The Beautiful Nature Notebook
Use this attractive floral notebook to document your thoughts, keep track of habits, and organize your to-dos. With a vintage floral cover design, a ribbon marker, stunning printed edges, and flower and butterfly decorations inside, this lined journal is the perfect place to record life's sweet moments. - 208 LINED PAGES: There's plenty of space to write down your thoughts and ideas- A5 SIZE: Portable and functional, this journal is a handy A5 size.- MULTIPLE USES: Make this journal your own! These blank, lined pages can be used for lists, note-taking, diary-entries, goal-setting and more.- DECORATED PAGES: Find beautiful flower and butterfly illustrations dotted throughout- STUNNING GIFT: With a beautiful floral cover design and printed endpapers, this journal makes a wonderful gift. ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Vintage Journals bring together elegant, lined notebooks for all your journaling and note-taking needs, beautifully presented with vintage botanical covers, striking printed page edges and a silk ribbon marker.
Brain Games - Sticker by Number: Neon Jungle (28 Images to Sticker)
Colorful images of strikingly beautiful animals in jungle settings fill Sticker by Number: Neon Jungle. Piece together stickers to discover a variety of creatures! Features 28 animal images to sticker, including elephants, tigers, butterflies, frogs, and monkeys framed by tropical vegetation. Puzzle designs range in difficulty. Includes 20 sticker sheets. Perforated pages make the book easy to use. Made for adults, but kids and teens can enjoy as well! Similar to color or paint by number, this sticker activity book features designs that are divided into spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Watch as a full colored image emerges from the original unfinished illustration.
Complete Starter Guide to Making Wooden Boxes
Complete Starter Guide to Making Wooden Boxes: Learn to Build Beautiful and Practical Containers for Everyday Use is more than an introduction to woodworking. It's the perfect companion for your first foray into greater craftsmanship--taking the knowledge you learn from making small wooden boxes and invigorating your love for working with wood! Author Albert Kleine, a longtime woodworker who teaches woodworking to beginners, presents projects by featuring more easily executed first, such as one made with a simple butt joint and progressing through more advanced such as a desk try with marquetry bottom. You'll learn everything from cutting dovetails to adjusting hinge mortises for a lid that fits just right. With Complete Starter Guide to Making Wooden Boxes, you'll get everything you wanted from a woodworking introduction - all without breaking the bank on a lot of expensive wood and supplies before you earn your first stripes. Join Kleine as he teaches you the fundamentals of wooden box making and learn why so many woodworkers find it be an enjoyable and rewarding endeavor.
Botanical Colour at your Fingertips
This book will show you how to extract dye from wild plants, garden herbs, kitchen waste, as well as fruit and vegetables that you can buy from the supermarket. Dye your own fabric, yarn and clothing whilst using soya milk to bind the colours. There is colour potential all around us just waiting to be unlocked!I share my methods with you, step-by-step. The pages are bursting with photos of the dyeing process as well as photos of fabric and yarn samples from lots of different plants.Perhaps you already dye with plants using conventional mordants such as alum and would like to try the more natural soya milk method for fixing colours? Maybe you are beginning your journey with plant dyeing now? Either way, there is something for you in my book.The book covers the following plus more how to produce long-lasting colours on cellulose (plant) fibres such as cotton, linen & bamboo viscose. how and why to pretreat fabric & yarn in soya milk before dyeing. choosing plants that will give promising results in the dye pot. how to extract the most colour from plants and how to achieve dark colours on cellulose fibres. my methods for producing deep pinks from avocado skins and stones (pits/seeds). altering colours by changing the pH of dye. using iron or rust water to darken your dyed fabric/yarn and expand your palette of colours. painting patterns with iron water. testing fabric & yarn for colour fastness. A note on plant fibresThis book focuses on dyeing cellulose fibres, such as linen, cotton, hemp and bamboo viscose/rayon. I am vegan and do not use any animal protein fibres like wool or silk. Of course my dyeing methods can be applied to animal fibres, if you choose.
Lapidary for Beginners
Are you always intrigued by the fantastic work of lapidaries, for example, the sparkling diamond on a ring, the beautiful emerald stones on a pendant, and other artwork pieces made of precious stones? And has this made you want to make something similar but haven't been able to start because you don't know where to start without making potentially costly mistakes? If you've answered YES, This book will teach you the basics of lapidary art and guide you on how to cut, shape, and polish precious stones! Turning a raw stone into a beautiful gemstone is one of the purest forms of art, and being able to come up with designs that amuse not just yourself but the people who get the chance to see your work is a dream that can come true. Being a beginner, you might be wondering.. Where do you begin? Do you need to have some training in lapidary? What are some of the essential tools you should have? How hard or easy is it to learn this art? How do you perfect your craft to become one of the best lapidarists? Well, you are right where you will find answers to these and other related questions. I hope you enjoy it!
