Seven Thought Provoking Essays In Chapter Form on the subject of Participating in Historical Events and Maintaining Historical Venues in General
Observations on pre-1840's venues (muzzleloader shoots, rendezvous, time-lines, 18th & 19th century juried historical camps and trade faires), as well as, the more formal historic sites (actual military forts i.e. Ft. Ticonderoga, Ft. Loudon TN, Ft. Frederick MD; Trade Depots i.e. Grand Portage MN, Bents Old Fort) and historic residences (Locust Grove, KY, Martin's Station, VA) and the differences in participating at either type of venue. The insights gathered about participation range from planning to implementing the camp administration; from drafting the rules of the camp to enforcing those rules. In one essay the author links the subjects of "credibility" with the idea of "believability." Also addressed is the subject of why it is important for the beginner to meet the challenge of thresholds for a particular camp/venue, especially if the organizers of a venue want authentically clad and accoutered participants. To quote, "A well run event will leave the beginner with the feeling that he has hit the historical jackpot." Other issues which are commonly encountered include the rules which are enacted by organizers to provide guidance but are unfortunately seen by outsiders as "picky." In the material the reader can see that following the rules to keep modern intrusions out of our own personal and camp portrayals shows respect for our neighbors as participants in an historical venue. The author further engages the reader in a discussion of the misuse of terms such as "costume," when referring to period clothing. To wrap up the collection of essays there are some thoughts on the effects of isolating one's self from other venues and participants and the problems that it causes. The book is bolstered by an appendix which references the rules of three different tightly run historical venues, two of which are juried. The book is further illustrated with historical sketches by the Author's wife Connie.
Making Things
Making Things champions handmade crafts that infuse the no-waste ethos with glamour and fun. Through easy-to-follow tutorials for over 100 projects that are both accessible and aspirational, Making Things invites readers to try their hands at a variety of crafts and celebrate the satisfaction that comes from slowly and carefully creating for oneself. Learn to fold magazine pages into Masu Boxes for organizing bits and bobs, make a cardboard loom for weaving potholders out of old linens, braid your own Kumihimo Dog Leash, or starch fabric scraps for decorative bunting. Makers Rose Pearlman and Erin Boyle met in 2018 and immediately struck up a friendship, united by a reverence for everyday objects. Their approach towards craft reflects a shared commitment to sustainability and accessibility - as they write in Making Things' introduction, "Craft can be exquisite and exacting, the result of formal training and years of practice, but it can also be experimental and messy and not quite perfect." Scouring sidewalks, stoops, and thrift stores, the authors repurpose materials to create projects that range from functional to fun and frivolous. Step-by-step guides make it simple to start and finish each project, while the book's stunning photographs show how each craft can fit within an organized, thoughtfully curated home. As Making Things demonstrates, relying on a limited range of supplies and repurposing the same materials can spur our creativity, encouraging us to look at a pile of junk on a stoop and see endless possibilities.
Period Costume for Stage & Screen
Use This Complete Guide as Your Resource for CostumingJean Hunnisett's three-volume Period Costumes for the Stage & Screen is the ultimate resource for the accurate costuming of women. Spanning fashionable and common dress from medieval times to the early 1900s, these guides detail the patterns of the ages. Reflecting knowledge gained from 25 years of making costumes for theater, film, and television, Hunnisett provides scaled patterns, step-by-step instructions, and working drawings. Mindful of purpose, the designs not only provide the right look for the times but are also fashioned using modern fabrics and sewing methods to fit the modern female figure. This volume covers the Middle Ages through 1500 A.D., describing first the techniques for costume making, followed by patterns and details for 5 periods: Middle Ages through 1400, 1400 through 1450, 1450 through 1500, and Italian Renaissance dress in the 15th century.With hundreds of illustrations and photographs, this guide provides all the essential information for creating authentic-looking costumes for the period.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1648374239).
Clothes To Sew For 11 1/2" Fashion Dolls, Volume 1
SEW FOR BARBIE and other 11 1/2" fashion dolls with this must-have pattern book by expert seamstress Linda Wright. Full-size patterns are provided along with step-by-step instructions using easy techniques. Sew by machine or by hand to create adorable outfits for play or display.Expand your doll wardrobe with 40+ easy-level patternsUse basic sewing skills to create fashionable outfitsLearn fabric information plus tips and tools for sewing in the small size of fashion dollsUse fabric from your stash or up-cycle old clothing into cute new creationsExperience the thrill of seeing your fashion visions come to life with your own fabric choicesThe garments in Linda's book have been carefully curated to provide a well-rounded wardrobe of casual outfits, dressy outfits, playful outfits, outerwear and sleepwear. In addition to adorable dresses, patterns for assorted tops and bottoms can be mixed-and-matched in countless combinations using your own creative flair for fashion.Included in this book: Color photographs of every outfitGeneral directions for all levels of sewing experienceStep-by-step instructions for each pattern - written to be concise, clear and easy Full-size patterns located at the back of the book for easy use_____________________________ABOUT THE AUTHORLINDA WRIGHT has always adored dolls. She was in her peak years of playing with them when the first Barbie was introduced and rocked her young world. She fell in love with sewing at age thirteen and went on to study textiles, pattern-making, tailoring and clothing design at the Pennsylvania State University. During that time, she received additional experience through summer jobs and a practicum at garment factories. In subsequent years, she was trained in drapery-making and upholstering. Clothes to Sew for 11 1/2" Fashion Dolls, Volume 1 is a heartfelt book that combines Linda's passions for sewing and dolls._____________________________Clothes to Sew for 11 1/2" Fashion Dolls, Volume 1 is a fresh and fun pattern book offering a creative outlet for anyone who enjoys sewing and dolls. Order your copy today!
