The LEGO Technic Idea Book
The LEGO(R) Technic Idea Book: Simple Machines is a collection of hundreds of working examples of simple yet fascinating Technic models that you can build based on their pictures alone. Each project uses color-coded pieces and is photographed from multiple angles, making it easy to see how the models are assembled without the need for step-by-step instructions. Every model illustrates a different principle, concept, or mechanism that will inspire your own original creations. You're encouraged to use these elements as building blocks to create your own masterpieces. The Technic models in Simple Machines demonstrate basic configurations of gears, shafts, pulleys, turntables, connectors, and the like. You'll learn how to create small, elegant machines like cranes, operable doors, motorized cars, a rubber band-powered rocket launcher, a hand-cranked drag racer, and even musical instruments. This visual guide, the first in the three-volume LEGO Technic Idea Book series, is the brainchild of master builder Yoshihito Isogawa of Tokyo, Japan. Each title is filled with photos of Isogawa's unique models, all of which are designed to fire the imaginations of LEGO builders young and old. Imagine. Create. Invent. Now, what will you build? NOTE: The LEGO Technic Idea Book series uses parts from various Technic sets. If you don't have some of the pieces shown in a particular model, experiment by substituting your own parts or visit the author's website for a list of the special parts used in the book.
My First Origami Book
Playtime with origami becomes a creative adventure as kids explore 19 exciting projects using 80 sheets of 9 7/16 x 9 1/2-inch origami paper, perforated for easy tear-out. With vibrant colors and patterns to choose from, young crafters can fold and shape designs for beginners like a samurai helmet, cicada, fish, rectangular box, piano, pine tree, swan, bird, crow, whale--even a jumping frog, transforming simple paper into something extraordinary while building motor skills.
Modern Scrap Quilts
Reimagine negative space with scrappy quilts! Explore innovative techniques to transform fabric scraps into vibrant scrappy negative space quilts! Sylvia Schaefer's approach reimagines the modern quilt aesthetic by weaving small cuts of fabric into the expansive negative space, creating depth, texture, and stunning designs. Learn how to create gradients, ghost blocks, interspersed improv blocks, add background accents, and more! Discover 10 creative techniques to transform fabric scraps, each with a detailed discussion on using scraps in negative space and a quilt project to practice the concept. Packed with inspiration and tips, this book empowers you to design your own unique scrap quilts or explore the provided projects! Create 10 creative techniques and 10 fresh and imaginative quilt projects offering endless opportunities to hone your skills and bust your scrap pile Learn how to create gradients, ghost blocks, interspersed improv blocks, and add background accents Learn about design elements that might detract from the overall design, along with tips for smarter fabric purchasing
Art of Fabric Block Printing
Block print stunning fabrics with hand-carved motifs! Learn the foundations of block printing! From designing repeat patterns and carving blocks to printing and layering inks, this is the perfect introduction to printing on fabric. With 15 vibrant, templated block designs and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photos, you'll be printing like a pro in no time! It's packed with 12 fun and inspiring projects that range from sewn zipper pouches and quilted kitchen accessories to upcycled garments; block printing can upgrade your textiles whether you sew or not! Transform your home goods, accessories, wardrobe, and more with custom, colorful fabrics. A complete visual guide to fabric block printing, from carving and inking to printing and layering, with 15+ templated designs ready to transfer and print 12 step-by-step projects showcase the versatility of block-printing, including sewing projects and ready-to-wear printed garments Perfect for sewists and quilters alike--block printed fabrics can be used for everything from garments to home d矇cor, adding a unique touch to any project!
On-The-Go Embroidery Cards Set 1
Your on-the-go embroidery companion for endless creativity! Stitch anywhere with On-the-Go Embroidery Cards Set 1! This portable set includes 60 essential stitches, each on a handy 3" x 5" card, thoughtfully color-coded by stitch type for easy use--chain, blanket, knotted stitches, and more. Includes three metal rings for organizing your cards, they slip effortlessly into your project bag, keeping clear photos and step-by-step diagrams at your fingertips. Designed for both right- and left-handed stitchers, these cards make embroidery inspiration accessible wherever you are. Take along only the cards you need! Portable 3" x 5" cards with 60 essential stitches, also includes three metal rings for easy access and organizationThe card set is color-coded by stitch type with close-up photos and diagrams, plus right- and left-handed instructions on every cardAs a bonus, three compact floss organizer cards are included, making it easier than ever to stay organized while stitching on the move!
The Matchy Matchy Sewing Book
These beginner-friendly sewing patterns are refreshingly simple, highly wearable, and so much fun that you can't just make one. The patterns (sizes XXS-6XL) are based on three simple blocks that can be modified and built upon to make a stylish, playful closet. Each project is also an opportunity for creativity with the Matchy Scrap Theory: Learn how to use fabrics to their fullest potential by navigating color, scale, proportion, and placement--plus it's the perfect way to use those precious scraps you've been saving!This is your invitation to grab what you've got, make it your own, and enjoy the process!
The Bracelet Bible
The ultimate guide to creative bracelet making: over 100 stunning designs to create and customize, from kumihimo-style to cuffs! Create unique jewelry pieces that reflect your style and personality, or make personalized gifts for your loved ones. With a completely visual materials, tools and techniques section, this comprehensive book is the ultimate guide to getting started with bracelet-making. Pick and choose from 40 different techniques, including Shamballa, beaded and wrap bracelets, then dive into the 100 projects with confidence. Learn about the fundamental tools and materials you'll need to get started, from looms and pliers to threads, beads, and charms.Master a diverse range of techniques, including knotting, weaving, beading and macram矇, through clear, concise visual instructions.Create 100 different bracelet designs, from the vibrant colours and intricate geometric patterns of Brazilian bracelets to the elegance and timelessness of ribbon-wrapped chain bracelets, all the way through to statement cuffs to give any outfit a touch of style.This is a translation of the French title by popular craft authors Anne Sohier-Fournel, Agnes Delage-Calvet and Fran癟oise Vauzeilles.
