Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes
Become an expert flyer with 16 amazing airplane designs and fun aviation facts from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum--for kids ages 8-12! Prepare for takeoff with the Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes, which includes 16 designs inspired by planes in the Smithsonian's collections with fully illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions. 48 tear out sheets--3 per airplane for triple the fun and to master the practiceInformation on ideal materials, folding basics, throwing techniques, modifications, and tricksPaper Airplane Pilot's Log to track flightsNational Air and Space Museum How Things Fly Champion CertificateCallout boxes with illuminating flight facts and activities to test the science behind paper airplanesTake a break from screens and experience the satisfaction of folding a paper airplane and watching it soar. Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes is creative and fun for the whole family!
Japanese Kimono Quilt
"Japanese Kimono Quilt by Cynthia Tyndall is a beautifully crafted guide to quilting inspired by traditional Japanese kimonos. This book offers step-by-step instructions, fabric selection tips, and unique quilt block designs and patterns that capture the beauty and elegance of kimonos. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, this guide provides creative techniques and insights to help you create stunning quilt pieces infused with Japanese artistry."
Punch Needle Rug Hooking Handbook
Transform your home with folk-inspired punch needle creations In this handbook, learn everything you need to know to punch needle rug hook, from beginner techniques to expert tips. Explore 15 cozy, folk-inspired masterpieces with designs that feature a tapestry of floral, animal, and patterned motifs. You'll learn about the elements of design and inspiration for crafting your own unique punch needle creations. Adorn your living space with charming and plush floor rugs, wall hangings, cushions, pillows, textural bags, and more designed by Crystal Ross. With this guide, you'll be ready to craft a lifetime of unforgettable textile gifts for loved ones.Learn everything you need to know to punch needle, from basic techniques to expert finishing methods to tips for designing your own pieces, essential for bringing every project to lifeCreate 15 unique, folk-inspired punch needle projects that are high quality and beautiful in any home, including floor rugs, bags, pillows, a chair cushion, and more Enjoy a wide variety of project types that seamlessly blend functionality with beauty, perfect for enhancing your home decor, wardrobe, or delighting loved ones
An Introduction to Whitework Embroidery with Colour
Discover a colorful, contemporary approach to traditional whitework with best-selling embroidery expert Trish Burr. Fresh and uplifting, Trish Burr's use of color brings a joyful lease of life to her stunning whitework designs. Complete with a comprehensive guide to getting started, and arranged in order of difficulty, this inspiring book contains 10 complete, brand-new projects, each with clear step-by-step instructions, an iron-on transfer, a full-size template and sumptuous photography. An expert teacher, and best-selling author, Trish has carefully constructed the book to appeal to beginners looking for a simple, no-nonsense approach to the technique, as well as more advanced embroiderers looking for inspiration. With subjects ranging from striking florals to birds, bees and butterflies, this book will inspire and delight with its variety of subjects. Contained within are: Re-usable iron-on transfers for all 10 designs, as well as full-size traceable templatesA comprehensive illustrated stitch library of all the stitches used throughoutA handy guide to selecting materials, preparing your fabric and using colorEasy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with plenty of inspiring photography
Japanese Kimono Quilt
"Japanese Kimono Quilt by Cynthia Tyndall is a beautifully crafted guide to quilting inspired by traditional Japanese kimonos. This book offers step-by-step instructions, fabric selection tips, and unique quilt block designs and patterns that capture the beauty and elegance of kimonos. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, this guide provides creative techniques and insights to help you create stunning quilt pieces infused with Japanese artistry."
Crochet How
The perfect learn-to-crochet book for beginners, from the creators of the premier knit and crochet brand Pom Pom Crochet How takes new crocheters through the basics so they can develop their skills and increase their crochet confidence with each new project. The book's friendly teaching style, clear instructions, and easy to make patterns are specifically designed to make starting out fun and to inspire new crocheters to stick with the craft. Following in the footsteps of Knit How, Pom Pom's classic beginning knitting guide, Crochet How demonstrates key first stitches and helps readers build their skills while progressing at their own pace. With 15 trendy and fun patterns, and endless possibilities for customizing, Crochet How keeps readers motivated and inspired as they stitch their way through the projects and master a new craft. Pom Pom is well-known for their exciting use of color, and these new crochet designs do not disappoint. Start with an easy throw blanket, scarf, or tote, then complete your new crocheted collection by stitching up a cute hat, a sweet cowl, pullover, crop top, and granny square creations galore.