Horsemanship for Women
Horsemanship for Women 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.
Creepy Twins Coloring Book for Adults
★Creepy Twins Grayscale Coloring Book★A homage to the creepy twins/sisters from horror films, The grayscale coloring book includesA456 pagesempty backs (so that nothing sticks through, ideal for hanging up)Creepy dollsDay of the Death MasksNightmare before Christmas dollsHorror twins with skullsThe grayscale coloring book is a great gift for halloween, gothic and horror fans
Period Costume for Stage & Screen
Use This Complete Guide as Your Resource for CostumingJean Hunnisett's three-volume Period Costumes for the Stage & Screen is the ultimate resource for the accurate costuming of women. Spanning fashionable and common dress from medieval times to the early 1900s, these guides detail the patterns of the ages. Reflecting knowledge gained from 25 years of making costumes for theater, film, and television, Hunnisett provides scaled patterns, step-by-step instructions, and working drawings. Mindful of purpose, the designs not only provide the right look for the times but are also fashioned using modern fabrics and sewing methods to fit the modern female figure. This volume covers the Middle Ages through 1500 A.D., describing first the techniques for costume making, followed by patterns and details for 5 periods: Middle Ages through 1400, 1400 through 1450, 1450 through 1500, and Italian Renaissance dress in the 15th century.With hundreds of illustrations and photographs, this guide provides all the essential information for creating authentic-looking costumes for the period.This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a paperback (ISBN 1648374247).
Vintage Cottage Kitchen Coloring Book for Adults
Vintage Cottage Kitchen Coloring Book for AdultsBeautiful cottage kitchens with old ovens, fireplaces and dried herbs.The coloring book includes54 p.black backs (no pressing through)great vintage kitchens from grandmother's timesold wood stoves, fireplaces, old ovensCooking accessories and herbsand much more.The coloring book is a great gift for all chefs and kitchen fans.
Japan Coloring Book for Adults 2
Japan Grayscale Coloring Book for Adults Vol. 2A lot of different Designs from the Japanese cultureThe tattoo coloring book includes52pp.A4black backs (no pushing through, ideal for framing)Japanese architectureJapanese templesJapanese gardensGeishas and SamuraisSumo Fighterold traditional streetsand many moreThe coloring book is a great gift for Japan and Asia fans
Crosses Coloring Book for Adults 3
★Crosses Grayscale Coloring Book Vol. 3★Beautiful Crosses with Jewels, Flowers and Ornaments, this time as a square format. The coloring book includes56 pp.8,5x8,5 inchwhite backsides - no pushing throughCrosses in different StylesCrosses in grayscale and black and whitesome with black background for great color contrastsA perfect gift for all Christians and crosses fans.
Crochet from Scratch
The next in the action-packed adventure series from bestselling author Rob Jones.When Max Hunter and the HARPA team are called in to investigate the suspicious theft of a stolen Titanic artefact, they are soon embroiled in a breakneck global chase to track down five ancient relics that promise to lead them to perhaps the greatest treasure they could imagine.From the Austrian Alps to a Spanish monastery and the wreck of the Titanic itself, they engage in a high-octane battle to defeat an old and notorious enemy.As their skills are put to the test in new and dangerous ways the team find themselves coming face to face with a brand new, deadly adversary and this time, it could spell the end of Team HARPA forever...Praise for The Titanic Legacy: 'Outstanding!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Impossible to put down! An amazing story filled with historical truth used in a unique way to tell this story. It was a fantastic ride.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Excellent fast paced action and adventure that will leave you breathless.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Oh this was sooo good! This book kept a lively pace throughout and I couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Rob at his best!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader reviewPraise for The Hunter Files: Thoroughly recommend you binge read the series as I did. Excellent. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A riveting book. Kept me on the edge of the seat. I really hope I can read more of them ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A great adventure. Almost continuous action. Riveting. Great plot and characters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Fun great read. Fast paced. The Hunter Files are a fun series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Well worth reading. Looking forward to the next "day in the life of HARPA." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The storyline and adventure were so plausible it pulled me in completely ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐After a week of lacklustre archaeological thriller books, this was definitely what I've been looking for ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Another superb action thriller with lots of great historical knowledge and lovable characters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Gripping. Very suspenseful and grips your attention. Non-stop action and suspense. I want to continue to read the next one in the series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Patchwork House Coloring Book for Adults
The Patchwork House Coloring Book for AdultsA great patchwork patterns coloring book for all handicraft and needlework fans. A whole house full of patchwork fabrics!The coloring book includes: 8,5x8,5"white backs (no pressing through)Patchwork housesPatchwork sofasPatchwork walls and carpetsPatchwork blanketsWindow with patchwork curtainsand much more.A coloring book for everyone who loves patchwork and interior design!
Patchwork Pots Coloring Book for Adults
Patchwork Pots Coloring Book for AdultsA different kind of flower coloring book with flower pots, vases and baskets made of patchwork.The coloring book includes: 8,5x8,5 inchwhite backs (no pressing through)Patchwork vasesPatchwork flower pots, plant potsPatchwork basketswith flowers, small trees, and fruitand much more.A coloring book for everyone who loves patchwork and plants!
