Cherished Threads
Some stories aren't written-they're stitched, slowly, softly, through shared smiles, unseen tears, letters passed across states, and silences that spoke louder than words.Cherished Threads is the deeply personal journey of Sudheer, a boy who grows through time, loss, and love-guided by bonds that hold firm across distance and destiny. From sibling letters that bridged miles, to life-altering trials and divine turns, this is a tale of family, grace, and the quiet strength we often forget to name.Through moments of pain and pockets of joy, Sudheer's life unfolds like fabric-frayed at edges, yet woven with care. And every thread? Cherished.
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.
Woodworking in Small Spaces
A common misconception of woodworking is that it requires a spacious workshop filled with expensive tools and machines. However, with the right approach, you can set up a fully functional woodworking studio in your home, even with limited space and resources. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced woodworker looking to adapt to a smaller space, Woodworking in Small Spaces proves that woodworking in a small apartment or dwelling is practical, rewarding and easier than you think.
Wood Engraving - A Personal Approach
This in-depth guide to the art and craft of wood engraving, from a recognised expert in the field, offers a fount of information, advice and top tips into working effectively in this medium. Aimed both at beginners and at those with experience, Anne Desmet RA generously shares her extensive knowledge explaining traditional techniques in clear step-by-step stages. She also introduces new, unexpected, never-before-published ideas, possibilities and directions based on her own creative experiments with wood engraving over four decades. Wood Engraving - A Personal Approach invites both beginners and more experienced practitioners to engage with the processes and possibilities - orthodox and otherwise - of the art and craft of engraving on end-grain woodblocks to produce original, handmade prints of amazing diversity and finesse. Exploring, in particular, the medium's great potential for creating images in light, the reader is supported on their own creative path with plenty of step-by-step guidance, top tips and user-friendly ideas and advice. Enriched with a wealth of inspiring images by the author herself, spanning her 40 years as a wood engraver, alongside excellent examples by other leading practitioners, the book extends well beyond the scope of other engraving manuals. While advocating and imparting traditional processes, the author actively encourages the breaking of the medium's traditional boundaries using modern methods and technical innovations. The book facilitates a lively personal engagement by the reader who will be empowered to take up this historic medium and make it their own. This book explains how to prepare blocks, handle and sharpen tools, scale and prepare imagery for engraving using traditional approaches and the latest digital aids. Shares ideas to combine wood engraving with linocut, stencils and other mixed-media methods, as well as innovative collage-making on unusual surfaces. Features inspiring examples of prints using hand-printing and press-printing, in black and white and in blended colours, and new abstract compositions printed digitally. Offers a new perspective on a medium with extraordinary capacity for expressing light, shade and precision-cut detail
The Nature of Fashion
"One of our favorite reads of 2025." Dressed: History of Fashion Podcast Named one of the best fashion books of 2025 by Fashionista If plants have shaped fashion's past, couldn't they hold the secret to its future? Vivid, celebratory, impassioned and angry, The Nature of Fashion is an epic sweep through the history of how we learned to create clothing with plants, revealing how textiles have transformed the human world and our natural landscape. More than just a story about plant-based fashion, The Nature of Fashion chronicles the plant stewards, obsessives, innovators and profiteers who have shaped what we wear. It is about the clash of worlds, voracious exploitation and silenced voices; about devotion, passion, blindness, idealism, greed and how clothing has separated us from nature. Told through intimate vignettes into this past, each person, people group, plant and place is a thread in the fabric of the book, forging connections across place and time. And like weaving, as the story strands weave in and out, the pattern slowly emerges. As the centuries unfold, we meet plants from every continent and understand the human stories of origin, culture and community. We see people and countries interact through trade, conflict, human and land exploitation and the age-old struggle for riches and power. The stories of yesterday find their echoes in today. In every culture and every place, each plant is part of an ecosystem, and we see how the choices we once made shape landscapes and economies today.Amidst human folly shine strands of hope and resilience, cultures that have maintained their textile traditions, human artistry that works in rhythm with the natural world and innovators who are finding new ways to produce fibres and dyes. For thousands of years our clothes have been made by working with nature, not against it. Fashion is at a turning point - to look forward, we need to look back.
