Crafts & Hobbies

It can be precisely dated, can tell us about the diet, economy, and even ritual acts of prehistoric people, and it is often richly decorated. As this new study convincingly shows, pottery can tell us more about prehistoric society than any other artefact...

In Knitted Beanies & Slouchy Hats, Diane Serviss, the design force behind the fantastically successful Pixiebell, offers up 31 original designs in an incredible range of styles, utilizing a wide variety of textured stitches and colorwork techniques...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486253046Author Barbara NormanFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983598442Author Melissa LesterFormat HardbackPage Count 164Imprint 83 PressPublisher 83 PressWeight(grams) 885gDimensions(mm) 257mm * 208mm * 20mm

Pick up your needles and get knitting Whether you're new to knitting or already a wonder with wool, The Knitting Book is a bible that no knitter should be without. With many celebrities picking up their needles and hundreds of people getting into...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950934553Author Megan KreinerFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint Cedar Lane PressPublisher Cedar Lane Press

Model-making: Materials and Methods focuses primarily on the wide variety of materials that can be employed to make models; those which have been favoured for a while and those which are relatively new. The book looks at how these materials behave and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781590124192Author Annie'sFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint A. S. N. PublishingPublisher A. S. N. PublishingWeight(grams) 182gDimensions(mm) 270mm *...

In this Japanese ink painting book renowned Japanese master Shozo Sato offers his own personal teaching on the beautiful art of sumi-e painting.Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting provides step-by-step, photo-by-photo instructions to guide learners...

The companion to The Call of the Wild + Free: styled in the lush aesthetic of the Wild + Free brand, a four-color book offering crafts, activities, and essays, that parents, educators, and caregivers can use to inspire their children.Wild + Free...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780854420995Author Andrew CrawfordFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Stobart Davies LtdPublisher Stobart Davies Ltd

Every power tool and technique necessary for capturing the animal kingdom in wood is presented in this thorough and engaging volume. Frank C. Russell provides concise instructions and never-before-demonstrated techniques and carving sequences for...

Using the Japanese hake brush, obtainable from most art and craft shops, Ron Ranson demonstrates how, because of its nature and size, it forces the watercolourist to simplify the subject matter and thus distil the essence of a scene. He also discusses...

Fun indoor games for the whole family to enjoy. Switch off your screens, gather the family, open up 60 Classic Indoor Games and remember how simple it is to play and laugh together. Inside this wonderful little book...

Nourish your knitting skills with valuable information on plant-based fibers! The properties of plant-based yarns-cotton, linen, hemp, and others-are unique, naturally. They don't behave the same as wool yarns; to show off their best characteristics...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486255842Author Charles G. DavisFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

This lavishly illustrated book provides guidance on how to transform your model from its bare structure to a realistic finish. This new book provides: a guide for both beginners and the more experienced, covering all scales and gauges; advice on the...

Learn to weave exquisite dimensional wire art jewellery with bestselling author Sarah Thompson as she walks you from beginner to expert with each wire wrap. Fans of Sarah's previous book, Fine Art Wire Weaving, have been begging for more: more...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607748601Author Louesa RoebuckFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed PressWeight(grams) 1565gDimensions(mm) 305mm *...

No matter what the season or the outfit, keep your hands covered in high style! From toasty warm mittens with bobbles and ribbing to lacy cotton hand covers perfect for summer fashion, this collection of 25 exciting new patterns has you covered!About the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368014397Author Disney BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 442gDimensions(mm) 277mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783000474750Author Tom HerbstFormat PaperbackPage Count 456Imprint Facetable BooksPublisher Facetable BooksWeight(grams) 1048g

The origins, traditions and symbolism of patchwork in clothing and quilts are explored from multi-national examples over the past 500 years. This classic book now in its first English edition traces quilts across Europe and Asia and through the growing...

Crochet Betty, an amigurumi-style doll, with patterns for her fifties outfits ranging from shopping to movie-going. There's a detailed explanation of how to make the basic doll Betty, and also her cute cat Bert. Each section has patterns for a selection...

Get creative with upcycling craft projects from Supercraft, and discover materials and techniques you have never used before.Includes 52 projects with DIY ideas for every weekend, ranging from jewellery and accessories to home decoration and furniture...

This well-illustrated guide offers a range of building options, with complete instructions and plans for five different styles of shed, including a small timber-frame garden storage shed, a traditionally framed shed and a post-and-beam barn. From...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781590122754Author Kristi SimpsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint A. S. N. PublishingPublisher A. S. N. PublishingWeight(grams) 130gDimensions(mm) 270mm...

Learn one-of-a-kind methods for adding artistic punch to your creations. Through 18 projects with step-by-step instructions, leather artist and gallerist Cathy Wiggins teaches you how to create beautiful and functional art by molding and sculpting...

Stump your friends and family with this fun, challenging math puzzle book!Who knew that math could be so cool? Crammed with games, puzzles, and trivia, The Everything Kids' Math Puzzles Book puts the fun back into playing with numbers! If you have any...

This compact compendium of 20 cross-stitch charts uses a limited and identical palette of threads for each project. There are 20 circular designs in the book, and each of the patterns is accompanied by a full-colour and symbol chart for 14-count Aida or...

Wire and bead jewellery is one of the hottest subjects in jewellery-making today, and this book comes from two of the best-known teachers in the field, Janice Berkebile and Tracy Stanley. With beautiful designs, more than 500 how-to photographs that...

Rotary cutting confidence is possible with this beginner-friendly reference book! Learn how to choose the right cutter for the job, how to use a cutter safely, and beginner and advanced techniques you can accomplish with a rotary cutter. Take the...

Weekend Makes: Macrame is an inspiring collection of 25 quick-and-easy knotted projects for you and your home. Macrame is one of the most popular craft trends on Instagram right now. With over 5 million posts using #macrame, this versatile textile art...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604684698Author Rose HughesFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Martingale & CompanyPublisher Martingale & Company

Let your imagination run free with this stunning collection of fantasy cross stitch designs featuring wizards, witches and fairies. 10 magical chapters feature a range of designs including the Celtic fairy queen, Chinese dragons, beautiful mermaids...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648564089Author Shelley HusbandFormat PaperbackPage Count 202Imprint Shelley HusbandPublisher Shelley HusbandWeight(grams) 640gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Cute cats, fat and fluffy cats, crabby cats, funny cats. Cats to decorate your home, your cat-loving self, or your cat-loving friends. Whatever your craft of choice is, this book has something for you. Here are just some of the delightful items you can...

Includes a general overview of 500+ crochet stitches and helpful tips. Don't miss out on this special CD collection featuring our most popular stitch books all on one CD. The disc includes full-colour photography and complete instructions. The CD is both...

Many people would love to learn to draw for pleasure, but don't know where to start. Being faced with a blank page can be daunting - even for a professional artist. In Sketchbook Challenge, illustrator Molly Egan shares prompts and ideas to get you...