Amigurumi Gnomes
Make the happiest amigurumi gnomes! Gnomes make a perfect project all year round, from the happy holiday season and the splendor of spring to the bright summer days and the coziness of fall. Amigurumi Gnomes will surprise you with 24 colorful characters, including the Santa and Halloween Gnomes, the Strawberry and Lemon Gnomes, the Bunny and Valentine Gnomes and the Tulip and Bellflower Gnomes. Perfect for beginners - Detailed, error-free patterns with step-by-step pictures for the challenging parts, help with all materials needed and handy stitch instructions (including video tutorials) to guide you along the way. In the linked online forum, you can ask for helpful advice. 24 quick and easy gnome patterns - With playful and colorful designs for 12 tall and 12 small gnomes, you'll create the cutest gifts, displays and toys! Perfect gifts or collectibles! - These gnomes make excellent gifts, soft toys for tiny hands and fun home decor. Each one is sure to bring smiles and cheer! Make your very own variations on this classic design and unlock the whimsical world of amigurumi gnomes!
The Indian Cookery Book
The Indian Cookery Book - a Practical Handbook to the Kitchen in India is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1880. 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.
Clothing's Value Beyond The Price Tag
Fast fashion is characterized by two things: a constant cycle of trend-based merchandise, and ridiculously low prices. Today, the effects of this type of fashion production have not only intensified the climate crisis, but have also altered our relationship with clothing. We've become passive consumers with too many clothes, and a disposable culture with little respect for the items hanging in our closets. And now for many of us, the value of clothing is defined by its price alone. Would you rather own a wardrobe that expresses your original style, and one that is made with skilled hands and quality materials, or feel unfulfilled by too much stuff? This book will help you make the best clothing choices, that ultimately define your values and expectations by: - Providing you the knowledge about the characteristics and production processes of the basic component of clothing - fabric.- Helping you to understand the sustainability challenges facing the fashion industry, and giving you practical tips on becoming a more conscious, ethical shopper.- Recognizing the ingredients of quality clothing, and how to care for your treasures.You can create a mindful style, and at the same time do good for the planet, and honour the process of making clothing. If you want to stop the deal hunting, and develop a greater appreciation for the clothes on your back - this book is for you.
Jars in Wonderland under Water Coloring Book for Adults
★Jars in Wonderland under Water Grayscale Coloring Book★A wonderful detailed fantasy coloring book with cute fairy homes, fantasy landscapes half under water, in glass jars. The coloring book includes54 pp.A4black backs (no pushing through, ideal for framing)Jars full ofsurreal landscapes, fishes, ships, octopusfairy homesA perfect gift for all fantasy and wonderland fans.
Alice’s Wonderland Sampler Quilt
The exquisite Alice's Wonderland Quilt combines a variety of quilting techniques in one stunning sampler quilt which features 100 blocks. Using a variety of machine and hand-sewn techniques, this quilt will improve your sewing skills. Gorgeous patchwork designs such as square-in-a-square, checkerboard, log cabin and Ohio Star combine with beautiful English paper-pieced blocks and raw edge applique animals, flowers, butterflies, hearts and stars. Starting with the simplest patchwork techniques and building from there, you will learn one or two basic techniques across ten different blocks, each one creating completely different patterns simply by using new arrangements and placements. Full sized EPP and applique templates, including Alice's hand-drawn designs, are provided. Each block forms a 6-inch square which then joins together at the end with the other blocks to make the finished quilt comprising of 100 beautiful blocks. After you have made your main blocks, the stunning rainbow border of the quilt is added. It includes a double rainbow border, an ivory border, and a further square-in-a-square rainbow border using prints from the main quilt to tie the whole colour scheme together. Featuring step-by-step illustrations for all the techniques and full-size templates, this stunning sampler quilt will build your skills and leave you with a treasured heirloom to pass on down the generations.
Easter Eggs Coloring Book for Adults
★Easter Eggs Coloring Book for Adults★The Easter coloring book has a large selection of different Easter Eggs with different levels of difficulty and different styles: zentangle, playful, mandala style, ornamental, "real" onesThe Easter coloring book includes22x22cmZentangle Easter Eggsgrayscale Easter EggsEaster Eggs with flower patterns"real" Easter eggs with ornamentsin different stylesThe coloring book is a great gift for Easter Egg Fans to have fun easter hours.
