Creating Glamorous Jewelrywith Swarovski Elements

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These jewelry designs

have both a retro, vintage

appeal and the glittery

glamour of today’s high

fashion.

Creating Glamorous Jewelry

with Swarovski ElementsClassic Hollywood Designs with Crystal Beads and Stones

Jean Campbell

ISBN-13:978-1-58923-541-0

$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN

8.5 x 11 in216 x 280 mm

128 pages, PB250 photos/illustrationsWord Count: 40,000All rights availableCrafts & Hobbies/JewelryCt. Qty. 12

Creating Glamorous Jewelry with Swarovski Elements presents acollection of modern reproductions of classic Hollywood glitz, worn by thedazzling starlets of the big screen, including Marlene Dietrich, KatherineHepburn, and Marilyn Monroe. All 20 sparkling jewelry pieces are madewith the internationally popular Swarovski products, including the newestitems in their line of crystal beads and stones. Detailed instructions andillustrations take you step-by-step through the creation of each piece.Whether dressed up or dressed down, these statement pieces will be funto wear and become stunning, heirloom-quality additions to your jewelrycollection.

November 2010

Creating Glamorous Jewelrywith Swarovski Elements

November 2010

Palm Size Softies

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Popular Japanese

style “cutie” and

“softie” projects.

Palm-Size SoftiesPatterns and Ideas for 44 Stuffed Pets and Dolls

That Fit in the Palm of Your Hand

Hitomi Takahashi, Mikiko Matsui, and Akemi Tsubo

September 2010

ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-561-8

$19.99 US£12.99 UK$21.99 CAN

8.25 x 10.25 in210 x 260 mm

144 pages, PB50 photos/illustrationsWord Count: 20,000All rights availableCrafts & Hobbies/Stuffed AnimalsCt. Qty. 12

The book is packed with unique, adorable projects for unique-style,stuffed cuties with a fun range—from the popular “blithe-like” doll toa “sock doll.” Full-color images show the front, back, and sides of eachproject and complete photographic, step-by-step instructions for creatingeach critter, along with templates for each one. Fun materials and fabricsoffer distinct style and personality. Palm-Size Softies is full of fast, lowcost,fun craft projects. Give them as gifts or personalize them for yourself!

Palm Size Softies

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Popular Japanese

style “cutie” and

“softie” projects.

PatternReview.com

1,000 Smart Ways to SewPage 22

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Includes five masterclasses provided by wellknown national teachersand authors.

PatternReview.com

1,000 Smart Ways to SewTop-Rated Favorites from Sewing Fans and

Master Teachers

Deepika Prakash, Foreword by Sandra

Betzina

ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-502-1

$19.99 US£14.99 UK$21.99 CAN

8 x 10 in203 x 254 mm

September 2010

168 pages, PB125 photos/illustrationsWord Count: 35,000All rights availableCrafts & Hobbies/SewingCt. Qty. 12

This book contains the best hands-on insider sewing tips from the popularsewing website PatternReview.com, a community of more than 170,000members. The entries are collected from the website’s enormous databaseof members’ shared comments and advice, rated by hits and reviews.Also included are five special how-to features by PatternReview.com’smaster teachers and pattern designers, who regularly conduct online chatsand workshops (including Kenneth King, Susan Khalje, Sarah Veblen,Shannon Gifford, and Anna Mazur).

PatternReview.com

1,000 Smart Ways to Sew

September 2010

Amazing Clay Flowers

Page 23

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ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-572-4

$22.99 US£15.99 UK$24.99 CAN

8 x 10 in203 x 254 mm

Amazing Clay FlowersCreating Realistic Flowers and Floral

Arrangements in Clay

Noriko Kawaguchi

128 pages, PB250 photos/illustrationsWord Count: World English language rightsCrafts & HobbiesCt. Qty. 20

This book provides complete instruction for creating stunning life-likeflowers in clay as well as ideas for creating beautiful and long-lasting floralarrangements. Twenty two unique flower and arrangement projects aredivided into seasonal sections, Spring, Autumn, Winter, and Summer,followed by themed projects including bouquets and accessories. Thebook shows beautiful photography of each arrangement and then offerscomplete, photographic, step-by-step instruction for each. The amazingprojects are full of intricate details and provide both inspiration forpolymer clay and mixed-media artists as well as complete instruction.

October 2010

Amazing Clay Flowers

October 2010

Also Available

Hello My Name Is

AminekoPage 24

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Provides instruction for

crocheting Amineko and

his friends along with

accessories.

Hello My Name is AminekoThe Story of a Crafty Crochet Cat

Nekoyama

ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-571-7

$17.99 US£10.99 UK$19.99 CAN

7 x 9.5 in178 x 241 mm

104 pages, PB50 photos/illustrationsWord Count: 15,000All rights availableCrafts & Hobbies/Needlework/CrochetingCt. Qty.