You Can Knit It All
Knit everything from accessories to garments to items forthe home--all found in one collection at a great price. YouCan Knit It All is just that--a fabulous collection of 65 patterns to knit for every useand every person in your life! You'll find: - Knits for babies, toddlers& kids--booties, blankets, scarves, hats, and sweaters - Knits for the house--blankets, pillow covers, dishcloths, cozies, and more - Accessories--hats, headbands, mittens, wristers, scarves, shawls, and slippers for men and women - Bundle-up knits--pulloversand cardigans for men, women, and your favorite pooch! YouCan Knit It All is also loaded with the textures and techniques knitters love, including: - Cables and mock cables - Brioche stitch - Seed stitch - Moss stitch - Eyelet - Chevron - Colorwork Ifyou want to keep it simple, You Can Knit It All has you covered there aswell with stylish designs that use easy knit and purl combinations likestaggered rib, basketweave, and garter stitch.
Granny Square Style
Learn the fun and versatility of granny squares with this clear approach for beginners. First, learn to crochet by making 10 classic granny square patterns. Next, simple instructions help you understand the power of your colorway choices, so you can create whatever vibes and styles you want. Then combine your squares and transform them into five fresh and contemporary projects--a belt, a pillow, a tote bag, a scarf, and an afghan. These charming designs, combined with your pattern and color choices, will result in infinite projects to enjoy or give as gifts.
Embroidery Made Easy: Botanical Bliss
Thready or knot, here we come... easy animal embroidery patterns with iron-on transfers to make your next embroidery project a breeze! In this innovative, high-quality booklet you'll discover 12 beautiful botanical designs, aimed at complete newcomers to embroidery, as well as more experienced stitchers looking for an easy, mindful project. - Beginner-friendly booklet featuring step-by-step stitch guides, full-colour photos and thread keys. - Tear-out heat-activated transfers take all the hassle out of transferring the designs onto your fabric. - 12 creative designs to choose from: Blackthorn Bramble, Fields of Provence, Forest Ferns, Highland Heathers, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, Seedhead Spray, Succulents, Wildflower Meadow, Wildwood, Winter Walk and Wintertide. Learn a range of hand embroidery stitches, create lovely keepsakes, and enjoy the process with this great-value embroidery experience, from crafting expert Stephanie Carswell, founder of Hawthorn Handmade.
Embroidery Made Easy: Awesome Animals
Thready or knot, here we come... easy animal embroidery patterns with iron-on transfers to make your next embroidery project a breeze!In this innovative, high-quality booklet you'll discover 12 beautiful animal designs, aimed at complete newcomers to embroidery, as well as more experienced stitchers looking for an easy, mindful project.- Beginner-friendly booklet featuring step-by-step stitch guides, full-colour photos and thread keys.- Tear-out heat-activated transfers take all the hassle out of transferring the designs onto your fabric.- 12 creative designs to choose from: Cat, Hedgehog, Puffin, Alpaca, Sheep, Unicorn, Elephant, Butterfly, Hare, Fox, Bee and Giraffe.Learn a range of hand embroidery stitches, create lovely keepsakes, and enjoy the process with this great-value embroidery experience, from crafting expert Stephanie Carswell, founder of Hawthorn Handmade.
Sew Felt Animals from Apple Blossom Wood
Step into the whimsical world of Apple Blossom Wood with this delightful collection of sewing patterns for felt toys to treasure. Featuring seven heirloom toy sewing patterns for 16 inch felt animal dolls and their beautifully detailed vintage clothing, all based around the theme of Apple Blossom Wood, the fictional village where they live. - The animals all have back stories that are reflected in their outfits, really bringing their personalities to life. Bertie Bear is an antiques dealer and wears his waistcoat and peaked cap with pride. - The full-size templates for the dolls and their garments are included. - Features detailed step-by-step instructions and diagrams for the dolls and their wardrobes. Bertie Bear, Chester and Sapphire Fox, Eli and Elisha Elephant and Emma and Byron the Highland Cows are the animals who have made Apple Blossom Wood their home. Eli and Elisha escaped from the travelling circus and now they make a living by harvesting apples for their delicious apple sauce. Emma and Byron the Highland cows live in the manor house on the edge of the village and Sapphire Fox runs the millinery shop and enjoys showing off her fine clothes when she's out and about with Chester Fox. The design of the clothing is very detailed with lots of tailored garments like waistcoats and shirts, offering a fun sewing challenge. The designs have a 1920/30s aesthetic and Bertie Bear, with his flat cap and waistcoat, bears a striking resemblance to Thomas Shelby from Peaky Blinders. Enjoy making these delightful dolls and their wonderful wardrobes to treasure forever.