Crafting with Cookie Molds
It's a match! Cookie molds and polymer clay are perfect crafting companions!So says Anne L. Watson, whose earlier books helped spark a cookie molds revival. As Anne has discovered, cookie dough and polymer clay have a lot in common, and a mold made for one will work brilliantly with the other. The mold does the main work of shaping the clay, making you look like an expert every time! And many cookie molds are "bakeable," so that figures come out of the mold perfectly formed and already hardened.Besides that, contemporary cookie molds come in shapes, patterns, and themes that will appeal to polymer clay and mixed media crafters as well as cookie bakers. So, while bakers will find a new use for their molds, crafters will discover countless new designs to grace their projects."Crafting with Cookie Molds" includes everything you need to get started: basic tips and techniques, plus over thirty of Anne's own decorative projects, from beginning to advanced, illustrated with over 170 photos. You'll find Christmas tree ornaments, boxes, baskets, shelf standers, wreaths, gingerbread houses, and more. And if you want to use the very same cookie molds as Anne, they're identified by maker, with notes on where to find them.Welcome to the exciting new world of polymer clay and cookie molds!/////////////////////////////////////////////////Anne L. Watson is the author of "Baking with Cookie Molds" and "Cookie Molds Around the Year," which helped launch the modern revival of interest in cookie molds. She has also written popular books on soapmaking and housekeeping, as well as many novels and children's books. In a previous career, she was a historic preservation architecture consultant. Anne lives with her husband and photographer, Aaron Shepard, in Bellingham, Washington./////////////////////////////////////////////////"Charming . . . Watson offers a thorough introduction to a clever new craft . . . A comprehensive, organized, and deliciously readable manual that provides instruction with enthusiasm and ease." -- Kirkus Reviews, May 15, 2024/////////////////////////////////////////////////CONTENTSPART 1 -- BASICSBasic ToolsBasic SuppliesBasic DirectionsPART 2 -- PROJECTSBasketsBoxes and CanistersTable DecorationsShelf and Counter DecorationsWall and Door DecorationsOther Room DecorationsChristmas Projects/////////////////////////////////////////////////SAMPLE"Too pretty to eat!"If you make molded cookies, you've heard that one over and over. And if you're like me, you don't know what to say. It's a compliment, but it can also feel frustrating.If all your work and skill gives you cookies that can't be eaten, what are you supposed to do with them? Make decorations? Hang them on the wall? Display them on a shelf?Well, yes, that's exactly what you can do -- if you make molded "cookies" out of polymer clay."Cookies" like that can decorate a holiday tree or a wreath. They can adorn a box, a basket, a canister, a candlestick, or any number of other gifts, prized possessions, or common household items. They can even stand on their own, as when made into a planter box or a gingerbread house.Of course, not everyone reading this book has ever made a molded cookie. Maybe instead you're experienced in mixed media or polymer clay, and you're looking for new directions for your craft. Or maybe, as a beginner, you love that a cookie mold could do the hardest part of shaping clay, leaving you to reap the rewards!Whichever side you're coming from -- cookie molds or crafts -- this book will get you off to a good start combining them.
Easter Coloring Book for Adults
★Easter Coloring Book for Adults★The Easter coloring book has a large selection of different Easter elements with different levels of difficulty and different styles: zentangle, playful, mandala style, sketched...bunnies, Easter eggs, daffodils and spring flowersThe Easter coloring book includes22x22cmZentangle Easter motifsBunnies, Easter eggs, various flowers"real" Easter eggs with ornamentsEaster basketsfloral patternchicksThe coloring book is a great gift for the Easter Bunny and to welcome spring.
The Big Book of Country Living
In a single volume Ernest Thompson Seton, renowned naturalist, writer, artist, and founding leader of the Boy Scouts of America, presents one of the most comprehensive guides to the outdoors ever written. Originally published in 1922 as The Book of Woodcraft, this work represents the culmination of years of observation and experience in the wilderness. Within these pages lie instructions and anecdotes--some expected, some delightfully unanticipated--regarding literally hundreds of arts, crafts, skills, and games. Here one can learn to distinguish edible plants from poisonous ones; start a fire using only a jackknife; build a four-store birdhouse out of a wooden box; communicate in sign language; tie a variety of essential knots; identify trees, wildflowers, animals, birds, and constellations; and much, much more.
Leatherworking Revival
Discover the Art of Leather Crafting and Restoration! Unlock the secrets to breathing new life into old leather items with "Leatherworking Revival: Leather Crafting Book to Leather Maintenance, Repair, and Restoration." Dive into a comprehensive guide that takes you on a journey from the basics of leather care to expert-level restoration techniques.In this book, we welcome you to the world of leather maintenance, repair, and restoration, where every page is infused with the essence of preserving the stories embedded within each crease and fold of your cherished leather possessions.���� Inside, you'll find: Chapter 1: IntroductionExplore the fundamentals of leather repair and restoration.Understand the nuances of leather damage and how to tackle them with confidence.Chapter 2: Leather Cleaning and CareLearn the art of cleaning and maintaining various types of leather.Discover the right products and techniques to keep your leather items looking their best for years to come.Chapter 3: Basics of Leather RepairMaster the essentials of identifying and repairing different types of damage.Gain valuable insights into caring for leather and vinyl furniture with expert tips.Chapter 4: Basics of Leather RestorationDemystify the process of restoring faded and worn-out leather.Follow a step-by-step guide to revive the color and luster of your beloved leather possessions.Chapter 5: Leather Repair and Restoration TechniquesExplore a comprehensive overview of leather damage and the tools needed for restoration.Chapter 6: Basic Safety GuidelinesPrioritize safety with essential tips and first-aid measures for your leatherworking endeavors.Chapter 7: Leather Restoration ProjectsEmbark on exciting projects to restore old leather boots, sofas, bags, jackets, and more.Follow along with detailed instructions and expert tips for successful restoration.Chapter 8: Tips & Beginner QuestionsGain valuable insights and answers to common beginner questions.Explore 20 expert tips to elevate your leather restoration projects to the next level.Chapter 9: AppendixAccess a curated list of leather suppliers and online resources to support your journey.Dive into a glossary of key terms to enhance your understanding of leatherworking terminology.★Whether you're a seasoned leather crafter or a beginner looking to embark on your restoration journey, "Leatherworking Revival" is your trusted companion.★Join us as we empower you to revive the beauty and craftsmanship of your treasured leather items.
