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"London, 1947: Besieged by the harshest winter in living memory, burdened by onerous shortages and rationing, the people of postwar Britain are enduring lives of quiet desperation in spite of their nation's recent victory. Among them are Ann Hughes and Miriam Dassin, embroiderers in the famed Mayfair fashion house of Norman Hartnell. Together they forge an unlikely friendship, but their bond, along with their nascent hopes for a brighter future, are...
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For the grand opening of her embroidery shop, the Seven Year Stitch, Marcy Singer throws a soiree. Her friend Sadie, who owns the coffee shop down the street, provides delicious refreshments and the party goes swimmingly. But the morning after the party, Marcy and Angus, her pooch, find a nasty surprise: the man who leased the shop before Marcy is lying dead in the storeroom, with a message scratched by a tapestry needle on the wall beside him.
3) Dire threads
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Publisher
Berkley Prime Crime
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
viii, 326 p. ; 18 cm.
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English
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When Mike Krawbach, the town's corrupt commissioner, who keeps denying her renovation plans, is found dead in her yard, Willow Vanderling, Threadville's newest resident, becomes the prime suspect and works to clear her name.
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Wheeler Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
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485 pages (large print) ; 22 cm.
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English
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When the winner of a national sewing competition is found crushed by the sewing machine she received as her prize and her fire chief husband becomes a suspect, embroidery shop owner Willow Vanderling and her best friend become volunteer firefighters to uncover the truth.
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Houghton Mifflin Company
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
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English
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If the wedding dress young Hanna's family is making is not chosen for the princess, they will go to the poor house but thanks to Hanna's sharp eyes and artistic ability, her father stands a very good chance of becoming Embroiderer to the Princess.
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Karadi Tales Company Pvt. Ltd
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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Sadiq loves stitching colorful patterns on rugs. However, his Ammi reminds him that boys in his community don't stitch, they tend to the livestock. But Sadiq is determined to pursue his passion. This winsome tale that defies gender norms and talks about a fading shepherd craft of Kashmir, is written by Mamta Nainy, and illustrated through watercolor vistas by renowned artist Niloufer Wadia.
9) Thread end
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Obsidian
Pub. Date
[2014]
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319 pages ; 18 cm
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English
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English
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Spring Swallow was promised in marriage while still in her mother's belly. When the groom dies before a wedding can take place, seventeen-year-old Spring Swallow is ordered to become a ghost bride to appease his spirit. Under her in-laws' protection, she will be little more than a servant, unable to know real love or bear children. Refusing to accept her fate as a bad-luck woman, Spring Swallow flees on her wedding day. In the city of Soochow, Spring...
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2018.
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English
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A stylish embroidery guide for the modern maker, featuring twenty beautiful projects with step-by-step instructions and inspiring templates.
Vibrant color and rich textures abound in Hoop Dreams, a stylish embroidery guide for the modern maker. Author Cristin Morgan of Marigold + Mars outlines the basics of ten classic embroidery stitches and then teaches you how to use them to create twenty beautiful and practical projects for...
Vibrant color and rich textures abound in Hoop Dreams, a stylish embroidery guide for the modern maker. Author Cristin Morgan of Marigold + Mars outlines the basics of ten classic embroidery stitches and then teaches you how to use them to create twenty beautiful and practical projects for...
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David & Charles
Pub. Date
2016
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English
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"Her unique color combinations, stitching style and use of felt present a fun and fresh take on the age-old decorative stitching method" (Bolt Fabric Boutique).
Folk art is influencing everything from fashion to interiors and now you can incorporate this trend into your home in a contemporary way with this collection of stunning modern folk art inspired embroidery designs by leading designer, Nancy Nicholson.
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Folk art is influencing everything from fashion to interiors and now you can incorporate this trend into your home in a contemporary way with this collection of stunning modern folk art inspired embroidery designs by leading designer, Nancy Nicholson.
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David & Charles
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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Learn eleven basic stitches to create projects with motifs ranging from bunnies and buttons to cooking and Christmas.
Mandy Shaw's unmistakable style provides a gorgeous collection of stitches and projects, all done in natural fabrics in a stylish cream and red color palette. This book is a perfect introduction to eleven simple stitches, with step-by-step instructions for both right and left handers. You'll learn how to create...
Mandy Shaw's unmistakable style provides a gorgeous collection of stitches and projects, all done in natural fabrics in a stylish cream and red color palette. This book is a perfect introduction to eleven simple stitches, with step-by-step instructions for both right and left handers. You'll learn how to create...
