The Great Pottery Throw Down
The Great Pottery Throw Down is the official tie-in to the popular HBO show. The Great Pottery Throw Down book is a practical and beautiful guide to creating in clay at home. Accompanying budding potters on their creative journey, this book teaches the basics of both handbuilding and throwing techniques before taking you through 20 projects inspired by the show's challenges. The projects are aimed to build on your skills as you work through them starting with an egg cup or mug and working up to a jug or teapot. Covering a range of topics from setting up your space and choosing the right clay to the basics of using a wheel and the three core hand-building techniques (slab building, coiling and pinching) - this is an essential guide to pottery. The projects include spoon rest, vase, dinner plate, nesting bowls, plant pot, teacup, animal figurine, salad bowl, and more. Once you have mastered the basics, finesse your creations with expert tips on decorating, glazing, and firing your projects. Discover the joy of the iconic Great Pottery Throw Down in your own home and open yourself up to a world of ceramic possibility.
Gnomes for the Holidays
Ornaments. Jar Lids. Quilting Blocks. Framed Wall Art. And MORE. These 20 cute Christmas gnome patterns were created with a standard color scheme so the finished pieces can be cohesively displayed together. Instructions are clear and easy to follow, making these cross-stitch patterns perfect for beginning cross stitchers. Also great as a quick project for more advanced artists. As a BONUS, patterns for GOUT gnomes featured in the "Gnomes for the Holidays" project are also included as individual projects. That's a total of 24 gnomes. For each Gnome, this book includes: - DMC embroidery floss color codes for each pattern- Counted cross stitch pattern in black and white WITHOUT backstitching so symbols are easier to read- Counted cross stitch pattern in black and white WITH backstitching to add finishing touches to the project- Backstitching details- Completed project size in inches when the pattern is stitched on 14 count Aida cloth On the Front Cover- Gnome Ringing Bell: 1.3" by 2"; 615 total stitches; 10 floss colors- Gnome Giving Gifts: 1.5" by 2"; 593 total stitches; 7 floss colors- Gingerbread Gnome: 1.1" by 2"; 480 total stitches; 10 floss colors- Gnome with Holly: 1.5" by 2"; 598 total stitches; 9 floss colors- Hot Cocoa Gnome: 1.5" by 2"; 515 total stitches; 8 floss colors- Gnome Holding Lantern: 2" by 2"; 621 total stitches; 8 floss colors- Gnome Stringing Lights: 1.4" by 2"; 503 total stitches; 11 floss colors - Noel Gnome: 1.7" by 2"; 459 total stitches; 6 floss colors- Gnome in Sleigh: 1.9" by 2"; 607 total stitches; 11 floss colors- Gnome with Snowflake: 1" by 2"; 515 total stitches; 7 floss colors- Gnome with Christmas Tree: 1.8" by 1.9"; 632 total stitches; 9 floss colors- Gnome with Wreath: 1.2" by 2"; 542 total stitches; 8 floss colorsGnomes on the Back Cover- Gnome with Gifts: 1" by 1.6"; 363 total stitches; 7 colors- Green and Red Gnome: 1" by 1.6"; 272 total stitches; 7 colors- Gnome Stringing Lights: 1" by 1.5"; 263 stitches; 12 colors- Gnome with Heart: 0.7" by 1.5"; 258 total stitches; 8 colors- Gnome with Tree: 0.8" by 1.5"; 245 total stitches: 11 colors- Gnome with Stripes: 1.1" by 1.5"; 355 total stitches; 8 colorsLarger Framed Projects on the Back Cover- Gnome Choir: 6.9" by 5"; 4,878 total stitches; 17 colors- Gnomes for the Holidays: 8.7" by 6.9"; 7,054 total stitches; 16 colors
The Botanical Flowers 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 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- MID SIZE: Portable and functional, this journal is a handy 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 floral illustrations dotted throughout- STUNNING GIFT: With a beautiful floral cover design and printed endpapers, this journal makes a wonderful gift.
Practical Pottery
Beginning potters will learn to make plates, bowls, vases, and other fine, useful items on the wheel with this accessible guide. This informative and practical handbook is for anyone who wants to try their hand at clay and create fine, useful things by hand. Here's everything you need to know about making pottery on the wheel, including - shape and design; - the necessary tools and types of clay; - throwing, kneading, and turning; and - finishing processes--drying, glazing, and firing. As you master the basics, you'll apply them to creating a series of progressively more difficult items--cups, bowls, plates, pitchers, vases, and platters. You'll learn to add features like spouts and handles and explore modifying shapes, designs, and colors to design your own pottery. Learning pottery techniques takes time, practice, and patience. But with this book, you can easily master the techniques--and enjoy the meditative experience of working with clay.
Cross-Stitch Mandalas
Immerse yourself in serenity with 20 stunning mandalas for cross-stitch, each inspired by global destinations, blending intricate designs with color symbolism to create beautiful, calming art for your home!Mandalas are intricate circular designs used around the world to invoke calm through reflection. In recent times, drawing, coloring, and painting mandalas have become popular ways to seek out this inner serenity. It is in this spirit that the talented embroiderer Isabelle Haccourt Vautier offers 20 mandalas inspired by cities and countries she dreams of visiting. Using her imagination and knowledge of the places' histories and traditions, she has created breathtaking mandalas that celebrate the spirit of each destination.Completed pieces are shown finished in a variety of ways: wall hangings and banners, pouches and totes, pincushions, tea towels, and more. Each design includes a list of fabrics and embroidery floss colors used and detailed cross-stitch charts. Both stitching and admiring these stunning mandalas will transport you to a place of calm and joy!
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.
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.
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.
Summer and Winter Simply
Master the art of Summer and Winter weaving with 34 stunning projects and expert guidance that turn complexity into creativity, ensuring your success from the very first thread.Whether you have been putting off a Summer and Winter project because you think it will be too difficult or you've tried in the past and failed, the explanations and instructions from expert weaver and teacher Susan Kesler-Simpson are guaranteed to make your next attempt a success. Though Summer and Winter's reversible structure, with one light side and one dark side, makes it appear complex, it's no more difficult than many other weave structures once you understand how it works. Starting with the basics as in her other "Simply" series of books, Susan breaks down the weave structure and explains how it works and how to weave it. Then you are ready to weave any of the 34 Summer and Winter projects for 4 and 8-shaft looms, from shawls to blankets and table linens to hand towels. Already comfortable with Summer and Winter? Head straight for these patterns and start weaving! With this book by your side, you'll be able to weave any Summer and Winter pattern you desire.
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.
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.
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.
The Ethical Wardrobe, How Fashion Can Save the Planet and Our Conscience
Eco-Chic, The Intersection of Style, Sustainability, and Moral Responsibility
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!
