Most Popular Books by Leisure Arts

Colorfully iced, sprinkled with cinnamon, or chock-full of raisins or chocolate chips, cookies are always a favorite Yuletide indulgence. Here are 60 recipes for colorful, delicious cookies for holiday parties and gifts. There are iced cookies, brownies, biscotti, gingerbread, refrigerator dough, and other favorites. Recipes include Spicy Christmas Tree Cookies, Honey Ornament Cookies, Pudding Cookies, North Pole Granola Bars, Sugarplum Cookies, Cinnamon Cookies, Butterscotch Cookies, Snowflake Meringue Cookies, Peppermint Swirl Cookies, Jolly Snowman Cookies, Macadamia Shortbreads, Pumpkin Spice Bars, Chocolate-Amaretto Biscotti, Pecan-Caramel Brownies, Mini Snowball Snacks, and others.

Keep baby''s tootsies toasty in a pair of these precious booties! Choose from four knit designs worked in sport weight yarn. Because they''re ideal for quick-and-inexpensive shower gifts, you''ll want to make plenty of extras for future arrivals! Baby Booties (Leisure Arts #75019)

Delight your family and friends with treats guaranteed to tempt any sweet-craving palate! These 74 tantalizing recipes feature everything from candies, brittles, and fudge to cookies, pies, cakes, and more. You''ll be ready to whip up amazing goodies at any time. Sweet temptations for every occasion include Minted Marshmallows, Mocha Toffee, Penuche, Orange-Coconut Truffles, Old-fashioned Peanut Brittle, jalapeno-flavored April Fools'' Candy, Gold Bar Candy, Chocolate-Lemon Creams, candy-coated Pretzel Wands, Sugar and Spice Almonds, Irish Coffee Balls, Toasted Pecan Nougat, Gingerbread Bars, Peppermint Candy Fudge, Microwave Raspberry-Pecan Fudge, Easy Pralines, Orange Divinity, Candied Tea Stirrers, and more.

Embroidery Pocket Guide (Leisure Arts #56019) is the handiest reference guide for embroiders ever -- a laminated pocket-size encyclopedia of the most popular stitches and much more. Approximately 8.5 inches tall by 4.625 inches wide, the guide folds out accordion-style with information on supplies and stitching tips, plus illustrated stitch guides. Featured stitches are backstitches, blanket stitches, chain stitches, couching stitches, cross stitches, featherstitches, filling stitches, running stitches, satin stitches, and weaving stitches. A ruler is printed along the edge for convenience.

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Fast and fun or festive and fancy, these options for family meals during the holidays offer delicious versatility to please everyone. Here are 64 recipes to make up complete meals for casual or elegant family dinners! There are main dishes, soups, salads, side dishes, breads, desserts, and other foods. Recipes include Deep Dish Vegetable Pie with Oatmeal-Rye Rolls, Pork Loin Roast in White Wine, Salisbury Venison Steaks, Tenderloin of Beef in Pastry, Cornbread Loaf, Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad, Pumpkin Soup, Turkey Nachos, Glazed Lemon Cheesecake, Bacon-Mushroom Casserole, Caramelized New Potatoes, Cream of Artichoke Soup, Strawberry-Banana Frozen Yogurt, Chinese Rice Ring with Broccoli, Southwestern Chicken Casserole, and other favorites.

5942 Loom Knitting for Mommy and Me Make loom-knit gifts for all the mothers, babies, and children in your life! Kathy Norris''s happy designs include fashion accessories in a range of sizes and an adorable sock monkey pillow that''s perfect for hugging. 10 designs for Beginner to Intermediate skill levels, using light or medium weight yarns: Anklets, Slouch Beanie, Cowl, Hooded Scarf, Sock Monkey Pillow, Elf Hat, Baby Jacket, Fingerless Mitts, and Baby Socks (Striped and Ruffled styles). BONUS: Online technique videos.

This bookmark collection has something for everyone. These little handmade markers make wonderful keepsake gifts, whether the reader prefers flights of fancy or serious studies. Little Book format has 8 bookmarks to crochet in bedspread weight (size 10) cotton thread: Tasseled Bookmark, Graceful Gothic Cross, Sunflower, Butterfly, Petunia, Birdhouse, Pineapple, and Heart.

Part of the fun of crocheting is finding and experimenting with new types of stitches. Learn how to add texture and embossing to your crochet, pick your favorite stitches, and begin creating new and exciting projects.

