Delve into Rug Tufting with SIMJI, where the ultimate “rugfluencer” shares her secrets, tools, and techniques, plus 10 textile projects—empowering you to become an awe-inspiring creator.

Unravel the secrets of rug tufting, the hottest new craft trend, with SIMJI, the ultimate “rugfluencer.” Tap into the fun and creativity of machine-powered tufting with Rug Tufting with SIMJI. Join her millions of fans in this behind-the-scenes adventure, where SIMJI shares the how-to behind her trendy, machine-tufted masterpieces. SIMJI’s expertise takes center stage as she breaks down tufting how-tos. Learn the basics and level up with advanced techniques like carving and finishing with finesse. This guide is your VIP pass to a seriously satisfying tufting journey—crystal-clear instructions, insider hacks, and QR codes to exclusive videos. The guide wraps up with 10 stylish and fun tufting projects for your home or to make as gifts that are perfect for all skill levels. Craft 5 projects step-by-step with SIMJI, then unleash your creativity with 5 more using her templates and suggested colorways. From playful rug coasters to Insta-worthy 3-D rugs, every project is a chance to find your unique tufting groove. Inside this guide, you’ll discover: The lowdown on tools and materials, plus a starter guide to using your tufting gun Must-know tips and techniques to keep you crafting with confidence A warm-up project to master the basics 5 step-by-step projects you’ll craft alongside SIMJI, including mirror rugs and coaster rugs 5 project templates to take what you’ve learned further and develop your own style and colorways QR codes for exclusive videos of select techniques Ideas for packaging and gifting your tufted creations Stop daydreaming about those tufted rugs you’re coveting and dive into creating them with Rug Tufting with SIMJI.

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The queen of the craft Amy Oxford offers to beginners and advanced crafters alike a one-stop resource! This is the guide you'll keep at your fingertips while you learn, and throughout your punch needle adventures for years to come. Enjoy Amy's amazingly effective instruction, tips, inspiration, and in-depth info about every aspect of enjoying punch needle rug hooking. Create her colorful contemporary pomegranate project and gingko project, and learn to skillfully turn your work into long-lasting treasures like wall hangings, chair pads, rugs, cushions, stair runners, and whatever else your imagination can dream up. Enrich your work with fascinating info on things the other books don't include: the top secrets about the craft that beginners need, and careful step by step photo instructions for doing it right--from choosing your first project's materials, to creating a lovely result the first time, finishing techniques, mounting, adding complexity, and making your own designs. Enjoy the history of the craft of rug punching, gorgeous photos of works by today's biggest names, fun interviews with top makers, how to handle the unexpected, and much more.

A comprehensive celebration of the spectacular and enduring appeal of textiles across time and cultures Textiles are the most ubiquitous, diverse, and consistently creative art form on the planet. This major new work comprises more than one thousand images that highlight the beauty, subtlety, simplicity, or complexity of textiles created around the world. Based on knowledge accrued over a lifetime of immersion in the textile arts, Mary Schoeser’s definitive text offers sweeping insight into the role that textiles have played throughout human civilization. The juxtaposition of historical and contemporary examples highlights the skill and imagination of textile designers through the centuries as well as the remarkable range of achievements. Detailed images and informed captions illustrate the variety and allure of textiles, and the informative descriptions include histories of private collections, underscoring the importance of context for appreciating the exquisite detail of fabric and cloth. An extensive resource section provides valuable information about museum and textile associations across the globe.

The first design book that translates elements of nature--including flora, water, and wood--into elements of decor for beautiful, lived-in, bohemian interiors, from acclaimed designer and tastemaker Erica Tanov. Inspired by nature's colors, textures, and patterns, design icon Erica Tanov uses her passion for textiles to create beautiful, timeless interiors that connect us to the natural world. Now, in her first book, Design by Nature, Tanov teaches you how to train your eye to the beauty of the natural world, and then bring the outdoors in—incorporating patterns and motifs from nature, as well as actual organic elements, into simple ideas for everyday decorating and design. Design by Nature contains new and imaginative decorating ideas for an organic and bohemian style that mixes and layers rugs, pillows, throws, and drapery, and incorporates unique patterns and fabrics such as shibori, ikat, and jamdani, all stunningly photographed by renowned photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo. With topics ranging from embracing imperfection in your home, to seeking out flea markets, to displaying your collections, Design by Nature takes an enduring and intuitive approach to design that transcends fleeting trends and encourages you to find your own personal style, source of creativity, and connection to the natural world. You don't need to travel to distant locales to find beauty; it's all around us, from the crackle of fallen leaves to the jagged bark of a tree.

Learn to make beautiful punch needle hooked rugs with veteran instructor Amy Oxford. A complete "how to" photo essay walks you through every stage of rug making. A question and answer section, interviews with professional punch needle rug hookers, and photographs of work from some of the field's most innovative and inspired craftspeople make this book a must for any textile lover.