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Mastering Shadow Work Embroidery with Wendy Poche Schoen (Item #MSWE)

Wendy’s instruction will delight and enlighten you no matter where you are in your quest to master shadow work. From the origins of shadow work’s history to the use and mastery of the simple backstitch, Wendy communicates her love for this art form with every explanation. Her step-by-step illustrations break the stitching process into easily recognizable and reproducible geometric shapes. Wendy’s nine rules and her recommendations for tools and supplies hold the promise of success for the beginner while the advanced embroiderer will fi nd immediate satisfaction in the classic patterns and designs that are suitable for girl or boy. Girl’s Dress and Boy’s Romper patterns included; Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6. Soft-cover, 100 pages. Regular $29.95, Clearance $20.95

A ~ Z Of Heirloom Sewing ( Item #AZHS) Two copies available.

Everything you need to know to create beautiful garments. With the help of the 20th book in the world famous A-Z Series, beginner and seasoned sewers will be encouraged to develop their skills and creativity to achieve a professional finish. Filled with over 840 step-by-step photographs and detailed instructions, this indispensible reference guide will enable you to make the best possible use of your sewing machine. Discover machine and hand sewing techniques, from basic to advanced. Choose the right fabrics, laces and trims. Learn more about the correct tools and equipment. Achieve a perfect finish with handy hints and tips from experienced sewers. Regular $38.45, Clearance $26.95

Sleepwear Especially For You By Martha Pullen (Item #SEFY) One copy available. SOLD

Sleepwear Especially For You (Item #SEFY) The pajamas and nightgowns in this book are not only comfortable, but also have all the frills that we, as seamstresses, adore. Patterns are provided for both women (sizes XS-3XL) and girls (sizes 2-12), and garments feature our favorite heirloom techniques constructed by machine or serger. Other highlighted embellishments include machine and hand embroideries, lace shaping, pintucks, stipple stitching, shaped bias designs, piping, decorative casings, and cathedral windows. Whether soft and simple or all tied up in bows and lace, sleep things to suit all tastes are included in this beautiful collection. Soft cover, 10 full-colour, 128 pages. Regular $29.95, Clearance $20.95

Lovely Lingerie By Martha Pullen (Item #LLMP) One copy available. SOLD

Projects from Martha's Sewing Room 1100 and 1200. Featuring lingerie from Baby Lock, Bernina, Brother, Elna, Janome, Pfaff, singer and Viking. Patterns include the Tucked Nightshirt, Button Front Night Shirt, Baseball Nightshirt, Perfect For Embroidery Camisole, Tap Pants, Princess Line Camisole, Draw String Pants, Kimono Robe, Yolk Nightie and a Spaghetti Strap Nightgown. Techniques include lace shaping, embroidery, shadow work and more. This is it if your into lingerie and pretty things. 11 Full Size Patterns all included in women's size 6 - 28 with 44 pattern variations. Soft cover, 120 pages. Regular $24.95, Clearance $17.50

French Hand Sewing by Machine II By Martha Pullen (Item # FHS-100) Two copies available, both with a few scratches on cover.

This is a revised edition of the first book and a really nice reference for someone that is just starting Heirloom Sewing. It covers all of the basic techniques and some that are a little more advanced. It has information on yokes, collars, christening gowns and blouses, to name a few. It also features the pattern and instructions for the famous Heirloom Party Dress in size 3 months - 10 years. 52 pages, 8 full colour, a shadow work alphabet & embroidery designs are included. Regualr $14.99, Clearance $10.49

60 Minute Heirlooms, Serging For Babies By Kathy McMakin (Item #SFB) 1 copy available

This book is finally back! Make lovely heirlooms for baby on your serger and literally trim hours off of your sewing time. It contains complete how to's for French sewing by serger along with tips and secrets for serged garment construction. Patterns including day gowns, diaper shirts, bibs, bonnets, booties, diaper bag, blanket and even a christening gown that are perfect for gift giving. Full size patterns included in size 3 - 24 months. 48 pages, 9 full colour. Regular $16.50, Clearance $11.55.

Grandmother's Hope Chest By Martha Pullen (Item #GHC) One copy available

Open Grandmother's Hope Chest, and you open up your creative mind to a panoply of designs and construction techniques for the ultimate layette.

Included in this 400 page book and the adjoining pattern envelope are the instructions for everything you might want to make for a new baby, from lace ballet bootees and infant day gowns to wall hangings and writs rattles. Among the sewing techniques are French sewing by machine, lace shaping, English smocking and shadow embroidery. The patterns, sized small, medium and large or 8 - 18 months, include bubbles, bonnets, bibs, and yoke dresses. Inside you'll fins more than 150 shadow embroidery designs, and 13 graphed smocking plates.

The book's section of 16 brand new christening gown designs is probably the greatest collection of heirloom gowns ever published. These designs were inspired by both Martha's personal antique collection and by her many years in the heirloom sewing industry. All of these gowns as well as many of the patterns and gifts featured in the book are captured in detailed illustrations and in breathtaking, colour photography.

Grandmother's Hope Chest is a book to be treasured by those who make gifts of love for their children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends or just someone special. 400 pages, 48 full colour, 28 projects, softcover, full size patterns included. Regular $39.55, Clearance $27.70.

Sewing With Whimsy, By Kari Mecca (Item #SWW2) Three copies available.

Sewing with Whimsy is a fanciful treat in children's sewing and embellishing. Each chapter begins with a classic pattern based on a simple silhouette and then takes the sewing enthusiast on a magical journey, down a path of originality filled with trims and techniques. One of a kind projects and ideas range from fun and funky to sweet and sassy. Kari teaches each new trim or embellishing technique using step-by-step directions that mesh design with a a simple construction approach. The stitches and techniques section provides clear, in-depth instructions using easy-to-follow photographed steps and detailed illustrations. Techniques include: creating magical rickrack flowers and trims, making and applying beautiful ribbon flowers, adding sparkle with beads and the sewing artistry of machine and heirloom sewing techniques. 3 full sized patterns: Girls Sundress (size 2-6), Girls Puff Sleeve Dress (size 2 - 6) and Pinafore (size 18mo & 24 mo). Soft cover, full-colour, 96 pages. Regular $27.45, Clearance $19.25

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