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Denyse Schmidt Quilts: 30 Colorful Quilt and Patchwork ProjectsDenyse Schmidt Quilts: 30 Colorful Quilt and Patchwork Projects by Denyse Schmidt
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $14.01
wonderful book on quilting -- sleek, elegant, uber-cool
The New Crewel: Exquisite Designs in Contemporary EmbroideryThe New Crewel: Exquisite Designs in Contemporary Embroidery by Katherine Shaughnessy
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $4.42
great instruction on this old art form, plus great design patterns to get you started.
99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and Tie Your T-Shirt into Something Special99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and Tie Your T-Shirt into Something Special by Faith Blakeney
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $7.83
I went crazy with this book this summer, jazzed up all my frumpy old t's and got a ton of complements.
Last-Minute Knitted GiftsLast-Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $12.00
Great ideas, broken down by how much time you have to spend. Clear instructions, a wide variety of ideas.
Bead Fantasies II: More Beautiful, Easy-to-Make JewelryBead Fantasies II: More Beautiful, Easy-to-Make Jewelry by Takako Samejima
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $5.39
there are several books in this series. This one is my favorite. Lots of delicate bead-work ideas.
Handknit Holidays: Knitting Year-Round for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Winter SolsticeHandknit Holidays: Knitting Year-Round for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Winter Solstice by Melanie Falick
Buy new: $18.15 / Used from: $14.90
whimsical, unique items to make for the holidays. Chic, NOT cheap.
Nicky Epstein's Knitted FlowersNicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers by Nicky Epstein
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $11.19
this is a great book to have on hand when you have left-over yarn you don't know what to do with. She provides a wide variety of flowers, and they all knit up quite quickly.
Toys to Knit: Dozens of Patterns for Heirloom Dolls, Animals, Doll Clothes, and AccessoriesToys to Knit: Dozens of Patterns for Heirloom Dolls, Animals, Doll Clothes, and Accessories by Tracy Chapman
Buy new: $15.56 / Used from: $3.93
the patterns in this book are absolutely adorable. The cover kind of says it all. I can't wait for the Toys To Sew book, which is coming out soon.
Handknits for Kids: 25 Original Designs for Girls and BoysHandknits for Kids: 25 Original Designs for Girls and Boys by Lucinda Guy
Buy new: $15.64 / Used from: $11.50
This is such a cute book! So different and fresh. There are gorgeous dress patterns for little girls, and she always includes great accessories, including hats, purses, toys, pins, etc.
Stitch-It KitStitch-It Kit by Jenny Hart
Buy used from: $9.00
really cute embroidery patterns. Her next book is supposed to be great, too.