Stitches

Author: David Small
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
ISBN: 0771081154
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 334

Book Description
A Publishers Weekly Top Ten Best Book of the Year An Amazon.com Top Ten Best Book of 2009 A Washington Post Book World’s Ten Best Book of the Year A California Literary Review Best Book of 2009 An L.A. Times Top 25 Non-Fiction Book of 2009 An NPR Best Book of the Year, Best Memoir With this stunning graphic memoir, David Small takes readers on an unforgettable journey into the dark heart of his tumultuous childhood in 1950s Detroit, in a coming-of-age tale like no other. At the age of fourteen, David awoke from a supposedly harmless operation to discover his throat had been slashed and one of his vocal chords removed, leaving him a virtual mute. No one had told him that he had cancer and was expected to die. The resulting silence was in keeping with the atmosphere of secrecy and repressed frustration that pervaded the Small household and revealed itself in the slamming of cupboard doors, the thumping of a punching bag, the beating of a drum. Believing that they were doing their best, David’s parents did just the reverse. David’s mother held the family emotionally hostage with her furious withdrawals, even as she kept her emotions hidden — including from herself. His father, rarely present, was a radiologist, and although David grew up looking at X-rays and drawing on X-ray paper, it would be years before he discovered the shocking consequences of his father’s faith in science. A work of great bravery and humanity, Stitches is a gripping and ultimately redemptive story of a man’s struggle to understand the past and reclaim his voice.

Tiny Stitches

Author: Gwendolyn Hooks
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
ISBN: 9781620141564
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The life story of Vivien Thomas, an African American surgical technician who developed the first procedure used to perform open-heart surgery on children.

Tiny Stitches

Author: Irem Yazici
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782217114
Category : Embroidery
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
"Draw attention to that neat coat lapel or jazz up the back pocket of your favourite denim pieces with little embroidered buttons, badges, brooches and more by embroidery fan and Instagram sensation Irem Yazici - A.K.A. @baobap. Irem's collection of mini accessories are not only sweet and off the wall, they're practical pieces that you can wear, and are perfect gifts for the down-to-earth loved ones in your life! These embroideries are also small scale canvasses for you to show off your new stitching skills: no more than 10 stitches are used for the 20 projects throughout, and range from beginner to intermediate in skill. Every project is explained with clear photography and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Each one doesn't use much in the way of materials and there's no complicated finishing involved. "--Publisher.

Tight Little Stitches in a Dead Man's Back

Author: Joe R. Lansdale
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fathers and daughters
Languages : en
Pages : 60

Book Description

Stitches

Author: Anne Lamott
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1594632588
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 111

Book Description
The New York Times bestseller from the author of Dusk, Night, Dawn, Hallelujah Anyway, Bird by Bird, and Almost Everything “Lamott’s …most insightful book yet, Stitches offers plenty of her characteristic witty wisdom…this slim, readable volume [is] a lens on life, widening and narrowing, encouraging each reader to reflect on what it is, after all, that really matters.”—People What do we do when life lurches out of balance? How can we reconnect to one other and to what’s sustaining, when evil and catastrophe seem inescapable? These questions lie at the heart of Stitches, Lamott’s profound follow-up to her New York Times–bestselling Help, Thanks, Wow. In this book Lamott explores how we find meaning and peace in these loud and frantic times; where we start again after personal and public devastation; how we recapture wholeness after loss; and how we locate our true identities in this frazzled age. We begin, Lamott says, by collecting the ripped shreds of our emotional and spiritual fabric and sewing them back together, one stitch at a time. It’s in these stitches that the quilt of life begins, and embedded in them are strength, warmth, humor, and humanity.

Amy Butler's Little Stitches for Little Ones

Author: Amy Butler
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452132569
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
In this illustrated collection, the fabric designer shares twenty charming, contemporary projects for the nursery and beyond. Amy Butler’s Little Stitches for Little Ones features twenty handmade treasures that are destined to become cherished hand-me-downs for generations to come. There’s a snuggly wrap blanket, imaginative plush toys, bright diaper bags, handy travel bibs, and much more. Beautiful photos inspire, while illustrations and simple instructions explain the techniques. Amy also shares tips on choosing baby-friendly fabrics and includes a comprehensive techniques section, glossary, and resource guide. With her eye for detail and her signature fine craftsmanship, Amy has created a delightful selection of handcrafted keepsakes.

Mary's Whimsical Stitches

Author: Mary Legallet
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733946100
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A guide to all things needlepoint with over 200 needlepoint stitch diagrams and insight from a nationally recognized teacher and needlepoint writer.

The Amazing Stitching Handbook for Kids

Author: Kristin Nicholas
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1607059746
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Learn how to embroider and personalize almost anything with these 15 projects ranging from phone cases to backpack tags. Transform your plain stuff into awesome stuff with just some fabric and thread! Glam up boring bookmarks, tote bags, and even your jeans! Bored during a road trip or on a rainy day? Grab your favorite color thread and get stitching! Learn and choose from different stitches to make each project exactly the way you want. Make presents that your pals and family will love. Put your own stamp on pillows and picture frames. Stitch up some cuteness!

The Hand-Stitched Surface

Author: Lynn Krawczyk
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 1589239423
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
The Hand-Stitched Surface offers inspiring techniques and beautiful projects for creating richly layered mixed-media surfaces on paper and fabric to encourage stitchers to slow down and savor their handiwork.

The Little Book of Saints

Author: Christine Barrely
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452105693
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
Learn about the lives and works of over eighty saints in this collection, featuring ninety-two colorfully illustrated holy cards. How does Saint Christopher keep us safe when we travel? Why is Saint Patrick always depicted with a nest of snakes? How did Cecilia come to be the patron saint of music? These wonders and more are explained in this treasure of a book. The perfect book for the devout or any religious occasion, this captivating collection recounts the extra-ordinary legends, heartrending stories, joys, and sorrows of the most beloved saints, from the famous to the mysteriously obscure. Beautifully illustrated with historical pictures from prayer books and missals, this elegant keepsake is a joy to have.