Crafts & Hobbies

The process of designing jewelry has never before been explored in a book. It has taken the combined talents of three top jewelry designers, including a profess who teaches the skill to jewelry students, to create this beautiful and practical...

For woodworkers, hand tools put the emphasis on the process of woodworking rather than the result. Yet hand tools also are essential to the highest level of craftsmanship, bringing a refinement to work that machines alone cannot produce. Whether using...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781879535091Author Jack AndrewsFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Skipjack PressPublisher Skipjack PressWeight(grams) 612gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm *...

Best-selling author Kim Schaefer demonstrates how to applique nursery animals, from woodland creatures to zoo, farm, and underwater friends. Sew 39 cheery animal motifs in darling 6-inch blocks for adorable crib quilts, wall-hangings, and pillows and...

Nina Granlund Saether-the best-selling author of Mittens from Around Norway, Socks from Around Norway, and Knits from Around Norway-is a fan favorite of knitters worldwide for her attention to detail, her engaging color combinations, and her talent for...

Many railway modellers include an engine shed somewhere on their layout. However, all too often the shed is squeezed into a quite improbable location and is little more than a place to 'park' engines when they are not in use. This well-illustrated and...

Want inspiration for your straight-line quilting? Now you have the perfect tool! This spiral-bound book is full of designs-JUST designs-and will lie flat on your work surface or your quilt to keep your hands on the quilt and that needle moving! The...

Gansey is typically associated with knitting, but now you can crochet Gansey designs that mimic the look of knit designs! The Gansey look originated from the island of Guernsey over 400 years ago. Gansey sweaters were designed for fishermen who spent...

Learn how to de-stress, relax and connect with the wildness you can find on your doorstep even in urban and suburban settings. Increasing workload, nervous tension, trouble sleeping? Wondering whether there is more to life? You're not having a...

Add playful texture to your projects with free-motion quilting that begs to be touched! Gain the confidence to quilt like an artist with best-selling author Christina Cameli's tactile approach to quilting. Try your hand at organic and geometric textures,...

The Embroiderers' Guild was founded in 1906 and has in its collection embroideries from all over the world. These wonderful works, which somehow survived through the ages, could be said to be one of the most important group of embroideries assembled in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486808130Author Diego PereiraFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 223gDimensions(mm) 274mm...

The Junkers Ju 87 Stuka (a contraction of the German word Sturzkampfflugzeug, ie dive bomber) was arguably the Luftwaffe s most recognisable aeroplane, with its inverted gull wings and fixed spatted undercarriage. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann as a...

With comprehensive instruction and artist tips and tricks, Beginning Acrylic is the perfect resource for aspiring painters just getting started in this colorful medium.Beginning Acrylic teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started...

This book contains exciting craft projects for children to make and own--or to give as presents. The projects also provide a fun way for children and adults to be creative together. There are brilliant ideas to decorate your space and store your stuff...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781610352789Author Jim RodgersFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Linden Publishing Co IncPublisher Linden Publishing Co IncDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

The box stitch, or corner-to-corner stitch, is for more than just afghans! Crochet it in creative ways to make wraps, scarves, hats, tops, fingerless mittens, and other accessories with the instructions and patterns in Box Stitch Crochet. Learn the...

This book is a great resource for people who enjoy polyhedra, symmetry, geometry, mathematics and origami. The types of models presented are similar in nature to the models in Mukerji's Marvelous Modular Origami, but some of the chapters are more...

Simple, illustrated and step-by-step techniques for creating jewellery from recycled materials. This handbook considers the importance of using recycled and reused materials to minimise the environmental impact of your craft and increase its...

Learn how simple hand printing techniques can transform fabric into personalized designs with this easy fabric printing guide from textile designer Zeena Shah. In this beautiful yet practical project book, Zeena shows you how to create contemporary...

With Debbie's techniques - like creating a beautiful butterfly without glue or using leftover paper scraps for flowers - you really can do crafts without making a huge mess. The projects in each chapter create their own wonderful worlds for children to...

Learning how to crochet has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand, like a personal instructor, and teaches you how to crochet. With detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for...

Painting a portrait of a child is one of the most complex challenges an artist will face. In this detailed and practical book, Simon Davis opens up his studio and explains his approach. As one of the country's leading portrait painters, he gives a...

Light up your life with this illuminating collection of beautiful lampshades to make and decorate, from renowned French style magazine Marie Claire. Choosing the right lampshade can enhance the mood of a room but making lampshades by hand provides a...

Painting buildings is an exciting and versatile genre - it allows you to enjoy the lines of architecture but also to add feeling and context to a picture. This practical book explains the full depth of the subject, from first sketches to final...

From around 1875 to 1950, Dutch fishermen wore sweaters with characteristic knit and purl stitch patterns, sometimes cable. These jerseys, known as ganseys, became an intrinsic part of the identity of the Dutchmen who wore them. Many of the children in...

The technical Become a Pattern Drafter series presents garment construction bases for the different sectors of ready-to-wear : Men, Women and Children. Using a simple, clear, logical, precise method, these books are conceived through a rational...

Silk! Just the word invokes intrigue and fantasies of lavish mounds of richly hued fabrics. The journey of metamorphosis from caterpillar to silken luxury is miraculous. Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the...

With a mix of illustrated step-by-step guides for beginners and more pared-down pattern profiles for advanced carvers, this compilation is perfect for carvers of all skill levels. The featured patterns and projects are from some of today's leading...

London has charmed visitors for centuries, and this collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of the city's unique appeal. Featuring famous London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and the London Eye as well as beautiful scenes of London...

Author of the very successful Simply Stitched, this new book by Yumiko Higuchi combines embroidery stitches with hand applique. Learn how to use felt, cotton and linen to create beautifully layered designs full of texture and contrast, then embellish...

Crochet Your Way Over the Rainbow and Into the Mystical Realm of Unicorns! In this book you'll find everything to make your heart skip a beat: fifty fantastic projects from the fabulous world of unicorns await you. Crochet fluffy woolen unicorn friends,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782931083093Author Duke HawkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Hmh PublicationsPublisher Hmh Publications

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909384439Author Janusz JarzembowskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 148Imprint Helion & CompanyPublisher Helion & Company

From skincare to cocktails, and energy boosts to allergies, honey is a magic potion in an everyday bottle. Honey has been prized by humans for thousands of years for its sweetness, nutrition, and medicinal properties. Honey collection is one...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780877795957Author Merriam-WebsterFormat PaperbackPage Count 752Imprint Merriam-WebsterPublisher Merriam-WebsterWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 170mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910997086Author Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and DyersFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Shetland Times LtdPublisher Shetland Times...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781538734285Author Sutton FosterFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Grand Central PublishingPublisher Grand Central PublishingWeight(grams)...

Art Quilts Made Easy is a beginner-friendly project guide that will walk you through everything you need to know to be successful in the craft of art quilting. It is an entry-level guide that covers everything you need to know about art quilting...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951682057Author Steffen ArctanderFormat PaperbackPage Count 438Imprint Orchard InnovationsPublisher Orchard InnovationsWeight(grams) 694gDimensions(mm)...