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Microcrafts

Tiny Treasures to Make and Share

Author Margaret Mcguire, Alicia Kachmar, Katie Hatz
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$16.95 US
Quirk Books
8.22"W x 10.29"H x 0.48"D   | 18 oz | 28 per carton
On sale Oct 04, 2011 | 96 Pages | 9781594745218
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It is a small world, after all!

Here are step-by-step instructions for making tiny teddy bears, little ladybugs, petite porcupines, itsy-bitsy bikinis, and much, much more! Microcrafts shows crafters how to create dozens of miniature treasures, each no larger than a spool of thread. No previous crafting experience or pricey materials are necessary—just a love of all things small!
“For fun and giggles.”—Associated Press

“Small-minded is not a bad thing when it comes to crafting.”— OregonLive.com

“How do you make cute crafts even cuter? By shrinking them, of course! But cuteness is only part of the appeal—these crafts also use up the random odds and ends that most crafters accumulate as part of their creative process. From tiny stuffed cats and dogs to two-inch tall greeting cards to an impossibly cute mini-solar system mobile, there's inspiration here for crafters of all types. Of course, it takes a lot of talent to work with tiny pieces of fabric, felt, clay, and paper, but with results this sweet, it's worth a try.”—Library Journal
 
“Fun guide to making all sorts of wee crafts.”—Austin American Statesman
A big fan of all things miniature, Margaret McGuire is an editor at Quirk Books. She lives in South Philadelphia.

If you're fast enough to pin down Alicia Kachmar, you'll find her crocheting up a storm on Etsy (eternalsunshine.etsy.com), teaching classes, or stocking the Craft-O-Tron machine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

A designer, seamstress, and all-around handywoman, Katie Hatz wears many hats—and has a remarkable tolerance for hat puns. Check out her work at katiehatz.com and buy her wares at katiehatz.etsy.com. She lives in Philadelphia.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1
How to Use This Book 3
Supplies and Techniques 81
Ideas for Modifying Microcrafts 84
Resources 85
About the Authors 86
Boats 5
Books 7
Bottle-Cap Frames 11
Bunting 13
Candy Charms 15
Cats 19
Deer Heads 21
Dogs 25
Fabric Buttons 31
Flower Pocket Pendants 33
Greeting Cards 37
Houseplants and Terrariums 43
Ladybugs, Bumblebees, and
Butterflies 47
Monster Babies 49
Owls 53
Party Hats 55
Planets 59
Porcupine and Friends 61
Ribbon Bows 63
Speech Bubbles 65
Spool Dolls 67
Teddy Bears 69
Temporary Tattoos 73
Thistle Birdfeeders 75
Yellow Polka Dot Bikini 77
Copyright © 2011 by Quirk Productions, Inc.. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

About

It is a small world, after all!

Here are step-by-step instructions for making tiny teddy bears, little ladybugs, petite porcupines, itsy-bitsy bikinis, and much, much more! Microcrafts shows crafters how to create dozens of miniature treasures, each no larger than a spool of thread. No previous crafting experience or pricey materials are necessary—just a love of all things small!

Praise

“For fun and giggles.”—Associated Press

“Small-minded is not a bad thing when it comes to crafting.”— OregonLive.com

“How do you make cute crafts even cuter? By shrinking them, of course! But cuteness is only part of the appeal—these crafts also use up the random odds and ends that most crafters accumulate as part of their creative process. From tiny stuffed cats and dogs to two-inch tall greeting cards to an impossibly cute mini-solar system mobile, there's inspiration here for crafters of all types. Of course, it takes a lot of talent to work with tiny pieces of fabric, felt, clay, and paper, but with results this sweet, it's worth a try.”—Library Journal
 
“Fun guide to making all sorts of wee crafts.”—Austin American Statesman

Author

A big fan of all things miniature, Margaret McGuire is an editor at Quirk Books. She lives in South Philadelphia.

If you're fast enough to pin down Alicia Kachmar, you'll find her crocheting up a storm on Etsy (eternalsunshine.etsy.com), teaching classes, or stocking the Craft-O-Tron machine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

A designer, seamstress, and all-around handywoman, Katie Hatz wears many hats—and has a remarkable tolerance for hat puns. Check out her work at katiehatz.com and buy her wares at katiehatz.etsy.com. She lives in Philadelphia.
Margaret Mcguire View titles by Margaret Mcguire
Alicia Kachmar View titles by Alicia Kachmar
Katie Hatz View titles by Katie Hatz

Excerpt

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1
How to Use This Book 3
Supplies and Techniques 81
Ideas for Modifying Microcrafts 84
Resources 85
About the Authors 86
Boats 5
Books 7
Bottle-Cap Frames 11
Bunting 13
Candy Charms 15
Cats 19
Deer Heads 21
Dogs 25
Fabric Buttons 31
Flower Pocket Pendants 33
Greeting Cards 37
Houseplants and Terrariums 43
Ladybugs, Bumblebees, and
Butterflies 47
Monster Babies 49
Owls 53
Party Hats 55
Planets 59
Porcupine and Friends 61
Ribbon Bows 63
Speech Bubbles 65
Spool Dolls 67
Teddy Bears 69
Temporary Tattoos 73
Thistle Birdfeeders 75
Yellow Polka Dot Bikini 77
Copyright © 2011 by Quirk Productions, Inc.. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
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