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Owner of the Crewel World needlework shop and part-time sleuth, Betsy Devonshire must help clear Jan Henderson's name when her wealthy aunt is found dead, courtesy of a double-zero knitting needle. Just like the kind Jan knits with. And an embroidered map of Lake Minnetonka, found among the aunt's effects, could lead Betsy to a buried treasure-or to a secret that someone would kill to keep buried.

Needlecraft Mystery: Book 1

Crewel World

by Monica Ferris

Margot Berglund owns a needlework and wool store called Crewel World. She's fifty-three, a widow and an expert in her field. Her store does very well for a small town, and she is able to support two part time staff as well as other casual workers. Her husband Aaron had been a wealthy man but despite this she lives a simple life, causing speculation among the town's people. Margot's older sister, Betsy, comes to... (more)

All Through the House: Christmas in Cross-Stitch from the Vanessa-Ann Collection

All Through the House: Christmas in Cross-Stitch from the Vanessa-Ann Collection

by Vanessa-Ann Collection

Needlecraft Mystery: Book 3

A Stitch in Time

by Monica Ferris

When a damaged tapestry is discovered in a small-town church closet, needleworkers join to stitch together the clues which lead to a crafty crime. "Entertaining...Fans of Jessica Fletcher will devour this book."- Rendezvous 3rd Needlecraft Mystery-includes a free cross-stitch pattern!

Holidays in Cross Stitch, 1987

by Vanessa-Anne Collection

Christmas Angels and Other Tatting Patterns (Dover Needlework Series)

Christmas Angels and Other Tatting Patterns (Dover Needlework Series)

by Monica Hahn

Patterns and detailed instructions for approximately 45 tatted projects—many with a Christmas theme. Designs for stand-up picture frame, edgings (Happy Talk, Crown, Grape, Merri-Go-Round), tree ornaments (Star of Leaves, Evergreen Christmas Tree, Clover-Leaf Bell, exquisite Christmas Angel, more).

Tatting Doilies and Edgings (Dover Needlework Series)

Tatting Doilies and Edgings (Dover Needlework Series)

by Rita Weiss

Create over 30 delicate tatted doilies and more than 50 lovely edgings with the patterns, complete instructions and photographs included in this book. For those new to tatting, complete step-by-step instructions are provided. For veteran needleworkers, this affordable volume can serve as a source of highly stylized inspiration.

Quick-and-Easy "Little Folk" Charted Designs (Dover Needlework)

Quick-and-Easy "Little Folk" Charted Designs (Dover Needlework)

by Georgia L. Gorham

Color-coded charts, directions for creating over 60 miniature figures: Santa Claus, ballerina, clown, more.

Old Time Crochet Made Easy

by Bill Koch

Remember those exquisite crochet projects that your grandmother used to make? This beautiful book is filled to the brim with more than 75 authentic patterns from before 1950. To make the patterns easy to follow, we asked our crochet editors to update the instructions and restitch the projects with today's yarns and threads. You'll love stitching these wonderful crocheted treasures from yesterday!

Crocheting Patchwork Patterns: Twenty-Three Granny Squares for Afghans, Sweaters, and Other Projects (Dover Needlework Series)

Crocheting Patchwork Patterns: Twenty-Three Granny Squares for Afghans, Sweaters, and Other Projects (Dover Needlework Series)

by Annette Lep

Instructions for making 23 "granny-type" squares based upon quilt block patterns including such favorites as Log Cabin, Streak of Lightning, Baby Block, and Indian Hatchet, plus specific instructions for putting the blocks together to make afghans, sweaters, etc. Instructions. 81 illustrations.

Needlecraft designs from our best quilts: 20 favorite quilt designs graphed for needlework

Needlecraft designs from our best quilts: 20 favorite quilt designs graphed for needlework

by Mary Elizabeth Johnson Huff, Zuelia Ann Hurt

Wildflower Designs for Needlework (Family Guidebook Ser. )

Wildflower Designs for Needlework (Family Guidebook Ser. )

by Adalee Winter

Greystone's Creative Hands: The Complete Knitting, Dressmaking And Needlecraft Guide, Volume 1 To 22

Greystone's Creative Hands: The Complete Knitting, Dressmaking And Needlecraft Guide, Volume 1 To 22

by Unknown

"Your guide to creative knitting, dressmaking, home sewing, mending, care and altering, embroidery, crochet, canvas work, macrame, toymaking, tatting, needle made lace...and saving money. If you've never picked up a needle, Creative Hands will show you how to make a wonderful wardrobe - starting right from scratch. Because the chapters follow one another in a logical, sensible way, each new article you make... (more)

Little Felted Animals: Create 16 Irresistible Creatures with Simple Needle-Felting Techniques

Little Felted Animals: Create 16 Irresistible Creatures with Simple Needle-Felting Techniques

by Marie-Noelle Horvath

Aren’t these the cutest ? * Sixteen meltingly adorable animals * All the favorites, including cats, dogs, birds, bunnies, more * Easy to make, great as gifts, toys, decorations All together now: Awwwww! In Little Felted Animals , author Marie-Nöelle Horvath shows how to make the cutest little miniature animals, using just a few simple tools and some wool roving. Birds, bears, cats, dogs, mice, a... (more)