Crochet Cats & Dogs
The perfect amigurumi book for crochet and pet lovers! Each of the 15 patterns in Crochet Cats & Dogs by Banga Vaicekauskiene (YarnWave) is thoughtfully designed to capture the unique traits, fur colors and expressions that make each breed so special and lovable! Crochet 15 realistic cat and dog breeds, including a French Bulldog, Siamese, British Shorthair, Husky, Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, Dachshund, Beagle and many more!→ Have a look at all designs belowContains step-by-step instructions & photos explaining every stage, from the ears to the tail and the finishing touchesChoose your own colors and play with embroidery to create that purrfect look-alike of your favorite petQuality crochet publisher since 2012 - Meteoor Books has been publishing beloved craft books for over a decade. Every pattern is created by real artists and carefully reviewed and tested to ensure the highest quality.These cats and dogs will be the best snuggle and crochet buddies!
Pinecone Quilt Eco Tote
Carry it all in style with our resilient and fashionable tote bag! Cart your quilting fabric, books, groceries, and more in this sturdy and spacious bag that will become your new go-to carryall. The tote features From Florida to France quilt from her book, Pinecone Quilts. The environmentally conscious tote is made from recycled water bottles, making it water-resistant. With double handles, you can carry it over your shoulder or on your arm as needed.Heavy-duty, double-handled, oversized tote bag with an interior pocket, easy access opening, shoulder straps, and sturdy stitchingBottom panel is reinforced for standing upright and carrying books, sewing projects, and moreGorgeous printed bag shows off Betty Ford-Smith's From Florida to France quilt from her book, Pinecone Quilts
No Needles Knitting
Discover the ease and fun of knitting without needles! No Needles Knitting by craft influencer Vickie Howell revolutionizes yarn crafting with techniques that require no knitting needles. Using just your hands and chunky yarns, you can create stunning pieces for both fashion and home decor. Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned knitter looking for new approaches to fiber crafting, this book offers everything you need to explore hands-only knitting. Learn two popular techniques--tube and flat knitting--and enjoy making accessories, wearables, and even home decor items like pillows and baskets. QR codes accompany key techniques and projects, linking to video tutorials for added guidance that makes everything clear and accessible. Easy hands-on techniques: No needles--or knitting experience--required.Stylish, quick projects: From simple scarves to stylish wearables to cozy blankets, working with chunky yarns lets you complete projects in hours, not days.Comprehensive guide: Step-by-step photos and online tutorials for confidence at every stage.Craft party, anyone? Even your least crafty friends can join in and leave the get-together with a finished project! Dive into a new world of knitting that's accessible, trendy, and fun with No Needles Knitting!
You Will Be Able to Crochet Amigurumi by the End of This Book
Start with a crash course in the basics of crochet, then get straight into 15 cute and easy amigurumi projects. Want to try making those cute crochet critters you see everywhere, but don't know where to begin? This book is for you. Amigurumi - the uniquely Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed creatures - offers the perfect introduction to crochet. Experienced crochet artist Fay Lyth leads you through the basics, followed by 15 adorable amigurumi projects. A simple sour lemon is a great way to master the basic techniques, then you can move on to a planet or an ice cream cone to build your confidence. Finally, take on more complex, multi-piece amigurumi projects like an octopus or a sweet little bear, to really test your skills. By the time you've made your way through this book, you will have the skills and confidence to tackle any amigurumi project you put your mind to.
The Cutter's Practical Guide, Part 2
"The Cutter's Practical Guide" being the present acknowledged Standard System of Cutting at the Tailor and Cutter Office and the System taught to the Students at our Academy, it has, in a variety of forms and adaptations, been laid before the members of the tailoring trade. The cordial reception it has met has induced us to develop both the System and its applications, and prepare these for publication in more permanent form. Part One has already appeared, in which the System is adapted more particularly to Youths' and Juvenile Garments. A promise was then made that Part Two, embracing every Style and Class of Gents' Body Coats, would ultimately be published. The present work will be valued, not only for its application to ordinary coats, but by many more because it embraces many garments which in most trades are regarded special and unusual. Among these we may reckon Military, Naval, and Livery garments, with other classes of official and non-official dress, which the head of every respectable firm is liable to be called upon to make. The work throughout will be found thoroughly practical in its mode of representing and dealing with the various styles and classes of garments. Everything superfluous is studiously avoided. The work is prepared for practical Cutters and for everyday use, which will be greatly facilitated by the large clear type and equally clear engraving of the Plates. We feel confidence in placing it in the hands of our many patrons.
