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In the News 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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Needle Felting Teddy Bears for Beginners
by Roz Dace
Needle-felting is an easy and fun technique, requiring little in the way of expensive materials or equipment and award-winning authors Judy Balchin and Roz Dace show how to make 20 wonderful little teddy bears using this tactile technique. Each bear measures around 4-5in tall and can be made in a matter of hours from a bundle of wool fibers, a felting needle and some carefully chosen embellishments. Each bear has its own special character, and they make ideal gifts and keepsakes for friends and loved ones. There's a pretty ballet bear, a cool Christmas bear, as well as a vintage bear, rainbow bear and cute baby bears.Book Annotation
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Brioche Knitting for Beginners and Beyond : your definitive guide to creating colorful, lusciously textured knitwear
by Lesley Anne Robinson
"Get ready to knit like you never have before with this incredible, comprehensive guide to brioche knitting from expert designer and brioche authority Lesley Anne Robinson. For any knitter who has ever been intrigued by the colorful designs and luxurioustexture of brioche, but too intimidated to pick up their needles and cast on, let Lesley's cheerful, encouraging voice walk you through this exciting technique step by step. Featuring a treasure trove of tips, tricks, and technical knowledge, as well as sixteen stunning patterns, this book will have you feeling confident creating the fun vertical stripes and exquisite texture this popular technique is famous for. Best of all, each pattern not only functions as a lovely knit piece, but also as a specific lesson in brioche mastery. From squishy one- and two-color hats and cowls, to eye-catching three-color shawls and sweaters, you'll create striking knitwear while learning an exciting new skill"
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Machine Magic : Get the Most from the Decorative Stitches on Your Sewing Machine
by Deborah Louie
Take advantage of everything your sewing machine has to offer! Decorative quilt artist Deborah Louie teaches how to use the stitch options on your machine and incorporate them into gorgeous appliqué pieces. Follow her step-by-step process of building and adding decorative stitches to individual flowers, then applying them to the background with free-motion decorative stitching. Also, learn how to combine stitches and adjust stitch widths and lengths to create your unique stitch garden. Gain confidence in using your machine while also creating bright and bold floral creations!
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