The Ethical Wardrobe, How Fashion Can Save the Planet and Our Conscience
Eco-Chic, The Intersection of Style, Sustainability, and Moral Responsibility
Paint with Thread: In the Garden
Celebrate nature and embroider the delights of the garden with the beautiful second book from embroidery artist Emillie Ferris. Thread painting, also known as needlepainting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic effect using a single strand of thread and one simple stitch; the 'long and short stitch'. Using this technique you can effectively paint with thread in a similar way to brushstrokes on a canvas. This richly illustrated guide includes: - A step-by-step introduction to embroidery techniques, including advice on materials and fully illustrated explanations of the stitches and skills needed. - Nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden and Emillie's love of nature, including motifs that she is best known for such as flowers, birds and butterflies. - High-quality iron-on templates for easy design transfer onto the fabric, with full guidance on how to use them. Not only are the embroideries sublime, but the book itself is a thing of beauty, with incredible attention to detail, from the exquisite photography to the lavish hardback binding and gold foiling, making it a real treasure for the book lover.
Quilting
Modern quilt artist Andrea Tsang Jackson returns with a book designed to spark creative experimentation and play. She explores five key themes through essays about creative practice: finding order in chaos, creating safe spaces for experimentation, surrendering to process, taking creative responsibility, and building community through craft. The essays are complemented by "Quests," which put these concepts into practice, involving hands-on quilting projects that help readers develop both technical skills and creative confidence. The book offers both specific instruction and open-ended exploration, making it valuable for quilters seeking to deepen their practice and develop their creative voice.
Easy and Fun Origami for Everyone
Discover the art of origami with 22 delightful creations from the iconic Japanese crane to adorable animals like the giraffe and fox-- perfect for making with friends. Designed for international audiences, this book features easy-to-follow diagrams and English instructions to make folding simple and fun.Included with each origami design is beautiful Japanese decorative paper, ready to tear out and use--allowing you to experience Japan's rich cultural tradition wherever you are!
Natural Yarn Dyes
Create a rainbow of vibrant natural yarn dyes using 25 sustainable, tried-and-tested recipes. Achieve rich, lightfast colors from plants, lichen and fungi without compromising safety or the environment. If you've ever dreamed of creating vibrant, natural and completely unique yarn shades for your knitting, crochet or weaving projects, then look no further. Natural dyeing is a wonderful blend of color, chemistry, craft and nature. Here, expert authors Anna Bauer and Eva Zethraeus share with you 25 easy-to-follow recipes for a rich palette of yarn dyes, from the juicy reds of beetroot and vibrant yellows of onion to the shimmering pinks, purples and blues of red cabbage. Whether you're a beginner looking for a comprehensive guide to dyeing yarn, or an experienced dyer looking for new recipes and inspiration, this book will equip you with everything you need to get dyeing, along with invaluable tips and insights. Inside you'll find: 25 dye recipes from readily available plants, fungi and lichen, which produce a stunning palette of shades.Clear instructions: each tried-and-tested recipe is detailed and easy to follow and takes you from start to finish, from making your dyebath to using mordants for fixing color.A sustainable approach: learn how to maximize the potential of your dye materials, plus practical advice on aftercare to ensure that your yarns remain as beautiful and vivid as the day they were dyed.A comprehensive introduction for first-time dyers: equip yourself with the right tools and techniques for successful dyeing, including collecting plant materials, fixing your colors and essential safety tips.Guidance for further reading: packed with a glossary and references for further reading, this is your all-in-one resource for mastering the art of botanical dyeing.Bonus content online: 2 knitting patterns designed by the authors, and applying the practices illustrated in this book, will be available on the Bookmarked Hub: www.bookmarkedhub.comThis book is an invitation to create unique, sustainable, vibrant yarn dyes that honour the environment and showcase your creativity.
Japanese Kimono Quilt
"Japanese Kimono Quilt by Cynthia Tyndall is a beautifully crafted guide to quilting inspired by traditional Japanese kimonos. This book offers step-by-step instructions, fabric selection tips, and unique quilt block designs and patterns that capture the beauty and elegance of kimonos. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, this guide provides creative techniques and insights to help you create stunning quilt pieces infused with Japanese artistry."