Wondrous and Perilous(TM) Treasures Volume 2, for Old School Fantasy
Discover more than 100 new magical items from the clever and low powered to the epic and legendary, bring new excitement and ideas to your game with Treasures volume 2. In addition to new weapons, armor, rings, potions, and the like, this volume includes magical items for animals and magical furniture - for there's nothing to drive players mad than a curio with its own ideas. Packed with original art from Joey Docil, Jessica Lamb, Carlos Castilho, Cin矇sio Sculptor, and others.Designed for Old School fantasy systems like B/X, 1e, 2e, Old-School Essentials, OSRIC, Basic Fantasy, and more.
The Museum of the Wood Age
A passionate and imaginative exploration of wood - the material that shaped human history. Wood - humankind's long-term partner in our evolution from woodland foragers to engineers of our own destiny - has no equal in strength, resilience, adaptability and availability. The Museum of the Wood Age investigates the influence of basic devices - wedge, inclined plane, screw, lever, wheel, axle and pulley - to reveal the myriad ways in which wood has been worked throughout human history. From the simple bivouacs of hunter-gatherers to sophisticated wooden buildings such as stave churches; from the decorative arts to the humble woodworking of rustic furniture; Max Adams fashions a lattice of interconnected stories and objects that trace a path of human ingenuity across half a million years of history.
Woven Celtic Knots
This book shows how to weave simple Celtic knot bands, boxes, and crosses using a new method. Seventeen interchangeable knot templates are included so you can create original Celtic knots, or you can use Celtic knots from other sources such as coloring books.This is a very versatile method and works with either paper or fabric. It works with a variety of applique techniques, such as raw edge fusible, freezer paper, or needle-turned applique.Use the knots to embellish table linens, quilts, or clothing.
Improv Quilts
Embrace the freedom and creativity of improv quilting with award-winning quilter Laura Loewen (@QuiltFortCo). "The asymmetrical designs offer a refreshing departure from standard quilting fare... This is sure to get quilters' creative juices flowing". Publishers Weekly Are you ready to embark on an exciting quilting adventure?Discover the joy of ruler-free cutting, explore the world of color play, and dive into fun, fearless creative piecing using Laura's expert guidance. This book is a must-read for confident beginner quilters eager to discover new skills and looking for a vibrant, playful quilting experience, but any level of quilter can use this book to begin their improv journey. Laura showcases her own working methods - from sketches and fabric play to painterly color movement - covering all the necessary techniques in detail, and helping you to create a solid base of color knowledge before you launch into combining color play with improv shapes. Inside you'll find: 10 stunning colorful step-by-step quilt projects that build your skills as you work through the bookTechniques throughout, from building harmonious color schemes and value sorting to going ruler free and working with curvesStunning photographs and easy-to-follow illustrations, as well as key guidance on quilting essentials including basting, quilting and bindingConfidence-building prompts for your own improv quiltsColoring sheets so that you can work out your colour schemes on paper before committing to fabricThis book is your ticket to fearless, fun, and utterly unique improv quilting. Discover inspirational finished pieces, prompts to begin your own individual improv projects and new ways to design quilts through the mouthwateringly colorful projects inside. Laura has exhibited quilts at QuiltCon (#quiltcon) in 2019 and 2020, and in 2020 her More Is More quilt won 1st Place in the Appliqu矇 category.
Japanese Woodworking and Joinery
Learn traditional joinery and woodworking techniques from the Japanese masters! Calling all carpenters, weekend woodworkers, hand tool enthusiasts and wood crafters--as well as anyone who loves Japanese-style tools and carpentry. The age-old techniques of Japanese joinery are highly esteemed by carpenters and woodworkers all around the world. The art of creating precise and lasting joints, fusing pieces of wood together permanently without the use of screws, nails or brackets--continues to captivate woodcrafters seeking to elevate their own skills and knowledge. This all-in-one beginner's guide is an essential addition to any woodworker's library, providing: Detailed step-by-step photographs and texts that walk you through the process of creating 20 unique carpentry jointsA thorough introduction to traditional Japanese hand tools and how they are usedExpert guidance on selecting joinery methods that make the most sense for your projectsExtensive sidebars that focus on specialized projects, offer expert advice and identify missteps to avoidThis indispensable book provides you with the essential building blocks for any furniture or carpentry project. And it teaches you how to apply traditional Japanese methods to pieces you are building while adding an extra level of refinement and style to your woodworking repertoire.
