Crafts & Hobbies

Dim the lights, bring out your flashlight and quickly check underneath your bed: this new book will reveal the most adorable amigurumi monsters! Fourteen designers have released their inner Frankenhook. You'll see Solomon Sockeater munching on a pair of...

For those who have struggled in the past to knit with needles, loom knitting is an easy craft to master which children and adults alike can learn in a few hours. Loom knitting is a revolutionary way of knitting that uses a circular or rectangular...

For the 15% of the population who usually are left out of stitching instruction manuals, this book is a wish-come-true. Sally Cowan, a left-handed professional dressmaker, writes sympathetically for left-handed sewers. Forty varieties of straight, back,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648349709Author Shelley HusbandFormat PaperbackPage Count 110Imprint Shelley HusbandPublisher Shelley HusbandWeight(grams) 364g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781574212037Author Deborah RodgersFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Design OriginalsPublisher Design OriginalsWeight(grams) 122gDimensions(mm) 272mm *...

A complete resource for furniture upholstering, regardless of your abilities, with easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions explaining all the essential upholstery techniques, from covering buttons to stripping and upholstering entire chairs. Build your...

Mattson's needle-felted landscapes explore fresh territory and help you master the method behind needle-felted landscapes. See how you can master and create felt landscapes with this beautiful resource for beginners and practicing artists alike. Enjoy...

A guide to harnessing the world of nature to create sustainable textile art. Textile artist Alice Fox shows how to work with found, foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile pieces that are inspired by, and made from, nature. She...

Cut Paper Pictures is both an inspiration and a guide to using paper as your paint in creating personalized art with amazing depth and texture. Collaging is a fun and easy craft to make no matter what your skill level, and this is an excellent book to...

Learn how to make beautiful quilts with this comprehensive guide to patchwork and quilting for beginners. Covers all aspects of quilting from piecing and applique to quilting and binding. Choose from 16 simple projects, each focusing on a different...

Fat Quarter: Toys is the latest addition to a fabulous series of stash-busting sewing books. There are 25 cute and colourful toys and games to make for young children, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has clear step-by-step...

From the author of the best-selling art book, Pure Watercolour Painting and guest judge on Channel 5's Watercolour Challenge, Peter Cronin. Sketching is more than just drawing quickly. It is training your eye and hand to work together, to respond...

Welcome to the third and fabulous colouring book from the sensational Kerby Rosanes, Mythomorphia.Featuring his unique and intricate ink drawings, this book includes images of gorgeous mythological creatures morphing and shapeshifting to create Kerby's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781857943290Author Brian LambertFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Silver Link BooksPublisher Mortons Media GroupWeight(grams) 405gDimensions(mm) 238mm *...

Four experienced paper crafters show you everything you need to make your own quilled characters, wildflowers and motifs to decorate your craftwork. A comprehensive source of innovative ideas, each of the many projects is accompanied by full step-by-step...

Stitch your way to cute with thIs huge collection of over 400 kawaii-style cross stitch motifs - a veritable encyclopedia of kawaii cuteness. Designed for stitchers of every skill level, this book features colorful and detailed motifs in all kinds of...

Whether you've been sewing for years or are looking for an approachable entry point to learn how to sew, this is a must-have guide for any kind of crafter. Featuring 15 easy-to-make pouch and bag sewing patterns, plus tutorials for various styles and...

Learn to Turn is the ideal woodturning book for beginners. If you've considered trying woodturning-but have been intimidated by the tone and scope of the books available on the subject-you'll find this informative book to be an approachable and enjoyable...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948674065Author Sarah Jane CarterFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Creative Designs & ArtworkPublisher Creative Designs & ArtworkWeight(grams)...

Be inspired to embroider all the elements of an idyllic English country garden. Suitable for beginners as well as accomplished embroiderers, Lorna Bateman's beautiful book includes 12 practical projects for you to make and adorn with exquisite floral...

