Valerie T Van

Why settle for store-bought accessories when you can give your precious pet something handmade? These one-of-a-kind projects will have Fido in raptures. And because every pooch has a distinct personality, all the items are specifically tailored for—and organized by—key canine types. The goodies are ...

What could possibly be more adorable than a baby? Well . . . how about a baby in booties and other endearing accessories? These nearly 30 irresistible and simple sewing projects are for small fry only. They include blankets, bibs, bonnets, and more, all fashioned from contemporary fabrics and featur...

Have you ever seen a fabulous pillow in a boutique or catalog and thought: “I wish I could make that”? Fortunately, you can! Pillows are one of the easiest home decorating items to sew, and these 15 styles will appeal to today’s hip readers. A short introductory course provides all the basic skills—...

Sweet Nothings and sexy somethings: that’s what’s in this delicious collection.Lovely lingerie is one of the trendiest items with the hip sewing crowd—and these creative designs are adventurously fun, extraordinarily pretty, and wonderfully sensuous. With everything from low-rise panties and camisol...

All the techniques for making a uniquely personal purse are right here. Forty projects offer a wide variety of fabulous choices, featuring great fabrics and design options, including novelty threads, raffia ribbon, straps made of jeweled necklaces and bracelets, beautiful yet easy embroidery, and mo...

Window treatments can play a vital role in a room’s personality—and these 15 projects are simple to make, marvelous to look at, and thoroughly up-to-date. You won’t find Grandma’s dull drapes here: The designs are clean and contemporary, employing such popular sewing techniques as exposed raw edges....

Each of the extraordinary hand-crocheted afghans displayed here in magnificent photos is a blue-ribbon winner. They've all taken the top prize at one of America's state fairs-the prime public venue for showing off the best of our nation's traditional crafts. The styles, colors, and patterns are as v...

'Exquisite Embellishments for your Clothes' contains 47 projects which introduce the reader to a variety of techniques for working with specialty threads, sequins, lace, appliques, and more."