Stitches

Author : David Small
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-17
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9780771081156

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Stitches by David Small Pdf

A Publishers Weekly Top Ten Best Book of the Year An Amazon.com Top Ten Best Book of 2009 A Washington Post Book World’s Ten Best Book of the Year A California Literary Review Best Book of 2009 An L.A. Times Top 25 Non-Fiction Book of 2009 An NPR Best Book of the Year, Best Memoir With this stunning graphic memoir, David Small takes readers on an unforgettable journey into the dark heart of his tumultuous childhood in 1950s Detroit, in a coming-of-age tale like no other. At the age of fourteen, David awoke from a supposedly harmless operation to discover his throat had been slashed and one of his vocal chords removed, leaving him a virtual mute. No one had told him that he had cancer and was expected to die. The resulting silence was in keeping with the atmosphere of secrecy and repressed frustration that pervaded the Small household and revealed itself in the slamming of cupboard doors, the thumping of a punching bag, the beating of a drum. Believing that they were doing their best, David’s parents did just the reverse. David’s mother held the family emotionally hostage with her furious withdrawals, even as she kept her emotions hidden — including from herself. His father, rarely present, was a radiologist, and although David grew up looking at X-rays and drawing on X-ray paper, it would be years before he discovered the shocking consequences of his father’s faith in science. A work of great bravery and humanity, Stitches is a gripping and ultimately redemptive story of a man’s struggle to understand the past and reclaim his voice.

Author : Judith Baker Montano
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781607053590

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Elegant Stitches by Judith Baker Montano Pdf

The renowned fiber artist shares a wealth of inspiration in this illustrated reference guide with 100s of stitches for needleworkers of all skill levels. Judith Baker Montano’s Elegant Stitches features all the step-by-step instructions and illustrations you’ll need to create your own embroidered masterpieces. This volume includes 117 embroidery stitches and more than 130 crazy quilt combination stitches to start your stitching adventure. Judith also offers in-depth instruction on silk ribbon stitches, free-form stitches, composite stitches, and even left-handed stitches.

Author : Lauren Espy
Publisher : Blue Star Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781944515799

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Whimsical Stitches by Lauren Espy Pdf

2018 and 2019’s No. 1 Best-selling Amigurumi Book in the U.S.! Explore Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crochet design, with 30 unique and darling patterns. Whether a novice or an experienced crocheter, anyone can pick up a needle and complete these cuddly creations. Author and amigurumi guru Lauren Espy inspires crocheters with her easy-to-follow patterns, pictures, and helpful instructions. Lauren always takes the patterns one step at a time to ensure that your finished product is as cute as the creation on the page! In Whimsical Stitches: A Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns, amigurumi is explored through 30 simple, fanciful patterns in a variety of themes, including: • In the Garden • At the Aquarium • Down on the Farm • At the Bakery Brighten a room with flowers that won’t wilt, bring cheer to your table with colorful fruits that won’t attract flies, and add cuddly friends to a baby’s collection of favorite toys.

Author : Laura Wasilowski
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781617455681

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Joyful Stitching by Laura Wasilowski Pdf

Stitch playful projects Dive into Laura’s delightful world of embroidery and learn how to create small, free-form embroidery pieces that are alive with color and texture. With instructions for 21 basic embroidery stitches and 6 projects, all in Laura’s signature colorful, whimsical style, you’ll transform a flat, plain surface into a joyful, design-packed art piece. Stitch on wool, felt, or silk, and enjoy the simple pleasure of slow stitching. Includes a gallery of display ideas, as well as additional ideas for using free-form stitching. • Begin with simple shapes and fill them with improvisational stitchery • Change up the provided designs, swapping out colors and trying new stitch combinations, to create your own unique work • From popular, best-selling author and teacher Laura Wasilowski

Author : Christi Johnson
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781635863352

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Mystical Stitches by Christi Johnson Pdf

Explore personal transformation through the stitching of dreams and intentions. Anything but ordinary, Mystical Stitches combines the beloved and accessible craft of embroidery with a spiritual element, introducing a rich treasury of 200 magical symbols you can use to set an intention and create personal icons to wear or embellish items in the home. Christi Johnson offers unique patterns inspired by botanicals, animals, numbers, the cosmos, earth elements, zodiac signs, and mythical beasts, for novice or well-practiced crafters to combine into talismans with personal meaning. Johnson’s folk art style is vibrant and unintimidating and provides a framework for bringing spiritual elements into physical form. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

Author : Anthony Youn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781451649765

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In Stitches by Anthony Youn Pdf

The celebrity cosmetic surgery blogger describes his misfit youth as a nerdy Korean-American student with a misshapen jaw whose life-changing surgery led him to become a successful plastic surgeon.

Author : Minki Kim
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781617456527

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Diary in Stitches by Minki Kim Pdf

Artist Minki Kim turns her own daily sketchbook challenge into 65 stitchable drawings to mix and match. Embroider and appliqué the whimsical, easy-going way with 6 useful projects to make and share, like a simple zipper pouch for the teacher, a cozy pillow for a handsome chair, or a wallhanging for your family room. Minki’s uplifting designs, plus an extra gallery of small project ideas from coasters to wall art will appeal to anyone who wants to add personality to their home and personal accessories.

