Crafts & Hobbies

Painting and Drawing the Head combines technical instruction, art history references and thoughts on the day-to-day practice of painting the head from life. The rich text, supported by over 100 paintings, gives a thoughtful account of the process of...

New painters wanted! No experience necessary! With Lin Wellford's instruction, thousands have discovered the thrill of turning rocks into works of art. Her bestselling books have helped to awaken interest in modern rock painting.The Art of Rock Painting...

Baffled by buttonholes? Perplexed by pockets? Stumped by seams? Cap Sease, knitting expert and author of the best-selling Cast On, Bind Off, will help you start--and finish--like a pro. Learn different ways to join balls of yarn or weave in ends, make...

This practical step-by-step guide to haute couture embroidery covers everything from machine and hand stitching, to tambour beading, goldwork and monogramming. Whether you are interested in adding monogrammed initials to your favourite bathrobe,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781633227811Author Jack KeelyFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Walter Foster PublishingPublisher Walter Foster Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645173601Author Steve BehlingPage Count 128Imprint Thunder Bay PressPublisher Thunder Bay PressWeight(grams) 789gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 23mm

The remarkable story of everything Sydney Herbert Allard achieved in motor sport and motor car manufacture is framed in an up-to-date commentary co-authored by his own son. This is a tribute unswayed by legend, but based on the facts and achievements of...

Sculpture is no longer limited to materials like stone or metal. Sculpting in fabric is shown in ingenious detail here, with more than 350 lavish photographs of 3-D cloth configurations along with insightful profiles of the 78 artists who created...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611806687Author Rachelle DoorleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications Inc

Lilly Higgins is the ultimate modern homemaker. Here she shares over 70 things to make, do and eat at home to welcome every season. With many of us spending more time at home nowadays, finding things to do around the house is something we have grown...

Roy Cross RSMA GAvA began work as an illustrator in Fairey Aviation during World War II. Over the next thirty years, he progressed from line illustration, via colour artwork, to top-class advertising art for the aircraft industry and other companies,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486805719Author Mary AgredoFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 225gDimensions(mm) 280mm *...

Like everybody else at Torpedo Moscow, Vanya loves Eduard Streltsov, the dashing young striker who scores hatfuls of goals. But on the eve of the 1958 World Cup, Streltsov is arrested and Vanya has to reconsider everything. Streltsov is a story of fandom...

Spread the joy and craft of books in your family with Making Books with Kids. This inspiring collection features more than 25 creative, kid-friendly projects in design, illustration, paper decorating, binding techniques, and more. Book artist and author...

An essential guide to the techniques and traditional craft of hand weaving. This practical and inspirational book is perfect for beginners who want to learn the techniques of the traditional craft of hand weaving. Step-by-step instructions show you...

Teaches two beautiful Japanese sashiko styles not found in other books: kogin and hishizashi. Sashiko's beauty is understandably popular, and here's the first book on stitching two little-known traditional styles: kogin and hishizashi. Japanese expert...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906419615Author Jeff GearyFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Noodle BooksPublisher Crecy Publishing

Learn to incorporate treasured clothing into heirloom quilts without sacrificing your modern aesthetic. Stitch memories together forever with 12 quilt projects that are as meaningful as they are stylish! Modern heirloom quilter Suzanne Paquette shares...

Help kids build confidence and find their own creative voice through this collection of 25+ invitations for drawing. In Drawing Workshop for Kids, art educator Samara Caughey, founder of the highly praised family-centered art studio Purple Twig, shares...

Renowned artist Allyson Rousseau explores everything a beginner needs to start weaving on a frame loom, including design planning. Start making projects for the home and stunning accessories.About the AuthorAllyson Rousseau is a Canadian artist and...

The skilful works of Yasuhisa Kohyama are inspired by ancient Japanese Shigaraki, Jomon and Yayoi ceramics. Using special Shigaraki clay and the fire of an anagama wood kiln, in the fusion of traditional technique and a modern language of form he creates...

Saws, Planes, and Scorps is an exploration and celebration of high-quality hand tools for woodworking and the stories of the people who make them. Organized by the basic tools and beautifully presented with gorgeous photographs from the boutique makers...

Who can resist making yummy treats? Lots of easy patterns suitable for beginners, you can make wonderful gifts for family and friends, children will love them and a plate of crochet treats as a table center piece is sure to impress everyone! Plus, there...

A celebration of female inventiveness and aesthetic sensibility, Shedding the Shackles explores women's craft enterprises, their artisanal excellence, and the positive impact their individual projects have on breaking the poverty cycle. In the first...

'Making Miniature Food and Market Stalls' teaches the reader how to create an array of extraordinarily life-like and mouthwatering food in polymer clay as well as a selection of stalls on which to display them, if you so wish. The author reveals how to...

Take papercraft to a new creative level and turn your home into a designer haven with this mindful DIY interiors book by Dutch design duo Studio Snowpuppe. Learn how to create 20 items of functional home decor - using simple, origami-inspired paper...

Chinese ceramics are among the most significant and widely collected decorative arts produced anywhere in the world, with a history that spans millennia. Despite the saturation of Chinese ceramics in global culture-in English, the word "china" has become...

Are you ready to release your inner artist? The Big Painting Challenge is a revolutionary guide to painting and drawing, to accompany the new BBC series presented by Una Stubbs and Richard Bacon. Packed with practical information, useful exercises and...

In Terrible Old Games You've Probably Never Heard Of, Stuart Ashen has created a collection of hilarious and damning reviews of some of the most bizarre, frustrating, pointless and downright terrible video games ever made. And he would know. . . he's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorEmma Faull is a watercolour painter of birds who captures the detail and immediacy of birds in the wild, particularly endangered species. She has exhibited her...

Getting messy is the best part of creating! Get Messy Art gives you the freedom, inspiration, and ideas to experiment and play with art techniques and projects to create perfectly imperfect art. We're always told that play and experimentation is the...

This book shows how easy it is to make super cute mini macrame projects! Ranging from jewelry and home decor to ornaments, plant hangers, pouches, coasters, and so much more, learn how to use natural macrame cord to create tons of bohemian-inspired items...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683560678Author Sherri L McConnellFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Martingale & CompanyPublisher Martingale & CompanyWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486229058Author Marianne KinzelFormat PaperbackPage Count 117Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Heirloom Wood is a love letter to wood's form and function through simple woodworking projects. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary design, Max Bainbridge teaches you how to identify wood types, source timber, and set up a basic toolbox,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781941815342Author KinfolkFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint KinfolkPublisher Simon & Schuster

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906761929Author Claire GillmanFormat PaperbackImprint Modern BooksPublisher Modern BooksWeight(grams) 420g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781945731587Author Sherri Ann BaldyFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Sherri Baldy My-BestiesPublisher Sherri Baldy My-BestiesWeight(grams)...

Create dazzling beaded gifts and delightful decorations with over 35 beautiful beaded designs guaranteed to bring a sparkle to your home this Christmas! In the first half of the book, learn how to decorate and brighten up your home with eye-catching...

The Great Book of Floral Patterns is a bookshelf must for every artist and crafter who enjoys the beauty and symbolism of flowers. Take a guided tour with Lora S. Irish through her garden of more than 100 expertly drawn flower patterns. This nationally...