Transfer & Stitch
140 iron-on motifs to transfer and embroider - including hearts, botanicals, borders and more - with full-color stitch inspiration for each design. 'Embroiderers will fall in love with these reusable designs! [...] You'll discover stitched examples to inspire your own embroideries, whether you opt for a striking piece of wall art or choose to embellish clothes, cushions and gifts.' ― Sew Magazine Perfect for embroiderers of any ability, these easy-to-use designs will add that perfect finishing touch to your clothing, linens, cushion covers or blankets; all you need to do is cut your chosen design out and iron it on! With your design in place, use the step-by-step stitch guide and the finished examples to inspire and guide you to create your own unique designs. All the necessary know-how is included, such as guidance on tools and materials, instructions for preparing your embroidery hoop and essential stitches - with step-by-step illustrations included.140 stunning, sweet, fun designs to choose from, including hearts, flowers, borders, insects and more: take inspiration from the full-colour photographs or choose your own stitch and colour combinations.Use the motifs as they are, or mix and match the transfers to create your own composite designs.Each iron-on design can be used, stored, then reused, multiple times.
Sewing Machine Skills for Beginners
A STEP-BY-STEP course to using a sewing machine, including 11 PROJECTS to make to put your skills into practice plus 7 full-size pull-out patterns: make pillows, drapes, clothes, and more. Many sewing machines only come with a difficult-to-understand technical manual. Here, Jane Bolsover makes up for that with a comprehensive guide for beginner stitchers on how to use a sewing machine. You will learn how to thread your machine and wind bobbins, discover why tension is important, master which needles and fabrics to choose, and learn how to cut out material. Then follow a complete sewing course, with a simple project at the end of each chapter to consolidate the skills you have just mastered. The projects include items for the home, stylish accessories, and great clothing basics. The book also includes two full-size pull-out paper pattern sheets with seven patterns, so you can master working with professional templates and get stitching right away, no printers needed.
Macram矇 Craft: 35 Projects to Make
Master MACRAM?, the ancient art of KNOTTING, with 35 STUNNING and COLORFUL projects to create. Lucy Hopping has reimagined the timeless art of macram矇 for the modern maker with a collection of projects for every mood and occasion. Each piece you create is guaranteed to add a unique, handmade charm to your wardrobe. Adorn yourself with a chic golden collar necklace, beaded bracelets, or boho-inspired earrings. Transform a lucky stone into a pendant wrapped in bright knots, fashion your favorite fabric into a quirky macram矇 belt, or craft vibrant friendship bracelets for friends, each one in a different color. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, each project uses easy-to-find materials like embroidery floss, yarn, ribbon, and beads, with clear step-by-step artworks and helpful tips to guide you. Start with simple projects and gradually progress to more intricate designs, mastering new techniques along the way.
All-New Twenty to Make: Wirework Jewellery
Create beautiful, bespoke wirework jewelry that stands out from the crowd! Craft your own range of stunning wire rings, necklaces, earrings and more, with simple techniques and just a few materials. Straightforward to make and right on trend, these fun wire projects add the perfect finishing touch to any outfit and make wonderful personalized gifts. 20 achievable, customizable projects that will turn heads and make great giftsChoose from a range of rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants and ear cuffs shown in different coloured wire to inspire you, with optional bead or stone settingsAll the skills you need explained and illustrated - from twisting the wire and making an eye loop to wire weavingDemystifies the process of wire-wrapping jewelry, with easy-to-follow steps for every project, ensuring great results every timeOnly a small set of tools is needed to get started: start small and build up your collection of tools and materials as you goThe best-selling Twenty to Make series has sold over 2 million copies worldwide! All titles in the best-selling All-New Twenty to Make series come in a handy hardback pocket-size format that makes them perfect little gifts, each containing 20 brand-new projects.
Mini Amigurumi Zodiac
Amigurumi cuteness is written in the stars! Crochet 28 mini amigurumi figures inspired by classic and Chinese zodiac signs, as well as a selection of lucky charms. Whether you're making these super-sweet characters as seasonal gifts or birthday presents, or you want to collect the whole set for yourself, these adorable beginner-friendly crochet projects will bust your yarn stash and bring some celestial joy to your world. Discover: Classic zodiac: from an adorably fiery Leo lion and independent Aries ram to a wise and worldly Sagittarius doll, discover sweet human and animal characters who represent the best of each star sign.Chinese zodiac: explore the fascinating world of the lunar animal zodiac and crochet adorable mini figures representing the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Dragon and more.Lucky charms: bring good fortune into your life with a charming amigurumi toadstool, Daruma doll, chimney sweep and beckoning cat.Perfect for complete beginners and upwards, all the essential crochet stitches and techniques you need to get you started are included at the start. Each project is based on just two simple shapes, making them quick and easy to crochet, plus clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams guide you through the process. Unleash your creativity and bring these celestial characters to life.A translation of the title by popular German crochet author Linda Urbanneck.
