Make intricate and beautiful Chinese knots with this traditional Chinese craft book. Chinese knotting, the joining of two cords to form symmetrical paterns, is an ancient and revered art form in China and an integral part of Chinese life. Born first out of practical necessity in prehistoric times to bind materials for hunting, fishing, farming, shelters, communication and other inventions to aid production and convenience, Chinese knots were...

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35 quilting projects for babies, kids, and teens Heirloom quilting and sewing are perennial favorites and continue to enjoy an upsurge in popularity as crafters look for more ways to hone their skills to make beautiful handmade pieces. With Cherished Quilts for Babies and Kids, readers will find a stunning collection of 35 heirloom-quality quilting projects-5 of which have never appeared in American Patchwork & Quilting magazine. Every quilt...

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This comprehensive text focuses on the fashion segment of the retail industry. It begins with a broad overview of fashion retailing, then focuses on on-site and off-site environments, management and control functions, merchandising fashion products, and ends with communicating with and servicing the clientele. In this new edition, the authors focus on the globalization of the retail industry with emphasis on US retail expansion into foreign...

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Luxurious next to the body, heavenly to a knitter's hands-the beauty and versatility of all-natural yarns make them more popular than ever. But what are the best ways to use these fibers? Now you can become a natural-knitting connoisseur with this complete introduction to 10 yarns from nature. This incredible resource is packed with proven tips on how to knit with angora, silk, alpaca, qiviut, cashmere, mohair, and more. Gorgeous sweaters and...

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All knots are useful, but many can also be very beautiful. Here, Lindsey Philpott, expert knot tyer, sets out to provide the most comprehensive, useful, and attractive book of decorative knots from around the world. Readers will learn the materials, methods, measurements, and tools needed to tie dozens of beautiful knots. Flat knots, round knots, square knots, covering knots you name it, and this book has it. From braids to plaits to sinnets,...

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Thoroughly describes the basics of fashion illustration, and covers the latest trends such as vivid images, sprightly movement, and garment material texture. From publisher description.

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Textile Visionaries: Innovation and Sustainability in Textile Design

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Celebrate your inner geek with 20 fun and easy projects!The future was once a beckoning landscape where technology would make all things possible. Space travel! Robot maids! Personal jetpacks! Mind-controlling ray guns! With "Knits of Tomorrow" you can celebrate this ideal world-that-never-was with original and creative projects that will appeal to any techno-geek-or those who knit for them."Knits of Tomorrow" features a wide range of...

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Elinor, Patti and Barbara are three of the leading doll artists and teachers in the country. They are also friends. Each of these artists has her own distinct approach to the design and development of a cloth figure. In this book, each artist's process will come alive through their choice of fabrics, sketches, simple patterns, and skill-building variations. The book is oriented toward beginning doll makers, but offers unique variations and...

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Clothes define people. A person s attire, whether it s a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential code to his or her culture, class, personality, even their faith. Founded in 1978, the Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothes from sociological, historical, and artistic perspectives. Now holder of one of the world s most extensive clothing collections, the KCI has amassed a wide range of historical...

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Most sideways knits tend to be simplified, but Gnagy brings unique textured stitches to his patterns. With a variety of techniques, such as short rows and internal shaping, his fifteen projects for women and men feature both classic and fashion-forward looks. The book is divided into three categories of sideways knitting: Truly Sideways, Mostly Sideways, and Every-Which-Way. Knitters who enjoy substantial new techniques will love the challenge...

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More is better in this hefty collection of adornments for all occasions. One hundred projects are organized by season for ease of selection, whether it's the season for a summery Daisy Chain or Petal Rope necklace or the weather for an autumnal Fringed Pendant or Pearl Lozenge necklace. Also included are up-to-the-minute earring designs, sophisticated chokers, and the newest trends in brooches. Designs draw from a huge variety of materials,...

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