tags with coordinating shoelace can tie up just the look you want on any paper craft project. And they coordinate perfectly with the Bright and Sassy Collection Chunky Books, Twill Tape, and Dimensional Frames.

Bright & Sassy Shoelace Tags - Round Lime (Leisure Arts #73527)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/lacy-linens-abloom.html Decorate your home with painted linens from this collection of patterns by Dorris Sorensen. From pansies, roses, and violets to grapevines and sunflowers, more than 20 patterns are included, with color photography of finished the items.

Lacy Linens Abloom (Leisure Arts #22548)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bright-sassy-shoelace-tags-round-pink.html These circular tags with coordinating shoelace can tie up just the look you want on any paper craft project. And they coordinate perfectly with the Bright and Sassy Collection Chunky Books, Twill Tape, and Dimensional Frames.

Bright & Sassy Shoelace Tags - Round Pink (Leisure Arts #73526)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bright-sassy-dimensional-frames-lime.html These colorful adhesive frames have a shiny epoxy finish to help create a dimensional look. Each package contains 4 frames and coordinates perfectly with the Bright and Sassy Collection Chunky Books, Twill Tape, and Shoelace Tags.

Bright & Sassy Dimensional Frames - Lime (Leisure Arts #73525)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bright-sassy-dimensional-frames-orange.html These colorful adhesive frames have a shiny epoxy finish to help create a dimensional look. Each package contains 4 frames and coordinates perfectly with the Bright and Sassy Collection Chunky Books, Twill Tape, and Shoelace Tags.

Bright & Sassy Dimensional Frames - Orange (Leisure Arts #73523)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bright-sassy-dimensional-frames-pink.html These colorful adhesive frames have a shiny epoxy finish to help create a dimensional look. Each package contains 4 frames and coordinates perfectly with the Bright and Sassy Collection Chunky Books, Twill Tape, and Shoelace Tags.

Bright & Sassy Dimensional Frames - Pink (Leisure Arts #73524)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/art-made-easy-wear-your-work-of-art.html Be your own fashion designer. Add pizzazz to your wardrobe whether you're a beginner or advanced painter. This book contains 22 arty fashion ideas and 28 iron-on transfers with paint-by-number diagrams to make it easy to create a whole new wardrobe. Instructions for painting, fusing, and embellishing are all included.
Designs include a dragon, butterflies, an art deco portrait, Asian-inspired artwork, a rising Phoenix, a folk-art heart, a colorful skull and cross bones, a brilliant sun, an Egyptian-like motif, and more. After painting, the shirts, tops, and purses can be embellished with sequins, gems, and studs for sparkle, or with ribbon, trim, buttons, and tassels for style.


Art Made Easy: Wear Your Work of Art (Leisure Arts #22651)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/designer-canvases-volume-2.html Seven talented decorative painters present a breathtaking diversity of art. Project themes are as different as the individuals who created the works and include sentimental scenes, sweet snippets of nature, whimsical florals, and a touch of Americana. Projects for every skill level use a wide range of paints, brushes, and mediums, presenting a great opportunity to try something new. How-to's, patterns, and insider tips for all these projects and more are inside.
10 designs to paint by 7 artists: Free Dog by Kathie Rueger; Pop Flowers and Cat-i-tude by Phyllis Dobbs; Butterfly Trio by Kelly Hoernig; HomeSweet Home by Trudy Beard; Winter Solitude by Kay Quist; Clock Canvas by Kathi Hanson; and Fresco Canvases by Bob Pennycook.


Designer Canvases, Volume 2 (Leisure Arts #22639)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/icrochet-museum-quality-hats-scarves-purses.html Crochet creations raised to the level of fine art -- 9 designs to satisfy your urge for creative expression. In addition to the beautiful photography and clear instructions, each issue of the iCrochet series also includes featurettes, tips, ideas, and inspiration: istyle -- Wardrobe Busters: One fabulous piece, multiple unique looks. icare -- It's your world; learn how to change it. iread -- Book and leaflet reviews of the hottest titles on the shelf. iwonder -- Get an insider's take on the artistic, the crafty, and the vogue.
9 designs: Shorty Fuchsia Mufflet, Botticelli Hat, Mona Lisa Bag, Baroque Scarflette, Van Gogh Cap, Paint Box Clutch, Rococo Scarflette, Pretty-As-A-Picture Cap, and Moulin Rouge Ruffle.


iCrochet: Museum Quality Hats, Scarves, Purses (Leisure Arts #4253)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/that-s-you-all-over.html You're an original. You know what you like, especially when it comes to your wardrobe. So how do you know you've got the perfect pullover? And what does it take for a cardigan to make the cut with you? Maybe it's the way you reach for that certain sweater almost every day, wishing you owned it in every color imaginable. If you crochet, you can have that special garment in every hue and shade you care to create. From a casual hoodie to a fur-collared classic, the six designs in this collection are new takes on the history of fashion. And that's you all over.
6 sweaters by Kathleen A. Zins to crochet: Hoodie; V-Neck Sweater; Flared Sleeves Cardigan; Cardigan with Ruffle; Cropped Jacket; and Wide-Collar Cardigan. All are for sizes XS, S, M, and L.


That's You All Over (Leisure Arts #4254)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/so-girly-posh-pets.html Welcome to the world of So Girly!ô, where everything is about fun, friendship, and all things girl! And since we do love to spend time with our pals, let's celebrate our adorable animal friends in cross stitch. Thirteen projects featuring your favorite So Girly characters and their pets will help you put the spotlight on your dog, kitty, or fish. Embellish a photo frame, a dog bed, a pet carrier, a pillow, and so many more fun things! We include instructions for Stitch 'N Paint, the exciting technique that lets you backstitch just the details and fill them in with paint. What could be simpler? Projects feature Avery & Kalvin, Jessie & Tucker, Brook & Timber, Jade & Mo-Fish, Chloe & Zoe, Kendra & Champ, Mackenzie & Latte, and Destiny.


So Girly! Posh Pets (Leisure Arts #4258)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/wool-ease-thick-quick-artful-accents.html In this pocket-size fold-out publication, Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick yarn is featured in four crochet fashion accessories with artful styling. For easy skill levels, there are a 9 square shoulder bag (with instructions for a fabric lining) and an 8 x 80 striped scarf. For intermediate crocheters, there is a 5 x 100 scarf designed with a lacy shell pattern. For the experienced level, a sleeveless shell combines open meshwork with a large floral motif. Each is crocheted using a size N or P hook.

Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Artful Accents (Leisure Arts #4227)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/easy-breezy-baby-afghans.html Fashion a cuddly blanket that Baby will adore! These afghans by Anne Halliday are yours to crochet with worsted weight yarn in four original designs: Block Pattern, Textured Stripes, Diagonal Cross Stitch, and Four Bobble. Finished with fringed edges, each blanket will delight a precious girl or boy with its warmth and touchable softness. Don't be surprised if you find yourself wanting to make extras; they're excellent for shower gifts. They're all a breeze to crochet, too. Although the colors appear to be intricately blended, you are always working with only one color per row, and the patterns are easy to memorize, so you don't have to keep a constant eye on the instructions.


Easy Breezy Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #4221)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-from-scarf-to-poncho.html All around people are wrapped up in the season's hottest accessories - scarves and ponchos. Created with first-time novice crocheters in mind, this leaflet provides the full instructions for making a scarf, and then, adapts the pattern to make ponchos.

Better Homes and Gardens® From Scarf to Poncho (Leisure Arts #4217)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-from-scarf-to-poncho-367.html Turn a knitted scarf into a fashionable poncho using the complete instructions included with each of the eleven projects in this leaflet: Sun-Station scarf and poncho, Fur-Frenzy Scarf, Poncho and Hat, Cable-Ready Scarf, Poncho, Hat, and Mittens

Better Homes and Gardens® From Scarf to Poncho (Leisure Arts #4218)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/adorn-your-space.html With this inspiring book, you have a decorator secret on your side to make your home unique, because you can trim your home accents and linens with thread crochet edgings in glowing hues! Display them on pillows or adhere them to lampshades to show your handiwork in a new light. Add ribbon or buttons to suit your sensibilities; mix and match those textures and, ultimately, banish banal beige from your decor! Now, doesn't that feel more like home?
22 projects made with Bedspread Weight Thread or Sport Weight Thread/Yarn: Bedroom Ensemble (sheet and pillowcase edgings, lampshade doily, sheers with mini doilies); Placemats; Accent Pillows (edgings and mini doilies); Box Pillow; Towel Set; Table Runner and Napkin; and Kitchen Towels.

Adorn Your Space (Leisure Arts #4260)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/jackets-for-the-real-you.html These crochet jackets from Coats & Clark let you change your wardrobe whenever you change your mood. Is it a day for quick decisions and getting things done? Toss on Confident, a button-down coat with a hem that cruises below the hip. If being Serene is more your thing, then mix a playful puff stitch with shades of green to create a jacket as peaceful as a forest retreat. Hunting for a way to buck the trends? The Bold jacket is camo-inspired, but it won't let you get lost in a crowd. Romantic is a cropped hoodie that hugs your shoulders and frames your face with soft bobbles.
4 jackets to crochet: Confident by Angel Rhett (sizes 8, 10, 12); Serene and Romantic, both by Ann E. Smith (sizes S, M, L, XL); and Bold by Kathleen Sams (sizes S, M, L).


Jackets for the Real You (Leisure Arts #4261)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/iknit-gotta-get-knit-accessories.html Like to sink your teeth into something you can actually use -- like a bag, belt, or scarf designed to stop rush-hour traffic? Welcome to iKnit. We've taken 12 must-have projects from designer Linda Lum DeBono, backed them up with clear instructions, and wrapped it all up in a magazine format you'll love. There are featurettes, tips, ideas, and inspiration: istyle -- Wardrobe Busters: One fabulous piece, multiple unique looks. icare -- It's your world; learn how to change it. iread -- Book and leaflet reviews of the hottest titles on the shelf. iwonder -- Get an insider's take on the artistic, the crafty, and the vogue.
12 projects: pillow, 3 purses, 2 scarves, 2 belts, shoulder warmer (also can be worn as a skirt), kerchief, headband, and needleroll.


iKnit: Gotta-Get Knit Accessories (Leisure Arts #4274)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/retro-home-d-eacute-cor.html Featuring Caron International's Simply Soft® worsted weight yarn, these 10 groovy home accessories are bursting with retro style. You'll wow your guests as they step through your beaded door curtain to discover bold, bright throws, pillows, and a shag rug.
10 designs to crochet in medium weight yarn for beginner to experienced skill levels: Cherry Dazzler Throw, Flower Power Pillow, Beaded Door Curtain, Graphic Flower Throw, Circles Pillow, Flower Brite Pillow, Brite Stripes Throw, Geo Shag Rug, Mod Flowers Neckroll, and Geo Retro Pillow.


Retro Home Decor (Leisure Arts #4277)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/trendy-knit-ponchos.html Leaflet features four knit poncho designs by Kay Meadors: Asymmetrical Poncho made with bulky yarn, Ribbon & Fur Poncho made with bulky ribbon yarn and bulky novelty eyelash yarn, Cotton Cable Poncho made with worsted weight cotton yarn.

Trendy Knit Ponchos (Leisure Arts #3948)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dazzling-designs.html Awaken your eyes and your imagination with these six wildly colorful quilts! Piece a galaxy of stars that dazzle, or appliqué a shower of bright circles that bounce with abandon. Want to do something really different? Weave fabric strips to create a wall hanging that will please the artist--or the kid--in you. This collection of quilted designs is your opportunity to indulge in uninhibited fabrics, whether prints, solids, or hand-dyeds. Let Heidi Pridemore's capricious creations inspire you to fill your home with these many-splendored spectacles of quilting fun!
6 Quilts: Wacky Weaving (50 x 50); Star Weave (52 x 52); Rainbow Daze (57 x 57); Windows to the Garden (64 x 85); Checks and Balances (45 x 60); and Square Knot (46 x 57).


Dazzling Designs (Leisure Arts #3940)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/range-of-fashion.html For all of your fashion needs, George Shaheen has created 5 perfect tops that are full of life and fun to crochet. Each features a circular yoke and special details that experienced and intermediate crocheters will appreciate: Cabled Comfort, a long-sleeved pullover with a mock turtleneck and a jumbo cable accenting the yoke, in bulky yarn; Wheatberry, a long-sleeved cardigan with a collar and cuffs, in bulky yarn; Flowers for You, a sleeveless button-back top with a yoke of floral motifs, in size 3 crochet thread; Lace All Over, a super-airy long-sleeved tunic, in medium weight yarn; and All Buttoned Up, a sleeveless button-back top with button-shoulder yoke, in medium weight and bulky yarns. Each design is for sizes Extra-Small to Extra-Large.


Range of Fashion (Leisure Arts #4264)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/welcome-to-the-garden.html Paint pros Judi Kizziar and Shelly Paulson share their Rusty Faux Finish techniques, showing you how to have the beauty of aged tinware without the messy stains that real rust can cause. Designs include birds, bunnies, butterflies, flowers, and more!

Welcome to the Garden (Leisure Arts #22547)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fabulous-fur-rugs-pillows.html Lion Brand Fun Fur is featured in six crochet designs for home accessories in this pocket-size fold-out publication. There is a beginner-level Turquoise Rug (18 x 24) and five easy projects: Faux Fur Rug (18 x 24), Rainbow Rug (18 x 25) and Rainbow Pillow Cover (12 square), and Latte Rug (20 x 25) and Latte Pillow Cover (12 square). Each is crocheted using a size P or Q hook.

Fabulous Fur Rugs & Pillows (Leisure Arts #4210)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/you-can-felt.html Felting is hot! It's an easy way to turn a Lion Wool knit or crochet project into something funky and fabulous. Felting is a process that turns knit or crochet projects into a densely woven fabric by fusing the Lion Wool fibers. It's easy to do--right in your washing machine! Complete felting instructions are included in this pocket-size fold-out publication.Three crochet designs include a beginner-level striped scarf and an easy bag and layered flower. All are made using Lion Brand Lion Wool and a size J or L crochet hook.

You Can Felt! (Leisure Arts #4201)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/simple-creative-clever-cards.html Do it in a day card projects Step-by-step instructions and photography introduce the beginner and even the experienced papercrafter to a variety of great techniques for creating clever handmade cards. Learn about pop-ups, v folds, molding paste etc.

Simple & Creative Clever Cards (Leisure Arts #4145)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-garden-reg-teach-yourself-intarsia-fair-isle.html If you're ready to take your knitting beyond one color or simple stripes, try these easy-to-learn colorwork techniques and projects. The difference is in how you change colors--in Fair Isle, you carry yarn across the back of your work; for intarsia, you use bobbins or separate balls of yarn for each color.
INTARSIA PROJECTS: Navajo-Churro Wool Bag, Mitered Vest, Into the Woods Cardigan, Lively Ivy (turtleneck), Arf! Arf! Argyle (dog sweater), Creature Comfort (child's pullover with giraffe design), One Cool Kitty (kid's sweater), and Ranch Encounter (adult pullover). FAIR ISLE PROJECTS: Playful Stripes and Vs (child's cardigan and hat), Hugs and Kisses Pullover (for kids); Kid-Vested in Color, Li'l Trucks Throw, and Jacket Geometry (women's sizes).


Better Homes & Garden® Teach Yourself Intarsia, Fair Isle (Leisure Arts #4146)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/icrochet-hot-crochet-edged-fashions.html Take your wardrobe from dull to dangerous with the first issue in our iCrochet series. It's all about how to turn heads with the clothes you have now. Just crochet one of these 15 edgy little edgings in a color you crave and make that oddball wardrobe piece the hottest thing on a hanger!
Additional featurettes, tips, ideas, and inspiration include istyle (Wardrobe busters: One fabulous piece - Four unique looks); icare (It's your world - learn how to change it); iread (Book and leaflet reviews of the hottest titles), and iwonder (Get an insider's take on the artistic, the crafty, and the vogue).


iCrochet: Hot Crochet Edged Fashions (Leisure Arts #4138)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/words-of-inspiration.html For home decor that will nurture creativity, Patricia Rawlinson offers 7 lovely painting projects featuring inspirational words. Beginners and intermediate painters will enjoy adding these color-rich designs to canvases, wooden plaques, and other items. Full-size patterns are included.
7 projects: Dream canvas, Simplify canvas, La Bella Vita (Italian for The Beautiful Life) canvas, Create brush tote, Celebrate mailbox cover, Imagine plaque, and Wish plaque.

Words of Inspiration (Leisure Arts #22622)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/make-it-your-own-style.html You don't have to be an artist to transform your plain clothes into one-of-a-kind fashions. With this guidebook, you can easily embroider, fuse, stamp, stencil, or fuse great-looking designs on tee shirts, denim jackets, camisoles, shirts, jeans, and more.
To fashion your own stylish wardrobe, get creative with paints, stamps, beads, embroidery floss, sequins, ribbon, cords, yarn, crochet cotton, and other fun embellishments. Color photos, patterns, and step-by-step instructions for 12 designs.

