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

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

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

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

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

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

A book with lots of ideas, instructions, and patterns for items to make for children. Some include: stuffed animals, toys, mobile, doll, puppets, bean bags, ornaments, potholders, stockings, walnut mice, baby bigs, smocks, tote, quilt, sleeping bag, and more.Book - Good condition except for stains on page edges. Some pages also have light staining, but no marks. Tight. No odd smells. Cover - Good condition except some staining and small tear at bottom back. Please see photos. 192 pages.

From back cover: "Signature quilts contain signed or inscribed blocks that are pieced together to create treasured souvenirs of times and memories shared." "The 24 block patterns offer a unique way to honor someone special." "Various techniques are offered...including stencils, stamps, computer, embroidery, and more. The traditional designs are easy to accomplish with step-by-step instructions." Very Good condition. This is actually a new book that has a little shelf wear. Bottom front corner has a soft bend toward the back. Book is clean and tight. Please see photos. 112 pages.

From back cover: "What do you get when you cross a Lone Star with a Pineapple? - Dazzling Pineapple Stars that anyone can piece!, Create large, dynamic stars with plain, print, or mix-and-match fabrics."
Flexibility - 6 size options, Paperpieced means all diamonds are perfect, workbook, large open areas to show off quilting.
Near Fine condition. Almost like new, but there is an impression near top corner on front where someone probably wrote on paper on top of this book.
96 pages, plus pattern insert stapled to back cover.

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

From front cover: More than 300 patterns for quilts; how to make quilted bed covers, clothing, etc.; fashion patchwork, applique, machine quilting too; superb ideas for beginners...; a guide for collectorsBook - Very Good condition except slight corner wear on pages. No wear on cover. Clean. Tight.Dust Jacket - Very Good condition in Brodart style cover. Small closed tears on back dust jacket (inside cover). Please see photos. 192 pages.

This book includes vintage and contemporary selections from the largest textile library in the United States. Even if you don't need the pattern book as a reference/resource, it would be great for someone who loves to scrapbook or a card maker.Condition: Very Good+. This is actually a new book, but it was exposed to water at the bottom of the spine. The last 2 pages at the back have a light stain and a few more have a bit of "wrinkle". There is no mildew and no odd smell. It is still a beautiful book full of colorful patterns. Please see photos. There are no page numbers, but this is a very thick, heavy book, so additional postage may be required.

This book contains more than 30 needlepoint designs inspired by the decorative and ornamental art of turn-of-the-century England and America. The patterns are adapted from varied sources as the famous Water Tower in Chicago, an Aubrey Beardsley flower, a William Morris carpet, and even a Paine's Celery Compound label. Each design is accompanied by a brief description of its origin. Photos of the original inspirations are also included. Clear step-by-step instructions for all stitches used in the book and charted patterns coded to color floss are included. Beautiful photos.Designer: Sheila Lynch. Personally, I love the Art Nouveau Butterfly design.Very Good condition. Some top and bottom edge and corner wear. Clean and tight. Please see photos. 86 Pages. Stated ISBN is 0030449464.

From back cover: "These terrific projects are simpler and quicker to make than full-size quilts - especially with the easy-to-follow patterns and step-by-step instructions."
"Making a wearable quilt does not require a great deal of expense. Materials in the home such as outdated clothing and remnants from previous sewing projects are ideal for the piecing of the quilt."
"Bonus: You get instructions on how to adapt patchwork patterns to clothing designs you may have on hand...increasing and decreasing the sizes of patterns..."
Very Good condition. Both covers have light bumping (barely noticeable tiny scratches). Light edge and corner wear. The top of the closed book pages have some speckles. I noted 3 pages that had small bottom corner creases. Text is clean and binding is as new. Lots of black & white illustrations with block of color photos in the center.
224 pages including Index.