Author : Stephanie Rohr
Publisher : Union Square + ORM
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-05
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781454710998

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Feminist Cross-Stitch by Stephanie Rohr Pdf

Make a statement—and smash the patriarchy, one stitch at a time—with these forty feminist-themed cross-stitching patterns! Crafty activists will love this snarky book with its forty irreverent, vintage-inspired cross-stitch patterns. Whether you want to proudly announce to the world that you’re a nasty woman or remind others that a woman’s place is in the revolution, you’ll find edgy slogans, sharp one-liners, and cheeky images that make fabulous wall art or wonderful handmade gifts. An illustrated basics section will get you started, with information on materials, tools, techniques, and framing your finished pieces. “[Rohr] truly understands the therapeutic value of reclaiming what was once traditional ‘women’s work’ as a modern, empowering medium. Her designs are spot-on and well executed with clear, encouraging instructions. There are very few people who really ‘get’ subversive cross-stitch the way Stephanie does.” —Julie Jackson, founder of Subversive Cross Stitch The patterns, ‘bold and fierce’ indeed, will speak to stitchers who share Rohr’s spirit and convictions.” —Publishers Weekly “Standouts here include a folk-art inspired ‘Don’t Tell Me to Smile’ and a sweet, floral pattern that proclaims ‘A woman’s place is in the Revolution’ . . . Feminist Cross-Stitch is very much on-trend as a new generation discovers the joys of needlework.” —Booklist

Author : Glen Huser
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781554980642

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Stitches by Glen Huser Pdf

Travis has been waiting to get to junior high. When that time finally comes, things are both better, and worse, than he had hoped. On the plus side are two great new teachers. On the minus side there's Shon Docker, Travis's old tormenter from elementary school. Travis lives in a trailer park outside a small prairie town. His mother, a country-and-western singer, is on the road a lot; his father is long gone. When things get crazy at his house, he can always visit his best friend, Chantelle, a smart disabled girl with several wild biker brothers. Travis knows he's different. He loves to sew and play with puppets. He wants to become a professional puppeteer. It all makes him a target for Shon and his friends. As Travis and his friends happily prepare a puppet production of A Midsummer Night's Dream for the school graduation festivities, Shon's anger and prejudice erupt in violence.

Author : Chalmers
Publisher : Search Press Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781781264485

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Mr X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch by Chalmers Pdf

Author : Pavilion Books
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781250067302

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500 Crochet Stitches by Pavilion Books Pdf

Presents an introduction to crocheting, discussing tools, equipment, basic and advanced stitches, edgings, and trims, with illustrations and detailed instructions for five hundred stitches.

Author : Elizabeth Healey
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781782212850

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Stitch, Fabric & Thread by Elizabeth Healey Pdf

Experiment with stitch, fabric and thread to create your own unique textiles. This inventive book is a treasure trove of over 40 inspiring practical exercises, a rich and creative exploration of fabric and stitch, and a fascinating all-round read. Elizabeth Healey's approach to sewing is that it should be fun, and not like a chore or an exam we need to excel in. Her aim is to simply encourage you to pick up a needle and thread and get sewing! The exercises draw inspiration from around the world: create corded works of art inspired by Milton Glaser's iconic Bob Dylan poster; create bold embroidered African masks; layer up and cut away to create Mola applique; use bleach and fabric paint to create Aboriginal dreamtime lizards; create knotted works of art inspired by ancient Mayan counting systems; embroider varsity cross-stitch letters or try out decorative Japanese book binding. Alternatively, try a host of other techniques such as quilting, printing, dyeing, couching tumbled crockery, creating pleats and puckers and needlelace. Packed with stitch galleries and bursting with slow sewing ideas, the book also contains 'behind the stitches' features: illuminating insights into sewing movements such as Boro textiles, Gee's Bend quilting and Dorset buttons.

Author : Sharon Boggon
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781617458781

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Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery by Sharon Boggon Pdf

Find endless inspiration with this photo guide to embroidery stitches. Discover the 120 hand-embroidery stitches that every embroiderer should have in their stitching arsenal, with clear, step-by-step photos you can come back to time and again! Contemporary needlework teacher Sharon Boggon’s forward-thinking ideas will help you view hand embroidery through a vibrant new lens. Beginners and seasoned embroiderers will gain the confidence to create new patterns by playing with the stitches—manipulating the height and width, making asymmetrical loops, stacking up designs, or filling multiple rows with the same stitch. With so many creative variations and the author’s gorgeous samplers, you’ll be inspired to incorporate new techniques in your own crazy quilts and modern projects. Essential guide to surface embroidery! 120 contemporary stitches, including left-hand stitches, with step-by-step photos See how tiny tweaks to each stitch can take your needlework to unexpected places Play up the possibilities with modern fill patterns, asymmetry, luscious texture, and crazy quilting

Author : Carol Ann Waugh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Art quilts
ISBN : 097289263X

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Stupendous Stitching by Carol Ann Waugh Pdf

Author : Annie's Crochet,Annie's
Publisher : Annies
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Crocheting
ISBN : 1640250999

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500+ Crochet Stitches by Annie's Crochet,Annie's Pdf

This pattern book includes 2 afghan patterns and Learn to Crochet Basics. The CD features our most popular stitch books. The disc includes full-color photography and complete instructions. CD's are both PC and MAC compatible.