Make It Your Own Style (Leisure Arts #4125)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bling-bling-knits.html Leaflet includes seven quick and easy knit fashion accessory designs featuring Bernat Bling Bling Yarn: Shawl, Belt, Two Scarves, Ear Warmer, Capelet, Purse.

Bling Bling Knits (Leisure Arts #4128)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-jump-start-your-journaling.html Journaling is the heart and soul of a memorable scrapbook page. While photos capture the reader's attention and embellishments add fun, your written words provide the substance needed to set the scene, evoke the emotions, and tell the whole story.
This book is divided into 10 sections, each offering a technique for making the act of journaling easier. Look for assistance from published sources or incorporate the direct words of others; plan ahead for an interesting placement on the page; work from lists; write your stories from different points or view; and more. Our suggestions and sample page layouts are all from the pages of Scrapbooks etc® publications.


Better Homes and Gardens® Jump-start Your Journaling (Leisure Arts #4151)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-d-eacute-corating-with-paper.html Are you in love with paper and ready to take it to a new level? Inside, you'll find dozens of inspirational yet inexpensive ideas for transforming papers of all kinds -- scrapbooking papers, gift wraps, maps, newspaper, even paint chips -- into extraordinary accessories, art, and one-of-a-kind accents for your home.
6 chapters: Accent Accessories (boxes, frames, clocks, more); Light Up Lampshades (unique shapes and styles); Finish Furniture (tables, bookcases, chests, and headboards); Add Warmth to Walls, Ceilings, & Windows (custom coverings); Feature Framed Art (techniques with pizzazz); and Handcraft for the Holidays (wall decor, wreaths, ornaments, etc.).

Better Homes and Gardens® Decorating with Paper (Leisure Arts #4152)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-prayer-of-jabez.html The plea for God's blessing found in I Chronicles 4:10 is now available in cross stitch. Portrayed with a majestic mountain scene and distinctive border, the design is worked over two threads on 28 count tea-dyed linen. Includes full-color chart.

The Prayer of Jabez (Leisure Arts #24023)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-romantic-painted-finishes.html Use these gorgeous painting, stenciling, and decoupage ideas to create wonderful walls, stairways, lampshades, hat boxes, floor cloths, and windows. Give old furniture exciting facelifts with luxurious faux finishes. Designer's color palettes included.

Better Homes and Gardens® Romantic Painted Finishes (Leisure Arts #22527)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fabric-cleaning-and-care.html You'll have a secret weapon in the laundry room with this handy guide to stain removal. When a spill occurs, just flip to the Specific Stains listings for on-the-spot advice. Most stains will disappear using basic cleaning products found in the home!

How To Remove Stains Pocket Guide (Leisure Arts #56016)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/beary-sweet-baby-afghans.html Baby and mom will both love these warm and cuddly crocheted afghans. You get instructions and photography for 6, in various styles and colors.

Beary Sweet Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #2774)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/beginner-s-guide-to-lettering.html Painters, learn the easy basics of lettering! Kathie Rueger shows you how to paint eight whimsical signs and trays with five different alphabets. Welcome visitors with a nutty squirrel sign, paint a friendly bear, or create a yummy-looking cookie tray.

Beginner's Guide to Lettering (Leisure Arts #22535)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/cozy-crochet-coats.html Ready for a change of wardrobe? Crochet puts you ahead of the trends! Wear a turquoise-and-red Aztec Coat -- an easy sweep of color that swings from the shoulders. Wrap yourself in rocket-red stripes with a Quick & Cozy Jacket, or put on a dash of panache when you wear a Long Duster in warm brown. If tradition is more your cup of tea, the Lacy Coat will keep you toasty. All four coats are nice complements to your favorite casual clothes, so wear them with jeans or that remix skirt that you've been admiring. The instructions are user-friendly. The talent for creating fashion is all yours.
4 designs to crochet: Aztec Coat (one size fits most women), Quick & Cozy Jacket (sizes S-M-L), Long Duster (sizes S-M-L-XL), and Lacy Coat (sizes S-M-L).


Cozy Crochet Coats (Leisure Arts #4175)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/pat-sloan-s-take-the-fear-out-of-color.html In this edition of Pat Sloan's School House series, you'll gain the know-how to comfortably create colorful quilts without stressing over your fabric choices! Believing that a stunning piece of fabric is art in itself, Pat walks you through the design process to show how you can boldly use color in fabric to paint fabulous quilts.
Chapters include Everyone Can Make Great Color Choices; How to Find Your Personal Color Style; So, What Color Do I Make My Quilt?; and Selecting Fabric for Your Quilt. Projects include 7 quilts, each shown in multiple colorways: Love That Print, Whig Rose, Basket Sampler, Courthouse Steps, Double Nine Dominos, Antique Fern, and Summer Rental.

Pat Sloan's Take the Fear Out of Color (Leisure Arts #4286)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/make-believe.html Linda Lum DeBono's newest quilt and pillow sets are perfect for toddlers and small children just beginning to Make Believe. Each features bright, fun colors and appliqué designs to appeal to amateur astronauts, engineers (of the choo-choo variety), princesses-in-training, and other daydream believers. Made with simple piecing and fusible machine appliqué, the six sets portray space exploration, a sea of graceful fish, a parade of ladybugs, a dream-inspiring blanket, a magical princess pallet, and a train chugging around a checkerboard world.


Make Believe (Leisure Arts #4289)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sue-dreamer-go-baby-go.html Just because someone's new to the world, it doesn't mean he or she should wear just any old thing for dinner -- especially when you can cross stitch Sue Dreamer's cute little characters on baby bibs. Each of the designs is easy to recreate on prefinished bibs. Make several for shower gifts, so all the babies you know will be dressed and ready for mealtimes wherever they may go.
16 cross stitch designs: Welcome Baby; Barnyard Row; Ladybug and Peas; Ladybugs; Bottle; Pull Toy; Frog; Sugar and Spice; Pig and Chickens; Pig on Swing; Bear in Car; Sweet Things; Peas Pass the Carrots; Bear and Moon; Carrots; and Wish Upon a Star.


Sue Dreamer: Go, Baby, Go (Leisure Arts #4520)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fun-with-fleeces-pieces.html From baby blankets and cozy scarves to holiday pillows and Christmas stockings, here are 26 projects that combine pre-cut fleece strips and other materials for a fast finish. The Fleeces Pieces are used to tie no-sew projects together, add fringe, weave, trim, create flowers, make tassels, and much more.

Fun with Fleeces Pieces (Leisure Arts #4553)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-quilted-gifts.html Share your love of quilting with a beautiful quilted gift. For gifts of love and friendship, there are timeless quilted projects that will bring joy to your heart as you create them to commemorate a special occasion or to give as a token of your love and affection. For the young and young at heart, express your love by giving a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Whether it's for a baby's birth, a child in need of a room update, or a teen venturing off to college -- each project will show just how much you care. From quick-as-a-wink pincushions and lapel pins to small folk art wall hangings and unique stuffable stocking pillows, there's something in this collection for everyone on your list.

Better Homes and Gardens® Quilted Gifts (Leisure Arts #4558)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/born-to-shop-reg-more-life-lessons.html It's a woman's world, and those witty women of Born to Shop® know what it takes to keep it that way. These ten humorous cross stitch patterns are your path to posting how you really feel about work, friendship, and (yes!) chocolate. If you'd like to expand your cross stitch with a special technique, Stamp 'N Stitch uses rubber stamps to add extra flair. Pressed for time? The Stitch 'N Paint technique is a speedy way to create whimsical artwork. You'll soon be joining the Born to Shop gals in celebrating the funny side of life--with a touch of sass, of course!
10 lusciously lighthearted designs: Friends Forever; Too Many Friends; Fancy Chocolates; Best Man; Blessings; Control; Just Love Me; Main Food Groups; Monday All Week; and Hug.


Born to Shop®: More Life Lessons (Leisure Arts #4509)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fun-summer-tops-to-knit.html Your favorite little girl will stay cool this summer in one of these five adorable knit tops. She will have fun wearing the variety of styles all bursting with bright colors in cotton blend yarns in light and medium weights. Whether you choose the swimming fish, blooming flowers, cute buttons, or yummy jellybeans, each one will add fun to her summer playtime.
5 knit tops for girls in sizes 2, 4, 6, and 8: Tropical Fish Tank Top, Sunny Fun Top, Jellybean Tee, Sunflower Top, and Summer Simplicity Tunic

Fun Summer Tops to Knit (Leisure Arts #4488)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/embellish-by-dena-you-can-create-too.html Follow Dena Fishbein's lead and see how easily you can transform ordinary items into real treasures! Dena's lighthearted design philosophy will inspire you to add special little touches to everything from totes to towels and pillows to purses. Who has time to be a perfectionist? Dena asks. Embellishing is about having fun, spending only a little, laughing a whole lot, and ending up with something you just love. Dena is host of her own hit television show, Embellish This! on the DIY Network. She is also creative director of Dena Designs, Inc., producing dinnerware, giftware, infant and juvenile bedding, stationery, fabrics, and home accessories. Stapled; 36 pages.15 Designs: Journal, tote bag, hand towels, ribbon purse charm, flower purse charm, shadowbox, T-shirt, tin photo boxes, lunch box, lampshade, dog collar and leash, ribbon tank top, polka-dot pillow, and cosmetic bags.

Embellish by Dena You Can Create, Too! (Leisure Arts #4483)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sizzling-summer-tops.html Get ready for the hot days of summer by knitting one of these fun and chic tops. You will find just the right top in this collection, whether you are planning a day at the beach, a quick weekend trip, or an evening out. Try the easy Lace-up Tank Top using a lightweight cotton yarn, or try soy silk ribbon yarn for the Soy-Delicious Top. Knit up the Mistaken Ribs shell in your favorite summer color or add sparkle by using an eyelash yarn for the Dazzling Evenings Tank. Knit all of these tops to make a splash this summer.
8 knit tops: Soy-Delicious Shell, Lace-up Tank Top, Summer Swing Top, Mistaken Ribs turtleneck shell, Dazzling Evenings Tank, Patchwork Summer Top, Summer Berries Top, and Lemon Meringue Cardigan.

Sizzling Summer Tops (Leisure Arts #4487)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-christmas-stockings.html Looking to enliven your Christmas stocking tradition? Each of the dazzling stockings in this holiday treasury will make a picture-perfect addition to a mantel, holiday table, or staircase banister. Whatever your style -- bright and whimsical, stately and sophisticated, or personalized and fun -- there's a stocking in this collection just right for you or someone else on Santa's list.

30 stockings to sew, reflecting 15 themes: Blue Christmas, Stockings with Trimmings, Dreaming of a Bright Christmas, All Wrapped Up, Hung with Care, Red-and-White Delights, Holly Jolly Christmas, A Show of Chenille, In Perfect Harmony, Merry in Monograms, Stitched in Style, Make It Personal, Tradition with a Twist, Lots of Dots, and Perfect in Plaid.


Better Homes and Gardens® Christmas Stockings (Leisure Arts #4567)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-christmas-ornaments.html Add some pizzazz to your Christmas tree with ornaments that sparkle, shimmer, and shine with holiday cheer. Inside, you'll find dazzling ball ornaments, quick-as-a-wink baubles, and heirloom-worthy stitched decorations. Each ornament is destined to become a cherished keepsake that you'll enjoy giving to someone special or displaying on your own tree.

48 projects reflecting 17 themes: Delightful Dangles; One Ornament, Five Ways; Show Your Stripes; Deck the Halls; Beautiful Baubles; Homespun Christmas; Beaded Beauty; Music on High; True Blue; Ribbon Whimsy; Get Wired; Snowbound; Holiday Dress-Up; Fast Little Frosties; Merry in Red and White; Let It Snow; and All the Trimmings.


Better Homes and Gardens® Christmas Ornaments (Leisure Arts #4568)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/you-can-knit.html Let Lion Brand introduce you to the knitting experience in no time at all. Knitting will give you a lifetime of pleasure and relaxation. You can learn to create handmade knits for yourself and people you love. When you give a lovingly knit gift, part of you goes into it. Your time, talent, the yarn and color you select -- even the thoughts and feelings you have as you work -- are part of your knitted gift. When you've practiced using the instructions inside this pocket-size fold-out publication, you'll be ready to knit the Lion Boucle Scarf shown on the cover. Illustrated instructions are provided for casting on, making knit and purl stitches, garter stitch, stockinette stitch, binding off, weaving in ends, and joining new yarn.

You Can Knit (Leisure Arts #4328)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/stitch-it-home.html Country Bumpkins Publications presents 21 unique projects for the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, or to share: Lampshade Deluxe; At Your Feet mat; Magnificent Magnolias cross stitch; Rust and Recreation throw; Soft Touch album; embroidered Ornaments D'Or; Festive Ribbons table runner; Glittering Grapes bottle bag; pulled-thread Snowdrop Table Linen; felt Spider Orchid Tea-Cosy; quilted Two for Tea tea-cosy; Hands and Hearts tea towels; Tea Time Treat tablecloth; Celtic Knots monogrammed pillowcases; Sheer Delights shadow work curtain; Art Nouveau Rose embroidered towel; Lavender's Blue sachets; Made with Love card; Amethysts to Cherish beaded necklace; Evening Glamor accessory; and Button Up embellishments.


Stitch It: Home (Leisure Arts #4608)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/cool-cover-ups-to-crochet.html Your favorite girl will call these crocheted cover-ups very cool. And since each is a shower of refreshing color, the one that you create is sure to bring out the sunshine in her smile. Granny's Girl, Hugs & Kisses, and Seashells are created with artful pattern stitches. Or treat her to Rainbow Ribbon, a delightful wrap finished with a fantastic array of ribbons. These designs by Treva G. McCain fit girls' sizes 4 to 10 and will work up quickly, so if she loves all four cover-ups, you have time to crochet each one!Stapled; 12 pages.

Cool Cover-ups to Crochet (Leisure Arts #4589)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/studies-in-still-life.html Grab a paintbrush and let Kathye Begala show you how to paint stunningly realistic still lifes on wood, including trays, cabinet doors, boxes, and more! Includes comprehensive instructions and pull-out patterns.

Studies In Still Life (Leisure Arts #22500)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sue-dreamer-baby-baby.html As well as your everlasting love, that special little someone is going to need a few fashionable accessories. Why not stitch these cute Sue Dreamer designs on everything from a diaper bag to a birth announcement? There's a Bear Necessities pattern to put on a basket liner and three darling bibs to keep Baby tidy. With these ten projects and a handy alphabet, you'll soon have the wee one turned out in style, and the nursery will look extra-special, too!
10 whimsical cross stitch designs: You Look Radishing, Bedtime Stories, Bear Necessities, Barnyard, Sweet Dreams, Baaath, Girl's Birth Sampler, Boy's Birth Sampler, Follow Your Heart, and Chick.


Sue Dreamer: Baby, Baby (Leisure Arts #4575)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/all-occasion-scarves.html Ever wished you could knit something special for everyone you know? This collection of six all-new designs offers a wide variety of textures and styles, so you can share a gift of handmade warmth with anyone of any age. Give a rainbow-hued scarf to a girl who enjoys the limelight. Knit a muffler with suede yarn fringe for a man or a woman. Or fashion a super-fluffy creation for a woman who appreciates a little pampering. With these six all-new designs, you have the perfect gift idea for everyone on your gift list!
5 scarves featuring bulky yarn; 1 scarf combining light and bulky yarns: Rib Variation, Denim Days, Purple Clouds, Subtle Ripple, Shades of Grey, and Spiral Boa

All Occasion Scarves (Leisure Arts #4586)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/completely-cozy-wraps-to-crochet.html Expect more from your crochet! These four easy designs by Shelle Hendrix Cain have all the plush comfort you crave, plus an unexpected feature. Just for Me is worked from side-to-side starting at one point and increasing toward the center back, then decreasing to the other point. The fluttery Butterfly Wrap has convenient string ties. The Not-So-Granny Square Wrap has squares using a different color for every round and a deep, fuzzy fringe that sways in the lightest breeze. And for refreshing originality, the thick fabric of the Artistic Wrap is interspersed with the knotted ends of scrap yarns that have been tied together. Congratulate yourself on finding four charming crochet fashions that are not only completely cozy, but also completely unique!Stapled; 12 pages.

Completely Cozy Wraps to Crochet (Leisure Arts #4462)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fashionology.html High fashion is at the tips of your fingers. That's because anyone can create these stylish originals. Just add unique embellishments to purchased garments to make them one-of-a-kind creations. Quick and simple techniques include embroidery, appliqué, stamping, and adding bling with beads, buttons, and charms. It's that easy to be a fashion diva with the 17 featured designs, including dramatic ideas for transforming those pants, jeans, tops, skirts, jackets, and fun accessories like shoes, totes, and handbags. So toss away your creative inhibitions and indulge in the freedom of owning the clothing of your dreams. Be your own designer!
The projects are a Library Tank, Peach Crop, Atrium Denim, Arrival Bag, Sidewalk Skimmers, Aviary Vest, Tea Room Tee, Velveteen Hobo, Tapioca Top, In Flight T-Shirt, SoHo Scarf, Salon Blouse, Arcade Jeans, Plume Skirt, Composite Jacket, Kicked Up Khaki, and Gypsy Gauchos.