Loving Alpaca
Loving Alpaca tells the story of Sandra Jordan's childhood, life-changing encounters with Alpaca in Peru inspired a global journey, culminating in a business celebrating Peruvian craftsmanship while connecting heritage, sustainability, and artistry across cultures. In the misty highlands of the Andes, Sandra Velasco Jordan first encountered the gentle creatures that would one day become her life's passion and purpose. From these childhood moments among Peru's verdant mountains to establishing her acclaimed textile business in California, Jordan's journey with alpacas weaves a story as rich and textured as the fabrics she creates. Loving Alpaca, with a preface by the acclaimed interior designer Holly Hunt, chronicles a life lived between worlds--from Peru to Chile, India to the Philippines--as Jordan draws upon her multicultural experiences to build a business that honors tradition while embracing innovation. With unwavering dedication, she works alongside Peruvian herdsmen and women weavers, preserving ancient crafts while introducing their exceptional artistry to global markets. More than a memoir, this impressionistic portrait reveals how alpaca fiber became the thread connecting Jordan's past to her present, her heritage to her home. Through her story, we discover the profound relationship between craft and identity, sustainability and beauty, nature and creative expression. Journey with Jordan as she transforms her love for these remarkable animals into a mission that celebrates cultural heritage, champions ethical practices, and creates spaces of harmony and beauty wherever her path leads.
The Magic of Chelsea - A Flower Show Like No Other - 2025
Another year has passed, and we have had another trip to the Chelsea Flower Show. Unlike last year, the weather was a typical late spring day without a cloud in the sky, and now here we have the newest edition of the 'Magic of Chelsea' 2025.Since we had booked our tickets early for this year, we managed to secure two passes for Day 2, which is reserved for members of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), of which we are members. As with our previously published Magic of Chelsea books, this one is also published with those in mind who cannot visit the event but would love to, as well as those who did see the show and want to cherish their memories. We are now bringing this book to you.The exhibits and flowers, and possibly due to the beautiful spring weather, were spectacular. The flowers were glistening in the lovely morning sun, and everything looked fresh and sparkling.There is no doubt about it; with enthusiasm and excitement filling the air, we were out to have a good time, and that's precisely what we did.The people attending enjoyed a day full of fun, and that's precisely what took place. Happy faces, laughter, and everyone having a great time - it was a very special moment shared, and we're fortunate to have been part of it. Now that I am back in Australia, we have shared our experiences, which have enabled me to write this latest book.From stunning floral displays, various flowers and plants in the Great Pavilion, to remarkable pieces of creative sculpture, all were showcased at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.My enthusiasm never falters for the appreciation of the art displayed. From sculptures to the exotic plants and flowers, all of which bring home to me the skills, talent, and determination that so many people have to fulfil their dreams of creating and delivering their beautiful exhibits at the Chelsea Flower Show.It is through reflection and working on this book that I celebrate the treasured moments spent and the gratitude now felt, while the nostalgia of that time becomes one of life's precious memories. I, too, know that by turning the pages and feasting our eyes on the photographs, this book will leave you with feelings of peace, enjoyment, and satisfaction that I experienced during its creation.Christine
Making Magnificent Wood Art
Ready to transform wood into masterpiece sculptures? Then even beginners will enjoy Making Magnificent Wood Art, a unique dive into the art of transforming ordinary wood into extraordinary art and decor. Inside author Meleah Gabhart's new book, you'll find detailed skill-building projects, outlined step-by-step with thorough instructions so you never feel like you're doing any guesswork. And each project will help you open up your imagination! Learn how to turn wood into a flower mandala, how to craft intricate details like leaves, or even go all out and turn the wood into a sculpted small tree design. Maximize your scroll saw and bandsaw to find out what kind of creative projects they're capable of. Gabhart has a passion for using wood that was mostly rejected by woodworkers, so you'd be surprised at how affordable the hobby can be. Gabhart's art reminds people that you don't need beautiful wood to create something beautiful--with some serious wood-sculpting know-how, you can transform an ordinary object into art.
Origami Advent Calendar book for Kids and Adults
Origami Advent Calendar for Children and Adults - 24 Creative Models for a Joyful Advent Season���� No fattening chocolates-just creative surprises! ���� An Advent calendar book that playfully promotes creativity and mindfulness for young and old alike. ✨ Tiny paper artworks instead of short sugar highs.The Origami Advent Calendar by Lila Folds features 24 unique origami models, each explained step by step with clear images, simple written instructions, and optional video guides via QR codes. Whether a fox, rabbit, reindeer, star, or Christmas tree-every day from December 1 to 24 brings a new little paper creation that makes Advent meaningful, peaceful, and fun.���� Benefits of Origami✔ Encourages fine motor skills, patience, and concentration✔ Boosts dexterity and creativity✔ Provides screen-free relaxation and mindful focus✔ Fosters joyful family moments full of connection✔ Makes waiting for Christmas exciting with 24 creative projects���� Perfect ForCozy, creative evenings with familyFun crafting sessions with childrenA relaxing break for adultsA thoughtful, original gift for all agesSenior activities to train memory and coordinationQuiet time alone, away from stress and screensHoliday parties or Advent gatherings with a creative touchThis beautifully designed Advent calendar book is more than a simple craft guide-it's a source of calm and creativity throughout December. Each fold tells a story of focus, patience, and joy.With every page, you'll rediscover how relaxing it feels to create something with your own hands.Step by step, paper turns into magic-bringing a moment of peace and wonder to your day.���� Origami instead of sweets-creativity that lasts!
Threads
Threads is a comprehensive guide to transforming clothing through the timeless art of hand embroidery, infused with a contemporary flair. Artist and Textile Embroider, Madeleine Kemsley will demystify this versatile craft as she shows readers how to draw inspiration from their surroundings and confidently personalise their clothing to reflect their style. Packed with stunning photography from the Cornish coastline, this book hopes to inspire the sustainable movement as it encourages readers to reimagine and rework their wardrobe to create clothing they will love for years to come. Inside, you'll find sections on sourcing inspiration, selecting good garments for embroidery, and determining the best placement for your designs. Detailed, illustrated guides will teach a variety of hand embroidery stitch techniques, and 20 step-by-step projects to test out your new skills. Threads offers a fresh, contemporary approach to the medium of hand embroidery making it accessible to crafters of different skill levels.