An Introduction to Whitework Embroidery with Colour
Discover a colorful, contemporary approach to traditional whitework with best-selling embroidery expert Trish Burr. Fresh and uplifting, Trish Burr's use of color brings a joyful lease of life to her stunning whitework designs. Complete with a comprehensive guide to getting started, and arranged in order of difficulty, this inspiring book contains 10 complete, brand-new projects, each with clear step-by-step instructions, an iron-on transfer, a full-size template and sumptuous photography. An expert teacher, and best-selling author, Trish has carefully constructed the book to appeal to beginners looking for a simple, no-nonsense approach to the technique, as well as more advanced embroiderers looking for inspiration. With subjects ranging from striking florals to birds, bees and butterflies, this book will inspire and delight with its variety of subjects. Contained within are: Re-usable iron-on transfers for all 10 designs, as well as full-size traceable templatesA comprehensive illustrated stitch library of all the stitches used throughoutA handy guide to selecting materials, preparing your fabric and using colorEasy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with plenty of inspiring photography
Japanese Kimono Quilt
"Japanese Kimono Quilt by Cynthia Tyndall is a beautifully crafted guide to quilting inspired by traditional Japanese kimonos. This book offers step-by-step instructions, fabric selection tips, and unique quilt block designs and patterns that capture the beauty and elegance of kimonos. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, this guide provides creative techniques and insights to help you create stunning quilt pieces infused with Japanese artistry."
Complete Starter Guide to Macrame
Searching for a new hobby to liven up your home with affordable, innovative, and irresistible craftwork? Then Complete Starter Guide to Macram矇 is for you! The art of macram矇 is one of the most accessible ways to create bohemian, chic, and artistic designs and wonderfully rewarding hobby you can perform from home. In Complete Starter Guide to Macram矇, author Angela Barretta steers you through different knot styles like alternating reef knots and half-hitch knots, so you can learn to macram矇 at any speed you like. Her step-by-step instructions--photographed in painstaking detail - will hold your hand the entire time, teaching you everything from macram矇 plant hangers to beautiful macram矇 wall hanging pieces. Discover the secrets of one of the top macram矇 artisans - and start crafting beautiful home creations to turn your space into a living, breathing testament to the power of the knot. From fruit hangers to wood hangings, you'll find all the instructions inside to assemble home decor that turns any space into a beautiful home!
Sl繹jd
Sl繹jd is a book for anyone who craves making something with their hands! Sl繹jd is Swedish for handicrafts. But it's so much more than making things with your hands. In Sweden, sl繹jd is a compulsory subject taught to all schoolchildren. From a young age, they work with textiles and wood not only to develop their creativity, but also to learn fine motor skills and problem solving--often leading to a lifelong love and appreciation for crafts. Taking inspiration from this school subject, Kerstin Neum羹ller has compiled 18 different wood and textile projects that include everything from learning how to sew a cap, dye yarn with birch leaves, carve a peg rail, sew a patchwork quilt, and mend your jeans. The projects rarely require any big purchases or unusual tools, and readers will be guided with clear step-by-step instructions, pictures, and illustrations. With the attitude "if you think it's good, it's good," Neum羹ller leaves a lot of room for creativity to flourish, and avoids the worst pitfalls. This book is suitable both for beginners itching to get started and for those who already know that handicrafts are the most enjoyable hobby you can have! This first book in English covering the Swedish subject of Sl繹jd contains a diverse range of projects suitable for beginners and more experienced crafters alike.
Fair Isle Knitting and Design
Traditional Fair Isle knitting and design skills were originally handed down from one Shetland generation to the next, with each new generation of knitters experimenting, adapting and extending the repertoire of patterns to develop the Fair Isle knitting we see today. Fair Isle knitting is fascinating - only two colours are used in any single row - yet the patterns and colours chosen combine to create something that is more than the sum of its parts. The distinctive combination of colours and patterns, ranging from the simple to the highly intricate, continues to inspire knitters worldwide. This beautifully illustrated book includes the development of Fair Isle knitting; a collection of Fair Isle patterns and motifs; exercises to develop a sense of colour and apply colour theory to Fair Isle knitting and a detailed step-by-step guide for the techniques used in Fair Isle knitting. Five original designs, with further ideas for their modification and development are included too as well as guidance on adapting and designing Fair Isle projects of your own.