Fashionology (Leisure Arts #4447)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/crochet-in-bloom.html Create crocheted floral fashions with light weight 100% cotton yarn and hooks ranging from size D, all the way up to P. Leaflet features eleven blooming projects from designer Ruthie Marks for Kooler Design Studio.

Crochet in Bloom (Leisure Arts #3992)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/kathleen-s-stylish-knits.html This book features Kathleen Power Johnson's way of interpreting today's fashion trends using mostly simple stitches, current yarn types, a little pizzazz, and some surprises.You'll find shrugs, shawls, ponchos, belts, and more that knitters will want to make again and again not just for themselves but for giving to family and friends. Most of the eleven styles are simple enough for novices and confident beginners, with a little challenge thrown in for more advanced knitters.

Kathleen's Stylish Knits (Leisure Arts #3993)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/happy-days-quilts.html From beloved childhood toys, games, and candy to wondrous trips to the beach, these six bright and lively quilts from Tammy Tadd will have you reliving your own happy days. The quilts feature Tammy's signature cheerful colors, innovative designs, and unique names. Both beginners and more experienced quilters will enjoy these delightful projects. Detailed, illustrated instructions walk you through such techniques as traditional piecing, paper foundation piecing, and machine appliqué. The 6 quilts are Campfire Blues, Kick the Can, On a Roll, Yankee Doodle Boy, Pocket Full of Marbles, and Sand in My Pants.


Happy Days Quilts (Leisure Arts #3989)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fur-all-the-time.html It's fashion fusion. Knitting merges with faux fur to create exciting home furnishings and wearables. Leaflet includes thirteen knit designs suitable for a variety of skill levels and all made from Lion Brand® yarns.

Fur All the Time (Leisure Arts #3984)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/weekend-wear-ponchos.html Leaflet features four crocheted poncho designs by Melissa Leapman: Open Shells made with super bulky weight yarn, Basketweave made with worsted weight yarn, Pom-pom made with worsted weight yarn, and Plush Mesh made with super bulky yarn.

Weekend Wear Ponchos (Leisure Arts #3977)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/more-easy-accessories.html Includes twelve crocheted accessory designs that are really fast and easy to do and all from Lion Brand® yarns

More Easy Accessories (Leisure Arts #3982)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fast-fabric-gift-cards.html Giving these thoughtful expressions for holidays and special occasions is almost as much fun as making them! But don't wait for a particular event to create the little fabric collages -- trade them as artist trading cards or put them on display to admire as the artworks they are. Basic sewing skills and an assortment of fabrics and threads are all you need to create each card. Feel free to embellish your cards with charms, beads, buttons, sequins or any other decorations that catch your eye.
12 projects (each 4 x 5) by Kendra L. Maclean: Snowflake, Let It Snow, Lots of Love, Heart Bouquet, March Madness, Sweet Violets, Wedding Day, Summer Fun, Copy Cats, Frosty Fall Leaves, Pumpkin Patch, For My Friend, and coordinating fabric envelopes.


Fast Fabric Gift Cards (Leisure Arts #3997)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quick-easy-quilts-for-small-spaces.html Little snippets of fabric add up to big fun on these petite quilts by Kendra L. Maclean. This happy mix of seasonal designs will reward you with a year of tiny treasures to decorate your home. Brighten a tabletop or a modest wall space with a birthday wish, Log Cabin chickens, or a bouquet of tulips. A trio of ripe pears makes summer and fall sweeter, and you can celebrate Halloween with wispy ghosts or a high-flying witch. When Christmas comes, remember an important journey to Bethlehem or imagine jarfuls of treats. Fusible appliqué and machine quilting make the work go quickly.
8 Designs: Halloween; Birthday Party; Follow the Star; Chicken Strips; The Three Pears; Visions of Sugar Plums; The Ghost Tree; and Tulip Bouquet.

Quick & Easy Quilts for Small Spaces (Leisure Arts #3998)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/modern-crafter-home-stuff.html You love the new fabrics you see today and want to update the look of your home. But who has time to sew anymore? You do! Skip the cooking tonight and call out for sushi. Then let Linda Lum DeBono's urban designs inspire you to create a contemporary living environment. Today's fuss-free attitude toward sewing keeps time on your side while you whip up home essentials in the color stories you crave. You'll be amazed at what you accomplish before dinner arrives.
9 projects: small strip-set quilt; floral appliqué mini quilt; hanging organizer with pockets; patchwork tab-top curtain; reversible table runner with yo-yo sections; pillow with appliqué bird silhouette; tote bag; pillow with pleated ruffle front; and belted apron.


Modern Crafter - Home Stuff (Leisure Arts #4427)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/iknit-intrepid-cables-off-the-beaten-path.html Cabled fashions take on every twist and turn in this knit collection for the alternative wardrobe. Three sweaters, a skinny skirt, and two fashion accessories take knitted cables in new directions to put the adventure back in knitting. 6 intermediate-skill designs made using medium weight yarn: Cabled Weekend Tunic (for finished chest measurements of 36, 38, 40 & 42), Asymmetric Cowl Vest (for 33, 37, 41, 45 & 49), Cropped Cable-Edged Jacket (for 36, 40 & 44), Cabled Skirt (31 long, for hips 37, 40.5, 43.5 & 50), Victorian Neck Warmer with button front (9.25 long, for sizes S, M & L), and Cable Topped Purse with beading (16 wide x 9.5 high).

iKnit: Intrepid Cables -- Off the Beaten Path (Leisure Arts #4435)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/a-year-of-afghans-book-15.html Leaflet features twelve afghans by designer Annis Clapp, one fore each month of the year: Jan.- Let it Snow, Feb. - Cross My Heart, March - Irish Plaid, April - Butterflies, May - Grandma's Daisy Patch, June - Stars and Stripes, Aug.- Sunflowers, etc.

A Year of Afghans Book 15 (Leisure Arts #3746)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/you-can-crochet.html Let Lion Brand introduce you to the wonderful world of crochet in no time at all. Crochet will give you years of enjoyment. The repetitive nature of crochet is a proven stress reducer. Plus, the variety of stitches, patterns, and materials available makes crocheting a wonderful outlet for creativity. When you're finished getting acquainted with the instructions inside this pocket-size fold-out publication, you'll be ready to crochet the small Lion Suede Bag shown with fringe or tassels. Illustrated instructions are provided for holding the hook and yarn and for making a slip knot, chain stitch, turning chains, turning your work, single crochet, double crochet, joining new yarn, making a slip stitch, and fastening off.

You Can Crochet! (Leisure Arts #4305)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sexy-swimwear-to-crochet.html Alight with eye-catching beads and alive with the intrigue of openwork details, these crocheted swim sets are perfect for looking cool at the pool. Designed by Kristina Dannels using size 10 cotton thread, each swimsuit is sized for Small (A cup, 35-36 hips), Medium (B cup, 37-38 hips), and Large (C cup, 39-40 hips).
There are four 2-piece swimsuits, two with coordinating skirts and one with a breezy cover-up: Dew Drop Set (white beaded 2-piece swimsuit and beaded wrap skirt); Morning Blossom Set (light blue beaded 2-piece swimsuit); Black Set (black beaded 2-piece swimsuit and cover-up); and Hibiscus Set (red 2-piece swimsuit and beaded skirt).


Sexy SwimWear to Crochet (Leisure Arts #4025)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/stitch-this.html Create original textile art that begins with your favorite photograph! We'll show you how to trace and transfer the key lines of your design onto fabric and then use simple embroidery stitches to bring it to life. After that, it's a snap to embellish your art with fabric, beads, chalk -- anything you like. And for those of you who aren't ready to go it alone, we've included patterns to get you started.
10 projects: Unforgettable (elephant); Classic Mom (portrait); Dogma (chihuahua outline); Branching Out (bird on branch); Bamboozled (bamboo stalks and butterflies); Art, Not Weeds (dandelions); When in Rome... (apples); Soloist (orchid bloom); Just a Trace (flower and leaves); and Floral Fanfare (many flowers and leaves).


Stitch This! (Leisure Arts #4301)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/row-by-row-seasonal-quilts.html Ready to have fun? Then you've found the right guide book for a quilting excursion through the seasons - as you've never seen them before! Linda Lum DeBono's creations use color-charged fabrics that will burst across your senses like fireworks in the still of night. Each of these six joyful designs is composed of machine appliquéd rows of blocks with such happy motifs as mittens, houses, witch hats, snowmen, pumpkins, ghosts, bunnies, and tulips. And interspersed in these lively lineups are plenty of stars, swirls, and symbols for hugs and kisses. Fashion these happy little quilts for your friends and be sure to share them with your loved ones, but remember to keep one or two for yourself!6 Wall Hangings: Spring, Summer, Fall, Boo!, Ho! Ho! Ho!, Noel

Row by Row Seasonal Quilts (Leisure Arts #4124)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/it-s-showtime.html Suss Cousins, the designer/shopkeeper who kick-started today's Hollywood knitting boom with her amazing sweaters for Bill Cosby, shares her successful teaching techniques and star-quality designs. I'd like to let everyone in on this ancient but new-all-over-again craft and the pleasures of creating something out of little more than a few wisps of wool, she says.
Knitting lessons using the motion-efficient Continental technique and 5 projects for progressive levels of experience: Ribbed Tube Top with Tie; Ballerina Wrap; Straight Neck Pullover; Turtle Top (made for Helen Hunt to wear with jeans at a photo session); and Single-Button Serendipitous Cardigan (made for Kate Beckinsale's ice-skating scene in the movie Serendipity).


It's Showtime! (Leisure Arts #4121)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fun-fabulous-crocheted-accessories.html Popular designer Nancy Queen uses novelty eyelash and medium worsted weight cotton blend yarns to create four chic fashion sets. Each has a purse; other coordinating pieces include scarves or a wrap, hats or a hooded scarf, and one has a coin purse.

Fun & Fabulous Crocheted Accessories (Leisure Arts #3688)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/hydrangeas-roses.html Exquisite roses and hydrangeas are beloved favorites of Southern gardens, and artist Glynda Turley has captured every nuance of their full-blown beauty in these 2 cross stitch designs. Blended floss colors enrich the natural shading of the images.

Hydrangeas & Roses (Leisure Arts #3592)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/knits-for-all-seasons.html Leaflet features seven great fashion knit projects: elegant top and shawl, twin set, turtleneck sweater, striped pullover, raglan pullover, light and lacy wrap. All designs are made with Patons yarns.

Knits for All Seasons (Leisure Arts #3590)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/for-baby-25-easy-gifts-gift-wraps-to-match.html A great idea book filled with color photographs depicting gifts embellished with just a small bit of handiwork -- stenciling, appliqué, embroidery, simple sewing and other fun and easy techniques. Most can be finished in a day...many in just minutes!

For Baby: 25 Easy Gifts & Gift Wraps to Match (Leisure Arts #3567)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/star-struck-quilts.html Leaflet includes six quilt designs by Joanna Figueroa and Lisa Quan for Fig Tree Quilts. Designs feature the most popular star designs to be pieced or appliquéd: Checkerboard Stars, Circled Stars, Red and Cream Stars, Star Struck, Vintage Snowball Stars.

Star Struck Quilts (Leisure Arts #3672)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/whimsy-for-every-room.html Leaflet features a variety of home decor projects based on the artwork of designer Sue Dreamer: Padded Headboard, Love Pillow, Joy Pillow, Painted Floor Cloth, Painted Lamp, Fabric-covered Box, Painted Canvases, etc.

Whimsy for Every Room (Leisure Arts #3665)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/baby-blooms-layette.html Perfect for a budding princess, this lovely layette is delicately adorned with dimensional flowers and bows. The crocheted set is for sizes 3 months and 6 months. It features a coat, dress, bonnet, and booties in fingering weight yarn. The matching afghan, made using worsted weight yarn, is decorated with a large central bouquet and a border of floral triangles.

Baby Blooms Layette (Leisure Arts #3671)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quilts-inspired-by-the-seasons.html Celebrate every season with magnificent quilts that echo the colors of the great outdoors. Designer Patricia Converse offers 4 stunning creations that capture the essence of nature on fabric. Quilters will especially appreciate the easy instructions.

Quilts Inspired by the Seasons (Leisure Arts #3595)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fireside-afghans.html Snuggling under a handmade throw before a crackling fire--what could be more soothing on a cold, blustery night? Even if you don't have a fireplace, you can still have the superior comfort of a crocheted afghan to chase the chill. These 8 cozy creations were designed by Melissa Leapman, so you know they're easy to fashion and will make stunning accent pieces for your home decor. Stripes, shells, and zigzags are just a few of the simple patterns that will warm you with their toasty neutral shades or radiant autumn hues.
8 afghans to crochet using bulky or medium/worsted weight yarns: Harvest Stripes, Fireside Shells, Memories of Summer, Toasty Stripes, Warm Stripes, Fireside Spikes, Cozy Autumn, and Hearthside Ripple.

Fireside Afghans (Leisure Arts #3596)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mix-it-up.html Leaflet features four knit throws from designer Rena V. Stevens. The Throws showcase a variety of traditional and specialty yarns from specific manufacturers - use worsted or bulkyweight yarn to mix and match.

Mix It Up! (Leisure Arts #3871)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/life-tips-from-the-garden.html Cross stitchers will cherish this harbinger of springtime...five heirloom stitch pieces celebrating the joy and serenity of gardening, from designer Diana Thomas. Welcome spring with this delightful harvest of gardening favorites!

Life Tips From the Garden (Leisure Arts #3735)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/beaded-home-d-eacute-cor.html Leaflet features great home decor projects designed by Basha Kooler Hanner of Kooler Design Studio. Projects are made with beads, wire, simple tools, and a few extra embellishments.

Beaded Home Decor (Leisure Arts #3724)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fun-projects-for-the-family.html From whimsical to sophisticated, these 25 knit and crochet projects from Lion Brand Yarn Company are sure to please. Choose from decorator pillows, cozy blankets, home accessories -even fancy duds for 4-legged friends.

Fun Projects For the Family (Leisure Arts #3722)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/gift-bag-pizzazz.html Leisure Arts' talented staff of designers have contributed unique gift bag ideas for most any occasion using scrapbooking materials that are readily available in craft and hobby stores. These gift bags and bags are made from scratch.

Gift Bag Pizzazz (Leisure Arts #3707)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/gooseberry-patch-cottage-garden-quilts.html Join the Gooseberry Patch Country Friends for an old-fashioned quilting adventure. Create four pretty folksy quilts with playful patterns. This is a can't-miss collection for all Gooseberry Patch fans!

Gooseberry Patch Cottage Garden Quilts (Leisure Arts #3718)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/gooseberry-patch-gift-mixes-to-share.html Leaflet includes sixteen gift mix recipes and fun ideas for wrapping them: Simple & Speedy Basic Bread Mix with Quick Bag and Tag; Incredible Cobbler Mix with Tea Towel Basket Ensemble; Popcorn Seasoning Mixes with Labels for Shakers; etc

Gooseberry Patch Gift Mixes to Share (Leisure Arts #3663)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/alphabet-doodles.html Add flair and fun to your scrapbooks with Julie McGuffee's thirteen alphabets to doodle. Julie shows you how to use markers to draw whimsical letters with themes ranging from Alphabones for Halloween to Candlelight for birthdays.

Alphabet Doodles (Leisure Arts #3560)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/samplers-stitched-for-you.html Gail Bussi's elegant cross stitch samplers convey all the affection you feel for your mother, sister, daughter, and friend. Each of the four samplers has an inspiring Bible verse backstitched across the top and incorporates various embellishments.

Samplers Stitched for You (Leisure Arts #3515)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/farmland-wall-quilts.html Get ready to experience farm life from the comfort of your favorite chair. Kris Kerrigan's 9 pieced and appliquéd designs are fresh from the country, a delight to display, and will bring charm to any home. Photography of each finished quit included.

Farmland Wall Quilts (Leisure Arts #3519)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/cool-stuff-tie-dyed-shirts.html Kids will love creating their own tie-dyed attire. With this easy-to-follow guide, they'll learn alternative methods to the traditional craft. Complete instructions, with photography, include 12 shirts using different pattern combinations and colors.

Cool Stuff Tie-Dyed Shirts (Leisure Arts #1914)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/weekend-sweaters.html This colorful collection of casual weekend sweaters from Rita Weiss of the Creative Partners offers a wide variety of patterns that can be crocheted in a short time, using today's favorite new yarns in appealing colors. These stylish sweaters are perfect weekend wear.

Weekend Sweaters (Leisure Arts #3617)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fun-with-wool-felt.html This collection from Banar Design Studio includes 10 wool felt projects for the home, including a cozy scarf, an adorable baby quilt, contemporary pillows, functional totes, fashionable hats, traditional penny rugs, and clever neckwear - all quick and easy to make.

