Over twenty simple yet desirable craft projects to make and gift—or keep for yourself. Designer Helen Phillips returns with this collection of over twenty highly giftable sewing and patchwork projects for home accessories, toys, and gifts. Simple enough for beginners yet desirable enough for more experienced sewers, the projects explore a wide range of techniques including patchwork, quilting, paper piercing, appliqué, color play, embroidery, and embellishment. Projects include small quilts, dolls, bags, pillows, hearts, flowers, stars, angels, birds, and more—all in a gorgeous coordinating color palette. Praise for Modern Vintage Gifts “As quilters we understand the investment of time that goes into any handmade gift, so it's a really positive thing that many of these projects can be made in an afternoon or so.” —McCall's Quilting

Sew a gorgeous handmade gift with over 25 simple patchwork, applique and embroidery patterns for you to make at home. Patchwork isn't just about making quilts; it's about creating smaller projects too, and sewing something pretty to treasure! Pretty Patchwork Gifts has a tempting range of quick-to-stitch patchwork patterns to get you started; from applique cushion designs and hand-pieced doll's quilts, to pretty birdhouses, brooches, boxes and even soft toy rabbits in pretty patchwork dresses. Each chapter features easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams and templates, with gorgeous full-colour photography. Use these designs as a starting point to inspire your own creativity, and make pretty patchwork gifts for friends and family, for every occasion!

Immerse yourself in more than 425 previously unpublished colour photographs of Canada's disappearing traditional folk art. The authors' discovery of distinctive objects from across Canada inspired them to re-classify folk art, and to analyze and interpret their examples in 17 thematic chapters. The "aesthetic of the everyday" of Canada's material heritage is presented through paintings and carvings, quilts and rugs, tables and trade signs-just to mention a few. These traditional art forms of diverse community groups express a decorative cultural identity, documented through the unique lens of photographer James A. Chambers. Historians, curators, collectors, designers, and dealers, as well as anyone who appreciates material culture, will want to have this collection in their libraries.

Vintage Knits for Modern Babies presents twenty-five vintage-inspired patterns from the stylish baby knitwear label, Shescraftyknits.com. Owner and designer Hadley Fierlinger shares her lovingly crafted collection of hand-knitted, heirloom-quality garments for infants and toddlers aged six months to three years. From caps, cardigans, and mittens to booties, bonnets, and blankets–each pattern features delicate period details hearkening back to the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s while offering modern comfort and a contemporary preference for natural and organic yarns. This is a delightful gift for mothers-to-be, grandmothers, godmothers, aunties, and others, offering a full range of keepsake projects at proficiency levels for beginner, intermediate, and experienced knitters.

An accessible, design-savvy collector's guide to the world of unusual, rare and dazzlingly retro watches. Retro Watches is a popular, accessible collector's guide for anyone who wants to make a statement with the watch they wear, but who wants to choose a timepiece that is very different from the 'classic' and very mainstream watches by the major Swiss brands. It brings together the most intriguing, visually striking and 'out-there' watch designs from little-known but influential watch brands, along with overlooked but brilliant pieces from the major players. One hundred watch models are featured, specially photographed for the book and accompanied by accessible, informative texts discussing the watch's design, its intriguing features, and its rarity and value. The book also dives into the cultural and fashion history of watch design and the many innovations from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Vintage lifestyle expert and interior designer Bob Richter shows you how to create a vintage home that feels loved and lived-in. Discover how to find the best vintage treasures—from antiques to thrift store finds—that bring beauty, comfort, and personal meaning into your home. Bob Richter has been thrifting and collecting vintage treasures for more than 40 years years, since the age of six. With a true passion for antiques, or any object with a past and a story, Richter speaks to our desire to surround ourselves with belongings that impart beauty and meaning to our lives. Drawing on his years of experience as a stylist and interior designer, Richter takes us through a trove of beautiful historic homes, illustrating how to live stylishly with our vintage finds and collections (hint: buy what you love, express yourself, and don't be afraid to mix periods!). A celebration of the art of thrifting and decorating with antiques of every era, Vintage Living is a full-service guide to: • Navigating flea markets, antique shows, yard and estate sales, country auctions, and the online marketplace • Successfully negotiating and haggling for your vintage finds • Mastering the art of vintage decorating, entertaining, and cooking • Decorating with vintage holiday décor for all seasons (Easter, Christmas, Halloween, etc.) • Giving the perfect vintage gift • Embracing vintage ways—from writing letters to repurposing and recycling • Caring for your old treasures Featuring stunning photographs of interior shoots in beautiful old houses, this bible of vintage living will inspire you to take a personal and creative approach to your décor.

Stitch 25 Fast and Easy Gifts from the Heart Every one of these gorgeous gift ideas is so simple to make up, leaving you free to get creative with the embellishments. Yo-yos, appliqué, embroidery and other stitching techniques add that essential touch of personalization and care to every project. They also provide the perfect opportunity for you to try your hand at new decorative tricks on a small and easy scale.