Pinecone Quilt Eco Tote
Carry it all in style with our resilient and fashionable tote bag!Cart your quilting fabric, books, groceries, and more in this sturdy and spacious bag that will become your new go-to carryall. The tote features From Florida to France quilt from her book, Pinecone Quilts. The environmentally conscious tote is made from recycled water bottles, making it water-resistant. With double handles, you can carry it over your shoulder or on your arm as needed. Heavy-duty, double-handled, oversized tote bag with an interior pocket, easy access opening, shoulder straps, and sturdy stitching Bottom panel is reinforced for standing upright and carrying books, sewing projects, and more Gorgeous printed bag shows off Betty Ford-Smith's From Florida to France quilt from her book, Pinecone Quilts
Cross-Stitching Techniques - A Comprehensive Reference Guide
Wrap: Celebrate
A cool and funky all-in-one gift-wrapping collection that will fit neatly on your bookshelf. With striking marbled artworks, printed and designed as 15 double-sided wraps, 30+ gift tags and over 100 fun stickers and tape pieces. Forget the dreaded drawer of half-used wrapping paper, broken tape dispensers and ribbon offcuts. This all-in-one gift-wrapping collection will meet all your present-dressing needs while fitting neatly on your bookshelf.Wrap: Celebrate includes 15 elegantly designed, double-sided wraps, 30+ gift tags and over 100 gorgeous stickers and tape pieces. Perfect for wrapping gifts for any occasion
Magic Paint with Brian Clarke
Just add water to watch these stained glass scenes magically fill with color under your paintbrushBased on the most famous works of stained glass artist Brian Clarke (born 1953), these 15 outlines burst into color simply by adding water to your paintbrush. This activity book is a wonderful, mess-free introduction to the joys of painting, perfect for ages three and over.
Collage to Change the World
Collage to Change the World is not just a book; it's a revolution in paperback. This extraordinary collage activity book is designed for everyone, from budding artists to seasoned creatives, aged 16 to 90. The book maintains a positive tone, encouraging readers to adopt a critical, optimistic outlook. In this book, you will: Explore the origins and evolution of collage art. Gain invaluable tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions. Discover influential artists who are paving the way. Find beautiful material to work with including 29 beautiful backgrounds and inspiring cut-out images. Collage to Change the World requires no prior knowledge, just a willingness to engage and create. It's a unique combination of learning, practice, and activism, all bound together. Whether you want to reflect on your surroundings, advocate for change, or simply explore your creative side, this book is your guide to making a visual impact on the world.
The Museum of the Wood Age
A passionate and imaginative exploration of wood - the material that shaped human history. Wood - humankind's long-term partner in our evolution from woodland foragers to engineers of our own destiny - has no equal in strength, resilience, adaptability and availability. The Museum of the Wood Age investigates the influence of basic devices - wedge, inclined plane, screw, lever, wheel, axle and pulley - to reveal the myriad ways in which wood has been worked throughout human history. From the simple bivouacs of hunter-gatherers to sophisticated wooden buildings such as stave churches; from the decorative arts to the humble woodworking of rustic furniture; Max Adams fashions a lattice of interconnected stories and objects that trace a path of human ingenuity across half a million years of history.
Improv Quilts
Embrace the freedom and creativity of improv quilting with award-winning quilter Laura Loewen (@QuiltFortCo). "The asymmetrical designs offer a refreshing departure from standard quilting fare... This is sure to get quilters' creative juices flowing". Publishers Weekly Are you ready to embark on an exciting quilting adventure?Discover the joy of ruler-free cutting, explore the world of color play, and dive into fun, fearless creative piecing using Laura's expert guidance. This book is a must-read for confident beginner quilters eager to discover new skills and looking for a vibrant, playful quilting experience, but any level of quilter can use this book to begin their improv journey. Laura showcases her own working methods - from sketches and fabric play to painterly color movement - covering all the necessary techniques in detail, and helping you to create a solid base of color knowledge before you launch into combining color play with improv shapes. Inside you'll find: 10 stunning colorful step-by-step quilt projects that build your skills as you work through the bookTechniques throughout, from building harmonious color schemes and value sorting to going ruler free and working with curvesStunning photographs and easy-to-follow illustrations, as well as key guidance on quilting essentials including basting, quilting and bindingConfidence-building prompts for your own improv quiltsColoring sheets so that you can work out your colour schemes on paper before committing to fabricThis book is your ticket to fearless, fun, and utterly unique improv quilting. Discover inspirational finished pieces, prompts to begin your own individual improv projects and new ways to design quilts through the mouthwateringly colorful projects inside. Laura has exhibited quilts at QuiltCon (#quiltcon) in 2019 and 2020, and in 2020 her More Is More quilt won 1st Place in the Appliqu矇 category.