The Art of Embroidery Design
From an acclaimed embroidery designer and bestselling author of Mystical Stitches, an accessible how-to guide full of original stitch designs that will inspire readers to pick up a needle and thread. Written for all levels of stitchers, The Art of Embroidery Design teaches the value of establishing a creative practice, with hands-on sketching and stitching exercises to help anyone build confidence in their design skills. Author Christi Johnson provides a workshop experience for readers looking to start from scratch. She breaks the design process down into approachable steps, including: -developing a vision -choosing a color palette -using variations in line weight to create dimensionality -achieving a range of textural effects. Dozens of colorful photos of the author's own work are accompanied by historical examples from artisans in Mexico, India, Peru, China, Nigeria, and more, as well as profiles of some of the most inventive contemporary embroidery artists-it's a complete workshop in a book.
Making Pottery Without a Kiln
You don't need a kiln and an expensive at-home pottery rig to start crafting amazing pots and jars! In Making Pottery Without a Kiln: Happy Little Projects to Make for Your Home, author Daniela Schmidt-Kohl will teach you how. You'll discover a start-to-finish approach for beautifully creative pottery, beginning with harvesting your own clay and finishing with floral reliefs. Start fashioning decorative touches and you'll feel like you've been happily pottering for decades! Making Pottery Without a Kiln is great for beginners who want to learn, as well as advanced potters who want to get back to their roots. You'll find ideas for simple key racks and bowls, for example. Or level up with autumnal motifs and Christmas pendants! Invite people to join you with simple projects like little lucky charms or liven up your home with boho-chic wall mandalas. If you love working with your hands, there's something for you inside Making Pottery Without a Kiln. And you may just find out why forming something with your own hands is a "happiness maker," creating great vibes that last just as long as your new creations.
The Simple Art of Japanese Origami
Discover TRUE JAPANESE DESIGN with 24 BEAUTIFUL paper projects, designed by BESTSELLING author Mari Ono, with 50 sheets of origami paper included. IDEAL FOR BEGINNNERS: each project features clear STEP-BY-STEP images and EASY-TO-FOLLOW instructions. Tokyo-born Mari Ono introduces you to the top Japanese origami techniques, teaching you how to understand and use paper authentically to make beautiful gifts, decorations, and more. Plus, the 50 pieces of gorgeous origami paper included mean you can get started right away. The projects range from traditional ideas to more contemporary designs. Give a card embellished with symbols of love and luck for a special occasion, fill a vase with pretty paper irises to decorate your home, or bring the paper to life by folding a sweet rabbit or crane. Including professional tips and finishing touches, this is the book that will show you how to create truly authentic Japanese papercrafts using the best paper designs from the modern East.
Simple Paper Flowers
From festive holly to delicate primroses and golden marigolds, these paper flowers are astonishing in how realistic they look and how versatile they are--they can be used in bouquets, buttonholes, garlands, and many other ways.Few materials are required, as they are mainly constructed from floristry wire, crepe paper, and card. They are perfect for beginners but will also attract experienced crafters who can put their own imprint on the finished product. Projects include: PoppySunflowerLilyRoseDandelion These projects make the perfect gift for loved ones or to proudly display around your home.
The Cutter's Practical Guide, Part 1
The confidence with which this work was first introduced has been well justified by the result - a very large edition having been disposed of. Very rarely, if ever, has a work so comprehensive been published in connection with the art of cutting. Though nominally a work on Juvenile Cutting, it embraces nearly every garment made by tailors. Besides systems for and treatises on Trousers and Veats, systems for Morning Coats and Dress Coats, it also deals with Military Garments, Liveries, and many other garments, all worked out by a system which has now become well-nigh universally popular, a unique feature of the work being its beautifully engraved illustrations and diagrams. We have had very many indications that the work is highly appreciated by all who have procured it, and many testimonies might be recorded if that were necessary. This Third Edition has been prepared in all its original completeness. With such a work in their possession, neither the inexperienced student nor the cutter in full practice should have any difficulty producing any of the garments treated and illustrated in this work.
Fat Quarter: Celebrations
Fat Quarter: Celebrations features 25 simple sewing projects for special occasions, from birthdays to weddings to festivals. Create a wide variety of practical and pretty items for celebrating in style, including love tokens, garlands, wedding favors, party hats, party bags, bunting, bags, table settings, birthday rosettes, birth announcement cards, crowns, wands, decorative pumpkins and Christmas decorations.Each project has easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions as well as beautiful photographs of the finished pieces. A comprehensive techniques section covers all the essentials, making it suitable for sewing enthusiast at all levels, from basic beginners to advanced sewers. The perfect project book for using up the last of a favorite fabric or to make quick projects in just a few hours of crafting.