The Complete Pool Maintenance Handbook
"The challenges of beginner pool maintenance are like waves, they may seem overwhelming at first, but with dedication and knowledge, you can learn to ride them confidently."Three years back, I purchased a house with a pool and decided to renovate it and learn the craft of pool maintenance.I invested, struggled, and finally learned the craft with a set pattern and clarity. Like: How to start with a minimum and basic set of maintenance tools and grow with itWhat can be done DIY and when to call a professionalPool safety always comes first, and needs discipline to follow the set rules /checklists.Understand the fundamental issues & solutions of pumps, filters, heaters, and other equipment.Pool maintenance is expensive, so be regular with care and do due diligence before primary equipment purchase/replacement.This handbook comes from someone who has never done pool maintenance and learned from scratch in the last three years. So I have included: Actual photographs of pools and equipmentTables in most chapters to make a mindmap of equipment, significant issues, reasons, solutions, etc. After going through the book, I want you to have a diagram of major equipment and how they work.Frequently asked questions section to clear the basic doubts of every beginner.Glossary to understand basic terminologies in pool maintenance. I suggest going through it first.12 pool maintenance log tables are provided to start working after completing the book. You can take multiple printouts /copies of the pages and use them afterward.In the current connected times, recently acquired skills are immediately transferrable, and this knowledge sharing is most up-to-date, relevant, and helpful.So I have learned pool maintenance in the last three years, implemented it in around five pools of friends and family, and now transferring it to you through this book. So all the information is as follows: ★Relevant★Up to date★Simplified★RelatableThe flow of the chapters goes as: Introduction to Pool Maintenance: Understanding the BasicsTypes of Pools: Choosing the Perfect Oasis. Essential Pool Maintenance Tools and EquipmentWater Chemistry: Achieving and Maintaining BalanceSkimming, Brushing, and Vacuuming: Keeping Your Pool CleanCirculation and Filtration: Keeping the Water ClearPool Safety and Essential GuidelinesTroubleshooting Common Pool IssuesOff-Season Maintenance and Winterizing. Glossary & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Pool Maintenance LogbookThe best knowledge is simple, to the point, and in a logical flow- That's what I have tried to present.
Edward's Menagerie New Edition
Get ready to spend some time with a suave high-flying rhino, a lovesick elephant who knows her way around a kitchen and a seriously chivalrous tiger... in a new and updated edition of this crochet classic! With just two weeks to go before baby Edward's due date, yarn enthusiast and mum-to-be Kerry Lord picked up a crochet hook for the first time and a new obsession began. Over the next 12 months the collection of crochet animals expanded week on week until Edward's Menagerie was complete, and the first edition was published in 2014. Ten years on, the book has sold over a quarter of a milllon copies, while the collection has expanded and improved, prompting a new edition featuring fully updated patterns and a selection of brand new animals. These cute animals with larger-than-life personalities are made using simple crochet techniques and the step-by-step instructions enable a complete beginner to get hooking straight away. Each animal also has a universal pattern where you can change your hook and yarn to create four different sizes, making 200 different possibilities. Be warned that these unlikely characters made using a supersoft yarn in a sumptuous natural colour palette will become your new best friends as you hook your way through the whole menagerie!
Mandala Butterflies Coloring Book for Adults
★Realistic Butterflies Coloring Book for Adults★Aside from zentangle and mandala style butterflies, this great coloring book offers "realistic" butterflies on beautiful flowers to color.The coloring book includes54 p.22x22cmblack backs (no pressing through, ideal for hanging)Grayscale butterfliesGrayscale flowers with water dropsRealistic templatesand much more.The coloring book is a great gift for all butterfly and flower lovers
The Curvy Fashion Design Book
Have you always wanted to design a clothing collection that completely reflects your style? It all starts with getting those designs and ideas out of your head and onto paper. Whether you are making a fashion design portfolio or sewing for yourself, the better you can draw, the better you'll visualize your designs before they come to life. This book will teach you how to sketch and design clothes for curvy or plus-size women. It will guide you through the process with free step-by-step videos (through QR codes). More than 40 free videos linked through the book teach you how to design, sketch, and render your fashion sketches.The entire book is a mix-and-match library of sketches to assist you in creating your designs. You select the parts you want. For example, choose one neckline, sleeve design, and dress silhouette to create a unique style.This book contains flat garment sketches for womenswear. A flat sketch is a 2-dimensional visual of how the garment looks from an overhead perspective when it is flat on a table. Flat sketches are more accurate in the design proportions, helping the designer envision the style and plan the sewing process.Except for the few extra blank pages to add to your library, this is not a sketchbook where you draw your designs inside the book.There are two methods of using this book: 1) As a template for tracing;2) As a reference to see how to draw the designs.If you are a beginner, the tracing method is beneficial until you understand the proportions. Use this book in conjunction with tracing paper or thin marker paper for this method. Place the tracing or marker paper on the style details and silhouettes to draw your designs. As you become more advanced, you will likely move onto the second method of simply referencing the sketches as needed and draw without tracing.This is the curvy version of the book, which is suitable for women's US sizes 12 and up (EU sizes 42 and up). There is a standard version of the book, which is called The Fashion Design Book, and that is suitable for women's US sizes 0-10 (EU sizes 30-40). Search for The Fashion Design Book if you prefer that option. Both books have the same content, just different sizes. In both books, there is a full-length video showing you how to customize your croquis to your size.Many styles show examples of how to draw design details. Get creative with what is here. Mix and match as you like. Your designs will start to flow once you begin.
Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets
Whether using new fabrics or upcycling or repurposing an existing quilt, orphan blocks or fabric scraps, Making Quilted Patchwork Jackets instructs you through each step of the process to handcraft a quilted jacket. You will learn to properly position blocks, add appliqu矇 elements, layer, quilt, and construct piece-by-piece. Authors Rae Cumbie and Carrie Emerson reveal the four different approaches they use: jackets with loose linings and two quilted layers, jackets with the lining quilted into a sandwich for three layers, reversible jackets with two decorative sides and batting in between, and jackets made from already made quilts. For beginners to wearable quilting, the authors provide an overview of basic garment construction, fabric selection, piecing and placement, liners, hem length, and finishing details including collars, cuffs, and pockets. Two basic multi-size downloadable patterns are available--adult and child--with multiple length options. Intermediate and advanced quilters can modify the projects to suit their level of expertise, finding inspiration from the gallery of quilted jacket photographs.
