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.
Magical Crochet
The 13 projects are eye-catchingly original and range in difficulty from simple to complex. Each features elements made from yarns that are shiny or glittering or offer some other magical gleam. All offer variations and customizing options for the creative crochet fan to enjoy, and result in beautiful items that can be used to decorate, wear, or play with. The projects are useful anywhere, from living rooms to fantasy worlds, and include essentials like a play crown that can be made in two heights, a backpack with a range of motifs to choose from, a banner perfect for any room, a protective sun hat, a rideable hobbyhorse unicorn, and a set of amazing wings to wear. These delightful designs reflect the reliably successful patterns and instructions that the author's known for among her design customers on Ravelry, at her shop aircrochet.com, and on her social media channels. The 13 projects here are inspired by the author's eureka moment early in her motherhood, when she noticed that children always choose the option that has glitter, and that they agree it's always better to be a unicorn.
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.
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.
Needlepoint Journal
The perfect journal for tracking your stitching journey! Crafted by popular needlepoint designer Emma Homent, this journal is thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of every stitching enthusiast.- Keep things organized: record up to 75 needlepoint projects with this expertly crafted journal. Each page offers ample space to write details such as the kit or canvas name, canvas size, stitches used, and other essential notes.- Designed with convenience in mind: with a spiral-binding to lay flat for easy writing and reference, so you can focus on your stitching. Plus learn some of Emma's favourite needlepoint stitches as you go.- Beautiful and useful: Emma brings her signature touch to this journal with a modern design to brighten up to your needlepoint experience. Whether displayed on your crafting table or tucked away in your stitching bag, this journal has just as much style as substance!Enhance your needlepoint hobby with the Needlepoint Journal by Emma Homent. Plan, organize, track, and enjoy every stitch!
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.
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.
Doll Couture: Red Carpet Edition
From Runway to Red Carpet: Exquisite Doll Couture for Opening NightStep into a world of high fashion in miniature with Doll Couture: Red Carpet Edition, the dazzling follow-up to Doll Couture by celebrated designer Kenneth D. King. This stunning collection takes Lola, the ever-stylish fashion muse, beyond the runway and onto the red carpet, dressed in couture creations inspired by the grandeur of Broadway premieres and star-studded gala nights.Each meticulously handcrafted ensemble channels the drama, elegance, and opulence of show-stopping opening nights, with intricate details that rival full-scale couture. Featuring breathtaking photography, behind-the-scenes insights, and expert craftsmanship, this book is a must-have for doll collectors, fashion enthusiasts, and couture sewing aficionados alike.Whether you're inspired by miniature haute couture or simply enchanted by the art of fine dressmaking, Doll Couture: Red Carpet Edition brings the magic of the theater and the glamour of the red carpet to life--one exquisite outfit at a time.
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!
Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes
Become an expert flyer with 16 amazing airplane designs and fun aviation facts from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum--for kids ages 8-12! Prepare for takeoff with the Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes, which includes 16 designs inspired by planes in the Smithsonian's collections with fully illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions. 48 tear out sheets--3 per airplane for triple the fun and to master the practiceInformation on ideal materials, folding basics, throwing techniques, modifications, and tricksPaper Airplane Pilot's Log to track flightsNational Air and Space Museum How Things Fly Champion CertificateCallout boxes with illuminating flight facts and activities to test the science behind paper airplanesTake a break from screens and experience the satisfaction of folding a paper airplane and watching it soar. Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes is creative and fun for the whole family!
Contrast in Crewel Embroidery
Discover a wealth of innovative and inspiring ideas for using color in crewelwork, from one of the world's leading embroiderers, Tatiana Popova. Explore the interplay of light and dark, and experiment with color and stitch in this stunning, practical guide to crewelwork. Through her innovative stitch designs and inimitable eye for color, Tatiana explores how the traditional technique of crewel embroidery can be reimagined for stunning, contemporary results. Inside you'll find: A complete guide to the tools and materials needed.A guide to planning successful color, thread and stitch choices - all explained with invaluable personal insights.4 'smart doodles', which allow you to produce an accomplished finished piece while you practice your stitches.4 paired 'light and night' embroideries each pair uses one design but varies the colors of the threads, fabric color and stitches used, to give two distinctly different results. Each project contains a complete thread and stitch list, which corresponds to detailed photography of the finished embroidery, to make it as accessible as possible.All templates included.A full stitch directory with more than 130 crewelwork stitches explained step by step, from back stitch to woven wheel.Whether you are new to embroidery or an experienced embroiderer looking for new ideas and expert guidance, this inspiring, practical book is one you will turn to again and again.