Sword Art Online: The Official Advent Calendar: 25 Days of Surprises
Spend the holidays with Kirito and Asuna with this calendar full of exclusive surprises! Cards, acrylic stands, badges, stickers and more await you every day to immerse you in the parallel world of Sword Art Online! 25 DAYS OF SURPRISES: Count down to the holidays or any other special occasion and receive 25 days of Sword Art Online-themed collectibles by opening a door each day. COLLECTIBLE PRIZES: This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items -- buttons, sticky notes, coasters, mini booklets, pencils, and more -- that are designed to last so that you can show off your love for Sword Art Online year-round.
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: The Official Advent Calendar: 25 Days of Surprises
Spend the holidays with Edward and Alphonse, the most popular brothers in Japanese animation!Cards, acrylic stands, badges, stickers and more await you every day for a holiday in the heart of alchemy! 25 DAYS OF SURPRISES: Count down to the holidays or any other special occasion and receive 25 days of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood-themed collectibles by opening a door each day. COLLECTIBLE PRIZES: This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items -- buttons, sticky notes, coasters, mini booklets, pencils, and more -- that are designed to last so that you can show off your love for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood year-round.
ELM Creek Quilts Christmas
Turn each page to unwrap festive quilts, timeless stories, and the joy of the season. Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the Elm Creek Quilters! New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini presents nine festive quilt projects, an exclusive Christmas short story, and behind-the-scenes insights from the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. With projects across skill levels, the holiday quilting patterns feature piecing, appliqu矇, traditional motifs, and fresh, modern designs. Elm Creek Quilts Christmas combines Christmas quilting projects, timeless stories, and the creativity of Jennifer Chiaverini to bring warmth, tradition, and joy to your holiday season. Create 9 festive quilt projects featuring piecing, appliqu矇, traditional motifs, and modern designs New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini shares an exclusive Christmas short story and behind-the-scenes insights into the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series of novels Bring warmth, tradition, and joy to your holiday season with quilting, storytelling, and timeless holiday inspiration
The Patchwork Companion
Sew smarter, sew brighter--quilts that teach and excite! This vibrant collection of quilts is your friendly guide to start quilting! These projects are designed for the brand-new quilter and you will improve with every stitch in the skill-builder projects. Each eye-catching project is more than just beautiful--it's a fun, hands-on way to master essential quilting techniques. From curved seams and on-point layouts to classic blocks and foundational shapes, these quilts build the skills that will elevate all your future quilt creations. Many patterns are precut friendly, and they all include clear, step-by-step visual instructions, so learning new techniques feels effortless and inspiring. Created by industry veteran and long-arm quilter, Sandy Saengsuk, founder of Thai Charm, this book offers beginner-friendly skill-building projects with vibrant, visually appealing designs Master essential quilting techniques! Includes precut-friendly patterns, finishing techniques, foundational skills, and more The Patchwork Companion is all a beginner quilter needs! Learn with every beautiful block and dazzling design
Quilt Panel Magic
Take your panel quilts to the next level with step-by-step projects for all types of quilt panels. Cyndi McChesney shows you how to transform a quilt panel into a beautiful one-of-a-kind quilt, providing step-by-step instructions for projects that feature a large single image, multiple same-size images, or a combination of images in various sizes. The 15 projects include full-size quilts and smaller quilt projects across popular themes like Christmas, Halloween, florals, pets, and more. Learn to adjust panel sizes, swap alternative blocks, and explore different colorways to customize your quilts fully. Every project provides clear, hands-on guidance, perfect for quilters ready to create unique, plug-and-play panel quilts with unique results. Cyndi McChesney is back with a third book, now offering projects with clear step-by-step instructions that allow you to use the panel of your choice Discover 15 projects that make the most of all types of popular panels, from large single images to multiple smaller images Customize every quilt to perfectly match the look, feel, and color of your chosen panel for truly unique results
Flowers
A beautiful collection of 30 detachable art prints of flowers, created by 30 artists from around the world, with information about each flower and artist. An ode to the beauty of the floral world, FLOWERS is a collection of 30 detachable art prints, each created by a contemporary artist from around the world. In this beautiful book, gardener and journalist Carole Tolila has selected 30 of her favorite flowers. Not only is FLOWERS unique in form, being a book you can both admire and display, but it's unique in content: this is a collective work, made up of gorgeous artworks created by illustrators from across the globe. The pages of the book house a multitude of artistic techniques, ranging from watercolor to collage, lino-cutting to digital drawing. On the reverse of each detachable print, you'll find a little natural history to accompany each flower, along with information about each artists, the techniques they used and how the botanical world sparks inspiration for them. Whether you're decorating your own home or looking for a thoughtful gift for a friend, FLOWERS is the perfect way of letting a little nature and poetry into your life. Simply pull a printout of the book, grab a frame or some washi tape, and display it on your wall.