Princess of Chair Vol.1
Farnaz Bordbaris a model with a unique sense of style... She has a bachelor's degree in English translation... She was born in December 1991,1 in Iran, where there are numerous limitations regarding female modeling... Farnaz was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called SMA, which left her paralyzed at the age 2. Despite the tremendous challenges she faces, not only has she survived but she has also thrived to pursue her passion...At the age of 25, with the invention of spinraza medication, she aspired to find her place on an international scale and be influential for upcoming generations... She mastered a distinctive style in creating her art and loves her family, which she believes has constantly inspired her to become better and more professional. Farnaz is also motivated to create a brighter and happier life for future generations...
Leaf and Colour
Be inspired by the plants around you and discover their unique colours. This book is a practical guide to eco-printing and natural dyeing on cotton and other plant based fibres. With a focus on natural materials and simple methods, it is easy to get started or to deepen your existing dyeing practice.Learn how to: - choose fabric and prepare it with soy milk binder- choose and gather dyestuff - make dye baths from leaves, flowers and bark - produce even and patterned dye effects - create clear and detailed eco-prints- and combine the techniques to create unique garments with leaf prints and sections of solid dye LOUISE UPSHALL is an artist and dyer with a special interest in eco-printing on cotton. Under the label Gumnut Magic, she writes, teaches and sells a range of naturally dyed clothing and fabric.
Crochet Your Own Dog
Crochet lovable dogs that look like the real thing, fur and all! This collection of 14 adorable amigurumi dogs features designs that look so lifelike, you half expect them to bark! Start by crocheting a foundation with basic amigurumi techniques, then add yarn and "groom" with scissors and brushes to create beautiful fur. Add the eyes and a nose and watch a cute little dog come to life as if by magic. You'll find designs for all your favorite small breeds, including: Poodles, Papillons, Dachshunds, Schnauzers, Shih Tzus, Yorkies, Pomeranians, Maltese, and Bichon Frise. The designs are nearly life-size, adding to the realistic nature of their appearance. Step-by-step color photos offer detailed guidance for crocheting and styling the dogs to create realistic features. Crochet instructions are presented in both written and chart format for ease of use. These pups make wonderful gifts for dog-loving friends and family members. You can customize the yarn colors to match a furry friend in your life and have fun trimming and styling the fur until you achieve your desired look. Crochet your own adorable canine companion today!
Bat Pender
Prevents pants falling down by replacing traditional suspenders with a new improved design that you can easily make yourself. Why would you want to do something like this? The BAT PENDER works much better than a standard suspender. It is fun and easy to make. The design is brilliant and so Canadian because if you look at a RCMP dress uniform you will see a device there that looks somewhat like a BAT PENDER to help hold their revolvers up. Suspenders don't work well because they tend to slip off and look bulky and messy. There is only ONE book in the world that shows you how to make your own BAT PENDER and here it is. It would make a great gift too! You could make BAT PENDERS for your family and friends and they would love you every time they put them on!
Pembleton Brooklands ’My Kinda Car’
This is how Martin and Deb Cartwright built their own vintage style sports car. They had no prior automotive knowledge and didn't know a coupe from a crankcase; but in 12 months they had a car on the road and were driving it to France. This book charts their progress in a light-hearted and informative narrative aimed at encouraging other rookies to follow in their footsteps.
Love Coloring Book
Explore our Love Coloring Book Where Hearts and Melodies Collide! Unleash the power of love and music with this Love Coloring Book for Adults, a unique curation that seamlessly blends the art of coloring with the magic of popular love songs. Immerse yourself in a symphony of hearts, each adorned with lyrics from timeless love classics, creating an enchanting experience for both coloring enthusiasts and music lovers alike. Each page is a work of art waiting to be brought to life with your colors and imagination. Whether you're a seasoned colorist or just looking to relax and unwind, this book is perfect for you. With a range of difficulty levels, there's something for everyone. Featuring: Heartfelt Designs - Embark on a visual journey through intricately designed hearts, each pulsating with the essence of classic love songs. Every stroke brings to life a beautiful illustration and a melody that resonates with the heart. From soulful ballads to upbeat anthems, this coloring book transforms coloring into a harmonious celebration. Careful Song Selection - Collated with precision, each page features lyrics from popular love songs, creating a melodic ambiance as you bring the designs to life. From romantic classics to contemporary hits, this book is a curated playlist of emotions that adds an extra layer of connection to your coloring experience. Perfect Gift for Music Lovers - If you are looking for the ideal gift for the music aficionado in your life, the Love Coloring Book is the answer. Its unique fusion of art and music makes it a thoughtful and memorable gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or any occasion that celebrates love and creativity. Ideal Gift for Lovers - Order your copy of the Love Coloring Book now and let the marriage of hearts and melodies harmonize your world while elevating your coloring experience to new heights. Immerse yourself in the realm where colors and songs unite, creating a masterpiece that is as delightful to the eyes as it is to the ears. Customer Testimonials - Join the chorus of (over 90%) satisfied customers who have experienced the magic of the Love Coloring Book. Read their testimonials, expressing delight in the fusion of art and music, making this book a standout choice for those seeking a truly unique coloring adventure. This coloring book is part of Camptys Inspirations' ever-expanding range of inspiring and empowering books. We invite you to get creative and celebrate your special moments in style.