Hello My Name is Amineko follows the journey of Amineko the CrochetCat and his crocheted friends as they eat, sleep, and have lots of fun andadventures. The book comes with complete step-by-step photography andinstructions for creating an Amineko of your very own and personalizingthis cute cat with different facial expressions, clothing, and even bedding.Hundreds of color photographs tell the adorable tales, and mischief, thatAmineko and his friends find themselves in, with complete instructionsfor knitting adventures of your own.

October 2010

Hello My Name Is

Amineko

October 2010

Julia Pretl’s

Big Book of BeadworkPage 25

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This book offers three

forms of beadwork within

one volume—miniatures,

handbags, and jewelry.IncludesDVD

Julia Pretl’s

Big Book of Beadwork32 Projects for Adventurous Beaders

Julia S. Pretl

September 2010

ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-527-4

$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN

9 x 9 in229 x 229 mm

320 pages, PB w/DVD300 photos/illustrationsWord Count: 40,000All rights availableCrafts & Hobbies/BeadworkCt. Qty. 12

This volume brings together the best of Julia Pretl’s bead collections.In this compilation of the author’s previous books, Beaded Collars, BeadKnitted Bags, and Little Bead Boxes, readers learn the author’s originalmethods for beading miniature vessels, knit purses, and classic neck pieces.Julia offers instruction for creating four-, five-, and six-sided rectangular,square, and stacked miniature boxes; vintage-style bead-knitted handbags;and intricate neckpieces, inspired by the dramatic jewelry worn by theancient Egyptians. The enclosed DVD offers a series of video tutorials in beadknitting, with all the techniques needed for the projects included (for bothleft- and right-handed knitters!), and full-size printable PDFs of graphs.

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The New

Machine Quilting Essentials

RevisedEdition

Complete guide to rotarycutting, quick piecing,

and machine quilting.

October 2010 $16.99 £12.99 $18.99 CAN

Page 26

September 2010The New Machine Quilting Essentials

Editors of Creative Publishing international

ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-570-0

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8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm

144 pages, PB500 photos/illustrationsWord Count: 30,000All rights availableCrafts & Hobbies/Quilts & QuiltingCt. Qty. 12

This book is a comprehensive guide to rotary cutting, quick piecing, andmachine quilting. Full-color photos accompany step-by-step instructionsteaching all the basic techniques of machine quilting. Quilt block designsare taught in groups organized by the shape of pieces used in the blocks:squares, rectangles, triangles, and curves. Innovative methods for sashings, borders, and bindings are included. Machine quilting methods includeboth machine guided and freehand methods. Also includes completeinstructions for 20 quilt projects using the techniques learned.

The New

Machine Quilting Essentials

RevisedEdition

October 2010

Also Available

Wild and Wonderful

Fleece AnimalsPage 27

Includes full-size,fold-out patterns andtemplates for each of

the 20 projects.

October 2010 $17.99 12.99 UK $19.99 CAN

New InPaperback

October 2010Wild and Wonderful

Fleece AnimalsWith Full-Size Patterns for 20 Cuddly

Critters

Linda CarrISBN-13: 978-1-58923-578-6

$17.99 US£12.99 UK$19.99 CAN

8.5 x 11 in216 x 279 mm

112 pages, PB250 photos/illustrationsWord Count: 15,000All rights availableCrafts & Hobbies/Stuffed AnimalsCt. Qty. 12

Fleece is soft, warm, easy to work with, and simple to sew-requiring nolining or edge-finishing. Even brand-new sewers can make the perfect giftin a weekend, or less! This book provides easy step-by-step instruction tomake a range of cuddly fleece creatures to keep or give away-in a varietyof colors, textures, and patterns. Each of the 20 animals is featured in afull-size photograph, along with a variation in one or more colors or sizes.There are easy-to-follow line drawings and step-by-step text instructionfor construction and assembly of each one. Linda adds her own creativetouches to each of the simple shapes-decorative trims, bright appliqués,and quick, secure closures. Full-size tissue patterns and templates areincluded for each of the projects.

Also

Available

Scarves and Shawls

for Yarn LoversPage 28

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It’s all about the yarns—

taking scarves, the most

popular knitting project,

to the next level through

the textures and colors of

novelty yarns.

New In Paperback

Scarves and Shawls for Yarn LoversKnitting with Simple Patterns and Amazing Yarns

Carri Hammett

October 2010

ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-526-7

$15.99 US£10.99 UK$17.99 CAN

8.25 x 10 in210 x 254 mm

112 pages, PB100 photos/illustrationsWord Count: n/aAll rights availableCrafts & Hobbies/Needlework/KnittingCt. Qty. 12

The knitting trend is being fueled by wonderful new yarns like ribbon,frizzy, eyelash, and metallic. This book presents easy knit patterns thatmake the most of these irresistible novelty and decorative yarns. Knitterswill learn the secrets of combining colors and textures while creatingstunning accessories in no time. Each project has variations showing howdifferent yarns will totally change the look. The easy knit stitches andtechniques are taught step by step with photographs. Throughout, a yarnexpert shares her tips to make knitting more enjoyable and successful. Itis for both beginning knitters, who usually start with scarves and will lovethis way to take their craft to the next level, and experienced knitters, whoare all yarn addicts!