Create beautiful, embroidered dolls with easy cross stitch patterns and simple sewing techniques. First, choose your doll from one of the 20 delightful patterns included, then stitch your front and back panels. Once completed, place the two pieces...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781565231900Author Bill HofferthFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Fox Chapel PublishingPublisher Fox Chapel Publishing

A fact-packed fun book of transport themed puzzles. Test your knowledge and get thinking with this fact-packed National Geographic Kids fun book of transport themed puzzles. Inside are brain-tickling quizzes as well as number games,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798890030399Author Rosie LinebaughFormat PaperbackPage Count 164Imprint Page Street PublishingPublisher Page Street Publishing

The lavish new book from bestselling author and renowned textile artist Moy Mackay. From concentrating mainly on the felting techniques described in detail in her previous books (Art in Felt & Stitch and Flowers in Felt & Stitch), this latest title by...

Create unique i-cord words and shapes with this modern guide to French knitting! French knitting, also sometimes called spool knitting or i-cord knitting, has been around for centuries. The technique traditionally involves knitting with a handheld...

35 beautiful knitting designs, ranging from a simple wrap in chunky yarn for beginners to a lightweight lace evening shawl for experienced knitters. Knitted shawls can be lacy or chunky, bright or neutral, cabled or just plain garter stitch, but they...

A fresh and fun introduction to sewing on a machine for kids, this guide is perfect for budding little crafters. From threading up, to filling a bobbin, award winning author Jane Bull uses clear step-by-step instructions and photos to walk you through...

'I absolutely adore Clare Nolan's approaches to garden planning and creative use of color in her designs. This gem is sure to delight any flower lover.' - Erin Benzakein of Floret Flower Farm Planting cut flowers brings that 'grow-your-own' excitement...

'Every page made me wish I was a potter' Nigel SlaterFlorian Gadsby has devoted his life to pottery, refining his technique towards the point of perfection - and as his skill has grown, so has his social media following, which today numbers in the...

This collection of mix and match crochet patterns allows you to make bespoke dolls that represent the special people in your life so that everyone feels represented and included. Representation matters when it comes to dolls for children - every...

A new collection of sewing patterns from the author of Making Luna Lapin and Sewing Luna's Friends. Luna Lapin: Making New Friends is a collection of five brand new animals and their wonderful wardrobes. Choose from Daisy the sheep, Ramsey the ram,...

This new book in the popular Polish Wings series describes and illustrates in unparalleled detail the supersonic MiG-21MF jet fighter in service with the Polish Air Force. Nearly 60 countries in four continents have flown the MiG-21 since 1959, and...

Clothing repair through visible mending is a movement that now has hundreds and thousands of followers, and Erin Eggenburg is one of the leading proponents. Through her beautiful stitch designs, Erin shows you how to hand stitch or darn your clothes...

This book is designed for the beginning wood turners ready to take up the challenge of turning segmented bowls and platters. Each step of the process is explained in both straightforward instructions and over 200 clear color photos and patterns. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783033083745Author Gina Renee DunhamFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint Gina Renee DesignsPublisher Gina Renee DesignsWeight(grams) 653gDimensions(mm)...

Craft your own colorful paper goods and personalized stationary. With clear, step-by-step instructions, Helen Heibert covers all aspects of the papermaking process - from growing and harvesting plants for a malleable paper pulp to embellishment...

Move beyond granny squares and get ready for crocheted circles, triangles, hexagons, and stars. Edie Eckman opens up the door to crocheting creativity with more than 140 motifs of every shape and size. Embellish your clothing, linens, housewares, and...

The perfect companion for anyone new to machine sewing, or looking for a little extra guidance, this book is packed with friendly advice, stylish projects and expert sewing tips. Sewing machine guru and popular author, Wendy Gardiner, brings you this...

A guide for crafters and fiber artists on using your sewing machine to turn bits of nature into exquisite art! Renowned textile artist Meredith Woolnough creates replicas of nature using a delicate system of tiny stitches. Her artwork is...