Fun with Wool Felt (Leisure Arts #3612)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sunday-s-best-for-baby.html Make any occasion special with 3 sets of crocheted outfits by designer Patricia Nasers for baby girls in pink, white, or white and lavender. Each includes a dress, dress-length coat, cap and booties/slippers in soft fingering weight yarn. Specialty stitches create soft textures to each piece.

Sunday's Best for Baby (Leisure Arts #3616)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/easy-accessories.html Let your imagination run free with these 12 knit and crochet projects using Fun Fur by Lion Brand Yarn. From neck warmers to hairpieces and handbags, these one-of-a-kind creations come with complete instructions and beautiful color photography.

Easy Accessories (Leisure Arts #3522)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-garden-reg-scrapbooking-artistic-techniques.html This collection of more than 50 scrapbook pages, cards, and other projects will inspire memory makers to infuse their own designs with texture and rich details. From working with clay and hand-tinted photos to image transfers and other materials.

Better Homes & Garden® Scrapbooking Artistic Techniques (Leisure Arts #3627)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/playful-pom-pom-d-eacute-cor.html Young folks will adore the fun of assembling pom-pom animals on hair-clips, lampshades, photo frames, and dozens of other projects from Dick Martin. Easily made from chenille stems, beads, craft foam, ribbon, card stock, and other easy-to-find supplies.

Playful Pom-Pom Decor (Leisure Arts #3548)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/family-accessories.html The entire family will love these warm winter accessories, featuring colorful knitted gloves, scarves, caps, mittens, vests, and more. Step-by-step instructions and color photography make everything easy. All designs made with Pantons® yarn.

Family Accessories (Leisure Arts #3550)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quilted-holiday-accents.html These 24 projects for quilters are sure to spark your holiday spirit all year. For Easter, egg-inspired yo-yos embellish a stand-up bunny, a table runner, and a basket. Show your American pride with a patriotic sweatshirt cardigan, tote bag, and table runner. Scare up some Halloween fun with an appliquéd wall hanging, tote bags, a lapel pin, and a treat basket. Family and friends will be thankful for your quilting talents when they see your Thanksgiving bread basket, place mat and napkin set, and autumn coasters. Wrap up your Christmas decor with a collection of coordinating pieces featuring St. Nick himself - a photo album, a stand-up Santa, ornaments, a stocking, and a tree skirt. Enjoy!

Quilted Holiday Accents (Leisure Arts #3547)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-easy-appliqu-eacute-quilts.html Discover quilting projects that are sure to please friends and family. From table toppers and holiday stockings to quilts and wall hangings, this collection features 11 projects for every occasion and stitchers of all skill levels.

Better Homes and Gardens® Easy Appliqué Quilts (Leisure Arts #3540)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/i-can-t-believe-i-m-beading.html Let your creativity sparkle with simple, distinctive beaded jewelry. From a whimsical dragonfly pin to a striking chocker and trendy hair sticks, these 29 one-of-a-kind projects are labeled by skill level and include valuable tips.

I Can't Believe I'm Beading (Leisure Arts #3538)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fun-with-flannel.html Designer Phyllis Dobbs says that flannel is a fabric that's lots of fun to work with. Quilters will love creating these 12 unique and practical home accessories - from a twin-size quilt and pillow set and café curtains to a placemat and lots of pillows

Fun with Flannel (Leisure Arts #3652)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/marvelous-monograms.html Now crafters can use our simple instructions to add professional-looking embellishments to a chenille throw, plastic purse, a journal, a bolster pillow, a canvas tote bag, scarf, fleece hat, a sweater, scrapbook, a felt photo album, and more.

Marvelous Monograms (Leisure Arts #3745)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/kids-cotton-sweaters.html These nine knit tops, designed by Melissa Leapman, are sure to become year-round favorites for toddlers to pre-teens. Choose from seven exciting pullovers, a cardigan, and a vest. Fashion the tops in fun citrus shades or vivid primary colors.

Kids' Cotton Sweaters (Leisure Arts #3766)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sentimental-living-from-the-porch-softcover.html Alda Ellis shares her best ideas for outdoor decor and open-air entertaining throughout every season. Gorgeous photographs of Alda's own porch and simple instructions make these stunning spaces easy to recreate in your own home.

Sentimental Living from the Porch softcover (Leisure Arts #3852)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bold-batik-quilts.html Looking for a way to use those marvelous batik fabrics? This collection of color-drenched quilts showcases special prints and exotic hand-dyed fabrics in new and exciting ways. Six original quilts from Heidi Pridemore will have your fingers flying through the easy piecing and quilting. In next-to-no time you'll be snuggling up to quilts with Balinese flair while dreaming of life on the islands! The 6 quilts are Steeple Chase, Panel Pizzazz, Tropical Punch, Whirligigs, Chain Reaction, and Flower Power.


Bold Batik Quilts (Leisure Arts #3939)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sweet-soft-baby-afghans.html For welcoming Baby into the world, these 5 wraps to crochet in soft pastels are a mother's dream. Field of Flowers features a chain of dimensional circles. Soft as Snow has lacy octagons forming a diamond pattern. Spring Spirals uses a cross stitch pattern with chain ribs. Diamonds & Lace has cluster stitches framing lacy diamonds. Soft Stripes has an open pattern of wavy stripes. All 5 are crocheted using medium/worsted weight yarn.

Sweet & Soft Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #3858)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/pretty-ponchos.html Leaflet features four trendy Melissa Leapman crocheted ponchos: Circular Jade Poncho made with worsted weight yarn, Sassy Salsa Poncho made with bulky yarn, Fuzzy Pink Poncho made with bulky yarn, Stripes Poncho made with worsted weight yarn

Pretty Ponchos (Leisure Arts #3937)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/teresa-wentzler-s-brilliant-plumage.html Teresa Wentzler's masterful creations never fail to evoke a sense of wonder and delight. But there's something special about this pair of designs--the beautiful birds and fantasy foliage are worked entirely in whole cross stitches and use very little backstitch. That means the rich shading will come to life on your fabric more quickly than Wentzler designs of comparable size. You'll soon see these exotic creatures proudly posing on pillows or in frames.
Stitch count for each design is 160w x 160h. Some stitches use blended colors of floss. Each black-and-white chart is divided into four sections.
Models worked over two threads on 28-count Zweigart® Cashel linen; finished size of each design 11.5 x 11.5.

Teresa Wentzler's Brilliant Plumage (Leisure Arts #3936)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/kids-playful-sweaters-to-crochet.html Kids will be dressed for adventure when they wear one of these seven crocheted sweaters by Jane Snedden Peever. Lots of color and texture make them irresistible. Written for sizes 1, 2, 4, and 6, there are two cardigans and five pullovers.

Kids Playful Sweaters to Crochet (Leisure Arts #3826)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/faux-finishes.html Try your hand at faux finishing and transform ordinary furniture and decorative accents into extraordinary showpieces! This laminated step-by-step guide shows you how easy and fun it is to do it yourself -- at a fraction of the cost!

Faux Finishes (Leisure Arts #56013)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/trendy-paper-crafts.html How fun and relaxing it is to make something meaningful for yourself or for someone you love, especially when it's as easy as adding photographs and embellishments to paper! Anyone of any age can make these 16 projects -- bookmarks, albums, scrapbook pages, booklets, and cards. You can fashion an album to hold precious photo CDs, or put together a chunky fold-out book to celebrate a new baby. Send your love or thanks with your own handmade cards. Keep vacation memories alive on a wall decoration. Or begin a tradition of gifting someone with scrapbook page on each special occasion. There's never been a more personal or rewarding hobby than papercrafting. Discover all the joy it can bring you!

Trendy Paper Crafts (Leisure Arts #3870)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/crochet-tops-for-every-wardrobe.html One of the most delicious things a girl can do for herself is to show up in a new look. So, why not treat yourself to these fresh fashions in crochet? A ballet top pirouettes in the hue of pink lemonade. The deep raspberry sleeveless top is lightly iced with white lace. Cocoa-brown richness takes shape as a belted jacket. And swirls of apple green come together to create a tangy temptation of a blouse.
4 tops to crochet using size 10 crochet cotton thread: Ballet Wrap (sizes 33, 36, 39, and 42); Pretty with Lace Camisole (sizes 32º, 35, 37.5, and 40); Belted Jacket (sizes 37.5, 40, 42.5, and 45); and Swirls Top (sizes 34, 37, 39.5, and 43). Three designs are for experienced skill level; the camisole is for intermediate.

Crochet Tops for Every Wardrobe (Leisure Arts #4089)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/it-s-playtime-baby.html The impulse to knit for little ones seems almost innate. Melanie Falick and Kristin Nicholas created this book in hopes of teaching new knitters, inspiring knitters whose skills may be rusty, and satisfying experienced, active knitters. Throughout, they have strived to show that knitting is a simple craft, but one with infinite possibilities. Together, they present a collection of modern heirlooms -- accessories and play things -- that you will enjoy knitting and sharing.
9 projects: Stitch-Sampler Baby Blocks, Baby's First Ball, Beginner Booties, Felted Diaper Tote, Teddy Bear Family, 3 Baby Cushions, and Mommy Sweater.


It's Playtime, Baby! (Leisure Arts #4117)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/it-s-your-time-sweaters-for-the-real-you.html Are you longing for something as simple as the perfect knit cardigan--one that goes with all your clothes? Would you love an orange cowl neck turtle top just like Velma's in the Scooby Doo movie? How about a sexy halter top just like Holly Hunter wears or a pullover as worn by Kate Winslet on the cover of InStyle Magazine? Knit designer to the stars, Suss Cousins has the knit sweaters you've been craving. She even shares some style tips for wearing them!
4 designs, each in sizes Small, Medium, and Large: Leather Tie Cardigan; Fitted Ribbed Turtleneck; Two-Tone Halter Top; and Bell-Sleeved Cable Pullover.


It's Your Time: Sweaters for the Real You! (Leisure Arts #4120)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-well-rounded-knitter.html Untangle those circular needles and learn to tame them with a new attitude and approach to an age-old craft. You'll overcome your fear of the circular needle and be gratified when you complete each of these projects by Grace Kaplan with minimal finishing and virtually no seaming. Each project takes you one step closer to becoming a well-rounded knitter.
General instructions and tips for knitting on circular needles, plus 14 projects: Flirty Skirt; Up to My Elbows fingerless gloves; Retro Granny Purse; Saddlebag; A Tisket. . . basketweave purse; Ribbon Ruffled Sweater; Striped Pullover; Lace Back Shrug; Waste Not, Want Not Capelet; and Cutie Pies doll and clothes.


The Well-Rounded Knitter (Leisure Arts #4113)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/wonderful-walls-with-paint.html Wake up your walls with decorator painting techniques that you can master in a few steps. This laminated guide teaches texturing, glazing, stenciling, color washing, and more! Just plan a color scheme, select a technique, and paint your walls wonderful!

Wonderful Walls With Paint (Leisure Arts #56015)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/simply-soft-baby-brites.html From booties and blankets to sweaters, toys, and a diaper bag, this collection of designs is all about softness and fun colors for Baby. Each item is crocheted using one or two strands of Caron International's Simply Soft® Brites, a 4-ply acrylic light worsted weight yarn.
8 designs: Zip Front Hooded Jacket (sizes 0-3, 6-12, and 18-24 months); Swirls Diaper Bag and Changing Table Blanket; Octopus Rattle; His and Hers Booties (size 0-3 months); Rainbow Pullover (sizes 3-6, 12, and 18-24 months); Baby Bugs and Happy Flowers Mobile; Baby Blanket Quilt; and Baby's Flowers Blanket.


Simply Soft Baby Brites (Leisure Arts #4100)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/chic-appliqu-eacute.html Julia Minasian and Heather Stover show how to create fun appliqué purses, cellphone holders, cozy scarves, and more, using those prized ribbons and other embellishing treasures that you've been saving. Once you've mastered their techniques, you'll be inspired to take off on your own journey having fun, relaxing, and being creative. Includes 8-page pattern insert.
16+ projects: Bags (Cactus Cutie, Hugs and Kisses, Hot Pocket, Heaven on Earth Bag, Peacock Evening Glory Bag, Spicy Fling Bag, and Bling Bling Bag); Scarves (Josephine's Scarf and Dancing on the Breeze); Memories Are Bliss (journal); Groovy Pillow; Flower Power Scrapbook; Eyeglass Case Mini Bling Bling; Scrappy Happy Bracelet; and Scrap-a-Fabulous (embellishments).


Chic Appliqué (Leisure Arts #4101)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/knit-sweaters-with-style.html These five fresh designs are knitted in fun fashion yarns. A textured vest has a deep-V neckline, a classic cable cardigan is created holding two strands of worsted weight yarn together, a triangular shawl has a lacy birds-eye pattern, a Chanel-style jacket is updated in a feathery, bulky-weight yarn, and a hooded jacket is flirty in novelty eyelash yarn.

Knit Sweaters With Style (Leisure Arts #3825)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/glamour-wraps.html Little dashes of drama that rest ever-so-lightly on your shoulders, ponchinis are the newest shape of crochet. Fashion the sweet indulgences with specialty yarns in your favorite colors. You'll find that these four designs by Melissa Leapman work up quickly, which makes them excellent for spur-of-the-moment projects. Catch the glow of a lovely rose-centered ponchini, or let the spirit of a special occasion embrace you with the softness of faux fur. Feeling festive? Wrap yourself in a net of bold texture, or display a gentle mesh of ribbon yarn, using it to your best advantage. Ponchinis impart an extra bit of flair to any ensemble. Don't miss the chance to look, and feel, this marvelous! Stapled; 12 pages.4 Designs: Antique Rose, Confetti, Fascination, and Faux Fur.

Glamour Wraps (Leisure Arts #3907)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/clay-day.html This leaflet is the perfect introduction to polymer clay for kids. Leaflet includes 75 projects that teach kids to make beads, jewelry, keychains, games, frames, animals, flower pots, and more.

Clay Day (Leisure Arts #3796)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/a-knack-for-knits.html These 5 casual sweaters are knitted using ordinary worsted weight yarn and circular or double-pointed needles using 3 basic stitches: Garter stitch, Stockinetter stitch, and Double Moss stitch to keep things simple. Generous size ranges.

A Knack for Knits (Leisure Arts #3798)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/gooseberry-patch-terrific-tags-in-no-time.html These 37 wonderful ideas from Gooseberry Patch Country Friends demonstrate the many uses for colorful, crafty, and quick handmade tags. Adorn a special gift with a handmade tag, or make labels for bottles, boxes, organizers, picture frames, etc.

Gooseberry Patch Terrific Tags in No Time (Leisure Arts #3787)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/gooseberry-patch-crafty-crochet.html Leaflet features ten great crocheted gift projects to share with friends and family: Plush Oval Rug, Round Bag, Lodge Throw, Eyelash Wrap, Dog Sweater, Colorblock Baby Blanket, Blanket and Pillow, Child's Hat and Scarf.

Gooseberry Patch Crafty Crochet (Leisure Arts #3781)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fashion-show-favorites.html Here are 12 stylish patterns adapted from designer favorites that debuted at the Lion Brand Yarn Company's annual fashion show. Projects include a sweater, afghan, top & stole, jacket, skirt, cape, vest, legwarmers, and more!

Fashion Show Favorites (Leisure Arts #3773)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/in-the-bag.html These 12 trendy projects feature purses and bags made with Homespun, Fun Fur, Lion Chenille, and chenille Thick & Quick Lion Brand yarns. All are designed to work up quickly on large hooks. Includes shoulder bags, carpet bags, hobo bag, rucksack pouch.

In the Bag (Leisure Arts #3775)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/easy-denim-quilts.html Enjoy creating a vintage-look twin-size rag quilt with blue denim and ticking blocks, a cozy throw with artful quilting on denim blocks, a cool chenille 18-inch pillow, and a whimsical bolster pillow made from a pair of blue jeans.

Easy Denim Quilts (Leisure Arts #3800)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/puff-stitch-perfection.html When is an afghan something special? Only when Kitty Hall shows us how to use easy-to-make puff stitches to create dimensional figures that dance across the project. And although you may know lots of children who would be enchanted by the dancing flamingos or the prancing rocking horses, why not ask a dashing dinosaur or a marvelous moose to keep you warm on those cold nights?
6 afghans, each about 38 x 40 plus fringe, to crochet in worsted weight yarn using an I crochet hook: Butterflies, Bugs, Rocking Horses, Flamingos, Dinosaurs, and Moose.


Puff Stitch Perfection (Leisure Arts #3889)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/crochet-tops-to-love.html Crochet to your heart's content with five trendy tops created with a variety of yarns from leading manufacturers. Pink and Black is a dazzling long-sleeve top made with pink yarn and black faux-fur yarn. An airy and attractive sleeveless Lace Yolk Shell is crocheted with satin yarn. An intricate see-through V-Neck top in white has a total of 60 motifs. A cool two-color Camisole of medium/worsted weight yarns and a simple, stylish Tank Top in Lemon Berry yarn complete this trendy collection ofsure-to-be favorites!

