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With this complete guide, discover why white is the new black! Learn the timeless charm of whitework embroidery in these thoroughly modern projects. Whitework is one of the few types of needlework that has rarely gone out of style through the centuries. These 15 gorgeous designs, each with a project to show it off, demonstrate how whitework comes to life not through color, but through the visual texture and sculptural effects your stitches create. Learn four of the most popular types of traditional whitework embroidery-Schwalm, Ajour, Hedebo, and drawn threadwork. The projects here are easy to succeed with, including table linens, pouches, wearables, and more, and are designed to fit perfectly with today's sense of beauty.Includes a complete how-to stitch guide and full-size patterns. Here's your opportunity to expand your stitching creations with whitework embroidery.

<b>Delve into new and unique embroidery designs inspired by botanicals and nature and created by well-known and well-respected Japanese needlecraft artist Yanase Rei.</b><br/><br/> Readers can capture the flowers, greenery, and animals found in their gardens, their neighborhoods, and their imaginations by stitching these embroidered botanical designs. Some bright, some dark, some richly complex like brocade, some simple and joyful-all the moods of the garden are offered here.<br/><br/> The rich, multilayered designs from well-known needlework artist yanase rei are at last available beyond her native Japan. Experienced embroiders and crafters new to embroidery will love these inspiring new designs.<br/> <ul><li>Twenty-nine embroidery patterns, including colorful, pastel, beige, or black flowers; flowers combined with beads; animals, birds, and fish; leaves and greenery</li><li>Six complete projects-bow ties, hatbands, bookmarks, brooches, hairbands, and clutch purses</li><li>Techniques for creating framed embroidered artwork, embroidering on clothing, and selecting the best colors for their own personal embroidery gardens using single- or multiple-floss embroidery methods</li><li>A complete list of tools and materials necessary for creating stunning nature-inspired embroidery</li></ul> <br/><br/>Readers can use the patterns, techniques, and projects found in these pages to recreate rei's designs and then use them as a jumping off point to create lush and exciting embroidery gardens of their own.

The perfect resource for fans who take their love of collectible sneakers to the level of customizing. With photos and tips for turning sneakers from well-known brands like Adidas and NIKE sneakers into works of art, the team at the popularCustomize Kicksmagazine introduces you to six experts&#39; construction techniques, and gives step-by-step photo instructions. The nine projects range from easy-painted details that can be completed in a weekend-to advanced, such as fully rebuilding the upper. While customizing any sneakers is a creative hobby or business, there are certain sneakers that are actually officially recommended by the manufacturer for customization, such as the Air Max 270; info on working with these is included. By mastering the basics along with many other helpful skills, you&#39;ll up your game. For example, the hydrographic film used to transfer difficult-to-hand-draw designs is hard to obtain. You&#39;ll learn the technique of "waterslide decal paper customization" requiring just a home printer and waterslide decal transfer paper. Enjoy customizing your own sneakers and asserting your individuality!

From costly high-style designer creations to those displaying college and sports team logos, T-shirts have become an international icon. Presented here are over 1200 color images of collectible contemporary T-shirts, divided into groups by popular themes, including amusement parks, baseball, basketball, Broadway plays, charities, comic book characters, Disney®, farm tractors, football, Golf, Hard Rock Cafe®, motorcycles, museums, musical groups, the Olympics®, skateboarding, soccer, space travel, surfing, vehicles, and many others! An enjoyable read for those who collect and proudly wear these comfortable message-bearers. Includes information that addresses condition and pricing.