2027 Patchwork Place Quilt Calendar
Turn 2027 into a year of cozy quilt adventures and creative joy! Bring a year of quilting joy into your home with this stunning quilt calendar. Perfect for your kitchen, office, or sewing space, its large daily squares make it easy to keep track of appointments, meetings, and special events while adding a touch of creative charm. Each month features a beautiful quilt design from 12 renowned quilters, and the included 28-page booklet provides instructions for each quilt project. This calendar inspires creativity with a quilt every month throughout the year. Get inspired with a 12" x 12" calendar with quilts from Kim Diehl, Cheryl Brickey, Bonnie Hunter, Patty Murphy, and more! Includes a 28-page booklet with easy-to-follow instructions for every quilt featured in the calendar Never miss a guild meeting, birthday, social gathering, or other important event
The Art of Tataki Zom矇 Botanical Fabric Printing
Tataki Zom矇 is the enchanting art of pounding flowers and plants onto fabric to create stunning botanical prints. With just a few simple tools, you can transform natural materials into beautiful wall hangings, linens, tablecloths, and more. This meditative craft deepens your connection to nature as you work with the changing seasons, letting leaves, petals, and pine needles leave their unique imprints. Step-by-step instructions guide you through the basics of the process, while expert tips help you choose the best plants and harvesting techniques for vibrant results. Featuring eleven inspiring projects, this book invites you to experiment with color, texture, and pattern. Soon, every flower you pass will become a source of creative possibility!Easy to learn with as many possibilities as there are plants Work with natureto craft beautiful fabric printsMeditate on the connection between art and the natural worldSee potential in every plant around youLearn how to properly create and care for your botanical prints for long-lasting piecesCreate gorgeous pieces for cottage-core and rustic homesSimple, impactful gifts for nature-lovers in your lifeEleven inspiring projects to get you startedWritten and designed by humans, for humans!
Origami Planes
Make your paper FLY with 15 FUN and EASY origami plane models that adapt the typical paper plane into SPEEDY, CLEVER, and INTERESTING creations. This exciting collection from Mari Ono is the perfect introduction to origami paper-folding, as you make planes, super-jets, rockets, gliders, and more. Each project features clear step-by-step instructions, helpful fold arrows, challenge ratings, and vibrant photographs to guide crafters along the way. Plus, you will not only have fun crafting but will also learn fascinating facts about flight. With tips on how to throw your creations for maximum performance and 250 sheets of specially-designed origami paper included, this book is your all-in-one ticket to airborne adventure. Just grab a sheet and prepare for takeoff!
Decorative Woodturning
When most people first take up woodturning as a hobby, they are proud to produce bowls, plates and spindle-work. However, there will often come a time when this can become repetitive as, although some work stands out because of shape, grain pattern or because of the turner's skill, there are many pieces that simply look uniform. There is one way to easily lift these works out of the ordinary, and that is by adding decoration. Decorative Woodturning will start you on this creative journey, describing how to undertake the most common types of decoration, helping build confidence and inspiring you to experiment with different techniques.
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!
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
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. "Beautifully written and (charmingly illustrated) . . . His chronicle of the decline of the traditional trades is staggering."--The Wall Street Journal 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.
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.
Flower Arranging Secrets
An illustrated how-to book on flower arranging using supermarket and garden flowers and eco-friendly design techniques.