Rubik`s Cube: Only 3+4 moves to remember
To solve the Rubik's cube really fast requires that you memorize over fifty series of moves or algorithms. Even the famous Beginner's Method includes many algorithms that you simply have to learn by heart, even if it is often your fingers that seem to remember the moves better than your brain. In this small book I will show how you can solve the cube by applying one series of three moves for edges and one series of four moves for the corners. You read correctly: You need to learn only 3+4 = 7 moves in order to solve the whole cube. And it is even easy to understand how these moves work, so you do not need to rely on your memory. 3 + 4 = 7 = Easy!
Summer at Notforgotten Farm - Print-On-Demand Edition
Come sit on the front porch swing and enjoy the sunshine and breeze of a summer day. A workbasket waits by your feet, filled with cotton fabrics and wonderful wools in luscious colors. Simple spools of thread stand at the ready to help you celebrate the lazy summer days spent working with your hands. Step back in time with primitive folk artist and designer Lori Brechlin as you create nine projects inspired from times remembered and a place called Notforgotten Farm.
Creepy Kawaii Gothic Pastel
Introducing Creepy Kawaii Gothic Pastel: Coloring Book Of Cute Horrors! Whether you're a fan of the kawaii gothic aesthetic or just looking for a unique coloring book experience, this one's for you. Featuring 30 unique illustration designs, each page is sure to bring an immense amount of creative satisfaction as you explore your dark side with the cute horrors in this book. High-resolution printing ensures crisp and clear images with no bleed over, creating an optimal coloring experience that will bring hours of fun. From practicing mindfulness to taking a break from reality and entering a world full of goblins, ghosts and ghouls - it's all here waiting for you. Get ready to be spooked while creating something beautiful in Creepy Kawaii Gothic Pastel: Coloring Book Of Cute Horrors! Why you'll like this book: 30 unique designs - Enjoy coloring 30 intricate, hand-drawn designs of whimsical monsters, eerie ghosts, spooky witches, and creepy clowns. Each page offers detailed imagery that provides endless possibilities for creative expression. No bleed through - With high-resolution printing technology and special ink protection, you can rest assured that your artwork won't get ruined by bleeding or smudging gels. High quality - Featuring sturdy binding materials and thick textured paper ideal for markers and colored pencils, this coloring book is made to last. Perfect for both kids & adults! Many kawaii gothic creatures - These delightful illustrations will bring out the best of your imagination in the kawaii gothic style. Whether it's a fun activity or a unique gift idea, this coloring book has something for everyone!
Columbia River Basketry
Baskets made by the people of the mid-Columbia River are among the finest examples of Indian textile art in North America, and they are included in the collections of most major museums. The traditional designs and techniques of construction reveal a great artistic heritage that links modern basketmakers to their ancestors. Yet baskets are also everyday objects of a utilitarian nature that reveal much about mid-Columbia culture---a flat twined bag has greatest value when it is plump with dried roots, a coiled basket when full of huckleberries.In Columbia River Basketry, Mary Schlick writes about the weavers who at the time of European contact lived along the Columbia River from just above its confluence with the Yakima River westward to the vicinity of present-day Portland, Oregon, and Indian groups living along the river. She presents the baskets in the context of the lives of the people who created and used them. She also writes about the descendants of the early basket weavers, to whom basketry skills have been passed and from whom she herself learned to make baskets. Schlick blends mythology, personal reminiscences, materials, and basketry techniques.Written with deep understanding and appreciation of the artists and their work, Columbia River Basketry will be an inspirational sourcebook for basket weavers and other craftspeople. It will also serve as an invaluable reference for scholars, curators, and collectors in identifying, dating, and interpreting examples of Columbia River basketry.
Knitting with Dog Hair
No, it's not a joke! Knitting with Dog Hair became a cult sensation when first published in the 1990s. Back by popular demand, this expanded edition by author and spinner Kendall Crolius reveals how dog knitting became a movement and helped launch cottage industries of artisans spinning pet hair. It includes an expanded guide of dog breeds, including the trendy "designer dogs" that have become all the rage. This twenty-first-century edition, a perfect gift book for all occasions, provides tip-filled, easy-to-use advice on: How to evaluate a breed based on its potential for knitting How to harvest, clean, and spin your pooch's fuzz--and why you don't necessarily need a long-haired breed to create yarn from your dog How to modify your favorite patterns to accommodate pet-spun yarn How to find experienced pet-hair spinners Whether it's mittens from your Malamute, a cap from your Collie, or an afghan from your Afghan, this "extensive catalogue raisonne of the various breeds" (Tom Ferrell, New York Times Book Review) is the definitive guide to putting on the dog.
Knits for You and Your Dog
Dogs are a human's best friend so why not dress like each other! Knits for you and Your Dog is the ultimate knitting book, featuring 10 matching sweater designs to keep you and your loyal companion cosy and stylish in those harsh winter months. Step-by-step knitting patterns and charts guide you through creating the warm sweaters featured in this book for yourself and your furry friend - not forgetting variations for cats too. You can mix and match designs to add your own personal touch and the sweaters come in a range of styles and sizes, so there should be something for everyone whatever your shape or size. Authored by a collection of well-known Finnish and Icelandic knitters and featuring stunning location photography, this irresistible guide will get you stitching so you can match with your four-legged friend.
