Crafts & Hobbies

A complete retrospective of the paper engineer and artist Matthew Shlian, documenting a decade of unrivalled and unexpected creativity. Paper engineer and artist Matthew Shlian has always recognized the material's potential for experimentation. Folded,...

Brick History-the next in the series after the highly successful Brick City, Brick Wonders, Brick Flicks, and Brick Vehicles-is a journey into the most pivotal moments in world history. Using LEGO bricks, artist Warren Elsmore and his team recreate...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607965251Author D C BeardFormat HardbackPage Count 258Imprint WWW.Snowballpublishing.comPublisher WWW.Snowballpublishing.comWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780960021932Author Charlie O'ShieldsFormat PaperbackPage Count 74Imprint Doodlewash BooksPublisher Doodlewash BooksWeight(grams) 254g

Sew 19 simply embellished projects (with full-size patterns), including a card holder, coin purses, earbud holder, small wallets, pouches and organisers. These cute and useful bags are perfect for holding and organising all of your little things...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486828466Author Marty NobleFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 210gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486798554Author Diego PereiraFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 320gDimensions(mm) 275mm...

The curious black-face rag doll called Golliwogg has delighted children and been a commercial icon in England for more than a century. In the 1980s, its popularity spread to America with the Teddy Bear phenomenon and it has remained a cherished...

Used glass bottles and a few basic materials can easily be transformed into stylish projects like a terrarium, a snow globe, a vase, jewelry, gifts and more!About the AuthorCindy Shepard loves old stuff! She challenges herself to use recycled materials...

Sew modern quilts with these jelly roll designs Love modern quilts? Love jelly rolls? Pam and Nicky Lintott have designed 12 thoroughly modern quilts made using jelly rolls for quick and easy piecing. Their designs and instructions are easy to follow...

Throughout marbling's long history, people have been captivated by both its apparent simplicity and its extraordinary complexity. Get to know and enjoy marbling's beauty in this guide from paper artist Freya Scott, whose enthusiasm for the craft is...

Nordic Baby Crochet includes easy to follow crochet patterns to create beautiful baby clothes and accessories without the need for arduous assembly. Nordic Baby Crochet features 35 patterns for adorable clothing and accessories for babies. With...

Since its introduction in 1981, at the height of the Cold War, the Abrams main battle tank has been one of the most visible and iconic symbols of American military power, and it is the fascinating subject of this heavily illustrated historical and...

Your ultimate guide to carving, painting and decorating pumpkins for your home, complete with tips and recipes for getting the most out of your pumpkin all season long. From playful and whimsical pumpkins that will liven up Halloween, Day of the Dead or...

Pick your project then pick your block: mix and match 8 super-easy projects with 16 adorable paper-pieced blocks just for Christmas. Simply follow Mary's clearly illustrated instructions to create fun and fresh holiday blocks. Plus, use her time-saving...

Kaffe's new collection of quilts is showcased in the richly decorated houses and gardens of the old quarter of Fez in Morocco: the perfect partner for his brilliantly coloured designs. The 20 new quilts, created by Kaffe and his team, feature the current...

The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warships. Previously, these have generally covered plastic and resin models of 20th century subjects but, like the previous volume on Nelson's Victory,...

Rob Ryan is a star of the London arts and crafts scene whose work has succeeded thus far both as fine artwork and as commercial art, design and decoration. His work is irresistibly bright and colourful, and will find universal appeal as a gift book. He...

Enter a world of creative self-expression with this charming Christmas coloring book. Inside you ll find 30 fun and playful art activities that will take you on a festive journey of patterning, shading, and coloring. These whimsical holiday images offer...

A guide to the historical and technical side of salt glazing with work from leading international salt glazing artists. Salt-glazing has a long history, from its early use in German storage jars, then in Victorian industrial sewage pipes to its...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780994585219Author Selina FenechFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Fairies and Fantasy Pty LtdPublisher Fairies and Fantasy Pty LtdWeight(grams) 272g

Kogin-zashi is an iconic form of sashiko that is both functional and breathtakingly beautiful. Detailed photography and step-by-step visual instructions guide readers to create stunning projects using Kogin-zashi stitching.About the AuthorShannon Leigh...

These hats certainly make a statement. Not for the faint-hearted, these beautifully designed knitted hats will keep you cosy while turning heads - hopefully not right round! Fun and vibrant, they are just the thing for getting you noticed on a winter's...

Cambridgeshire has charmed visitors for centuries, and this collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of the county's unique appeal. Featuring a range of picturesque vistas, from the historic spires of Cambridge University and cathedral city...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909328754Author Jeffery GrayerFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Crecy PublishingPublisher Crecy Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780941936545Author Lon SchleiningFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Craven Street BooksPublisher Craven Street BooksDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 14mm

Modelling the East Coast Main Line in the British Railways Era follows the construction of an East Coast Main Line layout in 00 gauge, based on the Little Bytham prototype. Little Bytham, nestled in rural Lincolnshire, is the station nearest to where...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486248226Author Carol Belanger GraftonFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Sakiori is an approach to rag weaving used by Japanese peasants to cope with the scarcity of new cloth for clothing and household textiles. In modern times, there is instead an overabundance of cloth filling up thrift stores and being discarded. Weavers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486833040Author Jessica MazurkiewiczFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Discover the common treatments and imitations plus gemstone properties, sources and typical cuts of stones, including a guide on appraisal techniques. Jewellers and designer goldsmiths, lapidaries and gem cutters, stone setters, gemologists,...

During the five years of the Second World War, the power of engines and speed of aircraft increased as much as it did during twenty years of peacetime. Conventional aircraft and engines reached the limits marked in the original design and surpassed them,...

The ancient city of York has been closely associated with railways since their conception and promotion by the Railway King', George Hudson. Its impressive station and engine sheds have played host to the elite of East Coast Main Line traction as well...

Wind your way through pages of endless fun!Decode a secret message using the phases of the moon, wind your way through a pizza maze, find hidden presidents, borrow some drachmas, unscramble an invention time line, play super duper tic-tac-toe, classic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648410901Author Kate WeissFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Microcosm PublishingPublisher Microcosm Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781409727415Author Paul N. HasluckFormat PaperbackPage Count 316Imprint Read BooksPublisher Read BooksWeight(grams) 404gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 17mm

The Sewing Room Sampler combines two of Yoko Saito's favourites: blocks featuring traditional quilting motifs, such as stars and houses, plus one-of-a-kind sewing-themed applique designs. You can use the block and applique designs individually, or...

Von Kleist, one of Hitler s best panzer leaders, described the T-34 as The finest tank in the world . There could have been no finer accolade from a commander whose panzer divisions experienced the full fury of its devastating attacks on the Eastern...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781464735264Author HerrschnersFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Leisure Arts IncPublisher Leisure Arts IncWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 276mm * 216mm...

LEGO Micro Cities is a full colour guide to creating intricate LEGO micro cities. Readers learn how to recreate classic architectural styles using only LEGO bricks. In addition to creating entire buildings, LEGO model-building expert Jeff Friesen shows...