2027 Gaudi's Sun Mini Horizontal Hardcover 18-Month Weekly Planner, 208pg, 80gsm by Paperblanks (Gaudi's Mosaics)
Antoni Gaud穩's use of colourful mosaics and organic forms created exceptional patterns on his sculptures all across Barcelona. We celebrate Gaudi's vision with a reproduction of a mosaic sun on the ceiling of the Park G羹ell's Hypostyle Room, alongside the abstract lines from his chimney pots at the Casa Mil? building.Format: MiniSize: Width: 95mm (33/4") x Height: 140mm (51/2") x Depth: 20mm (3/4")Interior: Weekly - HorizontalDate Range: July 2026 - December 2027Page Count: 208PagesClosure: WrapColour: OrangeGSM (paper weight): 80Binding Type: Smyth SewnCover: HardcoverEdge Printing: NoPouch Type: Memento PouchInterior Paper: SmoothRibbon Markers: 2100% recycled binder boardsDecorative printed cover paperFSC-certified text paperThreaded stitching and glue, as neededAcid-free sustainable forest paperMonthly plannerConversion tablesYear plannerInternational dialling codesMini calendarsInternational holidaysWorld time zonesNote-taking pagesName plate
2027 Restoration MIDI Horizontal Hardcover 18-Month Weekly Planner, 208pg, 80gsm by Paperblanks (the Queen's Binding)
Nobility and grace are restored in our filigreed Restoration design. Originally crafted in 1675 by the Queens' Binder "A," the balance of open space and intricate elements make it a shining jewel of the period. The binding was created to hold The Government of the Tongue by Richard Allestree, provost of Eton College. Format: MidiSize: Width: 130mm (5") x Height: 180mm (7") x Depth: 20mm (3/4")Interior: Weekly - HorizontalDate Range: July 2026 - December 2027Page Count: 208PagesClosure: Elastic BandColour: BlackGSM (paper weight): 80Binding Type: Smyth SewnCover: HardcoverEdge Printing: NoPouch Type: Memento PouchInterior Paper: SmoothRibbon Markers: 2100% recycled binder boardsDecorative printed cover paperFSC-certified text paperThreaded stitching and glue, as neededAcid-free sustainable forest paperMonthly plannerConversion tablesYear plannerInternational dialling codesMini calendarsInternational holidaysWorld time zonesNote-taking pagesName plate
2027 New York Rose MIDI Horizontal Softcover 18-Month Weekly Planner, 224pg, 80gsm by Paperblanks (Gilded Age)
Adorned with garlands of flowers and gold embellishments, this cover design reflects the sophisticated beauty of the original 1898 binding, which contained Prue & I by George William Curtis. Written during the height of the Gilded Age period, the work was a sentimental, tender, and humorous study of life. Format: MidiSize: Width: 125mm (43/4") x Height: 175mm (63/4") x Depth: 15mm (3/4")Interior: Weekly - HorizontalDate Range: July 2026 - December 2027Page Count: 224PagesClosure: Elastic BandColour: PurpleGSM (paper weight): 80Binding Type: Smyth SewnCover: SoftcoverEdge Printing: NoPouch Type: Back Cover PouchInterior Paper: SmoothRibbon Markers: 2Decorative printed cover paperFSC-certified text paperThreaded stitching and glue, as neededCloth headbandsAcid-free sustainable forest paperFlexible cover and spineMonthly plannerConversion tablesYear plannerInternational dialling codesMini calendarsInternational holidaysWorld time zonesNote-taking pagesName plate
2027 Emerald Flower Maxi Vertical Softcover 18-Month Weekly Planner, 224pg, 80gsm by Paperblanks (Nature's Grace)
Reproducing a floral-adorned, green morocco binding from Marsh's Library in our hometown of Dublin, Emerald Flower pays homage to our shared Irish ancestry. Decorated with large rose sprays and cornucopias, this binding calls to mind the abundance of nature's harvest at Thanksgiving.Format: MaxiSize: Width: 135mm (51/2") x Height: 210mm (81/4") x Depth: 15mm (1/2")Interior: Weekly - VerticalDate Range: July 2026 - December 2027Page Count: 224PagesClosure: Elastic BandColour: BlueGSM (paper weight): 80Binding Type: Smyth SewnCover: SoftcoverEdge Printing: NoPouch Type: Back Cover PouchInterior Paper: SmoothRibbon Markers: 2Decorative printed cover paperFSC-certified text paperThreaded stitching and glue, as neededCloth headbandsAcid-free sustainable forest paperFlexible cover and spineMonthly plannerConversion tablesYear plannerInternational dialling codesMini calendarsInternational holidaysWorld time zonesNote-taking pagesName plate
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.