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.
Origami Bonsai
Fold beautiful origami flowers then arrange them into stunning bonsai sculptures with this wonderful origami book. Origami Bonsai makes it possible for paper folders at every level to create unique botanical sculptures at home by folding delicate paper flowers and leaves and attaching them to natural branches. This easy origami book contains: Multi-color photos and drawings Step-by-step instructions Explanations of dozens of folding techniques A 3 hour DVD video tutorial All videos are also streamable or downloadable onlineIt also shows you how to select natural twigs, branches, and stones--and how to assemble them into a lifelike finished origami sculpture. To help in the creation process the book contains detailed instructions and numerous photographs of both works in process and completed origami bonsai pieces that are sure to have you crating your own decorative origami art in no time. Origami flower projects include: The Ficus Leaf The Berlin Poplar Leaf The Black Eyed Susan The Foxglove The Buttercup And many more...
Punch Needle Rug Hooking Handbook
Transform your home with folk-inspired punch needle creations In this handbook, learn everything you need to know to punch needle rug hook, from beginner techniques to expert tips. Explore 15 cozy, folk-inspired masterpieces with designs that feature a tapestry of floral, animal, and patterned motifs. You'll learn about the elements of design and inspiration for crafting your own unique punch needle creations. Adorn your living space with charming and plush floor rugs, wall hangings, cushions, pillows, textural bags, and more designed by Crystal Ross. With this guide, you'll be ready to craft a lifetime of unforgettable textile gifts for loved ones.Learn everything you need to know to punch needle, from basic techniques to expert finishing methods to tips for designing your own pieces, essential for bringing every project to lifeCreate 15 unique, folk-inspired punch needle projects that are high quality and beautiful in any home, including floor rugs, bags, pillows, a chair cushion, and more Enjoy a wide variety of project types that seamlessly blend functionality with beauty, perfect for enhancing your home decor, wardrobe, or delighting loved ones
An Introduction to Whitework Embroidery with Colour
Discover a colorful, contemporary approach to traditional whitework with best-selling embroidery expert Trish Burr. Fresh and uplifting, Trish Burr's use of color brings a joyful lease of life to her stunning whitework designs. Complete with a comprehensive guide to getting started, and arranged in order of difficulty, this inspiring book contains 10 complete, brand-new projects, each with clear step-by-step instructions, an iron-on transfer, a full-size template and sumptuous photography. An expert teacher, and best-selling author, Trish has carefully constructed the book to appeal to beginners looking for a simple, no-nonsense approach to the technique, as well as more advanced embroiderers looking for inspiration. With subjects ranging from striking florals to birds, bees and butterflies, this book will inspire and delight with its variety of subjects. Contained within are: Re-usable iron-on transfers for all 10 designs, as well as full-size traceable templatesA comprehensive illustrated stitch library of all the stitches used throughoutA handy guide to selecting materials, preparing your fabric and using colorEasy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with plenty of inspiring photography
Japanese Kimono Quilt
"Japanese Kimono Quilt by Cynthia Tyndall is a beautifully crafted guide to quilting inspired by traditional Japanese kimonos. This book offers step-by-step instructions, fabric selection tips, and unique quilt block designs and patterns that capture the beauty and elegance of kimonos. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, this guide provides creative techniques and insights to help you create stunning quilt pieces infused with Japanese artistry."
Japanese Kimono Quilt
"Japanese Kimono Quilt by Cynthia Tyndall is a beautifully crafted guide to quilting inspired by traditional Japanese kimonos. This book offers step-by-step instructions, fabric selection tips, and unique quilt block designs and patterns that capture the beauty and elegance of kimonos. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, this guide provides creative techniques and insights to help you create stunning quilt pieces infused with Japanese artistry."
Crochet How
The perfect learn-to-crochet book for beginners, from the creators of the premier knit and crochet brand Pom Pom Crochet How takes new crocheters through the basics so they can develop their skills and increase their crochet confidence with each new project. The book's friendly teaching style, clear instructions, and easy to make patterns are specifically designed to make starting out fun and to inspire new crocheters to stick with the craft. Following in the footsteps of Knit How, Pom Pom's classic beginning knitting guide, Crochet How demonstrates key first stitches and helps readers build their skills while progressing at their own pace. With 15 trendy and fun patterns, and endless possibilities for customizing, Crochet How keeps readers motivated and inspired as they stitch their way through the projects and master a new craft. Pom Pom is well-known for their exciting use of color, and these new crochet designs do not disappoint. Start with an easy throw blanket, scarf, or tote, then complete your new crocheted collection by stitching up a cute hat, a sweet cowl, pullover, crop top, and granny square creations galore.