Crochet Snails and Mushroom Sprites
Jump into this Cottagecore Collection Full of Snail Steeds and Mushroom Riders! Mushroom Sprites and Snails are a delightful pairing, offering endless possibilities for crafting magical creatures. With Mushroom Sprites available in various sizes, limb options, and cap styles, and Snails in small, medium, and giant sizes with round or pointed shells, this book provides everything you need to create a whimsical duo. As a bonus, you'll find instructions for leashes, reins, and saddles that allow the Mushroom Sprites to take their Snails on adventures through meadows and forests. Patterns are accessible for all skill levels, with simpler mushroom shapes for beginners and intricate spiraling shells and colorwork for more advanced crafters. All patterns include detailed photos so you can easily follow the instructions to create enchanting amigurumi. Use the included photo galleries and planning sheets to design your unique creatures and track your progress, and refer to the Glossary of Terms and Stitches for helpful guidance along the way. You'll soon be enjoying the company of a whole fairy ring of Mushroom Sprites and their Snail companions!
Zodiac Mosaic Crochet
Unleash your cosmic creativity with Zodiac Mosaic Crochet! Journey across the universe with this star-studded mosaic crochet pattern collection, as you explore 12 beautifully designed charts representing each sign of the zodiac. Mosaic crochet is an easy-to-learn technique that allows you to create intricate patterns using just two colors of yarn. It's a fantastic way to add visual interest to your projects without constantly having to change colors. With 10 versatile projects in this highly original collection, the possibilities are as boundless as the cosmos itself. Whether you're a fiery Aries or a mystical Pisces, you can customize each project just for you, and never run out of ideas for cute gifts for friends and family. Create stunning crochet colorwork projects that reflect your unique astrological identity, including: Wearable Accessories: Stylish scarves, cozy hats, and eye-catching bags.Designer Home Decor: Striking wall art, unique table settings, and luxurious pillows.Bespoke Gifts: Personalized presents for all the star signs in your life.Showstopper Blanket: Bring the whole zodiac together into a mesmerizing round blanket that is truly out of this world!Alexis Sixel, with her characteristic dark and dramatic mosaic crochet style, guides you through all the techniques needed to confidently embark on this celestial craft adventure. Make over 120 projects full of cosmic wonder - order your copy now!
Modern Quilting
This practical book is for everyone who wants to make bright, bold, modern quilts. It celebrates the essence of this joyful craft and explains it through clear step-by-step guides. Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced quilter, this book will show you everything you need to develop your quilting expertise and will inspire you to explore the exciting world of modern quilting design.
Fair Isle Knitting Tradition
Warm, traditional, colorful, uniquely Shetland--there are a thousand reasons to love Fair Isle knitting. Within the pages of Fair Isle Knitting Tradition, however, we expect you'll discover a few of your own! Join author Alison Rendall, a Shetland native and lifelong Fair Isle knitter, as she leads you on a guided tour through all things Fair Isle knitting. You'll learn the basics of yarn and knitting materials. You'll learn handy beginner's tips so knitters of any experience level can handle gauging and sizing. And you'll be introduced to 14 unique and authentic Fair Isle patterns that will have you feeling like a native Shetlander yourself. Along the way, you'll learn techniques for fashioning multi-colored knitwear of every type. But for the Fair Isle fanatic, there are no substitutes for the authentic patterns handed down on the islands for generations. With Fair Isle Knitting Tradition, don't be surprised if this time-honored technique quickly becomes your new favorite way to knit!
Scrap Quilts from Crumbs, Strips and Strings
Every piece must go with this practical guide to quilt making by using even the tiniest pieces of scrap fabric from your stash. No piece is too small when you follow author Emily Bailey's advice on how to turn all your fabric crumbs, strips and string scraps into beautiful patchwork quilts and quilted projects.Includes step-by-step instructions for how to turn fabric scraps into pieces of patch-worked fabric to use in quilted projects.Author Emily Bailey explains how to use modern cutting techniques like the AccuQuilt cutter to make scrap quilting quicker and easier.Includes 15 patterns for quilted projects including full-size bed quilts, through to smaller projects for quicker makes. This is the ultimate zero waste guide to patchwork and quilting, designed to get you raiding your stash and turning your scraps into beautiful finished makes.