Singer Perfect Plus

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New InPaperback

Author’s patterns and

patented Perfect Fit

guide are original

concepts based on her

many years of hands-on

experience as a teacher,

tailor, dressmaker, and

patternmaker.

November 2010Singer Perfect PlusSew a Mix-and-Match Wardrobe for Plus

and Petite-Plus Sizes

Kathleen Cheetham

ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-579-3

$17.99 US£12.99 UK$19.99 CAN

8.5 x 10 in216 x 254 mm

144 pages, PB150 photos/illustrationsWord Count: 20,000All rights availableCrafts & Hobbies/SewingCt. Qty. 12

Kathleen Cheetham presents her original garment patterns and detailedsewing instruction so plus-size women can create a closetful of flatteringshapes and silhouettes. By working with the 4 enclosed patterns, step-by-stepconstruction, and fitting instruction, readers can create a wardrobeof versatile and stylish garments—which can be adapted for office wear,casual wear, or evening wear, just by varying the colors, fabrics, andfinishing details. Each garment is shown in petite to full sizes, from size 14 to 24. The author also includes her patented Perfect Fit guide for each garment style, based on grading rules she has developed herself for her own line of commercial patterns.

The Complete Photo Guide to

Creative PaintingPage 30

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The most comprehensive

craft painting book on

the market.

The Complete Photo Guide to

Creative Painting

Paula Guhin and Geri Greenman

ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-540-3

$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN

8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm

224 pages, PB600 photos/illustrationsWord Count: 30,000All rights availableCrafts & Hobbies/PaintingCt. Qty. 12

This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all aspects of creativepainting. It serves as a reference and technique guide for painting withall types of craft and fine arts paints, including acrylics, oils, tempera,watercolor, and pastels. The organization provides easy access toinformation with step-by-step directions and 600 full-color photosfor clear understanding. Galleries of artwork by a wide range of artistsoffer the reader examples of what can be done with each of the paintingcategories and inspiration to pursue the hobby for themselves.

November 2010

The Complete Photo Guide to

Creative Painting

November 2010

The Complete Photo Guide to

Jewelry MakingPage 31

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The most comprehensivejewelry making book onthe market.

January 2011

ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-549-6

$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN

8.25 x 10.8125 in210 x 275 mm

The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry

Making

Tammy Powley

256 pages, PB600 photos/illustrationsWord Count: 25,000All rights availableCrafts & Hobbies/JewelryCt. Qty. 12

This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all aspects of jewelrymaking. It serves as a reference and technique guide for all the commonmethods and styles of jewelry: beaded jewelry, wire, crystals and gems,polymer clay, PMC. The organization provides easy access to informationwith step-by-step directions and 600 full-color photos for clearunderstanding. Easy projects allow the reader to try the techniques in eachsection. Galleries of jewelry by various artists offer the reader examplesand inspiration to pursue the hobby for themselves.

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Polymer Clay 101

Page 32

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Master basic skills andtechniques easily through

step-by-step instruction.

Polymer Clay 101

Kim Otterbein and Angela Mabray

January 2011

ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-470-3

$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN

7.25 x 9 in184 x 229 mm

192 pages, PLC w/Spiral w/DVD400 photos/illustrationsWord Count: 20,000All rights availableCrafts & Hobbies/Polymer ClayCt. Qty. 12

In the style of Sewing 101, Quilting 101, Home Decor Sewing 101, andBead Jewelry 101, this book teaches all the basics for crafting with polymerclay. With hundreds of detailed photos, it covers tools and supplies,all types of polymer clay technique, and terrific projects that will get youstarted and inspire you to take your skills and make your own customdesigns.

Polymer Clay 101

January 2011

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Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers

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Unique mittens and hatsto knit with exceptionalyarns.

Mittens and Hats for Yarn LoversCozy Knits Made from Specialty Yarns

Carri Hammett

January 2011

ISBN-13: 978-1-58923-575-5

$24.99 US£16.99 UK$27.99 CAN7 x 10 in178 x 254 mm

128 pages, PLC w/Spiral200 photos/illustrationsWord Count: 20,000All rights availableCrafts & Hobbies/NeedleworkCt. Qty. 12

This book goes beyond a collection of projects to teach the reader usefulinformation about the yarns and stitch patterns. Every project in Mittensand Hats for Yarn Lovers teaches the knitter something unique aboutthe yarns/fibers that are used. Lessons are learned by knitting mittensand hats for kids and adults. Styles will include quirky, perky, classic, andluxe—something for everyone. Contains 25 to 30 projects with variationsknitted in different fibers, color combos, stitch patterns.