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.
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.
Wildcrafted Garden Structures
Create simple, sustainable, and affordable bentwood projects to beautify your yard. Nothing combines natural beauty and functionality more gracefully than a rustic bentwood trellis, arbor, gate, or fence for your outdoor space. With clear illustrated step-by-step instructions you'll learn how to collect limbs from a wide variety of native trees as a part of routine pruning and then use those limbs to make beautiful, sturdy bentwood projects. A list of vining plants that grow well on trellises and arbors is also included. In just one day, learn how to make: Butterfly Trellis with graceful curves and elegant latticework. Stack of Hearts trellis reminiscent of the late Victorian era. Gothic Arches trellis for small-leaved vines. Golden Gate Bridge fence inspired by the famous San Francisco bridge. Setting Sun fence that can be made using little wood.
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.
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.
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.
Cut Up This Book: Creative Papers
The ultimate collection of patterns, backdrops, landscapes and scenes to cut out and stick in any journal, scrapbook, or collage. Add the wow-factor to any journal, collage or scrapbook with this collection of over 100 captivating backdrops. With a huge range of varied patterns, landscapes and scenes to choose from--you'll find something for every theme or mood. Cut out and paste beautiful kimono patterns, Victorian newspapers, marbled pages, pastel textures, a Regency ballroom and so much more. This book will allow you to create the most impressive spreads with ease--and a whole lot of fun! 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
The Kew Book of Paper Gardens
Lush, evergreen and made entirely from paper, create 50 stunning projects, from delicate leaves and dreamy floral bouquets to sculptural potted plants. Step into a world of paper botanicals with celebrated artist Fideli Sundqvist. Discover the enchanting art of paper crafting with this inspiring guide endorsed by the prestigious Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, this book will help you to transform your home into a year-round paper garden. The book leads budding paper gardeners through a variety of 50 leaves, flowers and potted plants, from bold monstera leaves and dainty forget-me-nots to trailing ivy and a fruit-laden lemon treeStarting with a beginner-friendly guide to the basic materials and techniques required, the book contains handy step-by-step tutorials and ready-to-trace full-size templates. Interspersed throughout are stunning 'exploded flower' photographs, enabling you to see the components close upLearn essential papercrafting techniques, from basic folding and cutting to more advanced paper modelling, using wires as armatures to give your plants and flowers structure and lifeUnleash your imagination and experiment with different paper types and textures, including crepe and tissueCreate a garden of verdant, hand-crafted beauty, where paper blossoms burst into life. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or new to the art, this book offers the inspiration and guidance you need to create stunning botanical decor. Transform your home into a year-round paper paradise!
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
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!
Luna Lapin Stitched with Kindness
A delightful collection of sewing patterns from the creator of Luna Lapin, Sarah Peel. Immerse yourself once again in the whimsical world of Luna Lapin with this collection of patterns and instructions for five delightful animals. Luna Lapin is a quiet and kind rabbit with impeccable taste and, in this collection, she introduces us to some of her nearest and dearest friends. This brand new collection will resonate with fans of Luna and sewers of all abilities. The designs are perfect for making wonderful heirloom toys which will be treasured forever.The new animals include Gracie Grenouille the frog, Sidney and Sol the beach donkeys, and Erik Eriksen the polar bear.The step-by-step instructions and diagrams explain the patterns for the animals and their wonderful wardrobes.There are full-size templates for all the patterns whether it's Erik's duffle coat or or the donkeys' striped bathing suits.If you are a fan of this particular rabbity hare you will want to collect the latest collection of designs and stories so you can immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Luna Lapin once again.
Moon Books Gods & Goddesses Colouring Book
Take a journey across the pantheons of the world and allow your creative energy to flow, colouring in images and mandalas for some of the most interesting and inspiring deities. Each deity has a beautiful image to colour in using paints, pencils or pastels, whatever your preferred medium. Also included is a deity specific mandala, some information about them and a chant or mantra to use when colouring to help that creativity and spirit to flow. The goal of each colouring image is to provide a meditative tool for your spiritual journey... or you can do it just because it is fun!