Clay Your Way
Fun, simple and unique projects to make at home with air-dry clay! Ceramicist Lolita Daskalu-Glover breaks down the key techniques you need to craft pieces to decorate your home with, with just a few tools and materials needed to make stunning creations. Fill your home with cute homewares like a shell trinket dish, fridge magnets, a fruit basket, picture frames to hold precious memories and candlestick holders. Useful pieces such as an egg cup, a coil planter for your favourite plant, picnic coasters, a matchbox and even a clock make your creations practical for every day usage. Lolita also includes accessories like a pendant necklace or bow key ring, to bring your creations and personal style to the outside world. Learn basic techniques like pinching, rolling out a slab, rolling a coil, cutting, scoring and decorating with fun textures, paint and varnish. It's totally up to you how you personalise and customise your clay projects. Once you see how simple it is, you won't stop rolling, building, creating - making clay your way.
Craftland
An "impassioned and inspiring account of the extraordinary men and women still doing traditional artisanal work" (The Sunday Times) in the face of massive technological industrialization--by renowned Cambridge art historian Dr. James Fox. "Shimmers with love for a dwindling world of meticulous, patient labour . . . deftly written and well researched."--The Guardian During an age of mass manufacturing, fast fashion, synthetic materials and the unsustainable practice of companies valuing quantity over quality, a return to tradition, connection, and simplicity is essential. Art historian and award-winning broadcaster Dr. James Fox explores the rapidly fading crafts and artisanal traditions of the world--such as coopering, basket-weaving, wheelwrighting, metalwork, and blacksmithing--that have shaped so much of our history through their alchemy of the hand-made human touch and generational wisdom. Fox explains the history of craftsmanship in Britain, taking readers across the lands and communities that originated there, teaching them about the practices, traditions, and people at their heart. From coopers to thatchers, basket makers to bellfounders and dry wall builders, Fox tours Britain, once the workshop of the world, in search of its lost and disappearing craft traditions and the artisans trying to keep them alive including, a rush weaver who has managed to rebuild a sustainable business with her baskets and other wares, a bell foundry that uses the same practices it used in the nineteenth century, and dry wallers, building walls one piece of stone at a time that could last two centuries. Part travelogue and part historical record, Craftland is a profoundly intimate meditation on our human cultural heritage, exploring what we lose as these traditions fade from view in the race of progress, and what we stand to gain if we bring them back.
Nordic Sailors' & Fishermen's Sweaters
A timeless tribute to nautical knitwear--crafted for today and cherished for generations. Inspired by the rugged beauty and enduring traditions of 19th- and early 20th-century Scandinavian seafarers, this stunning volume offers 23 knitting patterns drawn from the photographic archives of the Maritime Museum in Helsing繪r, Denmark. With designs for adults and children, each pattern blends historical authenticity with modern wearability--making this a perfect gift for knitters, history lovers, and anyone drawn to the elegance of Nordic craft. Specially designed for advanced beginners to expert knitters, the book features: Clear, easy-to-follow instructions with skill-building progression Gender- and age-neutral garments for the whole family Size variations and stitch explanations tailored for accessibility Gorgeous historic and contemporary photography of each sweater Beautifully packaged and richly illustrated, Nordic Sailors' & Fishermen's Sweaters is more than a pattern book--it's a celebration of maritime heritage, textile artistry, and the enduring warmth of handmade tradition.
Flower Arranging Secrets
An illustrated how-to book on flower arranging using supermarket and garden flowers and eco-friendly design techniques.
The Handmade Home
The Handmade Home is a modern guide to the art of crafting a home for less with 20 projects for homewares. Brimming with ideas from the pretty to the practical, The Handmade Home contains 20 unique projects for every room in your home using repurposed materials, helping you save money and the planet. Arounna will show you how to craft confidently to make modern, stylish homewares using traditional techniques and natural materials. Discover how to make a quilt and pillow from scrap fabrics, a blanket made from old sweaters, a rug made from rags and more. All the projects are beginner-friendly and include clear step-by-step instructions plus stunning lifestyle photography. The projects are also adaptable, allowing you to make them as simple or complex as you like. Having a beautiful home doesn't need to cost a lot - or the earth. The Handmade Home will show you how to accessorise your home to make it feel cosy and feel your own with what you have.
Listen to the Wool
Unlock the timeless art of spinning with Listen to the Wool, a guide that invites you into a world where wool transforms into more than just yarn--it's a journey of connection, creativity, and mindful craftsmanship. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced spinner, this book is your perfect companion, offering insights into every aspect of wool preparation and spinning. Learn how to listen to the wool, feel its story, and create something truly unique from every fleece you encounter. Through practical exercises and deep reflections, you'll cultivate a deeper connection to the wool and a richer understanding of your own spinning process. In Listen to the Wool, every step, from selecting the fleece to spinning the perfect yarn, becomes an exploration of mind, body, emotion, and spirit. This is not just a technical manual--it's a guide to rediscovering the joy and beauty in every twist and turn of the fiber. Embrace the process of slow, mindful spinning, and find the deeper satisfaction that comes from honoring the wool's journey. With tips for both beginners and seasoned crafters, you'll gain confidence, creativity, and a deeper understanding of your craft, while being gently guided through each step of your spinning journey. More than just a how-to book, Listen to the Wool fosters a sense of community, inviting you to connect with fellow spinners, share experiences, and celebrate the collective journey of learning. With every page, you'll not only refine your technique but also learn to approach your craft with gratitude, respect, and intention. Ready to dive in? Turn the page, and let the wool teach you its secrets--one spin at a time.