Afghan Lover''s Collection -More than 30 crochet afghans from Leisure Arts'' most popular designers include great basic to advanced designs that will never go out of style.

With our easy ripple patterns, you can finish one of these baby afghans before you know it! Pastel colors give them a dreamy quality. Little Book format has 4 ripple-style baby afghans to crochet in worsted and sport weight yarns: Lullabye, Baby Love, Candy Stripe, and Sleepy Time Ripple. Easy Ripples for Baby (Leisure Arts #75105)

Envelop that special little one in the sweet softness of a homespun wrap! With the challenging crochet stitches included in this handy Little Book, you''ll be able to make 5 cuddly cradle classics for your favorite bundle of love! So Sweet Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #75015)

Make a fashion statement while keeping ears and fingers warm with this collection of quick and easy projects. This leaflet features a variety of hats, scarves, mittens, earmuffs, and more for children and adults, all crocheted using worsted weight yarn. Chase The Chill (Leisure Arts #3042)

Snuggle up by the fire with these 24 knit afghans, the perfect shield from winter''s chill. Relatively quick and easy, each solid-color wrap offers comforting warmth while adding a welcome spot of color to the gray days of winter.

Whether sweet or savory, creamy or crunchy, lovingly cooked treats from the kitchen are the most personal, satisfying gifts you can present! Here are 73 recipes for a festive variety of foods to give friends and family. There are snacks, cakes, pies, cookies, candy, nuts, sauces, drink mixes, and other foods. Recipes include Nutty Olive Spread, Brandied Date-Nut Balls, Veggie Roll-up Bread, Chocolate-Mint Cheesecake, Peachy Gingerbread, Graham Toffee Pie, Grand Marnier Baklava, Almond-Amaretto Turtles, Spicy Sweet Potato Chips, Volcano Pizza Pie, Creamy Potato Soup, Turkey and Dressing Casserole, Banana Split Sauce, Beer Mustard, Easy Mustard Pickles, Grilled Meat Seasoning, and other favorites.

Enjoy these floral designs for kitchen towels and potholders.

Our Best Knit Baby Afghans, -Collection of 33 darling cover-ups for baby boys and girls. Fashioned in soft pastels.

Capture the charm of redwork with these simple embroidery designs of Sunbonnet Sue. The 16 reusable iron-on transfers make it easy to create pillows, towels of the week, aprons, and other nostalgic projects using only four basic embroidery stitches.

When a beautiful baby gift is needed, it''s time to get out a crochet hook and reach for More Circular Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #5517). Each of the five round, lacy blankets offers a burst of happy texture and plenty of cuddly softness that''s just right for a little extra warmth at naptime. Matching the yarn color to Baby''s christening layette will create an heirloom that any new mom will cherish for years to come. Afghans include: Pinwheel, Pretty in Pink, Snowflake, Buttercup, and Twinkle-Twinkle.

Vivid colors and striking stripes make these afghans top choice. On the cover, Vibrance is highlighted with rows of Loop Stitch in variegated yarn. Aztec Sun forms a 60" diameter radiating star. Fantasy Garden adds drama with looping Front Post Clusters, and Royal Bargello''s ripples have a lacy flair. Little Book format has 4 ripple pattern afghans to crochet in worsted weight yarns: Vibrance, Aztec Sun, Fantasy Garden, and Royal Bargello.

Helps you crochet like a pro. This guide to creating handmade projects teaches you all the basics, with plenty of detailed instructions and photos. It includes 7 patterns.

You will love designing your own jewelry, and this Beading Pocket Guide (Leisure Arts #56018) will inspire you to try new beading patterns, focal groupings, and strand arrangements. Take it to the store for help with gathering beads and choosing jewelry findings. At home, refer to the guide for tips to make countless creations with ease. This handy, laminated reference guide is approximately 8.5 inches tall by 4.625 inches wide and folds out accordion-style with illustrated information. A ruler with inches and millimeters is printed along the edge.

Crochet your very own blizzard! From small to extra-large, these exquisite thread snowflakes are perfect for trimming your tree, garnishing your windows, and decorating packages.

You''ll quickly finish all eight of these fun-to-make rugs, using multiple strands of worsted weight yarn. Projects include the Striped Rectangle rug, the Oval rug, a Half Round mat, the Jewel-Toned Round, the colorful Checkerboard, and much more!

This member of the Little Books series is perfect for beginners! The little size makes it easy for you to take wherever you go so that you can learn the easy knit stitches!

