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Ready Set Serge by Georgie Melot. Quick & Easy Projects You Can Make in Minutes.

Explore the creative options with Georgie Melot's tried-and-true methods. Learn the ins, outs, overs, and unders of your serger! Ready, Set, Serge is a fun, informative book that rewards you with success every time.

Georgie's encouraging, learn-by-doing approach guides you through the basics so you'll be creating simple but attractive projects in no time. Gift bags, book covers, pot holders, bath mitts and other attractive pieces can be made from fabric scraps and fat quarters, or from ready-made items such as bath towels.

• A thorough tour of the serger, from how to thread the needles and loopers to identifying speciality feet
• A guide to serger stitches and what each is used for
• 15 projects in both "basic" and "stepped-up" versions so you can learn general skills, then add more advanced techniques
• Clear steps accompanied by photos, project templates and diagrams
• Friendly expert advice from a professional serger and instructor

Judith Baker Montano Teaches You Crazy Quilting. DVD.

• Learn all about crazy quilting — supplies, fabrics, stitches, and embellishments
• See Judith's technique for constructing crazy-quilt pieces
• Create beautiful dimensional effects by combining stitches
• Enhance your crazy quilt with lace and ribbons

Embroidery & Crazy Quilt Stitch Tool by Judith Baker Montano.

The must-have reference guide for hand needlework! Stands up for easy use.

• Compact, take-anywhere guide to more than 180 stitches and stitch combinations for hand embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery, and crazy quilting
• Beautifully illustrated in full color for both left- and right-handers
• Alphabetical stitch listing and illustrated category index make any stitch easy to find
• Handy chart shows which needles to use with various threads and yarns
• Essential tool for any needleworker or quilter who wants to enhance a sewing project with embroidery

Glitz It with Glitter by Elaine Waldschmitt.

Add sparkle to your stitched projects in no time using a few basic tools and supplies. Using glitter on the fabulous projects in this book will

• Add details to Galloping Stallions and Proud Roosters.
• Emphasize the design elements of Triple Hearts and Extra-Special Jewelry Pouch.
• Give a touch of class to Cell Phone Sling.
• Add pizzazz to Christmas Ornaments and Glitzy Luggage Tags.

Needle Felting by Amy Barickman.

New to needle felting or looking for some fresh inspiration? The uniquely stylish designers at Indygo Junction have projects for everyone! Complete instructional and inspirational guide for both hand and machine work. Let the experts show you creative techniques for beading, applique, and embellishment. Create something new or refresh a ready-made item. Either way, you'll find that needle felting with Indygo Junction style is fun and remarkably easy!

• A comprehensive needle felting guide-tools, methods, tips & techniques.
• 22 sophisticated-style projects ranging from simple to fancy.
• Complete instructions for hand and machine felting using a variety of fibers and fabrics.
• Embellish ready-made items or create your own jackets, scarves, purses, pillows, jewelry, and home accents

Mastering the Art of McTavishing by Karen McTavish.

Add McTavishing to: Applique, Wholecloth, Pieced, Art Quilts & Apparel

24 quilt spreads, 7 how-to chapters, 30 contributing quilters and Karen McTavish in a 90 minute DVD conspire to make you a Master of McTavishing.

McTavishing DVD includes step by step instructions for adding this stitch to applique, wholecloth and pieced quilts. Methods include quilting by hand, with a domestic machine, or with a longarm machine. Bonus section on Freehand Victorian Feathers.

Kimono Sleeve Daygown by Nancy Coburn.

In Kimono Sleeve Daygowns, you will find an antique Christening gown and an embroidered antique daygown which are sewn using traditional heirloom sewing fabrics and laces. In addition, you will find easy-to-sew designs which are suitable for a variety of fabrics. These simpler variations may be made of fabrics like cashmere flannel, Swiss flannel, brushed cotton, piques, and broadcloths. Detailed instructions are included for neckline, sleeve, and hemline variations. Embroidery designs are included, as well. Whatever your choice of fabric or embellishment, you are sure to find the kimono sleeve daygown one of the easiest you have ever sewn. I hope you enjoy using this book to sews many lovely daygown variations, following the traditions of the women who came before us.

Sewing Machine Fun for Kids by Nancy Smith and Lynda Milligan.

Imagine your children or grandchildren's pleasure and pride when they learn how to sew their own gifts and projects. Now the award-winning "I'll Teach Myself" Sewing Machine Fun series is available for the first time in one convenient volume! Clear, colorful directions help kids have fun as they develop skills that will last a lifetime.

Answers to All Your Questions about Sleeves by Nancy Coburn.

This books is perfect for taking your favorite dress pattern and making dozens of different dresses out of it. Also, you'll be able to make minor adjustments to different garment areas on your dress to create a perfect fit.

More Photo Fun by the Hewlett-Packard Company with Cyndy Lyle Rymer and Lynn Koolish. Exciting New Ideas for Printing on Fabrics for Quilts & Crafts.

Create extraordinary images on fabric!

• Use easy-to-learn photo effects to jazz up your quilts and crafts
• Step-by-step recipes for creating interesting effects on fabric using your digital camera, scanner, printer, and/or computer
• Make unique fabrics by using 3-D objects, painterly effects, kaleidoscopes, photo montage, and more
• Resize, repeat, or reflect
• Add, remove, or change colors
• Use with any brand of inkjet printer or scanner

Photo-Fabric Play by Krista Camacho Halligan. Quilt & Craft Projects Your Whole Family Will Love.

Free your photos from your hard drive or camera! Create personalized mementos fro your favorite people!

• Turn favorite pictures and objects into one-of-a-kind gifts to treasure
• 13 fun projects easy enough to complete in a day or a weekend
• Personalize your projects the easy way with your digital camera, scanner, printer, or all-in-one

A Field Guide to Fabric Design by Kimberly Kight.

Make your fabric dreams come true! A comprehensive resource for fabric design and printing, including tips from today's premier fabric designers. Design and color basics are explained with step-by-step tutorials for creating repeat patterns with your computer or by hand. Explore different ways to transfer your designs to fabric, from screen printing to getting licensed with a fabric company.

Sockology by Brenna Maloney.

• 16 new fun-to-make sock creatures, from cute and cuddly to weird and wild!
• Transform any sock - new socks, stray socks, or even socks with holes in them - into an adorable critter
• Projects can be sewn by hand or machine