Origami Animal Boxes Kit
Chunky, kawaii, blocky and adorable, these 14 clever folded paper animals all conceal a secret--they double as containers to store precious objects or small gift items like money, candy or notes. Though they're perfect for those special gifts to friends and loved ones, these cute animal models are almost too sweet to give away! You'll want to fold up the entire collection and display it proudly on your own desk or shelf. Each animal model has its own distinct personality: The pointy-nosed Collie is eager to please, sitting at attention waiting for you to put something in the recess on her backTwo different Fat Hippo models appear to be wading, open-mouthed and hungry for something to eatA two-toned Chunky Whale has enough room in its belly for little candies, folded money or secret notesA pair of friendly Box Dragons stand ready to guard whatever you entrust to them, be it a golden treasure or a special keepsakeA chicken family--complete with Hen, Rooster, their cute Little Chick and a Baby HatchlingAnd many more!The full-color book in this kit contains detailed step-by-step folding instructions for each model as well as a clear overview of the origami paper folding basics. There is enough colorful folding paper provided with the kit to allow you to create each of the models. This kit includes: A full-color 64-page instruction bookStep-by-step folding instructions48 high-quality single-sided origami folding sheets
Ransom Notes Sticker Book (Over 2100 Stickers!)
Write a secret message, or add a little mystery to your journal, planner, and art projects, with this retro newspaper- and magazine-inspired sticker collection!Ransom Notes sticker book contains more than 2,100 stickers!You'll find letters, numbers, punctuation symbols, directional arrows, vintage newspaper clippings and art, postal ephemera, words and phrases, images of torn paper, and more!An awesome variety of newspaper and magazine typography looks.So many subjects, sizes, and styles to choose from!Durable stickers feature a high-quality finish.Perfect for collaging, enhancing your scrapbook or journal, or adding personality to your planner!Sticker book measures 6-1/2'' square.50 pages.
Enchanted Forest Sticker Book (Over 800 Stickers!)
Draw from the power of nature with this fantastic treasury of woodland wonders!50 vibrant pages brim with more than 800 stickers, all featuring a forest flourish.Eclectic assortment spans a diverse range: birds, insects, animal families, trees, mushrooms, ferns, flowers, fairy folk, seasons, moonlit magic, far-flung landscapes, plus an assortment of woodland borders, labels, seals, and so much more.So many sizes and art styles to choose from!Durable stickers feature a high-quality finish.Perfect for collaging, enhancing your scrapbook or journal, or adding a personal touch to your planner!Sticker book measures 6-1/2'' square.
Handmade Books for Everyday Adventures
The handmade books presented here are meant to spark outings and offer creative ways for you to explore your personal style and interests: Make treasure hunts even more special with a personalized Treasure Hunt Collection Bag and Notebook. Take notes at the beach with a Waterproof Book made with Tyvek pages. Make a canvas-covered Camping Songbook to take with you to the campsite. In this collection of twenty Japanese bookbinding projects, traditional techniques meet contemporary style, from easy-to-fold accordion books to the intricate Japanese stab-stitch bindings. Book artist Erin Zamrzla makes bookbinding easy and unintimidating. Her clear step-by-step instructions make even the more complicated stitches easy to re-create. Information on the basics of bookbinding--including terminology, tools, and techniques--is included, and many projects encourage the creative use of ordinary and recycled materials. The projects are: Everyday Outings - Grocery List Pad - Lunch Box Notes - Necklace Book - Cross-Stitch Cover - Write Your Own Story Journal Outdoor Play - Treasure Hunt Collection Bag and Notebook - Little League Score Book - Waterproof Book - Bicycle Book - Texture Collector Nature Excursions - Observation Journal - Leaf and Flower Press - Fishing Log - Stargazing Log - Camping Songbook Road Trips - Tiny Tickets Memorabilia Book - Photo Notes - Notes from the Road Postcard Book - Fold-Out Map Booklet - Things to Check Out
Salt Glazing
Salt glazing, with its distinctive "orange peel" surface, has long attracted both ceramicists and collectors. In his new book, well-known potter Phil Rogers looks at all the aspects of this very special glazing technique. Salt Glazing covers the history of salt glazing and the technical considerations--particularly kilns--that set this form of glazing apart from all other studio ceramics. Rogers also showcases the work of such leading salt glaze artists as Byron Temple, Jeff Oestrich, and Hans and Birgette Borjenson. Beautifully illustrated, Salt Glazing is a must for students, professional potters, and collectors of studio ceramics who enjoy the wonderful surface textures this popular medium makes possible.
