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December 13, 1 pm to 5 pm |
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Please consider joining the Greater Birmingham Fiber Guild which meets prior to the Purl on the Plaza, 2nd Saturday of each month. They have fabulous workshops and demonstrations! They meet from 10 am to 2 pm at the Hoover Church of Christ, 3248 Lorna Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35216 (map). Dues are just $25/year. Check out their blog here.
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Gnomes to Crochet: 20 Fun Amigurumi Friends for Every Occasion
by Val Pierce
Gnomes sweet gnomes! 20 colorful crocheted gnomes to make, gift and love, from best-selling author, Val Pierce. Welcome to Val Pierce's world of amigurumi gnomes to crochet! Beginner-friendly, whimsical and bursting at the seams with fun, these adorable gnomes are brilliant stash-busters and make thoughtful gifts your loved ones will cherish. Choose from 20 different projects for a range of occasions including: a heart-themed Valentine's Gnome for that special someonea pocket-sized Keyring Gnome with a daffodil hat adorned with bees and bugsa Rainbow gnome with a fabulous rainbow outfit and matching umbrellaa Baby Gnome with a baby bear bonnet and milk bottlea Halloween Gnome complete with his own pumpkin, perfect for spooky seasonand Santa and Mrs Claus Gnomes to fill your house with festive cheer.With an average height of between 5.5-6.5in, plus the smaller keyring and larger pillow projects, these friendly little gnomes are the perfect way to make use of your yarn stash. With a short and sweet techniques section to get you started, you'll be filling up your home with cheeky bearded friends in gnome time!
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Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques: A Beginner's Guide to Shibori Tie-Dyeing
by Piggy Tsujioka
Discover the fun of tie-dyeing and the beauty of indigo together! This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home. Add artistic touches to everything you own--from a favorite linen shirt to a bamboo basket, a pair of old sneakers or pair of jeans. Clear instructions and photos explain each step. Tips on creating fantastic patterns and effects using easy folding and resist techniques will inspire you to dye lots of different items--from clothes to accessories and home goods. In addition to creating fantastic tie-dye patterns you'll learn how to: Prep the fabrics, mix the dyes, build the colors and preserve them Work with cotton, linen, wool and other materials and fabrics Create different effects using wax, stitching, tying and other resist techniques Create unique patterns by sponging, dripping, rolling and silk screeningAdd artistic touches to your favorite T-shirts, tote bags and curtains--even to wood and paper. With so many useful and creative techniques and ways to use them, Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques is a book you'll refer to again and again as you experiment with refashioning fabrics and more.
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Monsters and Mayhem in Cross-stitch : Designs & instructions for 25 creatures & cryptids
by April LaBranche
"Featuring 25 captivating patterns for all skill levels, this collection invites crafters to enjoy hours of imaginative stitching. From legendary beasts like fire-breathing dragons and mischievous goblins to modern cryptids such as Big Foot and Mothman, these whimsical designs are sure to delight both avid stitchers and fans of fantasy"
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ENJOY THESE FABULOUS DECEMBER PROGRAMS! |
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