Knitting Cowlettes
A popular knitwear designer shows you how to knit a cowlette using a foolproof formula--accessible to all skill levels. Whether you're looking for warmth on a winter day or an elegant and airy accent for a summer evening outfit, there's a cowlette for that! In Knitting Cowlettes, designer Safiyyah Talley celebrates the accessory that combines the beauty and drape of a shawl with the easy wearability of a cowl (no knotting or pinning required). Talley introduces knitters to the cowlette's unique construction--which begins with traditional shawl shaping before being joined in the round--as a gateway to her 23 unique patterns and showcases the cowlette's endless versatility with a wide range of sizes and styles. If you're a more adventurous knitter, Talley provides a foolproof template for creating your own gorgeous cowlettes, walking you through the entire decision-making process, from yarn choice and setup to sizing, shaping, and finishing.
Relaxing and Relatable
"Relaxing and Relatable: A Funny Adult Coloring Book for Everyday Stress Relief" is an adult coloring book designed for stress reduction and entertainment. It features witty, relatable illustrations depicting everyday humorous situations. The book aims to provide a mindful and enjoyable experience through easy-to-color designs. Positive beta tester reviews highlight the book's humor and effectiveness in relieving stress. The book is categorized under crafts, humor, self-help, and stress management, reflecting its diverse appeal.Packed with quirky, everyday humor, this coloring book transforms ordinarysituations into laugh-out-loud moments, creating the perfect escape from yourdaily grind. It's more than just a coloring book-it's a stress relief companiontailored for modern adults. With easy-to-color designs and funny, relatablescenarios, this book provides the perfect balance of creativity and mindfulness.Why You'll Love It: Relax and Relate: These pages aren't just beautiful; they're packed with humor you'll relate to, making every coloring session a joy.Stress Relief Made Fun: This is not your average coloring book! Our Funny Coloring Book for Relaxation and Mindfulness is designed to ease your mind and lift your spirits.Quirky and Creative: From spilled coffee dilemmas to remote work mishaps, our Quirky Stress Relief Coloring Book for Adults captures life's little hiccups in a hilarious way.Mindfulness with a Smile: Coloring has never been this entertaining or therapeutic-enjoy Stress Relief with Funny Coloring Pages as you color away the day's worries.
Crochet Christmas
Transform your festive season with the perfect crochet creations! Deck the halls with handcrafted joy from a selection of 25 festive projects and patterns. The dazzling tree decorations include: Stunningly wrapped presentsChristmas elvesJolly table ornaments with snowmen, reindeers, and angels You will enjoy crafting an array of cheerful gifts to decorate your home and share for the holidays. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters, each pattern is thoughtfully crafted with detailed instructions and step-by-step photography, making it easy to adorn your home with homemade charm. Using detailed techniques outlined in the book, you can transform your simple strands and stashes of yarn into creations that capture the very essence of Christmas.
Flower Embroidery
Flower Embroidery is a delightful collection of 20 easy-to-follow embroidered projects and over 80 different floral designs featuring flowers found in the garden and beyond.From delightful daffodils to cheerful cherry blossoms, this book introduces readers to a range of fundamental embroidery techniques and best practices through easy-to-follow instructions, clearly defined tips and step-by-step photography. Each page features beautifully photographed projects which vary from pillowcases, table cloths and cutlery wraps, to aprons and picnic cloths. Projects included in this book will appeal to both beginners and more experienced embroiderers.Whether you're a seasoned needlework enthusiast or a budding embroidery artist, this book offers a bouquet of inspiration and step-by-step guidance to create stunning floral masterpieces.Projects include: Lavender pouches, Buttercups and Daisies Cutlery Wrap, Summer Bouquet Cushion, Honeysuckle Apron, Poppy Picnic Cloth.
How? Or, Spare Hours Made Profitable for Boys and Girls
How? Or, Spare Hours Made Profitable for Boys and Girls is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1887. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The Physical Training of Children
The Physical Training of Children is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1875. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Spellbinding Reads
Record your bewitching books in this premium guided reading journal!Spellbinding Reads book journal provides pages for 250 individual book entries, as well as pages to jot down your TBR list, track your DNFs, and participate in other fun activities.Designed to blend in or stand out on your bookshelf, the fitted cover and dust jacket feature fun designs, each with a different aesthetic to choose from.A beautiful stencil edge design appears medium grey when the book is closed, and black when the pages are shifted slightly.For more product photos and information, visit the publisher's website: JHouserWrites.com*There are slight differences between the paperback & hardback versions.Hardback: Features the same purple cover as the paperback under this dust jacket. Matte cover.Paperback: Glossy cover.