Weaving with Clasped Weft
Explore clasped weft weaving with legendary instructor Tom Knisely! The clasped weft technique brings together two or more weft threads from opposite directions to create unique patterns and textures. This technique, while simple, opens up vast creative possibilities and can be used on various looms, from rigid heddle to multi-shaft systems. The beauty of clasped weft lies in its versatility, as it can be woven into a wide range of projects, including towels, rugs, scarves, and table runners, allowing weavers to add intricate designs and textures to their pieces. The book is structured around 30+ projects that demonstrate the possibilities of clasped weft, with step-by-step instructions and design insights. These projects range from towels like the Goose Eye Twill Towel and Hydrangea Twill Towel to rugs like the Inclines Rug and Volcano Rug, all of which serve as creative inspiration. The author encourages readers to experiment with different materials, colors, and designs, making each project their own. In addition to the projects, the book provides invaluable insights into the technical aspects of clasped weft weaving, including tips on loom selection, shuttle types, and tools like thread stands and temples. The author emphasizes the importance of sampling and understanding the nuances of warp and weft tension, ensuring that weavers can achieve a balanced and beautiful final product. With its clear instructions and creative guidance, this book empowers weavers of all levels to explore clasped weft and create stunning woven pieces that reflect both tradition and innovation.
Helps And Hints For Hallowe'En
Step into a lantern-lit past where mischief, memory, and merriment meet Helps And Hints For Hallowe En is the lost handbook of warm, whimsical Halloween tradition reborn. This charming Victorian-era guide gathers irresistible Halloween party ideas, Halloween crafts for kids, spooky storytelling tips, and Halloween games for children alongside DIY Halloween decorations, costume sketches, and simple Halloween treats and recipes. Rich with family-friendly Halloween activities, old-fashioned divinations, and step-by-step creative projects, it s both a practical Halloween celebration guide and a treasury of playful customs perfect for modern parents planning a magical night or collectors seeking authentic seasonal lore. Historically significant, this book preserves regional Halloween history and traditions, illuminating how past generations celebrated the thinning of the veil between worlds. Restored with care by Alpha Editions, this edition revives text, illustrations, and period charm that had been out of print for decades. More than a reprint, it s a cultural treasure: meticulously edited, rebound for durability, and presented as a collector s item for today s readers and future generations. Whether you want Halloween planning tips for a memorable party, inspiration for Halloween costume inspiration, or a dose of creative Halloween fun, this restored classic blends practical guidance with literary grace. Own a piece of seasonal history perfect for casual readers, families, and classic literature collectors alike.
Handicraft For Boys
Rediscover the lost art of making a hands-on treasure for curious young hands and nostalgic collectors alike. Handicraft for Boys gathers a century-old trove of practical, imaginative projects that teach woodworking for boys, beginner crafts for children, and a wide range of DIY crafts for boys. From simple kits and model-making to useful household helpers and outdoor playthings, this book turns boys' craft activities into structured lessons in creative problem-solving, safety, and pride in workmanship. Clear step-by-step instructions and diagrams make these educational crafts for boys accessible to parents, teachers, and young makers beginning their journey in crafting skills for boys. Historically significant, Handicraft for Boys captures a vanished era of traditional crafts for boys and boys' manual skills development a window into how hands-on projects for boys once shaped character and competence. Long out of print and nearly forgotten, Alpha Editions has lovingly restored this text for today s and future generations, preserving original layouts and practical detail while making it readable for modern audiences. More than a reprint, this edition is presented as a collector s item and cultural treasure: restored, annotated, and bound for preservation. Ideal for casual readers, homeschooling families, and classic literature collectors, Handicraft for Boys invites a new generation to pick up tools, learn boys' creative hobbies, and experience the lasting rewards of hands-on projects for boys.
The Gunsmith'S Manual
A masterwork reborn: The definitive American gunsmith handbook returns to print restored, expanded in spirit, and issued as a collector s treasure by Alpha Editions. The Gunsmith s Manual by Wm. B. Harrison is both a practical gunsmithing techniques bible and a vivid portrait of a vanished craft. Inside you ll find step-by-step guidance on firearm construction, precision fitting, barrel work, stock shaping, sighting, triggers, metal finishing, and vintage firearms maintenance everything a working tradesman or dedicated hobbyist needs from a comprehensive gunsmith manual. Clear diagrams and hands-on instruction make this a usable firearms repair manual for modern bench work and restoration projects. More than a how-to, this complete gunsmithing guide is a historic gunsmithing reference that captures 19th-century skill, language, and ethos. Once out of print for decades, this Wm. B. Harrison book has been carefully restored for today s and future generations, balancing faithful reproduction with readability. Alpha Editions presents not just a reprint but a collector s item and cultural treasure: durable typography, faithful illustrations, and contextual notes that honor its place in the lineage of American gunsmith trade skills. Ideal for casual readers curious about craftsmanship and for classic literature collectors seeking a historic gunsmithing resource, this volume bridges past and present. If you want an authoritative, practical guide to gunsmithing tools and techniques a complete gunsmithing guide you can use and display this edition is indispensable. Keywords: Gunsmithing guide, American gunsmith handbook, historic gunsmithing reference.