Crochet Tops to Love (Leisure Arts #3806)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/perfect-pillows-to-crochet.html Dazzling creations made with updated fun-and-fancy yarns, crocheters will love these eight delightful decorative pillows that can accent most any room. Projects range from traditional Cottage and Orange Blossom design square pillows (we used Lion Brand® Microspun yarn) to Create-A-Pillow - three unique styles that let your imagination run wild with a variety of luscious, textured specialty yarns. These wonderful crocheted pillows proclaim your personality and say it all!

Perfect Pillows to Crochet (Leisure Arts #3807)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/d-eacute-corative-painting.html Turn your creative crafts into works of art with a little paint and this handy laminated comprehensive guide. From basic brush techniques to painting fruits, flowers, and leaves, the clear instructions and color illustrations make it easy!

Decorative Painting (Leisure Arts #56012)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/small-seasonal-sensations.html Get ready for year-round quilting fun with these 8 sensational seasonal designs by Patricia Welch. There are 2 small appliqué quilts (18 x 18) for each season: a snowman and Nativity scene for winter; flowers and kites for spring; a lighthouse and stars for summer; and a school house and leaves for autumn. Using all squares and rectangles, the piecing is very simple; the appliqué designs are fused in place and finished with hand Blanket Stitching.
8 designs: Flowers That Bloom in May; Fun at the Beach (kites); Fourth of July (stars); Sunny Welcome (lighthouse); School Days; Falling Leaves; O Holy Night; and Frosty Friend.


Small Seasonal Sensations (Leisure Arts #3894)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/poncho-pizazz.html Leaflet includes five crocheted poncho designs by Kay Meadors: Textured Poncho, Variegated Ribbon Poncho, Colored Squares Poncho, Granny Square Poncho. All ponchos have instructions for three sizes: x small/small, medium/large, x large.

Poncho Pizazz (Leisure Arts #3890)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bright-layettes-to-crochet.html Oh, Baby! One look at these four colorful layettes and your little one's eyes will dance with joy. Besides being crocheted of soft and washable yarn, the sweet sets are also terrifically textured -- perfect for tiny fingers to explore. Designed by Carole Prior, each outfit includes an afghan, a hat, a jacket, and a pair of booties in size six months. No time to create an entire ensemble? Then fashion your favorite afghan in a flash. A wee someone will love the warmth, and you'll love how all of these vivid designs make every day special!
All garments in this leaflet are made with Sport Weight Yarn. All afghans are made with Medium/Worsted Weight Yarn.

Bright Layettes to Crochet (Leisure Arts #3891)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/knit-sweaters-for-today.html Leisure Arts is honored to present four stunning sweaters by the late and gifted designer, Barbara Venishnick. A knitter since age 5, Barbara was a certified professional knitwear designer and a member of the Professional Designer's Guild. Her creations graced the pages of numerous top knitting magazines.
4 knit designs in bulky, medium, and light weight yarns, for sizes small, medium, and large: Origami Jacket with ultra-wide lapels, angled front with 2 buttons, and long cuffed sleeves; Crossover Pullover with short sleeves and deep ribbing at waist; Faux Basketweave Topper with long raglan sleeves and two-tone trim; and Romany Top with smocking-look yoke and full, long raglan sleeves.


Knit Sweaters for Today (Leisure Arts #4361)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/summer-crochet-fun.html A young fashion diva will be ready for fun in the sun with this wardrobe of six crocheted outfits by Lori Sanfratello. Each set has a crocheted top, hat, or headband and a pair of pants with crocheted edging. Choose worsted weight acrylic yarn for ease of care or cotton yarn for coolness. Special trims include crocheted flowers and purchased ribbon. The easy-to-follow patterns begin at size 2 and go to size 6, so you can update her warm-weather wardrobe from year to year with new outfits in the latest colors!
6 sets: Pinks, Pink Roses, Peach Blossoms, Blue Sky, Sandy Beaches, and Daisies.

Summer Crochet Fun (Leisure Arts #4655)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/how-to-do-wreaths-if-you-think-you-can-t.html Get easy wreath ideas for the beginning floral arranger in this 144 page volume. You'll discover plans for 94 beautiful wreaths and easy-to-make bows, along with step-by-step instructions and full-color photography of each project.

How To Do Wreaths If You Think You Can't (Leisure Arts #15827)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/beautiful-wedding-receptions.html A must-have for every engaged couple, this book will show them money-saving ways to create the perfect atmosphere for their reception. Extraordinary ideas are included to help the bride and groom accent the decor with their own personal touch!

Beautiful Wedding Receptions (Leisure Arts #15890)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/great-wedding-parties.html This fun-filled book contains fantastic ideas for creative ways to entertain guests -- all with sparkling style that will never reveal how affordable everything was. Not just for weddings, the featured ideas can be tailored for other events, too!

Great Wedding Parties (Leisure Arts #15891)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bow-making-made-easy.html With our complete step-by-step instructions, you can quickly learn how to make 8 different types of beautiful bows. From decorating gaily wrapped packages to adorning a pretty plant or sprucing up a straw hat, bows can be used in a multitude of ways.

Bow Making Made Easy (Leisure Arts #1340)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/thru-the-seasons.html You'll love these four simple cross stitch designs that showcase the four seasons. From snowmen to springtime florals, this group looks great displayed together, one change them with the seasons. Color charts and instructions are included.

Thru the Seasons (Leisure Arts #2719)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/special-baby-outfits.html You'll love these special little baby outfits to knit, featuring bonnets, booties, dresses, and more. You get step-by-step instructions and color photography for 4 darling outfits.

Special Baby Outfits (Leisure Arts #2329)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/big-book-of-teddies.html Buoyant bears are the center of attraction! Dress up T-shirts, bookmarks, bibs, pillows, and more with these 40 cross-stitch teddy bears! Fans of these cuddly creatures will thank you beary much when presented with one of these lovable treasures.

Big Book Of Teddies (Leisure Arts #24516)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/creating-keepsakes-award-winning-scrapbook-pages.html Presenting over 800 inspiring scrapbook pages and tips form winners of the Creating Keepsakes, Scrapbook Hall of Fame for 2003, 2002, and 2001.

Creating Keepsakes Award-Winning Scrapbook Pages (Leisure Arts #15929)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/one-skein-bazaar.html See how to create a set of crocheted pieces using just one 8 ounce skein of Super Saver Red Heart yarn! You can make a kitchen set, hat and gloves, a 20 teddy bear and much more with these easy instructions!

One Skein Bazaar (Leisure Arts #2954)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/gorgeous-grannies.html Leaflet features seven square throws to crochet from designer Barbara Shaffer. The theme is fancy granny squares to fit any decor: Cabin, Cottage, Traditional, Romantic, Garden, Modern, Victorian

Gorgeous Grannies (Leisure Arts #3334)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/teresa-wentzler-s-woodland-faerie.html Delight your imagination with this cross stitch framed piece featuring an enchanting faerie and a woodland mouse. Flowers and ferns spill out onto the elegant border. The design is worked on 28-count Antique White Monaco over two threads.

Teresa Wentzler's Woodland Faerie (Leisure Arts #3342)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sweaters-you-can-knit.html Add texture and appeal to your wardrobe with sweaters you knit using today's beautiful yarns! From vests and pullovers to cardigans and jackets, here are fabulous fashions in a wide variety of sizes for him and her. Featuring Lion Brand Yarns

Sweaters You Can Knit (Leisure Arts #3151)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/a-year-of-q-hook-afghans-book-2.html The year will fly by as you crochet a quick-and-easy afghan for each month using a Q hook and multiple strands of yarn. You'll find the perfect throw for your porch swing, a favorite wingback chair, or a guest bed.

A Year Of Q-Hook Afghans, Book 2 (Leisure Arts #3043)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/teach-yourself-the-basics-bows.html Look no further than this leaflet for the low-down on these decorating and gift-giving helpers! Unique fabrics and textures such as paper wired ribbon, raffia, and metallic cording are presented with clear instructions for making beautiful bows!

Teach Yourself The Basics -- Bows (Leisure Arts #1864)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/touched-by-nature.html Pineapple motifs create birds, butterflies, and flowers on these 6 clever doilies designed by Delsie Rhoades. The embellishments all appear along the borders, leaving the centers clear to place a lamp or other table decoration.

Touched By Nature (Leisure Arts #3041)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/50-nifty-ideas-for-feathers-beads.html If you like the look of naturals, you'll love this book! Truly sophisticated crafts are now simple to create. You can embellish stylish lampshades, photo frames, gift tags, napkin rings -- 50 nifty ideas indeed!

50 Nifty Ideas for Feathers & Beads (Leisure Arts #1983)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/best-of-dick-martin-fun-for-everyone.html This collection of over seventy plastic canvas projects by Mr. Martin offers lots of fun creativity. Make dinosaur magnets, teddy bear nursery decor, floral bookmarks, fish coasters, and a variety of gift sets, frames, tissue box covers, and albums.

Best of Dick Martin -- Fun For Everyone (Leisure Arts #1982)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/pretty-accessories-to-crochet.html Oh, what wonderful things you can crochet with DMC Threads! Explore the luxury of DMC Traditions Crochet Cotton when you create a colorful scarf or a lacy poncho. The fringed handbag is Baroque Crochet Cotton, and its beauty is only surpassed by the pride of ownership it inspires. To add more glamour to your life, make a golden poncho of Senso Metallic Cotton or a rich black skirt of Senso Crochet Cotton. When you use threads from DMC, your crochet is more than a pastime - you create fashions that are timeless![Note: The skirt is recommended for experienced crocheters to make and is written only in size Small (26 waist, 36 hip, 22 length). Both ponchos are sized to fit most adults. The scarf is 4 by 58, and the purse is 8 wide by 11 high with round, bangle bracelet-style handles.]Stapled; 20 pages.

Pretty Accessories to Crochet (Leisure Arts #3926)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/check-it-out-afghans.html Looking for something new in afghans? Then check these out. Who would have thought that the humble check could be the starting point for a whole new kind of afghan? In the hands of Donna Browning-Damm, checks take on a new life and turn themselves into a group of fanciful designs, all using checks as their theme. Choose the elegant Royalty Checks, or for something completely different, put together A Maze in Checks. That's really going to amaze your friends.
5 crochet designs: Royalty Checks; A Maze in Checks; Border Check Scrap Afghan; Woven Curly Checks; and Cross Check. All are Easy skill level and are made with worsted weight yarn and sizes F, G, or H crochet hooks.

Check-It-Out Afghans (Leisure Arts #3854)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/wrapped-in-style.html Using Medium/Worsted Weight or Bulky yarns, crocheters can fashion four fantastic wraps that speak volumes about trendy fashions. A one-size-fits-all Mesh Poncho styled with tassels can be adjusted for length. An alternative style of this design is made with super bulky weight novelty eyelash yarn - a real head-turner! A cuddly Fuzzy Shawl wraps you in six feet of sumptuous brushed bulky weight yarn. The versatile Trellis Shawl may be worn at the shoulders or wrapped snugly around the waist for a change of pace. A fashionable full-length Hooded Cape combines textured and novelty eyelash yarns in a sweeping statement of cool-weather chic.

Wrapped in Style (Leisure Arts #3805)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/tunisian-crochet.html Designer Nancy Nehring presents 15 exciting projects to introduce needlecrafters to Tunisian crochet, known also as afghan stitch, basic stitch, or simple stitch. Projects include hat and scarf sets, bath mat and basket, a tote, elegant evening purse, etc

Tunisian Crochet (Leisure Arts #3758)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/speedy-tweeds.html These 8 colorful afghans are quick to create since each one is crocheted using double strands of yarn. Two are made from squares, three are strips, and the rest are one-piece construction. All come with complete, easy-to-follow instructions.

Speedy Tweeds (Leisure Arts #3280)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/woven-wonder-afghans.html Ready for a revolutionary new way to crochet? Then get ready to create afghans with two layers that actually weave together to make exciting three-dimensional textures. Each of the six patterns are worked in two alternating colors for maximum impact.

Woven Wonder Afghans (Leisure Arts #3442)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/style-for-you-style-for-all-sizes-s-3x.html Create stylish crocheted sweaters in sizes Small to 3X. The clear instructions and diagrams will help you get the perfect style in just the right size! Choose the Style for You whether it's a wrap front tunic, a trapeze sweater, or a swing coat. With eight designs included in all sizes, there's something for everyone!
8 crochet sweaters from Caron International, made using Simply Soft 4-ply, light worsted weight yarn (medium weight) and crochet hook sizes G, H, I, J, or K: Wrap Front Tunic Vest; Trapeze Sweater; Swing Coat; Modular Cardi-Wrap Jacket; Shawl-Collared Cape; Openwork Duster; Shawl Collar Ruana; and Weekend Tunic. Skill levels range from Easy to Experienced.

Style for You! Style for All Sizes S-3X (Leisure Arts #4269)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quick-easy-ponchos.html Leaflet features four crocheted poncho designs by Kay Meadors: Lacy Brown Poncho with sport weight yarn, Green Poncho made with worsted weight yarn, Striped Poncho made with sport weight yarn, Red Fur Poncho made with bulky yarn.

Quick & Easy Ponchos (Leisure Arts #3975)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/stylish-plus-fashions.html This fashion season is all for the plus-size woman! That's because the new silhouette is feminine and shapely - and because you know how to look as great as you feel. Just for you, Lion Brand® Yarn has created five fabulous outerwear garments in crochet. These delicious designs drape, swing, or cling in the manner that flatters you most. Choose an urban wrap of sparkly Moonlight Mohair or a vest in suede and eyelash yarns. Slip into a sleeved shawl of soft and washable Homespun or a swing coat in bouclé and eyelash yarns. Or indulge yourself with a copper-colored shrug of Incredible ribbon yarn. The crochet patterns range in size from Large to 4X, and each will add grace and flair to your wardrobe. Enjoy the raves and second glances you'll get while wearing these sweet enhancements. It's your time to shine! Stapled; 20 pages.

Stylish Plus Fashions (Leisure Arts #4686)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/soft-cuddly-fleece-for-baby.html Create 15 darling designs for the precious little ones in your life. From bonnets and hats to totes, blankets, pillows, and more, each cuddly polar fleece project will soften baby's world. Complete with clear diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions.

Soft & Cuddly Fleece for Baby (Leisure Arts #1905)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sumptuous-suede.html Lion Suede gives you the look and feel of the real thing, with none of the limitations of leather. Leaflet features seven fresh and stylish crocheted home and fashion accessory projects made with Lion Suede. Bags, Pillows, Throws, Wrap Scarf, Ski set.

Sumptuous Suede (Leisure Arts #4374)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-garden-reg-accessories-to-crochet-weekend.html Get into the fashion scene with 23 of the hottest crocheted accessories around. All you need is a weekend and basic crochet skills to complete these fashionable but easy accents, such as scarves, hats, ponchos, and purses. Check out these projects from the editors of Better Homes and Gardens for ways to incorporate beads into a scarf or a choker, to fashion an up-to-date creation that recalls yesteryear, and to add bobble stitches for a pop of color on a hat or bag. Pick out a pattern and some lovely yarn. Then treat yourself to a relaxing time as you create something special.23 Projects: Beaded Lace Scarf, Beret & Scarf Combo, Plush Fringed Scarf, Made-for-Shade Cap & Choker, Triangle-Granny Hat & Scarf, Striped Warmer, Rolled Brim Cap, Blue Jewels Scarf & Beret, Triple Treat (headband, belt, or scarf), Easy Crochet Hat & Bag, Block-Beauty Tote, Disc-Go-Bag, Backpack, Cell Phone Holder, Swinging Shoulder-Strap Bag, Vanilla Wrap, Lacy Poncho, and Fur-Trimmed Capelet.

Better Homes & Garden® Accessories to Crochet Weekend (Leisure Arts #4671)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/icrochet-day-to-night-versatility.html Whether you're taking the town by storm or by surprise, you need a day-into-night wardrobe that pulls double duty. So nice, not having to think twice. Serious fashion for the not-so-serious, these five crocheted sweaters by Melissa Leapman will let you hit the clock and head downtown. Your sweater will transition right along with your mood. All are made using medium or bulky weight yarn with basic crochet stitches and some cool edgings and trims. All instructions are for sizes Small to 2X.
5 designs: There's a flirty and feminine wrap sweater, a pullover with a ruffled neckline, and a cropped jacket to close down the town. A bandeau-collared sweater goes a long way toward stating your position, and a classic jacket takes it soft and easy.


iCrochet: Day to Night Versatility (Leisure Arts #4311)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/twice-as-nice-d-eacute-cor.html For instant versatility in home decor, these five crochet designs by Kathryn Clark all feature reversible qualities that make them twice as nice. The effect is created when you alternate yarn colors on each row, resulting in the pattern emphasizing a different color on each side. For example, the Checkered Afghan in brown and off-white yarns looks checkered on both sides but appears predominantly brown on one side and predominantly off-white on the other.
5 designs: Fiery Plaid Afghan and Pillow; Checkered Afghan; Shades of Pink Baby Afghan; and Country Diamonds Rug. The rug is crocheted using bulky yarn; all other designs use medium weight yarn.