Knit How (Revised and Updated Edition)
A fresh, updated edition of the classic learn-to-knit book, from the creators of the premier knit and crochet brand Pom Pom Knit How is the classic learn-to-knit book, stocked by more independent yarn stores than any other beginner book. Now, straight from the needles of Pom Pom, comes a fresh edition of this all-time favorite, with all-new photography, a bright new design, two new patterns, and a companion YouTube video channel. Like the OG, the new Knit How is friendly and easy to use. It now includes 18 knitting patterns, along with step-by-step techniques (illustrated with beginners in mind), plus tips to keep you on the path to success. Packed with tutorials and advice, Knit How guides you from those first shaky stitches to knitting a host of cute projects. Pick and choose among simple scarves and cowls, hats and fingerless mitts to knit up fast, and easy socks and sweaters to stitch and show off.
Kawaii Needle Felting
Discover the easy craft of needle felting and make super-cute gifts in the form of lucky charms in this engaging guide to needle felting for beginners. With accessible step-by-step instructions and the minimum of tools and experience, readers will be able to make 20 cute kawaii-style lucky charms inspired by cultures from around the world. From the iconic Swedish Dala Horse to the beckoning Japanese Maneki-neko Cat, and the symbolically rich Irish Shamrock, each project is designed to infuse positive vibes and good fortune into the lives of those who receive these adorable gifts. The straightforward instructions ensure that even those new to the art of needle felting can easily follow along, fostering a sense of accomplishment and creative satisfaction. The book not only serves as a practical manual but also as a cultural journey, showcasing the diversity of lucky symbols from different corners of the world. Readers can immerse themselves in the rich traditions associated with each charm, adding a layer of depth and meaning to their crafting experience. Whether you are a novice or an experienced crafter, this guide provides a delightful avenue for expressing creativity while spreading good luck and positive energy through the art of needle felting. Discover the joy of crafting personalized, heartfelt gifts that transcend cultural boundaries and bring smiles to the faces of those who receive them.
Chinese Plants Dyeing Guide
The art of plant dyeing in China boasts a long history, offering a natural, rustic beauty that chemical dyes lack. This book explores traditional Chinese plant dyeing techniques using nine plants from six color families: red, yellow, blue, purple, brown, and black. It covers the basics of plant dyeing, including the properties of common dyes, mordant selection, and preparation steps. You'll learn special techniques and multi-color printing methods to enhance your skills. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations guide you through extracting colors from plants, revealing the variations in hues under different conditions. The book also shows how to incorporate plant dyeing into crafts like tie-dyeing, embroidery, and sewing to create clothing, home decor, and decorative items. By showcasing traditional Chinese color systems, the book inspires creativity and promotes eco-friendly, sustainable crafting. Rich in illustrations and practical content, it is a comprehensive guide for dyeing enthusiasts, offering a deeper connection to nature's beauty and artistic expression.
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 stitchingBottom panel is reinforced for standing upright and carrying books, sewing projects, and moreGorgeous printed bag shows off Betty Ford-Smith's From Florida to France quilt from her book, Pinecone Quilts
No Needles Knitting
Discover the ease and fun of knitting without needles! No Needles Knitting by craft influencer Vickie Howell revolutionizes yarn crafting with techniques that require no knitting needles. Using just your hands and chunky yarns, you can create stunning pieces for both fashion and home decor. Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned knitter looking for new approaches to fiber crafting, this book offers everything you need to explore hands-only knitting. Learn two popular techniques--tube and flat knitting--and enjoy making accessories, wearables, and even home decor items like pillows and baskets. QR codes accompany key techniques and projects, linking to video tutorials for added guidance that makes everything clear and accessible. Easy hands-on techniques: No needles--or knitting experience--required.Stylish, quick projects: From simple scarves to stylish wearables to cozy blankets, working with chunky yarns lets you complete projects in hours, not days.Comprehensive guide: Step-by-step photos and online tutorials for confidence at every stage.Craft party, anyone? Even your least crafty friends can join in and leave the get-together with a finished project! Dive into a new world of knitting that's accessible, trendy, and fun with No Needles Knitting!