Cut Up This Book: Christmas Collage Kit
The most creative Christmas ever! Collage your own spectacular cards and decorations with this festive collection of surprising images. Collage your way through Christmas with this collection of delightful vintage imagery. Curated specially for the holiday season, hundreds of pictures are ready for you to cut out and combine into gloriously Christmassy scenes to use on cards, decorations, scrapbooks, journals, and more. You'll find whatever makes your celebrations complete: from Santa Claus, bells, baubles, and reindeer to snowflakes, mistletoe, and roaring log fires. With backgrounds, templates and step-by-step projects also included, it's the ultimate Christmas crafting kit. For your collaging and scrapbooking fun: Cut Up This Book and Create Your Own Underworld Cut Up This Book: Extraordinary Voyages to Incredible Places Cut Up This Book: Christmas Collage Kit Cut Up This Book: Creative Papers
500 Sewing Tips, Tricks, Techniques, and Hacks
500 Sewing Techniques, Tips, Tricks, and Hacks is like having all of the quick-hit tutorials and sewing hacks you saw on Instagram and TikTok in one all-encompassing reference book. From author Ashley Hough, co-host of the Craftsy quilting show, Let's Make a Quilt, this resourceful book features 500 technique "hacks" with easy-to-follow photo step-outs, quick tips, and trick snippets - answering just about any question any sewist may have. How can you get a clean edge on an inside angle? Can you add zippers to your lapped pockets? What's the key to a straight seam? It's all within these pages. You'll find tips and hacks for crisp pockets, zippers, bindings, edges, buttons, buttonholes, curves, corners, and more. It's the ideal way to cut through the learning curve and pick up the techniques that only experienced sewers know about - all available in one handy, "seamless" guide.
Papermaking
Papermaking is truly a craft for everybody - it is accessible, sustainable and enjoyable for all ages. This book is a step-by-step guide for everyone who wants to make paper at home or in a classroom setting. With clear instructions and over 140 photos, it explains how to make a range of paper from simple sheets to three-dimensional objects. Topics covered include advice on materials and equipment; getting started; adding colour; embellishing and personalizing your paper and exploring the various papermaking techniques. This is an invaluable and handy guide to this wonderful craft first invented by the Chinese in the first century CE.
Crocheted Squares: 35 Patterns to Make
"The crochet world's most versatile pattern."--Publisher's Weekly Discover how to make EXQUISITE CROCHETED SQUARES and PROJECTS, inspired by occasions, celebrations, and the seasons. A BRAND-NEW COLLECTION from KATE EASTWOOD who is known and loved on Instagram (@just_pootling) for her beautiful crochet designs. In the first chapter, find blocks inspired by the seasons, from a Blossom Wreath for spring to a charming Winter Penguin. The second chapter features squares for marking occasions, such as a Birthday Cupcake and a Front Door Scene for a new home. In chapter 3, crochet show-stopping celebration squares, including a Diwali Candle and an adorable Easter Bunny. The final chapter includes projects such as a Framed Seasonal Tree Picture, a Daisy Hot Water Bottle Cover, and a Gingham Baby Blanket, which you can personalize with your choice of squares and colors. The step-by-step techniques section shows you all the stitches you'll need, and each design includes a difficulty rating so you can start with the simplest squares before you move on to more intricate blocks.
Layer, Paint and Stitch
Experiment, explore and embellish: create 6 stunning works of textile art by layering, painting and embellishing fabrics with machine and hand stitching. This beautiful book will guide you through Wendy Dolan's inventive style of work: from piecing and patching fabrics and creating textures to painting and embellishing with hand and machine stitching. Included are: 6 inspiring step-by-step projects, broken down into three chapters: Architecture, Landscapes and Flowers. Each project delights in playing with colour, texture and stitching, and every category is followed by a striking gallery of Wendy's work.A wealth of technical inspiration for any textile artist: discover ideas, techniques and approaches that will help you develop your own gorgeous, textured pieces of art. A gallery of 3D textile art pieces, demonstrating how to turn your wonderful stitched textiles into captivating structures. Wendy's transformed items include a fabulously textured satin cushion cover, beautifully adorned notebooks and a wedding dress made for her daughter.'If you have ever wondered about how to put depth and soul into your work then Wendy Dolan's book will show you her technique for doing so. [...] The instructions are easy to follow with plenty of information clearly explained. Novice and more experienced stitchers will find plenty to learn.' --Workshop on the Web This stunning book will unlock an abundance of inspiration for the experimental textile artist: gain the confidence to push your use textile artistry to new and impressive horizons. This is a paperback re-issue of The Textile Artist: Layer, Paint and Stitch (9781782210740), 2015.
Knife Making
Learn how to make beautiful and functional knives With over 250 photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions, Knife Making explains the complete process from how to forge a blade through to making a handle. It draws on the author's many years of practical and teaching experience to include specific advice on how to make a knife safely and how to avoid common pitfalls. Informative and detailed, this book is the perfect companion for bladesmiths.
Contemporary Basketry
Guided by two experts, you'll experience more than 180 works by 60 of today's artists. Here is the best contemporary work from around the world, grouped into unusual thought-provoking topics (such as "The Body," "Eccentric Color or Materials," and "Allusion") to help readers reach their own conclusions about each basket. Inspired by her widely followed blog Contemporary Basketry, the selection is carefully honed by authority Carol Eckert to represent the spectrum of contemporary work. There are three parts: - The photos do most of the speaking here; - The 60 artists tell us about their priorities; and - Serving as a centerpiece, a guide by renowned critic Janet Koplos offers a one-of-a-kind exploration of what defines a basket, so we can understand how that term applies to this amazing range of work. A gorgeous book for basketry lovers, aficionados of other fiber and textile arts, and museum and art world audiences.