Japanese Woodworking Tools
Master craftsmen offer detailed information about handmade Japanese woodworking tools! This unique guide to traditional handmade Japanese tools offers hobbyists, woodworkers and craftspeople an essential introduction to the artistry of Japanese tools. Their structure, mechanics, use and care are described in loving detail as only master Japanese craftsmen and tool expert are able to do. This unique book features: Detailed photographs and texts introducing the full range of traditional planes, saws, hammers and chisels along with coverage of sharpening stones, clamps, knives, rulers, squares, anvils, jigs and related woodworking implementsInformation on the care and use of each tool with detailed explanations and step-by-step photographsProfiles of master tool makers and information about the lengthy processes used to make the toolsFascinating sidebars and Q&A features on wood science and interviews with skilled craftsmenVisits to tool-making towns, tool museums and additional resources for Japanese tool enthusiastsCreated by the editorial staff of Japan's leading woodworking and carpentry magazine, this is a must-have book for any serious carpenter or woodworking enthusiast.
Einstein Origami Paper Puzzles & Games
The ultimate fusion of puzzles and origami! In Einstein Origami Puzzles, origami master Sy Chen shows you how to fold ingenious hat-shaped "Einstein" paper pieces that fit together endlessly without ever repeating the same pattern. Chen provides clear, step-by-step instructions and photos for dozens of fascinating paper puzzles and brain teasers you can create with simple paper polygons. You'll start by learning to fold the "Einstein" polygon from a single sheet of paper. This unique shape baffled mathematicians for many decades until a clever hat-shaped version was discovered in 2023. Chen then developed a folded paper version of this remarkable shape, along with many variations--including one folded from a dollar bill! All of these are featured in this groundbreaking book. Along with his 10 innovative "Einstein" tiles, Chen also offers instructions for creating folded paper shapes used in entertaining geometric puzzles and games, such as: Polyominoes: Tetris-like folded paper pieces that can be fitted together in a variety of waysTangrams: Seven simple origami shapes that form deceptively challenging tangram puzzlesRep-Tiles: Geometric shapes formed of smaller pieces having the same shapeAnd more: Including a unique origami jigsaw puzzleThe perfect book for anyone who loves brain teasers, mathematical challenges and jigsaw puzzles!
Whittling Ideas for Beginners
Have you seen a number of whittling projects and became so drawn to the idea of making masterpieces by hand using simple tools that you wish to learn how to whittle your very own creative pieces for use around your home or for selling but are clueless where to begin? And are you looking for a blueprint that takes away the guesswork from the whole process so you feel more confident getting started and making beautiful pieces? If you've answered YES, This Book Features A Collection Of Whittling Projects That Are Easy To Follow And Will Make Your Whittling Journey A Smooth Sail! It is a fact that whittling is exciting; I mean you get to create unique life-like things from just wood and a few tools. But as you get started and you really don't know where to start and the kind of tools and wood that are best to use, the whole thing can seem overwhelming and even difficult, especially if you have never whittled before. This is where this book will come in handy! If you have questions such as... Can I find a whittling guide that has simple, straightforward and easy to understand instructions? Can I find a guide that defines the right tools and woods to use specifically for whittling projects? Can a guide be so wholesome that is has many whittling projects that I can practice until I completely get the hang of it? Can I get whittling projects that give me tips on how to actually use what I have whittled? The answer to all of these questions is a definite YES so keep on reading. More specifically, you will discover: The best type of wood to use for whittling The various techniques you will be using to whittle your wood which is critical for how your end product will look like The whittling tools you will need Some pointers to guide you in the right direction when whittling Essential tips to make whittling easy Easy to follow whittling projects with images of how the end product should look like Each of the projects includes the tools and materials you will need and a procedure that is oh-so-easy to follow And so much more! And yes, even if you've never heard of whittling and you've never tried it before because you may think that it can only be done by pros, this book will prove you wrong with its simple projects!
Wood Identification & Use
Wood Identification & Use is an indispensable guide to the world's most valuable natural resource.More than 200 species of wood are included in this lavishly illustrated book. Each species is described in detail with color photographs and information on its properties, seasoning requirements, uses and safety considerations.There are sections on decorative figuring, wood defects and potential health hazards. There are also inspirational examples of finished work, a glossary of technical terms and drawings of living trees to help in identification.Aimed at small-scale users, whether professional or amateur, the book includes woods used in cabinetmaking, joinery, carpentry, turning, carving and a host of more specialist applications.