Home for Christmas - Around the World
Feel the magic of the Christmas season with "Home for Christmas - Around the World", the follow-up to the successful "Home for Christmas - Decorating and Furnishing for Christmas" from 2024. This book offers numerous tips and inspiring images for anyone who wants to transform their own four walls into a festive winter wonderland.Discover enchanting Christmas interiors from different cultures. From elegant British homes to colorful Scandinavian homes to the sunny beaches of Australia, "Home for Christmas - Around the World" offers a global perspective on festive decorations. Be surprised by fascinating traditions such as the mysterious Christmas cucumber and the spooky Icelandic Christmas cat. Find out why finding cobwebs in the Christmas tree brings good luck in some cultures and what it feels like to celebrate at 30 degrees."Home for Christmas - Around the World" is more than just a collection of inspiring photographs. Rather, it invites you to discover the diversity of global traditions and integrate them into your own Christmas decorations. A total of eight features show the interiors of design-savvy and creative residents who not only enchant with festive decorations, but also offer numerous decorating tips and ideas. These residents bring their own creative signature to the Christmas design, creating a unique look.Create unforgettable moments by establishing one or two new traditions and be inspired by the enchanting living spaces and customs. The atmospheric home stories and creative decoration ideas invite you to let your own home shine in a new, festive splendor. Get your copy of "Home for Christmas - Around the World" and bring the magic of Christmas into your home!
Cut & Collage Vintage Designs
Welcome to a wealth of over 300 vintage images to use in collages, decoupage, scrapbooking and other craft projects. We've gathered a selection of vintage illustrations, that you can cut out and combine to create your own special images. You'll find trains, planes and automobiles, fashion, jewellery, furniture, as well as pets and wild animals, buildings and landscape elements. The images are printed on one side of the paper only so you can use all of them. - Over 300 images to use- Includes instructions on how to collage- Features full-page designs and smaller images to suit every need.
Cross-Stitching Techniques - A Comprehensive Reference Guide
10-Inch Square Quilt Block Book
There's a popular approach that's being embraced by today's modern quilter and it's all about the 10" pre-cut square! The 10" square precut is cost-effective, offers plenty of fabric variety, and can be used to create almost anything. Now you can find a comprehensive guide to this approach in The 10-Inch Square Quilt Block Book. Author Carolina Moore is an award-winning quilter who's made a living sharing her unique knowledge. Moore shares more than 42 quilt designs and 13 spectacular projects with step-by-step instructions for achieving the same mastery over the craft. With the 10" square pre-cut approach, you'll have endless ideas for mixing, matching, and pairing your quilt blocks to your heart's content. Whether you're a lifelong quilter learning a new approach or someone new to the craft, Carolina Moore will introduce you to a fresh perspective that's sure to raise your quilting to the next level.
Learn to Knit the Easy Way
Learn to Knit the Easy Way opens the door for budding knitting enthusiasts! Featuring comprehensive, introductory lessons for beginners who want to learn the art of working with chunky yarns with larger needles. You'll learn key techniques such as knit-and-purl, cast-on and cast-off methods, increases and decreases, and picking up new stitches from lifelong needle crafting enthusiast, designer and instructor Val Pierce. Val distills her established teaching methods into a single easy-to-understand resource. Want to know the basic stitches? It's all here, including garter, stockinette, ribbing, cables, and seed. Want answers to basic questions so you can troubleshoot your way through your first knitting experiences? As a teacher of both new and intermediate students, Val Pierce can help. You'll also find 16 great knitting projects within, including beanies, mittens, blankets, socks, scarves, bags, headbands, a dog neckerchief, a cable tank top, and more! Whether you're buying it for yourself or as a gift for the aspiring knitter in your life, it's the perfect introduction for someone who's always wanted to learn to knit with chunky yarns the easy way.
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.
Crafting Leather Totes, Backpacks & Bags
Everything you need to know about crafting gorgeous leather bags in one place! Written for leather crafters of all levels, this book brings you 18 projects with detailed instructions for making shoulder bags, clutches, sling bags, tote bags, handbags, camera bags, backpacks, and more. Each project also includes patterns that you can photocopy and enlarge. You'll also discover - leathercrafting tools and materials, including the various types of leather and the differences between tanning methods; - basic leatherworking techniques: cutting and transferring patterns, cutting leather, punching holes for stitching, burnishing, gluing, stitching, and finishing; and - advanced techniques: making and attaching straps and handles, attaching clasps, installing zippers, and adding pockets. This follow-up to Pigpong's previous books, Leathercrafting DIY and Tanned Leather Hand-Made Bags, takes leatherwork and creating spectacular bags to the next level.
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.