Profile Drafting for Handweavers
Profile drafts are drafting "shorthand" for weavers, allowing them to create one fabric design and translate it into many weave structures. but many handweavers do not know how to use the drafts. This is the first book dedicated entirely to this key weaving tool. Expert weaver Deb Essen unlocks the "mystery" of profile drafting and breaks down the process into easy-to-understand information, illustrating how profile drafting works and how one profile draft can be made into multiple weave structures. You'll learn to create and use profile drafts and translate them into 14 weave structures. You'll also find projects for each structure which allow you to practice the drafts and structures as well as key components (such as the tie-ups for the treadles) so that you can gain a clear understanding of how the process works.
Landscape Rug Hooking
Master the art of hooking the land, sea, and sky in this inspiring guide to making contemporary fiber art that's completely personalized and expertly rendered. Express your own style in yarn and cloth as you learn to turn your vision into a strong line-based design. Then, chapter by chapter, master the specifics of hooking effective, motion-filled horizons, landforms, water, trees, skies--even buildings and people. With an approachable teaching style that focuses on our sense of place and the scenes that surround us, expert instructor Deanne Fitzpatrick provides - detailed walk-throughs of 6 projects, such as "Tiny Landscape" and "Sunset Cottages"; - instructions for 6 core techniques, such as traditional outlining, sketchbook use, and creating mixes; - inspiring photos of 148 artworks to draw on for learning and ideas; and - Ways to embrace self-care in your crafting practice, brought to life with stories of Deanne's experiences with landscapes. Whether you're making a 3" x 5" piece or a larger wall-sized composition, use your newfound skills to bring personal scenes to life.
Embroidery Handbook for Beginners
A valuable reference that will support stitchers long after their first stitch. Packed with essential techniques and more, this compact guide is the ideal introduction to embroidery. Whether readers are just beginning or looking to refine their skills, this book provides everything needed to stitch with confidence. It starts with a detailed overview of selecting fabric and thread, preparing materials, transferring designs, and mastering key techniques. At its core, the book offers clear instructions for 25 common stitches and their variations, each supported by easy-to-follow diagrams. For those ready to explore more creative stitching, it also covers advanced techniques like bead and sequin embroidery, tapestry, punch needle, and more.
The Macrame Companion
The practical, pocket-sized macram矇 manual that every crafter needs. Tips, techniques and trusted advice on everything from estimating cord length and creating neat knots to working in the round, making a fringe and adding beads. Whether you are new to knotting or not, this comprehensive mini guide is a treasure trove of knowledge, perfect for dipping in and out of for quick reference and trusted advice. Inside you'll find: Cords, supports and tools demystified: compare different cord thicknesses, colors and construction methods to work out which you need, and discover different support options, which will add character to your finished piece. An essential guide to getting started: with advice on designing your own projects and estimating cord length; tips on cutting and working with long lengths of cord; and advice on where to work most effectively, this section will give you confidence in your craft.A comprehensive step-by-step guide to 35 key knots, braids and patterns: all illustrated step-by-step for easy reference.Further techniques to push yourself creatively: discover how to add in cords if you run short; learn how to start a project without a support; get tips and advice on working with color; add beads or stones; work in the round; and add some simple weaving.Ways to finish off your pieces in style: discover how to use fringing, starching and dyeing to create truly unique results.Perfect for anyone interested in learning macram矇, from absolute beginners to more seasoned crafters, The Macram矇 Companion is your trusted resource for exploring the endless possibilities of this rewarding craft.A translation of the title by popular French crafter and author Caroline Bayol-Lavoux.
Crochet Shapes
Learn how to crochet simple shape motifs that you can mix and match to create 15 amazing crochet projects, including garments, homewares and accessories. Crochet Shapes features granny squares, triangles, hexagons and octagons that can be easily joined together to complete stunning designs, from a cardigan and jumper to a cushion and blanket. As well as instructions and charts for the motifs and projects, there is also helpful information on sizing garment patterns up and down to make the book truly inclusive. Simple information on selecting your hook, yarn and colour palette is also featured so readers can adapt the patterns as they wish and they will also discover how to care for their creations and keep them looking fab! Handy instructional QR codes are included for the six motifs, giving readers another way to learn how to make the building blocks for their projects. Katie Jones's bright and beautiful designs are sure to inspire readers to pick up their yarn and get hooking!