Twice As Nice Decor (Leisure Arts #4593)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/a-beginner-s-guide-to-rubber-stamping.html In the past, people thought rubber stamps were just for kids -- but today, it has become one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the country. By coloring a rubber-stamped image and pressing it onto paper, you create instant art, with endless possibilities!

A Beginner's Guide To Rubber Stamping (Leisure Arts #1736)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quilts-by-the-calendar.html Celebrate every month of the year with wonderful quilts from Marianne Fons and Liz Porter's popular magazine, For the Love of Quilting. The 12 designs include Winter on the Ohio, Scraps of Green, Stars and Stripes, Sunflower Sayonara and Christmas Stars.

Quilts by the Calendar (Leisure Arts #3369)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/beginner-s-guide-to-altered-art.html What exactly is altered art? It's merely turning a familiar or found object into an objet d'art. This canbe achieved in many ways - by adding paint, papers, charms, ribbon, fibers, and anything else you can think of. The sky's the limit. You can alter just about anything - an old book, a cigar box, shipping tag, playing card, wooden box, or any object that you would like to transform. Check out the gallery section for inspiration and to see what other artists have created. There are more than 60 projects including altered books, tags, microscope slides, boxes, bottles, slide mounts, and much more. Then you'll be so excited you won't be able to wait to try your own altered art project. The technique section has more ideas for adding interest to your work. The project section has step-by-step instructions for particular types of altered art. There's also a section on tools and supplies.Whatever you do, have fun, stay loose, and get started. Become one of the many fans of altered art!

Beginner's Guide to Altered Art (Leisure Arts #4536)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-christmas-cards-tags.html This Christmas, give meaningful holiday greetings to friends and loved ones on your mailing list. Inside, you'll find dozens of eye-catching cards you can create yourself. Choose fun and funky styles, easy-to-make cards to produce in assembly-line fashion, kid-friendly projects, keepsake-quality cards, and even whimsical wrappings for gift cards. There are so many ideas that you'll turn to this book year after year for inspiring card-making projects.

48 projects reflecting seven themes: Tradition in Red & Green, Twist on Tradition, Quick as a Wink, Sentimental Notions, In the Cards, Counting Down the Season, and It's a Wrap.


Better Homes and Gardens® Christmas Cards & Tags (Leisure Arts #4569)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-green-wedding-guide.html With the ideas and projects in this book, couples whose lifestyle is environmentally and socially conscious can create the green wedding of their dreams. What is a green wedding, anyway? It just means that in all aspects of your wedding plans, you do your best to use products and services that will have as little impact as possible on the planet and the people who live on it. By using products made from recycled and renewable resources, creating less waste, and avoiding petroleum-based and toxic chemicals, you make a contribution to conservation and to a healthier planet. The result will be a celebration of love that encircles not only yourselves, your family, and your friends, but which also reaches around the entire Earth.


The Green Wedding Guide (Leisure Arts #4638)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/christmas-gifts-of-good-taste-volume-5.html Good food and festive gifts that delight family and friends ? these are things we love about Christmas and other special days. That's why we're pleased to present this book containing more than 200 yummy recipes and creative crafts. There are crunchy snacks, hearty soups, fresh-baked breads, and lots of sumptuous sweets to tantalize the taste buds of everyone on your gift list. And all are presented with unique craft ideas for keepsake containers or wrappings so your food gifts will be unforgettable. Christmas is the main focus of the book, but there also are gift ideas to help you mark Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and other memorable days throughout the year. Many of our incredible edibles are quick to prepare, too ? just look for the Easy emblem near the project title. The next time you need a creative and fun gift, let this collection be your guide. And remember: If it's homemade, it's from the heart!

Christmas Gifts of Good Taste Volume 5 (Leisure Arts #15911)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/trendy-knit-tops.html These 13 trendy sweater patterns from Joyce Wang are perfect for the fashionable wardrobe. From casual to elegant, each comes in four sizes for the perfect fit. All are knit in the round with circular and double-pointed needles for a seamless finish. Just pair these sleeveless and halter styles with a slinky skirt for a hot date or with your favorite jeans for a shopping trip with friends. Designs include High Turtleneck, Modified Turtleneck, Funnel Neck, Cowl Neck, Asymmetrical Halter, V-Neck Halter, V-Neck Tank, Handkerchief Collar, Bib Halter, Scarf Halter, Cowl Halter, Cowl Neck Tank, and V-Neck Tied Halter.
For more knit fashions by Joyce Wang Wu, see A Passion for Cables (#3866).

Trendy Knit Tops (Leisure Arts #3604)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/toile.html Accessorize your life with beautiful toile in cross stitch or needlepoint! The 8 designs can be worked in four different colorways and include pillows, coasters, a box, a bell pull, and an eyeglass case or purse.

Toile (Leisure Arts #3472)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/albums-boxes-frames-oh-my.html Designer Chris Malone shows how to fashion 12 picture-perfect photo albums, boxes, and frames -- from entertaining to elegant -- the quick and easy way. Includes a Baby Brag Album, a Family Fun Frame, and a Floral Basket Album.

Albums & Boxes & Frames, Oh My! (Leisure Arts #3602)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/christmas-in-the-round.html Debra Jordan Bryan fills her world with charming characters in whimsical settings. They're the kind of creations we all love to see, especially at Christmastime! Discover your own talent for capturing the Yuletide spirit by painting Debra's six round designs on plates, trays, a clock, or an album. You'll enjoy the merry smiles from a trio of snowmen. And who wouldn't love to celebrate the universal appeal of Santa Claus in such a jolly way? The clear instructions will have you finishing your projects in next-to-no time. Just think what great presents they would make for everyone on your gift list! Includes general instructions, painting techniques, and step-by-step painting instructions for the designs. Stapled; 32 pages plus 8-page pattern insert.6 Designs: Share the Warmth Photo Album, Santa Clock, Snowman Family Tray, Santa Stool, Holiday Hugs Plate, and Snowman Plate.

Christmas in the Round (Leisure Arts #22589)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/paint-a-tin.html Got tins? In this book we'll show you how to transform those multitudes of tiny tins we all collect into something grand and useful. Eleven talented decorative artists share 24 delightful tin makeovers that are sure to inspire. Mint tins, jewelry tins, and CD tins become photo albums, games, survival kits, gift card boxes, and containers for holding everything from paper clips and buttons to lens cleaners or dog treats. But be forewarned: once you start, you might find that you can't empty your tins fast enough to paint them!
44 pages includes 36 inside pages plus an 8-page pattern insert.

Paint-A-Tin (Leisure Arts #22595)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/paint-a-garden-alphabet.html Decorate your home and wardrobe with an alphabet of colorful garden flowers. Use the letters, from A to Z, to paint everything from pillows and purses to furniture and greeting cards. Projects and ideas provide inspiration for the many ways to create with this versatile alphabet designed by Nancy Rossi and Linda Gillum. Enlarge or reduce the patterns to fit your wood, fabric, tin, or paper surfaces, then follow the instructions and illustrations for painting.
Flowers depicted are aster, begonia, coreopsis, delphinium, echinacea, foxglove, geranium, hibiscus, iris, jasmine, kalanchoe, lilac, morning glory, nasturtium, orchid, peony, queen anne's lace, rose, sweetpea, tulip, unity, violet, wisteria, an eXcellent array, yarrow, and zinnia.


Paint-a-Garden Alphabet (Leisure Arts #22634)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/a-garden-of-glassware.html For alfresco dining indoors, let Julie McGuffee show you how to paint inviting floral designs on plates, glasses, tumblers, pitchers, candleholders, and more! Full-size patterns and paint stroke worksheets included.

A Garden of Glassware (Leisure Arts #22533)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/art-made-easy-painting-nature.html Welcome to the wonderful world of ART MADE EASY! We invite you to experience one of the easiest painting techniques around -- iron-on transfer illustrations that you fill in with a paint-by-number guide. Whether you're a beginning painter or a seasoned pro, you'll quickly reproduce these 15 nature designs on pre-stretched art canvases. Each of these amazing designs is awaiting your special touch. For more Art Made Easy designs, see #22575, #22580, and#22577.

Art Made Easy: Painting Nature (Leisure Arts #22628)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mixed-media-canvases.html Now you can do more than just paint those plain pre-stretched artist's canvases. We show you how simple and fun it is to create collages of images that are painted, textured, and stamped or stenciled. Easy, exciting enhancements make these home accents unique. Themes range from feminine flowers and fashion images to rugged cowboy creations and reflective Asian influences.
19 designs: Asian Influence (set of four, with mirrors); Cowboy (including photo frame area); Leaves (set of two); Old World Headboard (set of four); Purses (set of three canvases mounted with pretty little purses); Style (feminine set of four, featuring roses, a heart, and fashion silhouettes); and Family (set of five linked canvases).

Mixed Media Canvases (Leisure Arts #22626)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/candleholders-light-up-your-d-eacute-cor.html Light up your life with beautiful hand-painted candleholders for pillars, votives, tea lights, tapers, hurricanes, and more. Designed by eight talented decorative artists, the 18 painting projects include a variety of styles from casual to elegant, vintage to modern, whimsical to traditional. Perfect for special occasions or just for fun, each will make a table festive and bright.
Start with the easy terra-cotta Fiesta Time Tealights. The Floral Fantasy Centerpiece sets a graceful mood. Not just for special occasions, these candleholders and the French Country, vintage, inspirational, and floral designs are best enjoyed every day. In addition, the projects for Spring, Autumn, and Christmas will bring added pleasure to each season. Enjoy!

Candleholders Light Up Your Decor (Leisure Arts #22600)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/ornamental-magic.html Ornaments aren't just for Christmas anymore -- especially when they're painted in decorator colors and graced with bead, fringe, ribbon, or wire accents. Faux-finish artist Martha Kenton's unique approach to transforming plain glass ball ornaments into sparkling designer accessories is quick, easy, and fun to learn. Let her 29 artistic creations inspire you to experiment with your favorite paint colors and embellishments. The magical results will grace your home with loveliness you'll enjoy year-round!
You'll learn to create breathtaking ornaments using 7 fast painting techniques and extra-easy embellishments. Techniques include acrylic paint applied by brushing, sponging, drizzling, or blowing; spray paints that blend colors and add textures; and reactive metal paints that create patinas.


Ornamental Magic (Leisure Arts #22602)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/american-pride-afghans.html Freedom is a beautiful thing, and so are these crocheted salutes to Old Glory! Red, ecru, and blue worsted weight yarn imparts a look of instant history to six patriotic afghans. These special creations designed by Kay Meadors are sure to become beloved heirlooms.

American Pride Afghans (Leisure Arts #3469)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/holiday-horses.html The delightful carousel horses by Linda Gillum are extraordinary examples of her award-winning needlework. Enjoy bringing back memories of childhood carousel rides and special holidays as you stitch these nostalgic heirlooms. Kooler Design Studio, Inc.

Holiday Horses (Leisure Arts #3461)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/gooseberry-patch-creative-memory-keeping.html Don't store your memories in a shoebox! Get those precious photos and keepsakes out where they can be seen in these unique Gooseberry Patch journals, scrapbook pages, shadow boxes, and more.

Gooseberry Patch Creative Memory Keeping (Leisure Arts #3378)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/crocheted-sweaters-for-the-family.html Outfit the entire family in these fun-to-crochet sweaters, including seven for children, five for adults, and even one for the dog! All come with clear, step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and color photography of the finished projects!

Crocheted Sweaters For The Family (Leisure Arts #3226)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/gooseberry-patch-fast-and-fun-embroidery.html Guess who's improved upon old-fashioned embroidery? The folks at Gooseberry Patch proudly present 28 projects that retain all the creative fun of vintage stitchery, yet finish in a flash. Make pillows, throws, mugs mats, cushions, and lots more!

Gooseberry Patch Fast and Fun Embroidery (Leisure Arts #3376)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/gooseberry-patch-holiday-open-house.html Let the good folks at Gooseberry Patch help you with your holiday entertaining! Make party invitations, food, and favors for three different holiday gatherings that will thrill your guests!

Gooseberry Patch Holiday Open House (Leisure Arts #3374)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/baby-quilts-and-more.html Linda Gillum's new creations for Baby are the cuddliest designs ever! Fleece fabric is the basis for four charming appliquéd and embroidered quilts with coordinating jackets, bibs, and hats. Themes include Noah's Ark, Teddy's Toys, and Daisy Days.

Baby Quilts and More (Leisure Arts #3370)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/gooseberry-patch-handmade-cards-in-minutes.html Make fun and folksy greeting cards to send messages for lots of occasions and reasons, such as new baby, thank you , get well, and friendship. These easy-to-do designs will win hearts with their appealing Gooseberry Patch motifs.

Gooseberry Patch Handmade Cards in Minutes (Leisure Arts #3373)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/favors.html Your guests will be surprised and delighted to discover any of these 21 unique favors on their dinner plates. Treat them to classy monograms and beaded wine glass charms, candles, sachets, cones, and more. Each design is affordable and easy to make.

Favors (Leisure Arts #3390)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/bookmarks-abloom.html Even if you can't visit every state in our nation, you can collect each state flower in cross stitch! Create the 50 fabulous florals on pre-finished 14-count bookmarks to make quick and easy gifts for yourself and all the avid readers in your life.

Bookmarks Abloom (Leisure Arts #3395)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/terrific-tassels.html This in-depth guide to tassel-making provides lots of handy tips for creating original home accents. Learn how to incorporate beads and fancy knot work into your tassels, and see how color choices can affect the finished look of your designs.

Terrific Tassels (Leisure Arts #3438)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/appliqu-eacute-through-the-house.html Whether you're a quilting expert or just beginning your quilt-making adventures, you'll enjoy these fifteen quick-to-finish appliqué designs for home decor. Designs include fruit, flowers, snowmen, and more.

Appliqué Through the House (Leisure Arts #3452)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/teresa-wentzler-s-romeo-and-juliet.html Romance takes center stage on this cross stitch portrayal of Romeo and Juliet in the garden. Teresa Wentzler's expert eye for detail brings the famous lovers to life on 28-count Glass Blue Monaco fabric.

Teresa Wentzler's Romeo and Juliet (Leisure Arts #3426)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/just-glorious.html Enjoy the beauty of Barbara Baatz Hillman's luxurious roses and primroses, charted for either cross stitch or needlepoint. Create elegant framed pieces or plump up a couple of pillows with breathtaking blossoms. Easy instructions and color photography.

Just Glorious (Leisure Arts #3423)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/seasonal-accents-in-felt.html Don't wait until Christmas to deck the halls, the walls, the mantel, or any part of your home with seasonal and holiday cheer. These 36 felt-and-fabric accents offer a decorative touch for every occasion. Use paper punches to embellish the easy designs.

Seasonal Accents in Felt (Leisure Arts #3398)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/d-eacute-corator-pillows.html Add both comfort and color to your home with this updated collection of crocheted pillows in 14, 16, and 18 squares. Worsted- and bulky- weight yarns make the most of these textured patterns, including herringbone, tweed, cluster, cables, and diamond.

Decorator Pillows (Leisure Arts #3248)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/d-eacute-corator-table-skirts-toppers.html Add a breath of fresh air to any room with an inexpensive decorator table dressed up in a skirt and topper you make yourself. Our handy laminated pocket guide shows you how, with plenty of color photos, diagrams, styles, and creative tips.

Decorator Table Skirts & Toppers (Leisure Arts #56017)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/the-weekend-artist-you-can-draw.html This basic drawing guide by Lee Hammond lists the necessary supplies and teaches the following techniques: graphing a reference photo; the five elements of shading; and blending. Sample drawings are used to show how to complete a line drawing, begin to shade, blend the tones, and add the finishing touches. The samples portray a seal, flamingo, animal eyes, a black Labrador retriever, a puppy, a tabby cat, a shaggy dog, a squirrel, horse, and falcon with outstretched wings. There also is a section about drawing people. It includes drawing facial features, different kinds of hair, and in profile. Samples teach how to draw well-known faces such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as well as how to do portraits of people with different cultural looks, how to capture exciting expressions, a simple hand gesture, and a more complex pose. Stapled; 32 pages.

The Weekend Artist: You Can Draw (Leisure Arts #22581)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/poncho-perfection.html Leaflet features four knit poncho designs by Kay Meadors: Perfect in Pink made with bulky yarn and bulky novelty eyelash yarn, Perfect in Fur made with bulky eyelash yarn, Perfect in Stripes made with bulky yarn, and Perfect Lace made with fine yarn.

Poncho Perfection (Leisure Arts #3976)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/stars-in-the-making.html The stars have been subjects of myth and fable for millennia. No matter how much we learn about these celestial bodies, we always enjoy using artistry to capture their likeness. Now knitters can catch their own stars with these 14 designs by Elizabeth Ravenwood. Knit them in their original forms, or make your stars twinkle by adding beads or changing thread or embroidery floss. Imagine using your stars as home decor accents, or adding them to sweaters or handbags as appliqués. With knitted stars, there's a universe of creativity awaiting your discovery!
6 patterns plus 8 options in a variety of plain and metallic threads with beads: Andromeda, Bellatrix, Capella, Electra, Maia, and Mira.