Playful Pottery
The ultimate guide to making colorful, whimsical pottery creations! If you've ever dreamed of crafting your own handmade mugs, bowls, or plates but your vision is more bold and colorful than beige and simple, the Playful Pottery creative guidebook is your book. Noted potter Viviana Matsuda, also known as Mud Witch, has amassed a devoted following of fans who love her creative, curvy designs. Now, she reveals her knowledge on getting started and unleashing your creativity through pottery.Filled with gorgeous photographs, the Playful Pottery creative guidebook covers all the essential information on making imaginative creations, including: -The basics about working with clay and essential tools. -How to choose a project and tap into your creativity.-Includes a variety of projects like pinch pots, vase, bubble glaze bowl, upcycled air-dry lamp, hand-built basket, and more.-Learn essential techniques like slab building, firing, glazing, wheel throwing, and more.Step inside her colorful studio and unleash your inner Mud Witch with this comprehensive and gorgeous book.
Creative Woodturning Projects
In Creative Woodturning Projects Richard Findley researches and masters newand innovative techniques to create 16 inspiring woodturning projects. The techniquesexplored include, pyrography, multi-axis turning, carving, texturing, and piercing.Richard shares with the reader how he tackledeach challenge from start to finish. He describes his struggles as well as thesuccesses. His stories will inspire novice and experienced turners alike. 16 projects organized by subject, 'boxes', 'games & puzzles', 'decorative techniques', 'interesting objects'Each process is described in detailSuitable for both beginner and more experienced woodturnersEasy-to-follow instructions with stunning step-by-step photography
Quilts from Quarters
12 stunning quilt designs that you can make from both fat and long quarters, from international bestselling authors Pam and Nicky Lintott. Quilters love quarters, whether they are fat or long, and any self-respecting sewist will no doubt have a combination of both in their fabric stash. This book is a collection of fantastic designs you can make using both kinds of quarters. There are separate, clear and foolproof cutting instructions showing how to cut your fabric if you're using either a fat or a long quarter. You can also use a combination of both in any of the quilts to really make the most of your fabric stash. There are large, step-by-step diagrams alongside the step instructions for piecing and constructing the quilts making this very accessible even for beginner quilters, and Pam and Nicky are known for their easy-to-follow quilt patterns. The quilts are all full-size bed quilts and the designs are contemporary classics that will lend themselves to lots of different fabric prints and colourways. As well as the 12 quilt patterns there is a large section about general patchwork techniques including which tools to use, the importance of getting the right seam allowance, chain piecing and how to add borders. There are also instructions for backing fabric requirements and how to bind your finished quilts. With stunning photography, clear diagrams and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions you will create a faultless and fabulous quilt every time.
500 Needlepoint Patterns
Needlepoint is back in the spotlight with a graphic and contemporary new look. In this bumper directory of patterns, all the designs are easy to stitch in yarn on canvas. The main stitch used for these patterns is the Bargello stitch, a stitch that actually includes several variations such as flame stitch and Florentine stitch. This group of stitches use regular, straight stitches that repeat with a regular offset. Further patterns also use other stitches adapted to the canvas, which will allow you to diversify your techniques and obtain more complex designs. Throughout the pages, you will discover simple patterns that can be repeated ad infinitum, allowing you to cover any size canvas. Follow the colours given or change to your own palettes for even greater pattern variations. Frame your creations or transform them into cushions, bags, cases and more - the hardest part is choosing which of the 500 patterns to start with!
Foraging in the Pacific Northwest
How much do you know about which wild plants you can eat, and which ones you should avoid?You want to make sure you know everything you possibly need, so you don't eat the wrong thing and get the most out of every wild plant you can eat.That won't be an issue any longer! Foraging in the Pacific Northwest is the complete beginner's guide to preparing and eating edible wild plants.It doesn't matter if you have some experience or no experience in foraging-this book will teach you everything you need to know.Over the years, less and less people have taken an interest in foraging, as modern society rarely requires us to do so.Inside Foraging in the Pacific Northwest, discover: The types of edible plants in the Pacific NorthwestPoisonous plants in the Pacific NorthwestA forager's backpackSafety first: rules to rememberRecipes with foraged plantsA mini-guide with colored images of plants - make sure to scan the QR code in the book to get access to all the plants in color. And more!
The Cove Crochet Blanket US terms
The Cove Crochet Blanket is less about the granny square pattern and more about the path - it's as much about your journey, as it is your destination. The Cove has been designed as a progressive crochet pattern, which means regardless of where you end, you always set off from the same place.Each design starts with the sunrise centre and walks you round by round to create patterns inspired the shapes, the sounds, and the sense of ease of walking along the Australian coastline.I've made it easy for you to pick your path. You can either take a short stroll (baby blanket), walk a little further (lap blanket), or go the long way round (bed blanket).The Cove Guidebook gives you everything you need, including: round-by-round photos, step-by-step stitch explanations, charts (with left and right-hand options), andlinks to videos to keep you on track.Whether you're an adventurous beginner or an experienced crocheter, there's something for everyone to enjoy around The Cove.With five potential paths, you'll have room to roam.
The Cove Crochet Blanket UK Terms
The Cove Crochet Blanket is less about the granny square pattern and more about the path - it's as much about your journey, as it is your destination. The Cove has been designed as a progressive crochet pattern, which means regardless of where you end, you always set off from the same place.Each design starts with the sunrise centre and walks you round by round to create patterns inspired the shapes, the sounds, and the sense of ease of walking along the Australian coastline.I've made it easy for you to pick your path. You can either take a short stroll (baby blanket), walk a little further (lap blanket), or go the long way round (bed blanket).The Cove Guidebook gives you everything you need, including: round-by-round photos, step-by-step stitch explanations, charts (with left and right-hand options), andlinks to videos to keep you on track.Whether you're an adventurous beginner or an experienced crocheter, there's something for everyone to enjoy around The Cove.With five potential paths, you'll have room to roam.