Book for Paper Lovers: Color Your World
From the creators of wildly popular Flow magazine, the Book for Paper Lovers is a stationery enthusiast's dream, brimming from cover to cover with beautiful paper and Flow's signature goodies. Paper gives us that same good feeling that our birthday did when we were children. It's the perfect craft medium that doesn't involve stress or screens--something we need more and more in this digital age. You can feel it, hold it, fold it. Write or draw on it, cut it up, or keep it. From the creators of Flow, the Book for Paper Lovers: Color Your World is a true celebration of everything paper, filled with patterns, illustrations, and images by illustrators from all over the world. It's both a gorgeous object and a book--leaf through it, savor it, tear out the pages to share with friends, or simply enjoy them yourself. What's included: Patterned paper Stickers Notebook Coupon booklet Wrapping paper Envelopes And much more!
Amazing Glaze Food-Safe Recipes
Create stunning, food-safe glazes for functional pottery. Take your ceramics to the next level with Amazing Glaze Food-Safe Recipes, the essential guide for potters who want to create beautiful, functional pieces designed for everyday use. A collaboration between noted potter and author Gabriel Kline and chemist Bill Collins, PhD, this unique book explores the science of glaze formulation, explaining essential testing techniques, equipment, and materials, demystifying the science of food-safe ceramics while empowering artists with reliable, studio-friendly methods. Discover a variety of recipes, techniques, and tips for creating vibrant colors, unique textures, and glossy or matte finishes--all tested for safety and reliability in functional pottery. Comprehensive guidance on glaze safety: Learn essential information about toxic materials, leaching, and testing glazes for food use.Step-by-step tutorials: From mixing and applying glazes to troubleshooting common issues, this book covers every stage of the process.More than 100 beautiful food-safe glaze recipes and combinations: Tested and approved finishes suitable for mid- and high-fire temperatures and clays.Inspiration from master ceramists: Explore stunning examples of food-safe pottery to spark your creativity.Whether you're a beginner looking to make your first food-safe bowl or an experienced potter wanting to expand your glaze library, Amazing Glaze Food-Safe Recipes will become your go-to resource for creating ceramics that are as functional as they are beautiful. The Mastering Ceramics series is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today's top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions. Also available from the series: Amazing Glaze, Mastering Hand Building, Mastering Kilns and Firing, and Mastering the Potter's Wheel.
Make Your Own Animal Friends
Discover how to sew your own charming cloth animal dolls with this beautiful book. Doll-making can be simple and spontaneous, or it can be very detailed and even, to be honest, sort of fiddly. There are endless approaches to doll-making, from the basic to the complicated, each with its own joys and challenges. This book will walk you through the first steps from imagining a design to showing you how to add personality to your animal characters. Featuring patterns for a bunny rabbit, owl, cat, dog, bear, monkey, fox, kitten, and mouse ­- stitch up your own menagerie of fabric friends to gift or keep. The projects range in difficulty, allowing you to build on your skills as your progress through the pages of this book. Mix-and-match designs to personalise your you own dolls and create a basic wardrobe with simple, cute clothing patterns to sew and accessorise your makes. Doll-maker and designer, Katia Ferris provide expert guidance, helping you to sew confidently from scratch. Packed with stunning lifestyle photography and step-by-step illustrations, this book covers everything you need to bring your own animal characters to life.
365 Days of Art in Color
365 Days of Art in Color is a celebratory collection of daily art prompts that will help readers embrace using color in their art, whatever their skill level. Lorna Scobie encourages readers to look at color afresh and not be afraid to use it boldly and playfully, as it can bring so much creative joy. Each activity falls into one of four categories: learn, play, observe, and feel, designed to cater to whatever creative mood may strike! The book also includes simple information on color theory and different art materials, including pens, paints, and pastels to help readers make the most of any activity. 365 Days of Art in Color will help readers free their creativity and discover how color can make a splash in their work wherever they are on their artistic journey.