Stars in the Making (Leisure Arts #4765)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/beautiful-afghans.html Lend a touch of old-fashioned elegance to your home with this lovely trio of crocheted Victorian afghans! These lacy throws, each featuring a romantic edging, come with clear instructions and beautiful color photography.

Beautiful Afghans (Leisure Arts #75018)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/iembellish-turn-your-closet-out.html You know those garments that never leave your closet? It's time to take them out for a spin--or rather, to GIVE them a new spin! We gave our favorites a facelift--and we're showing you how we did it! Here are 20 ideas from Patti Uhiren for refreshing the look of the clothes you have now. This book shows even the noncrafter how to transform her wardrobe with trims, lace, beads, and more. This is an exciting new iSeries book you don't want to miss!
20 projects: four versions of the perfect short jacket; chains and charms for not-so-bad girls; take your boring jeans to the mat; six shiny ideas for a whole week of nights out on the town (with one night off to rest up); and amazing looks that mix black and white.


iEmbellish: Turn Your Closet Out (Leisure Arts #4401)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/elegant-wire-and-bead-crochet-jewelry.html A spool of thin shiny wire, sparkly beads, and a metal crochet hook are all you'll need to create unique elegant jewelry to accessorize your wardrobe - just like the expensive pieces found in high-end boutiques. See how easy it is to use simple crochet stitches to fashion wire and beads into glamorous necklaces, bracelets, belts, or fanciful flower pins. Fill your jewelry box with eye-catching creations that will spice up all of your ensembles. Crocheting with wire will quickly become a fun and meditative craft where the possibilities are endless. Projects include a toggle necklace, random crystal bracelet, red wire bracelet, pearl pendant, seafoam choker, flower purse, citrine necklace, butterfly purse, flower pocket, coral bag, versatile magnets, rosette pins, daisy belt, Southwest belt, flower necklace, and multicolored bracelet. Stapled; 36 pages.

Elegant Wire and Bead Crochet Jewelry (Leisure Arts #4395)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/learn-to-bead-with-pat-sloan.html Let Pat Sloan teach you how to use beads to jazz up your quilted projects. In All About Beads, she walks you through the maze of available beads so that you can find just the right accent for your project. In Beading Techniques, she explores when and where to use beads and beading techniques.
In All About Tags, you will learn unique finishing tips and fun ways to use tags. To practice your new beading skills, you can choose from four seasonal tags and four coordinating wall hangings.
As much as I enjoy folk art designs and subdued colors, sometimes a girl just needs a bit of ëshine'! Pat said. I have found that the addition of beads to all kinds of projects will make plain objects look wonderful.
She also suggests using beads on pillows, table runners, purses, tote bags, jackets, sweatshirts, jeans, the edges of a tablecloth, pillowcase bands, and decorative kitchen or bath towels.
Stapled; 56 pages.

Learn to Bead with Pat Sloan (Leisure Arts #4389)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/ribbons-galore.html Ribbon-it can be so much more than just another pretty bow! Unroll a spool of ribbon and you'll unleash a world of creativity. Ribbons offer an enormous selection of color and texture, and they're available in a wide array of widths. In this book by Rebecca Sandidge and Vicki Greer, you'll learn new ways to use your ribbons on albums, cards, gift cans, wall hangings, and shadowboxes. And you'll get inspiration for dozens of ribbon applications for scrapbook pages. You'll also find several handy ways to keep your ribbon spools and snippets tangle-free. Gather your favorite ribbons by the dozens, and get ready to fashion lots of wonderful gifts and memory-keepers. 27 Projects and 67 scrapbook pages in four sections: Collect Memories, Get Organized, Be Creative, Page by Page

Ribbons Galore (Leisure Arts #4390)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/step-by-step-painted-finishes.html Here's a great little guide to giving your walls and furniture today's most popular finishes! Learn to apply color stains, simulated woodgrain, stamped designs, special effects with glaze, and more. Full-color photos and complete supply lists included.

Step-by-Step Painted Finishes (Leisure Arts #22511)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/no-sew-album-covers.html Get creative when preserving family memories. With this handy laminated guide, you'll learn how to make the ultimate scrapbook cover, including a baby album with padded hearts, a stunning floral cover with ribbon band, cheerful children's albums, & more!

No-Sew Album Covers (Leisure Arts #56010)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/granny-afghans-for-baby.html Sport weight yarn provides delicate softness for these baby afghans featuring granny-square variations. Ruffles and texture-rich stitches make each one unique. Little Book format has 5 granny-style baby afghans by Anne Halliday to crochet in sport weight yarns: Sweet Ruffles, Patchwork, Pinwheels, Lattice Posies, and Cluster Granny.

Granny Afghans for Baby (Leisure Arts #75070)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/ponchos-more-for-kids.html Keep the kids cozy and stylish in these ponchos and accessories. The Granny Square Poncho looks great in the latest popular colors, and the Girl's Poncho is jazzed up with popcorn stitches and tassels. Poncho Power features a delightful block motif with lush fringe all around. Two easy hat and mitten sets, one including a scarf, make great gifts for girls or boys. Little Book format has 8 crochet projects: Granny Square Poncho and Girl's Poncho (both in sizes 4-8 and 10-14), Poncho Power (small and medium sizes), Children's Winter Warmer Set (hat, mittens, and scarf), Children's Hat & Mitten Set.

Ponchos & More for Kids (Leisure Arts #75111)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/reader-s-choice-bookmarks.html This bookmark collection has something for everyone. These little handmade markers make wonderful keepsake gifts, whether the reader prefers flights of fancy or serious studies. Little Book format has 8 bookmarks to crochet in bedspread weight (size 10) cotton thread: Tasseled Bookmark, Graceful Gothic Cross, Sunflower, Butterfly, Petunia, Birdhouse, Pineapple, and Heart.

Reader's Choice Bookmarks (Leisure Arts #75069)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/first-choice-ripple-afghans.html Vivid colors and striking stripes make these afghans top choice. On the cover, Vibrance is highlighted with rows of Loop Stitch in variegated yarn. Aztec Sun forms a 60 diameter radiating star. Fantasy Garden adds drama with looping Front Post Clusters, and Royal Bargello's ripples have a lacy flair. Little Book format has 4 ripple pattern afghans to crochet in worsted weight yarns: Vibrance, Aztec Sun, Fantasy Garden, and Royal Bargello.

First Choice Ripple Afghans (Leisure Arts #75066)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/favorite-motif-afghans.html With names like Calypso, Twinkling Star, Plum Blossoms, and New Lace, it's easy to see that this Little Book of crochet afghans is big on variety! Each of the 6 wonderful wraps uses worsted weight yarn and a different crocheted motif.

Favorite Motif Afghans (Leisure Arts #75051)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/kid-pleasing-afghans.html Every child you know will want one of these playful afghans of their very own. On Clown Carnival, hexagonal motifs feature colorful circles and faces accented with bow-ties and big pompom noses. Dandy Dinosaurs is crocheted in Afghan Stitch and accented with Puff Stitches and cross-stitched Brontosaurus, Triceratops and Stegosaurus shapes. Bright Eyes has a simple openwork pattern with large eyes all over. And Kid's Play features square motifs dotted with colorful bobbles in the centers and clusters around the border. Little Book format has 4 fun afghans to crochet in bright worsted weight yarns: Clown Carnival, Dandy Dinosaurs, Bright Eyes, and Kid's Play.

Kid Pleasing Afghans (Leisure Arts #75065)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/quilted-treasures.html Peggy Waltman shows how to use paper-piecing, appliqué, and more to quilt 5 fabulous gems that inspire nostalgia along with the simple joy of creativity. Candy Stick is a treat with its strippy blocks and embroidered words of wisdom. To make your eyes dance, fashion the playful pastels of Spools, Spools, Everywhere. The bandana-style prints of Bright Mornings are sure to take you back to a simpler time. Can you imagine sandals on your feet and a breeze in your hair? That's the lighthearted mood of Melon Meadow. And Gardens I Dream About is a breathtaking composition of floral appliqué and dainty patchwork; you'll lose yourself in the delight of shaping its stately blossoms and tiny star blocks.

Quilted Treasures (Leisure Arts #4388)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/accessorize-with-beads.html Complete and easy instructions for making 24 beaded fashion statements. These beautiful designs by Jeri Clements include earrings, necklaces, bracelets, barrettes, purse or belt loop charms, and more. Besides providing clear illustrations and photos for every project, the book contains general beading instructions and information about general supplies. Designs include classic red & gold necklace and earrings, reflections necklace, Into the Blue necklace and earrings, softer shades of blue necklace and earrings, Charmed, I'm Sure necklace, bright & bold necklace and bracelet, exotic amulet necklace, summer & smoke necklace and earrings, Fit for an Empress necklace, Heavenly Ladder bracelet, floral bead bracelet, seaside charmer bracelet, touch of turquoise earrings, chained melody earrings, blossom time purse charm, funky beads belt charm, Fly Away barrette, prom night comb, and Glimmer & Shine barrette. Stapled; 20 pages.

Accessorize with Beads (Leisure Arts #4691)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/options-kids-sets.html You've just found the perfect patterns for your little girl's knit fashions. Now you'll create knitwear that's (almost) as special as she is! Wouldn't you like to be sure the yarn is just as perfect? To help you see the results you would get from a second yarn choice, this exciting Options book shows you two versions of the same outfit in entirely different brands and colors of yarn. Two of these three winter ensembles by designer Laura Polley include girls' sizes 2 through 6, with the last set in sizes 4 through 10. Choose a jacket, a poncho, or a coat; then create a matching hat, scarf, and a muff or mittens.

Options Kids Sets (Leisure Arts #4377)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/paint-a-garden-slate.html Gather a gardenful of charming signs for porch, patio -- any part of your house! Plant a pot of basil in the kitchen or hang your watering can by the door. Artist Cindy Rippe shows you how to paint fourteen fresh designs on real or man-made slate.

Paint A Garden Slate (Leisure Arts #22501)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/incredible-accessories.html Discover the satiny texture of Incredible ribbon yarn from Lion Brand! Leaflet features five colorful crocheted fashion accessories: * Rick Rack Scarf * Ribbon Cape * Capelet * Bag with Pocket * Cowl Neck Poncho

Incredible Accessories (Leisure Arts #4375)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fresh-fashion-accents-to-crochet.html Get more mileage from your wardrobe! Mary Estok Nolfi's crochet accessories are designed in sets to add color and style to your favorite outfits. Create belts, bracelets, pins, and purses with modern flair. You can even top off your outfit with a rolled-brim hat. Glass beads, luxurious yarns, quick embroidery stitches, and gleaming buttons give these projects their own brand of panache. Maximize your wardrobe options with these sparkling fashions, while rewarding yourself with the fun of crochet.
Projects in a variety of yarn weights include a Denim Blue Set, Blue Jean Pocket Set, Ribbon Suede Set, and Quick & Easy Set.

Fresh Fashion Accents to Crochet (Leisure Arts #4673)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/trendy-crochet-for-girls.html Indulge a young miss's passion for fashion with these cute wraps and caps. The quad of crochet sets range from toddlers' size 2 to girls' size 6, and the patterns work up quickly using various weights of yarn. She'll be able to choose from two shrug sets, one bolero set, and a cape set. And here's a bonus: The flower-trimmed cloak pins can be removed from the wraps and worn as hair barrettes! Select yarns in her favorite colors to crochet these fun outfits by designer Lori Sanfratello, then watch to see who smiles the most, you or your little princess.

Trendy Crochet for Girls (Leisure Arts #4656)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/cross-stitch-felt-purse-ensembles.html Indulge your passion for fashion and cross stitch as you create beautiful felt purses and accessories. Five fabulous collections offer a variety of styles that are sure to please, from classic elegance to contemporary chic. Felt construction makes it easy to finish each project or the entire 7-piece set for your own use or as gifts for the special people in your life.
5 collections, each featuring a purse, glasses case, address book cover, coin purse, card holder, checkbook cover, and cell phone case: Birds of a Feather and Vintage Sampler by Sandy Orton; Fiesta, Girl Power, and Retro by Linda Gillum.


Cross Stitch & Felt Purse Ensembles (Leisure Arts #4667)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/summer-fashions-in-thread-crochet.html There's no denying the appeal of delicate, form-fitting fashions for poolside and evening wear. And would you believe these little charmers by Kristina Dannels are all created with crochet? Cotton thread makes them cool and comfortable, beaded accents add flair, and the lacy tops and breezy skirt set are sure to become your warm-weather favorites. Whether you're hosting an outdoor event or relaxing on a vacation getaway, you'll be the center of attention in these original designs, handmade by you!6 Projects: Ripple Top with back loops and ties, for sizes Small (27) and Medium (31); Ripple Skirt for size Medium (29 waist, 40 hips, 18 length); Cool Breezes Top for sizes Small (30) and Medium (34); Halter Top, Blossom Halter Top, and Tranquility Top, each for sizes Small/Medium (A and B cups) and Large (C cup)

Summer Fashions in Thread Crochet (Leisure Arts #4383)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/sleeveless-fashions.html Each of these five sleeveless tops has a winning fashion feature. The stylish striped top has a ribbedturtleneck. Another has demure darts creating a pretty neckline with a rolled edge. A classic ribbedtop has a slightly scooped neckline that's great for showing off a pretty necklace. A cool halter has arope cable pattern in the front that accents the neckline strap. And a V-neck ribbed top sports aclose-fitting look. Sizes include Extra Small (32) to Extra Large (42-44). Instructions call for light to medium yarns such as Patons® Brilliant, Astra, and Canadiana.

Sleeveless Fashions (Leisure Arts #4386)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/touch-of-suede.html You've just discovered all the luxury of real suede with all the convenience you expect of the Lion Brand® Yarn Company! Lion® Suede is a soft, washable yarn that looks and feels like napped leather. Use it to crochet flowers that are fantastic for adorning a jacket, a tote, or a pair of shoes. And you can create plush suede pom-poms to fashion a scarf edging or an entire scarf. The same versatile yarn makes it a breeze for you to trim your favorite jacket with fringe. Lion® Suede is available in twenty-three colors, so you can embellish your entire wardrobe with the posh, appealing texture of suede. Stapled; 20 pages.

Touch of Suede (Leisure Arts #4688)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/two-to-go-knit-twin-sets.html Don't you love the phrase two for one? When you knit your own twin sets, you get twice the fashion value. These four perfect pairs are terrific to wear together or alone, so layer them on, or mix the pieces with other items in your wardrobe. Each set includes a shell and a matching jacket or cardigan. The designs are as varied as you could wish, giving you lots of ways to show off your knitting skills and inimitable style!
4 sets, each in sizes XS to XL: Zigzag Set (shell and bolero); Chevron Set (shell and trimmed cardigan); Leisure Time Ribbed Set (turtleneck shell and jacket); and Ribbons & Fur Set (shell and cardigan).


Two, to Go! Knit Twin Sets (Leisure Arts #4689)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/precious-pets.html Is there a fur person in your family who makes you smile? Then reward the antics of your whiskered wonder with crocheted accessories. These special designs from Lion Brand® Yarn Company will delight your canine and feline friends. Cover their collars with plush Fancy Fur or Lion Suede yarns, and create a pet bed of easy-care Homespun to keep your pal warm. For Fido or Fifi, you can easily fashion dog coats of Homespun or Lion Bouclé. And you know that Tom or Callie will save all their cat naps for a sleeping bag of Chenille Thick-&-Quick®. In fact, you may find that there is only one way to get your cat out of this cozy bag-offer it a selection of Lion Suede toys! The purrs and tail-wags may never end as you're thanked for these crocheted treats time and again. Stapled; 20 pages.

Precious Pets (Leisure Arts #4687)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-garden-reg-scrapbooks-etc-editors-favorite.html Finding the perfect scrapbook layout just got a whole lot easier, thanks to this book brimming with the best designs from Scrapbooks etc.® magazine. Each scrapbook page in this collection was hand-picked by a team of 10 editors and will inspire you to create your own scrapbooking works of art. The collection has chapters devoted to family and friends, special occasions, holidays, and vacation and travel. Tips and techniques are explained for each of the 57 selections, plus the editor's comments on what she liked best about the design.

Better Homes & Garden® Scrapbooks Etc Editors Favorite (Leisure Arts #4684)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-garden-reg-knitted-sweaters-for-the-family.html Whether it's a cuddly sweater for Baby, a whimsical design for a fun-loving kid, or a fashionable cardigan or pullover for a grown-up, you'll find just what you're looking for in this versatile collection of sweaters you can knit for the entire family. These projects will provide birthday and holiday gifts for years to come.
15 sweaters: 4 for her (fun scarf cardigan, lace & cables cardigan, single-cable sweater, classic tartan sweater), 3 for him (winter sky pullover, casual Friday sleeveless cardigan, men's spice gansey), 5 for kids (totally tied sweater, hugs & kisses pullover, ocean stripes button-up, rough & ready raglan, elephant pullover), and 3 for Baby (pretty-in-pink pullover, cotton-candy hoodie, seed-stitch & lace cardigan).

