Rita Weiss Bücher

Here is a book that instructs anyone, even young children who can sew, in the art of quiltmaking, and gives authentic, simple patterns which were used in the past to teach quiltmaking. Step-by-step instructions and full-size templates for 12 quilts. Illustrated.

5628 Shawls, Wraps, & Knit a shawl, wrap, or poncho in just one weekend? Yes, it's possible! These 11 designs can all be made in a short time, whether it's a standard "weekend" of Friday night through Monday morning, an extended holiday weekend, or a couple of days where you settle in and really get " lost" in your work. Quick projects like these are great when you need a new fashion accessory or a gift for a special day. But even if you take your time and just enjoy the relaxing experience of knitting, you end up with something beautiful -- to wear or to give to someone who needs a warm hug.

The monogram is an attractive and popular way of personalizing your wardrobe or household linens: tablecloths, napkins, sheets, pillowcases, towels, handkerchiefs, blouses, shirts, dresses, sweaters, jackets, and other items.This collection contains 350 unusual and striking monograms taken from a rare Viennese album printed at the turn of the century. All the monograms that can be composed with pairs of letters are here. The book also includes a number of crowns plus several large and small alphabets with numerals, both Roman and Arabic. All are charted for ready use in different forms of needlework — needlepoint, latch-hooking, counted cross-stitch, crochet, or knitting.The informative introduction tells you how to enlarge or reduce the monograms, and gives simple directions on how to do them in your favorite form of needlework.

When you need a quick and easy gift or want to spice up the kitchen, why not crochet a cotton potholder or dishcloth? The fun designs in Potholders and Dishcloths by Rita Weiss will not only add a bit of delightful decor, but they are also wonderfully practical. Featuring cotton crochet thread in sizes 3 and 10 and worsted weight cotton yarn.