Making Practical Backyard Projects in Wood
Never run out of backyard DIY woodworking projects when you have a copy of Making Practical Backyard Projects in Wood: Plans and Patterns for Better Outdoor Living! Featuring contributions from a veritable all-star team of DIY experts from Alan and Gill Bridgewater to woodworking teacher Bill Hylton, this collection of 20 home woodworking and backyard makeover ideas is an instant cure for cabin fever. Inside, you'll find plans for smaller builds--think herb boxes and birdhouses--as well as plans for larger projects like planter benches, tool sheds, and classic Adirondack chairs. With additional contributions from master birdhouse designer Paul Meisel and tips from Mike McGrath, former host of PBS's You Bet Your Garden, it's an encyclopedic examination of everything wood can do to improve the look and feel of your outdoor living space. Making Practical Backyard Projects in Wood doesn't stop there, either. Don't be surprised if you learn all sorts of fascinating outdoor DIY tidbits that make you want to maximize every inch of your balcony or yard.
Japanese Temari
Learn How to Make Beautiful Japanese HandballsWith little more than a needle and colorful embroidery threads, Barbara Suess shows how to make beautiful Japanese temari-a folk craft dating back to the to the 12th century. Crafted from the same silk threads used to weave elegant kimonos, temari balls evolved from playthings for children to an exquisite art form that delights all ages. Traditional temari incorporates centuries-old beloved patterns embroidered onto a simple handball. In Japanese Temari, Barbara Suess shares the secrets of making temari balls passed down through generations. Showcased in beautiful color photographs are 24 designs, starting with a simple pattern that can be completed in an hour or less. For every design, color drawings show exactly what to do. Each design introduces a new level of skill, allowing you to build your temari repertoire as you work through the book. Made as gifts or as elegant home decorations, every temari completed will add light and delight to any decor. Suess has thoughtfully included inspirational watercolor drawings and haiku poetry that invite you further inside Japan's unique artistic traditions. Japanese Temari features: - 24 beautifully embroidered temari designs - Complete, step-by-step directions and easy- to-follow color drawings - A "ball prep" primer - At-a-glance stitch guides for right and left-handed stitchers - An illustrated glossary, plus a guide for temari teachers Barbara Suess's Japanese Temari will give you hours of pleasure as you create objects of delight to have and to give! This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 164837168X).
Rsn Stitch Bank
200 essential stitches, curated by the most prestigious embroidery institution in the world: the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). Embroidery is a living art. The aim of the RSN Stitch Bank is to ensure that hand embroidery is not just kept alive, but flourishes into the future. The 200 stitches in this book are a mix of practical and purely decorative, carefully selected to provide a broad and varied basis for any embroiderer. This book aims to empower every embroiderer to create contemporary works informed and supported by centuries of experience. All 200 stitches are fully explained with written instructions, illustrations and photographs.Includes a beautiful ribbon marker to save your favorite stitch diagramsThe stitches have been divided across 7 chapters, each covering a particular usage, from shading to edging, to make them easy to apply to your own work.This sumptuous book also showcases historical pieces from the RSN's unparalleled Collection and Archive, with stunning photography and expert insight, bringing the skills, work and experience of the past to life. The book is designed to complement the unique RSN Stitch Bank (rsnstitchbank.org), an online resource created by the Royal School of Needlework to conserve and preserve every stitch around the globe.
Knit a Mini Farmyard
Knit 20 tiny, adorable farmyard favorites, from cheeky piglets and bustling chickens to a loyal sheepdog and your very own scarecrow. 'This miniature knitting series by Sachiyo Ishii is a real favorite in the Let's Knit office. The tiny patterns are unbelievably sweet, and they are perfect for using up scraps of yarn left over from your latest projects.' Let's Knit magazine This endearing collection from best-selling knitting author Sachiyo Ishii is a great source of playful patterns, perfect for presents or playthings, and is a fantastic way to use up your yarn stash. Complete with step-by-step sewing up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these 20 fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels. Choose from a whole plot of farmyard favorites, from little pigs and their piglets to soft wooly sheep, galloping ponies and herds of cows. This endearing collection from best-selling author and knitter Sachiyo Ishii is a great source of playful patterns, perfect for presents or playthings, and is a fantastic way to use up your yarn stash. This book is a redesigned re-issue of Mini Knitted Farmyard (9781781262931), 2018.