Better Homes & Garden® Knitted Sweaters for the Family (Leisure Arts #4677)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-weekend-quilted-projects.html Do you love to quilt but can't find the time to complete a project? Then this collection of fast, fabulous quilt projects is for you. You'll find quilts, wall hangings, pillows, and accessories for every room of your home - and each one can be cut and pieced in just one weekend.
12 selections: Star Pillows (8-point star in 2 colorways), Signature Quilt (fused apple core pieces), Butterfly Party Quilt, Race Car Quilt & Pillow (triangles set end to end), Patriotic Picnic Cloth, Sunset Wall Art, Memo Board, Patchwork Decorator (quilt with showcase print in center), Hold Everything Bag, Little Pines (table quilt, tea towel & coasters), Game Room Ensemble (cushions & table quilt) & All-American Quilt (banner).

Better Homes and Gardens® Weekend Quilted Projects (Leisure Arts #4682)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/painted-outdoor-projects.html Let artist Areta Bingham show you how to paint her beautiful floral designs on flowerpots, fountains, stepping stones, and outdoor furniture. Lots of worksheets and detailed explanations of supplies and terminology help you master the brushstrokes.

Painted Outdoor Projects (Leisure Arts #22513)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/stylish-accessories-to-crochet.html Pamper yourself or someone else with the five eye-catching fashion accessories to crochet in this Little Book. A pink and brown Cowl with looped edging is as warm as it is stylish. Ladies of every age will look sweet but self-assured in our colorful Tam. The dramatic black-and-white Belt fastens with a brooch to complete a dressy ensemble. If you like touchable texture, it's yours with the fringed Woven Scarf. And for those transitional days between seasons, our Shawl in springtime colors will add just the right amount of warmth. Fashioned with beautiful yarns and your creative spirit, these accessories will be worn and enjoyed for years to come.

Stylish Accessories to Crochet (Leisure Arts #75124)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/lazy-daisies-of-summer.html Grow an indoor garden of beautiful daisies on 10 mesh plastic canvas! Juliana Schiweck's lovely creations are easily reproduced by the beginning plastic canvas fan, yet will also be enjoyed by the advanced stitcher.

Lazy Daisies of Summer (Leisure Arts #3478)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/do-it-yourself-d-eacute-cor-with-polymer-clay.html Fun-to-make handcrafted clay accents and embellishments are sure to beautify any home. They're brimming with designer appeal, from clever candles and picture frames to a decorated dragonfly vase.

Do-It-Yourself Decor with Polymer Clay (Leisure Arts #3702)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-d-eacute-corating-vintage-treasures.html The ultimate idea book for decorating with vintage treasures, this soft cover publication features: A guide to Flea Market Shopping, Tips for using vintage treasures All Around The House, Makeovers to make those vintage treasures Marvelous, etc.

Better Homes and Gardens® Decorating Vintage Treasures (Leisure Arts #3910)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/gooseberry-patch-heartwarming-gifts.html Gift yourself with this fun collection of 48 treats to share with the special folks in your life! The unique surprises include a Biscuit Basket, a recipe box, bath potions, a tea set, and more!

Gooseberry Patch Heartwarming Gifts (Leisure Arts #3375)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/clay-pot-creations-terra-cotta-to-terrific.html Spiff up ordinary clay pots with crafty notions to make eye-catching containers! Dress up with Victorian angels, sewing leftovers, souvenirs from Mother Nature, and more. Get 14 fun-and-easy projects with detailed instructions and color photos.

Clay Pot Creations -- Terra-Cotta to Terrific (Leisure Arts #1856)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/angels-in-my-garden.html Folksy angels and fanciful flowers bring the outdoors inside on 22 garden-fresh projects. Paint a potter's bench with a charming cherub and let rabbits jump for joy on an amazing flowerpot table. Lots more fun and easy designs!

Angels in My Garden (Leisure Arts #22553)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/mother-of-the-year.html Jen Peters and Ginger Highland, a couple of real-life moms, share 76 stories from mothers, fathers, and grandparents who've survived embarrassing potty moments, road trips gone bad, school mishaps, bedroom blunders, and other parenting situations. We are all trying our best, they say, but we will mess up along the way. So kick up your feet and laugh along with us as we share our 'Mother of the Year' adventures. Book dimensions: 7.5 x 7.5,112 pages

Mother of the Year (Leisure Arts #15959)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/fast-fabulous-fashion-jewelry.html Now you'll always have the just-right necklace, bracelet, watch, or earrings for every outfit. Becky Meverden's fast techniques make it easy to assemble custom-fit accessories. And just imagine all the fabulous gifts you can create! Clear instructions and stunning photography make this comprehensive jewelry guide a must-have.
18 Projects: Sapphire Necklace, Two-Name Birthstone Bracelet, Turquoise Necklace & Earrings, Pearl Necklace, Bali Bracelet & Earrings, Amber and Gold Bracelet, Gold Earrings, Spoon Bracelets with Dangles (2), Teardrop Necklace, Cloisonné Necklace, Earth Tone Necklace, Green Earrings, Brown and Turquoise Bracelet, Silver Watch, and Copper Watch

Fast & Fabulous Fashion Jewelry (Leisure Arts #3963)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/cool-stuff-knot-this.html Knot This! Twist up a new look that nobody else has. You can totally do it in a flash with these knotty fashions! Tie, weave, and braid embroidery floss or pearl cotton to make bracelets, necklaces, anklets, and hair wraps. There are even some belts that double as necklaces! You'll find how-tos for the knots in the front half of the book and lots of ideas for combining knots in the back half. Add beads, bells, buttons, or bangles for extra bling. 49 fashions to braid, bead, and tie on.


Cool Stuff: Knot This! (Leisure Arts #4669)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/paint-a-pocket.html From shabby chic to country sweet, these unique pocket projects, designed by ten talented decorative artists, will add both color and functionality to your decor. Take your pick from pockets for posies to brighten a wall to tabletop caddies that will keep things organized. What could be sweeter than a guardian angel pocket for baby's nursery or a catchall with violets for powder room hand towels? Bring whimsy and fun to your TV room with a channel surfing frog box to store remotes, then get inspired as you paint magazine and letter holders with words of wisdom for your kitchen or office. Patterns, photos, worksheets, and step-by-step instructions will guide you every step of the way as you fill your home with these unique pockets of joy.

Paint-A-Pocket (Leisure Arts #22531)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/pop-pooch-portraits-to-paint.html Michelle Abeyta shares how to create your own adorable doggie portraits in her happy, colorful style. Her step-by-step instructions tell you how to size and transfer the patterns. Michelle's second love is pie, and she shares some of her favorite recipes so you can reward yourself for creating your own masterpiece.
Whimsical paintings of 12 breeds as adults and puppies: Beagle, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Chihuahua, Dachshund, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Pug, Schnauzer, Shih Tzu, and Standard Poodle. Bone-us section explains how to change backgrounds, paint giant or itty-bitty sizes, plan innovative displays, customize the patterns for any dog, and paint on home furnishings, etc. 32-page pattern insert.


Pop Pooch Portraits to Paint (Leisure Arts #22652)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/designer-canvases-volume-1.html This book showcases a breathtaking diversity of art: traditional paintings to enhance any decor; attractive renderings that cheer and brighten; multiple coordinating canvases that make a single stunning design statement; and practical accessories from a beautiful floor cloth to a gem of a jewelry cabinet. How-to's, patterns, and insider tips for all these projects and more are inside.
13 designs to paint by 7 leading decorative artists: Bistro by Patricia Rawlinson; Canvas Jewelry Cabinet by Martha Kenton; Poppy Floorcloth by Linda Lover; Relax with Friends by Chris Thornton; South Manitou Island Lighthouse by Debby Forshey-Choma; Summer Stargazers by Sharon Teal-Coray; and Believe, Dream, Hope by Patti Norrish.


Designer Canvases, Volume 1 (Leisure Arts #22625)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-painted-home-furnishings.html Don't just paint -- bring new life to plain walls, furniture, floors, and bedding with these seven stunning decorating themes. You'll learn how to use a multitude of exciting special painting techniques to get beautiful, professional results!

Better Homes and Gardens® Painted Home Furnishings (Leisure Arts #22529)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/beaded-tins.html Transform small everyday candy tins into sparkly art treasures using beads, crystals, pearls, micro-beads and other embellishments. They're perfect for storing stamps, pins, buttons, and more. They're also a gift. Leaflet includes nineteen decorated tin projects from Basha Kooler for Kooler Design Studio.

Beaded Tins (Leisure Arts #4396)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/simple-creative-watercolor.html Do it in a day watercolor projects! Step-by-step instruction and photography introduce the artist to basic watercolor techniques. Leaflet includes 16 projects and features such as painting subject as landscapes, flowers, fruit and more.

Simple & Creative Watercolor (Leisure Arts #4163)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/hooked-on-a-look.html Use fleece to make latch hook rugs or a personalized pillow. These contemporary home accessories are simple to fashion on rug canvas and are a great way to relax and be creative all at the same time. Leaflets features complete instruction for 7 projects.

Hooked on a Look (Leisure Arts #4347)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-garden-reg-before-after-d-eacute-corating.html Everybody loves a makeover, and this book will help transform rooms from dull to drastic, from boring to brilliant. It's filled with step-by-step plans from decorators who redesigned the featured rooms-- plus design lessons.

Better Homes & Garden® Before & After Decorating (Leisure Arts #3520)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/dazzling-mini-bags.html Sometimes all you need is a little bag to carry keys, lipstick, and a little bit of cash. On those special occasions, reach for one of these special bags! Each uses only one ball of yarn (or less!), and is glitzed up with tiny beads, fun fibers, or shiny bag frames. Make one or make all three!
3 designs: Moonlit Evening Bag, Beaded Amulet Purses (with or without flap closure), and Mini Beaded Bag.

Dazzling Mini Bags (Leisure Arts #75136)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/six-sensational-pillows.html Pillows are a decorator's best friend, and here are six great designs that will enhance any space. Change the look of any room with a strategically placed pile of pillows. These designs work up quickly so you don't have to wait to redecorate! There's even a bonus afghan pattern to match one of the pillows.
6 pillows and one bonus afghan: Entrelac Pillow, Denim Ribs Pillow, Chunky Checks Textured Pillow, Mardi Gras Celebration Pillow, Log Cabin Square, and Many Squares Afghan and Pillow.

Six Sensational Pillows (Leisure Arts #75138)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/touchable-knits.html Experience two amazing sensations - the softest knit garment, and the delight of knowing you made it yourself! With bulky-weight yarn and just a little time, you can fashion a simple vest or a cozy pullover. Try pairing your favorite jacket with a knit shell. Or snuggle into a cardigan that will remind you of a warm hug. Gather your yarn and needles; then let our clear instructions speed you on your way to knitting success. It's time to treat yourself to the oh-so touchable rewards of your creativity!4 designs to knit: cardigan, pullover, vest, shell

Touchable Knits (Leisure Arts #75132)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/crochet-now.html Put a little fun into your wardrobe with these playful crocheted garments! A sleeveless T-shirt of bulky-yet-wispy yarn is definitely pretty in pink. Or perhaps you prefer the black-and-white tank top with straps of fuzzy, super-bulky yarn? Of course, a little red skirt with a striped edging of flyaway fur might be the very thing to tickle your fancy! For a pullover with real pizzazz, create coordinating stripes, then add a texture-rich collar. Your choice of yarn makes each crochet project entirely unique. See the project instructions for recommended yarn weights, then let your imagination be your guide!4 fun designs to crochet: skirt, striped top, ribbed top, T-shirt

Crochet Now! (Leisure Arts #75128)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/swanky-suede-to-crochet.html Car coats, shoulder bags, and flirty berets ... the suede garments and accessories of the 1960's are now fashion classics. Add the richness of suede to your wardrobe in a fun new way - with crochet! Suede, from Lion Brand® Yarn, is the soft yet resilient yarn that makes it easy to recreate the retro look of napped leather. Button yourself into a casual, short vest or snuggle into the stylish warmth of a suede beret and scarf. Crochet a purse with eyelash yarn accents. And be cozy in a coat with shawl collar styling. For designs that appeal to your sense of touch, as well as to your fashion sense, make them with Suede.5 designs to crochet: coat, scarf, beret, vest, purse

Swanky Suede To Crochet (Leisure Arts #75126)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/velvet-touch-d-eacute-cor.html Enrich your home with crocheted luxury! Bulky and super-bulky yarns yield warm and soothing accessories with a kitten-soft feel. Revel in the richness of a Western Trails Blanket. Relax under the warmth of a Chevron Comforter. Reward your feet with a plush Fan Rug. Or refresh your decor with a multicolor Pillow. These four modern designs for crochet will help you discover the joy of creativity, while adding more beauty to your life.4 designs to crochet: 2 afghans, rug, pillow

Velvet Touch Decor (Leisure Arts #75127)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/simply-stripes.html Who knew that stripes could take on so many different looks! The 5 afghans in this collection reflect wavy stripes, mirror-image stripes, lacy stripes, bold diagonal stripes, and textured stripes created with a Long Double Crochet Stitch that extends into the row before last.
5 striped afghans to crochet in bulky yarn or with 2 or 3 strands of medium/worsted weight yarn: Colors of Summer by Melissa Leapman; Yikes! Stripes! by Agnes Russell; Rainbow Lightning by Alma Shields; Smoke & Mirrors by Rena V. Stevens; and Jeweled Waves by Charlene Finiello. Beginner, Easy, and Intermediate designs call for N, P, and Q hooks.

Simply Stripes (Leisure Arts #75141)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/easy-homespun-afghans.html In this pocket-size fold-out publication, Lion Brand Homespun yarn is featured in two small crochet afghans for easy skill levels. Both are 36 x 48. The Double Strand Lapghan calls for three coordinating colors of yarn and is made holding two strands of yarn together; it is worked (using a size P hook) in three strips that appear to be made up of large squares and rectangles. The Color Block Lapghan uses four contrasting colors of yarn; it is worked (using a size K hook) in two strips that create the look of four large blocks surrounding four small center squares.

Easy Homespun Afghans (Leisure Arts #75155)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/botanical-flower-note-cards.html These beautiful note cards will reflect your casual, yet sophisticated taste, while showcasing that special handwritten personal message. With matching envelopes and seals, your note will arrive in style and create instant interest! Each pack includes 12 cards (3 designs).

Botanical Flower Note Cards (Leisure Arts #75203)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/better-homes-and-gardens-reg-stenciling-stamping.html Anyone can become an artist with stencils and rubber stamps! Simple projects and instructions guide you to endless hours of fun, making everything from pretty papers to elegant accessories. Personalize your pieces by changing stamps and colors.

Better Homes and Gardens® Stenciling & Stamping (Leisure Arts #1939)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/botanical-birds-note-cards.html These beautiful note cards will reflect your casual, yet sophisticated taste, while showcasing that special handwritten personal message. With matching envelopes and seals, your note will arrive in style and create instant interest! Each pack includes 12 cards (3 designs).

Botanical Birds Note Cards (Leisure Arts #75193)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/crazy-for-felting.html In this pocket-size fold-out publication, Lion Brand Lion Wool yarn is featured in three crochet fashion accessories. Felting instructions are included. Two scarves are beginner-level patterns made using a size N hook, and a simple wallet is for easy skill level, using a size K hook. The Swiss Cheese Scarf is 6 x 40 and has circular holes of varying sizes cut out after the felting is done. The felted Striped Scarf (5 x 42) features fringe cut at one end and a vertical slit near the other end for inserting and holding the scarf securely around the neck. The wallet is 7.5 x 3.5 closed, and the overlapping flap has a band of stripes.

Crazy for Felting (Leisure Arts #75159)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/easy-homespun-shawls.html In this pocket-size fold-out publication, Lion Brand Homespun yarn is featured in three easy shawls. The Cream Openwork Shawl on the front cover is 18 x 60 and has a lacy edging that is four rounds deep. The Shawlette is a half-circle shape with stripes worked in two colors; it measures about 40 at the lower edge. The Bloom Shawl (15 x 60) is created with round motifs that mix and match three colors of yarn. The shawls are all crocheted using a size K hook.

Easy Homespun Shawls (Leisure Arts #75156)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/let-the-fur-fly.html In this pocket-size fold-out publication, Lion Brand Homespun and Fun Fur yarns are featured in a flirty Dog Coat and a colorful Rainbow Scarf and Hat that teens will love. The dog coat is made in one size, to fit a 19 chest. Worked entirely in Fun Fur using six bright colors, the hat is 18 in circumference and will stretch to fit a range of sizes; the scarf is 6 x 54. All the projects are crocheted using a size K hook.

Let the Fur Fly! (Leisure Arts #75158)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000 http://www.leisurearts.com/simply-stylish-purses.html Create 14 fabulous purses that will show your unique style and talents! Whether you're an old hand at crafting or have never sewn, crafted, or crocheted before, this handy guidebook to handbag making will show you how easy it is!

Simply Stylish Purses (Leisure Arts #3504)]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:21 +0000