This is the ultimate book for the eco-conscious crafter. Plastic, paper, glass, cans, clothing, and household throwaways easily transform from trash to treasure in the book''s six sections.

This is a cute member of Leisure Arts'' Little Books series. This small leaflet is ready to go anywhere with you! Convenient size and easy patterns make creating that perfect baby afghan a cinch!

How about redecorating your bedroom this weekend? Or maybe you''d like to add a fresh splash of color to your living room in just one evening? You''ll be amazed at how quickly you can crochet these pillows and afghans. That''s because super-bulky weight yarn and a large crochet hook make fast work of each design. The pillows can be completed in about 3 to 9 hours, while the lap-size afghans are ready to use in about 9 to 14 hours! Each big, beautiful home accent will warm and refresh your haven in a hurry, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy your new decor. The 9 projects are Windowpane Pillow & Afghan; Really Ripples Lap-Ghan; Fab Flowers, Flower Garden, and Octagon Afghans; and Peek-A-Boo, Dramatic Diamonds, and Brilliant Bolster Pillows.

Baby gifts are always so much fun to make, and this collection of 12 crocheted baby afghans is sure to have the perfect match for your little one. Baby afghans make great shower gifts, too. Pick your favorite or work your way through the year; you''ll be prepared no matter when the next shower pops up. And you know that new mommy will love you for it! 12 wraps, from Easy to Experienced, using Light or Medium Weight yarn: Stripes for January; hearts and ribbons for February; flowers for March; rainbow squares for April; floral strips for May; patchwork for June; ripples for July; animals for August; an up-to-date granny for September; "X" kisses for October; tiered stitches for November; and shells for December.

When it''s time to party, it''s time to munch and sip! Satisfy your guests'' cravings with this big assortment of appetizers and drinks. There are tasty bites, creamy dips, spicy teas, rich coffees, and more! The 75 recipes include Hot Seafood Dip, Ultimate Chili Dip, Marmalade Meatballs, Spicy Pecans, Raisin-Walnut Pinwheels, Feta Cheese Squares, Spinach Puffs, Vegetable Pate, Potato Coins, Apple-Cinnamon Cheese Ball, Mexican Quiches, Raspberry Wine, Southern Eggnog, Spirited Cider, Sunrise Mimosas, Honey-Rum Coffee, Cherry Cordial Fudge, Macadamia Nut Tarts, Sinless Brownies, and other favorites.

Celebrating Cookies, Book 2 -This second volume serves up satisfaction for cookie lovers with 75 more recipes for classic favorites, kidstuff, refined flavors, and holidays.

Basic Bows Pocket Guide (Leisure Arts #56021) is a laminated foldout guide showing how to tie the most popular styles of bows. Photos and step-by-step instructions are given for the Easiest Bow Ever in two sizes, a Floral Bow, Stacked Tie Bow, Shoestring Tie Bow, Center Loop Bow, and creative combinations. There also is a guide explaining how to determine the amount of ribbon needed for any size bow, taking into account the finished diameter, the number of loops, the length of streamers, and additional length for gathering and trimming. The guide is 8.5 inches tall by 4.625 inches wide and folds out accordion-style with 12 panels of illustrated information. A 27-inch ruler and a ribbon width gauge are printed along the edges.

"Prayer shawls are the most heartfelt of gifts. They convey the knitter''s best wishes for the happiness and health of friends and family, as well as strangers in need. Eleven of the knitting industry''s most popular designers created these exclusive patterns. This handy book slips easily into a purse or workbag, so you can work on a prayer shawl wherever you go. With your love and prayers knitted into every stitch, your gift will become a cherished keepsake."

Includes instructions for making 14 projects such as a CD holder, hair scrunchies, a soft drink cozy, and a personality key chain.

Love a bargain? This inexpensive little guide includes crochet patterns for covered hangers, a set of golf club cozies, a soothing neck warmer, a baby afghan, a huggable teddy bear, and four more gifts your dear ones will cherish.

Perfect for anyone looking for fun-to-make, quick-to-stitch Christmas projects, The Big Book of Christmas Quickies In Cross Stitch is packed with the best little holiday designs collected from over 15 years of Leisure Arts publications. This book was created with stitchers of all skill levels in mind.Ranging from whimsical Santas to nostalgic Yuletide greetings, the compact, charming designs add homemade holiday warmth to Christmas tree ornaments, festive clothing, home decorating accents, and other holiday treasures.

Contains many illustrated alphabets for themes such as baby, flowers, hearts, Art Deco, dinosaurs, holidays, and more.