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C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
2020
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English
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Find endless inspiration with this photo guide to embroidery stitches.
Discover the 120 hand-embroidery stitches that every embroiderer should have in their stitching arsenal, with clear, step-by-step photos you can come back to time and again! Contemporary needlework teacher Sharon Boggon's forward-thinking ideas will help you view hand embroidery through a vibrant new lens. Beginners and seasoned embroiderers will gain the confidence...
Discover the 120 hand-embroidery stitches that every embroiderer should have in their stitching arsenal, with clear, step-by-step photos you can come back to time and again! Contemporary needlework teacher Sharon Boggon's forward-thinking ideas will help you view hand embroidery through a vibrant new lens. Beginners and seasoned embroiderers will gain the confidence...
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C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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The complete visual guide to hand embroidery & embellishing.
This richly illustrated reference guide from embroidery expert Christen Brown covers everything you need to make beautiful magic with needle and thread. Learn to sew traditional and silk ribbon embroidery, make raised stitches, and embellish with beads, charms, buttons, and mirrors. Christen shows you how to combine and place stitches to enhance a finished piece and how...
This richly illustrated reference guide from embroidery expert Christen Brown covers everything you need to make beautiful magic with needle and thread. Learn to sew traditional and silk ribbon embroidery, make raised stitches, and embellish with beads, charms, buttons, and mirrors. Christen shows you how to combine and place stitches to enhance a finished piece and how...
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Pen & Sword Books
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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Be creative, de-stress and brighten up your world with these twenty-four embroidery projects for crafters of all skill levels.
With projects ranging from things you could complete in an afternoon to others that you can take your time over, enjoy every step of the making process as you focus on feeling good through being creative. The finished makes will bring colour and joy to your home, workspace and wardrobe.
The projects in this...
With projects ranging from things you could complete in an afternoon to others that you can take your time over, enjoy every step of the making process as you focus on feeling good through being creative. The finished makes will bring colour and joy to your home, workspace and wardrobe.
The projects in this...
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Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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Bring color and coziness to every room with dozens of delightful sewing, crocheting, and embroidery ideas to update your home.
Color schemes; design themes; the expense of knickknacks, curtains, and bedclothes—decorating a household can be an intimidating prospect! Why not let your imagination (and your love of color) roam free, and unleash your creativity through sewing, crochet, and embroidery?
With more than fifty do-it-yourself...
Color schemes; design themes; the expense of knickknacks, curtains, and bedclothes—decorating a household can be an intimidating prospect! Why not let your imagination (and your love of color) roam free, and unleash your creativity through sewing, crochet, and embroidery?
With more than fifty do-it-yourself...
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Printers Row
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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Anyone can craft magic with this illustrated Harry Potter embroidery guide featuring fun projects for every skill level!
The traditional art of embroidery is easy to learn with this Harry Potter-themed project guide. With full-color photo illustrations and an introductory chapter on embroidery basics, this volume features step-by-step instructions for ten pieces of homemade magic including Hogwarts Castle, Platform 9 ¾,...
The traditional art of embroidery is easy to learn with this Harry Potter-themed project guide. With full-color photo illustrations and an introductory chapter on embroidery basics, this volume features step-by-step instructions for ten pieces of homemade magic including Hogwarts Castle, Platform 9 ¾,...
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Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2013
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English
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Make something meaningful for birthdays, baby showers, and more with these stylish embroidered gifts.
From Jessica Marquez, founder of the popular blog and shop Miniature Rhino, Stitched Gifts offers irresistible embroidery projects for every occasion—weddings, holidays, baby showers, anniversaries, or just because. Each project is rendered in Marquez's signature natural, modern style and can be easily personalized for truly...
From Jessica Marquez, founder of the popular blog and shop Miniature Rhino, Stitched Gifts offers irresistible embroidery projects for every occasion—weddings, holidays, baby showers, anniversaries, or just because. Each project is rendered in Marquez's signature natural, modern style and can be easily personalized for truly...
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David & Charles
Pub. Date
2016
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English
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Let an expert teach you the traditional craft of Japanese country quilting, "the perfect simple, low-cost hobby to get you off your phone" (Slate).
Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses a simple running stitch to create beautiful patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting, and embroidery. Sashiko, pronounced shash-ko, means "stab stitch" and refers to the small running stitch that...
Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses a simple running stitch to create beautiful patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting, and embroidery. Sashiko, pronounced shash-ko, means "stab stitch" and refers to the small running stitch that...
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