Nifty Gifty
The must-have guide to creating tiny, special, homemade presents for anyone you love! From popular TikTok crafter @Lauraleii. Whether you're a crafting newbie or a DIY dynamo, Nifty Gifty shows you how easy it is to make sweet and joyful miniature crafts that you can gift to anyone in your life (or just to yourself, because you deserve it). Featuring 20 charming crafts anyone would love to receive, including: Strawberry Trinket Dishes Cowboy Boot Matchboxes Mushroom Picture Holders Mint Tin Wallets Embroidered Bag Charms And much more! Includes a quick guide to all the supplies you'll need to create the gifts in the book and hot tips on entry-level crafting techniques, how to host a crafting night, how to sell your gifts, and more. These whimsical and colorful gifts are as fun to make as they are to give, so dive into this clever activity book and get crafting! KICKSTART A NEW AND EASY HOBBY: These crafting techniques are very user-friendly, including air-dry clay, simple sewing, painting, beading, and decoupage. Each craft is easy to adapt to the giftee's tastes and includes handy step-by-step photographs to guide you seamlessly. CRAFT NIGHT HOSTING: No prior crafting experience is required to make these mini gifts, so you can easily gather up all your friends and use this book to host a fun and creative craft night. SO MANY GIFT IDEAS: Need inspiration for a last-minute gift? Want to make all your holiday gifts by hand? Nifty Gifty is your guide to making lots of quick and unique crafts that are perfect for gifting (or keeping!). It also makes a great present for a crafty friend or loved one--pair it with some crafting supplies to create a super-fun starter set. Perfect for: Crafters looking for inspiration Galentine's or Valentine's Day gift seekers Anyone from tweens and teens to adults looking to get into crafting Analog activity for boosting creativity, destressing, or enjoying screen-free fun solo or with friends
Make Your Own Zoo: 35 Projects to Make
Discover a COLORFUL menagerie of CUTE cardboard animals, all of which can EASILY be crafted by REPURPOSING and RECYCLING the cardboard and egg boxes you have in your bin! Transform everyday items you might otherwise throw away into fun, imaginative projects for kids. With clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful tips throughout, this eco-friendly crafting book is perfect for sparking creativity while teaching kids about recycling and the wonders of nature. The animals are organized by five distinct habitats, providing an educational experience as children craft. In the Safari, cardboard tubes become a pride of lions, alongside a zebra, giraffe, rhino, and flamingo. Then, explore the Jungle, with playful chimpanzees and orangutans. In the Snow, a delightful family of penguins made of egg cartons awaits, along with a seal, walrus and polar bear. The Aviary is home to chattering parrots, lovebirds, and even a bald eagle. Finally, dive into the Aquarium, where manta rays, stingrays, dolphins, jellyfish, and octopuses come to life. Children can also create enclosures and scenery for their animals, from trees and rocks to icebergs, grass, and flowers--transforming their cardboard zoo into a complete, imaginative world.
The Knitted Fabric
Knit 20 vibrant colorwork projects for you and your home, from renowned British knitwear designer and artist Dee Hardwicke. 'This superbly designed book is a unique celebration of the way that knitting can bring us together by using art and decoration to tell our stories.' FineFettleFabrics.uk Brimming with artistic inspiration and filled with patterns for gorgeous colorwork knitwear and joyful pieces for the home, this creative and original book is perfect for confident knitters. Step inside Dee Hardwicke's world and discover: 20 nature-inspired colorwork knitting patterns - 9 cushions, 3 wraps, 3 quilts, 2 sweaters, 1 vest, 1 hat, 1 pair of gloves.Gorgeous and inspiring photography to make the creative process as clear as possibleSnippets of Dee's sketchbooks throughout, providing a fascinating insight into her working processAn exclusive fold-out 'map' for laying out and seaming the Butterfly Patchwork Quilt.Illustrated throughout with beautiful watercolors and painterly photography, The Knitted Fabric brings the pages of Dee's sketchbooks to life. As Dee explains, "I find the process of knitting very similar to painting, with each stitch being a brushstroke of color. As stitches loop together, they create a knitted fabric, a kind of narrative of art, making and the people and landscapes that inspire me".
Beyond Crazy Quilts
Explore a unique collection of six block patterns featured in 12 creative projects that combine artwork with hand embroidery and embellishment stitches. This guide offers detailed instructions for pieced and crumbled patterns for strip, wedge, and crazy designs, including customized sashing, borders, and finishing techniques. Learn how to layer embroidery and embellishments on seam coverings, using a variety of stitches including thread, beads, and silk ribbon. With 155+ stitches, you'll also find tips for fabric shapes, seam lengths, and the perfect stitches to enhance your designs. Discover 155+ embroidery stitches and create 12 stunning projects, including wall hangings, table runners, and pillows, using traditional techniques, silk ribbon embroidery, beaded stitches, and more! Christen Brown fans will love the easy-to-follow patterns, piecing techniques, and embroidery tips for adding crazy flair to your embroidery and quilting projects Explore endless creative possibilities with the first book dedicated to mastering beaded embroidery seams--your ultimate guide to adding dazzling detail to your projects
Essential Bag Making Reference Tool
Bag-making expert Jessica Barrera of Sallie Tomato is back with the ultimate go-to guide for every bag-making adventure! This compact reference tool contains encyclopedic instructions on choosing and working with bag-making fabrics, hardware, and zippers. Explore dozens of bag shapes, from duffels to clutches, slings to backpacks, and so much more! This handy reference makes all the possibilities of bag-making exciting and easy to navigate, turning options into opportunities for creativity. Packed with essential skills and clear guidance, it's your go-to tool for mastering bag-making as a technique and crafting bags that are stylish and uniquely yours. Part of our popular reference series and authored by Jessica Barrera of Sallie Tomato, this guide is your go-to resource for mastering bag-making essentials Learn everything you need to know to craft one-of-a-kind bags, from choosing the right materials to installing notions and making structured accessories Dive deep into unique fabrics like cork, vinyl, and kraft-tex, and get expert insights on hardware, closures, straps, and more--your quick encyclopedia for bag-making success
A Year of Junk Journaling
The number 1 rule of junk journaling is there are no rules. This is a companion to your journaling journey, with 52 weekly prompts and ideas encouraging you to tap into your creative side. Whether you're brand new to junk journaling or already hoard paper scraps and washi tape, this book will gently guide you through a year of playful, imperfect creativity: COLLECT everything that inspires you or reminds you of something you want to remember REFLECT to take a mindful moment for yourself to pause and think about what you are creating CREATE with practical steps to try new crafty techniques in your junk journal You'll find heaps of fun, original ideas for what to include in your scrapbook, as well as tips on how to brainstorm and source materials. The 52 projects are built to inspire you - you'll create a portrait of you, celebrate your favourite snacks, play with textures and colour palettes, send yourself future notes, reflect on meaningful holidays and be encouraged to use your precious sticker stash... Embrace imperfection, expand your creativity, preserve your memories and get stuck in!
