$25.95, softcover
144 pages, color throughout
8 1/2" x 11"
ITEM# C&T-10144

Elegant Stitches - An Illustrated Stitch Guide & Source Book of Inspiration

Judith Baker Montano Learn how to fold, twist, stitch, knot and manipulate ribbons, threads, and yarns. Judith Baker Montano, award-winning author of the Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery, shares step-by-step instructions and illustrations for you to create a masterpiece in embroidery whether you are a novice or an expert! Judith shares her tips gained from years of teaching, and creating elegant needlework. Elegant Stitches covers basic stitches and gives the stitcher clear diagrams and instructions along with dynamic examples in full color. Learn all there is to know about silk ribbon stitches, crazy-quilt stitches, composite stitches, and even left-handed stitches. Judith guides you through types of needles, fabrics, threads, silk ribbons, and hoops, then gives instructions on transferring designs, changing design sizes and even laundering tips. Elegant Stitches is a compact size to fit your work basket. It has a spiral binding - leaving your hands free to work.
A must have for today's needle artists.
Also Available by Judith Baker Montano: The Crazy Quilt Handbook and Crazy Quilting video, Art & Inspirations, The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery and Silk Ribbon Embroidery video, Crazy Quilt Odyssey, Recollections, Embellishments video, Victorian Family Notecards, Victorian Medley Notecards, Seascapes Notecards.
Japanese and French Editions Available.

176 pages, full color throughout
6 x 8 3/4
$24.95
hardcover, with wire-o binding
ITEM# C&T-10106

Buttonhole Stitch Applique

Jean Wells Create more than 30 whimsical folk art style projects for any time of the year. Easy how-to instructions for buttonhole appliquè techniques, plus colorful fabric selection and finishing ideas. A wonderful mix of appliquè projects that combines no-sew fusing techniques and buttonhole stitching. Adorn a purchased hat or jacket with whimsical appliquè, surround it with multi-colored stitching, and it becomes a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Pillows, hats, a journal, sewing cases, cloth dolls, quilts, quilted banners, festive jackets, and teddy bears bedecked with silken ribbons will bring oohs and aahs from all admirers.
Also Available by Jean Wells: Willowood, Patchwork Quilts Made Easy, Patchwork Quilts Made Easy video, Everything Flowers.

96 pages, full color throughout
8 1/2 X 11
$21.95
softcover
ITEM# C&T-10109

Willowood - Further Adventures in Buttonhole Stitch Applique

Jean Wells With all the flavor and simplicity of American folk art, Willowood brings an abundance of projects for all skill levels. This whimsical book shows how to enhance quilts, quilted banners, clothing, and simple crafts with buttonhole stitching. Easy how-to instructions for making playful designs with bright and rich colors are included.
Also Available by Jean Wells: Buttonhole Stitch Appliquè, Patchwork Quilts Made Easy, Patchwork Quilts Made Easy video, Everything Flowers.

96 pages, full color throughout
8 1/2 x 11
$22.95
softcover
ITEM# C&T-10150