Crafts & Hobbies

Few craft materials are cheaper to buy or easier to work with than plaster, and by mastering and using a few simple techniques you can turn this humble material into gloriously inspiring objects and artefacts. No expensive equipment is required - plaster...

These eight beautiful Swedish weaving afghan patterns by Katherine Kennedy are designed especially for Monk's Cloth. Stitching on Monk's Cloth is easy and it is the perfect fabric for creating cosy afghans, throws and baby blankets. The repeating...

The projects are all made from soft fleece, which is fantastically versatile and very easy to work with. Basic sewing skills, some brightly coloured fleece and a few accessories are all you need to make these wonderful toys and most can be sewn by hand...

Amy Latta, author of one of the top-selling hand lettering books on the market, is back with a book just for pre-teens and teens. They'll have a blast making their own hand lettered designs with bold fonts, pretty embellishments and fun decals like...

Create your own unique hand-dyed fashion and homewares with simple tie dye techniques you can master at home. Tie dye is back and in a big way! Gracing catwalks and chic interiors the world over, hand-dyed textiles have never been cooler. This...

The best of Beadwork magazine, EARRINGS! For more than 20 years, Beadwork magazine has been the go-to publication for the best projects in the beading community. In this ultimate collection, the team at Interweave has pulled together your favorite...

A handy guide to cheaply and quickly make beads from polymer clays. How to Make Polymer Clay Beads is your handy guide to making beads from polymer clays such as Fimo. With clear instructions and step-by-step photographic sequences, the book teaches...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781939662088Author John KelseyFormat PaperbackPage Count 66Imprint American Association of WoodturnersPublisher American Association of...

Macrame for Home Decor is filled with creative ideas for using natural macrame craft cords to make modern home decor. Readers will discover the 12 essential knots they need to create cool, contemporary macrame, with beautiful color photographs and 40...

This book offers a whistle-stop guide to the history of leathercraft and tanning. The story begins in prehistory when people discovered, perhaps by chance, that skins exposed to smoke or accidentally soaked in autumnal puddles lasted longer. Skins were a...

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With four potteries, the Fife town of Kirkcaldy was a major producer of pottery during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Fife Pottery, Rosslyn Pottery and Sinclairtown Pottery were all based in the Gallatown area of Kirkcaldy, while Kirkcaldy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780241281796Author Cicely Mary BarkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Penguin Random House IndiaPublisher Penguin Random House IndiaWeight(grams)...

Gorgeous, charming accessories and decorations for the tree, the windowsill, wreaths, holiday place settings, and more. Bring warmth, coziness, and handmade care to your home for the holiday season, with designs inspired by Scandinavian tradition and...

Each quilt block pattern is simple and classic while also incorporating unique Japanese design elements, colourways, and characteristics that make for a fresh, updated aesthetic. Introductory chapters on basic sewing techniques are provided along with...

Imagine making more than one quilt at a time while watching your stash dwindle. Sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Join Bonnie K. Hunter as she shows you how to get your scraps organised into usable sizes - and save money, fabric, thread and time...

Sewers of all skill levels have relied on Taunton's acclaimed "Easy Guide" for step-by-step guidance on how to craft a wardrobe full of simple yet stunning garments. Now Taunton has combined three of their most popular classics - "Easy Guide to Sewing...

Many have died in the Australian bush who might have lived had they known the appropriate survival skills. Bushcraft covers all areas of survival and camping activities: making ropes and cords, building huts, camp craft, finding food and water, making...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780900586019Author Andrew BurnhamFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Peco Publications & Publicity LtdPublisher Peco Publications & Publicity Ltd

From stories of zombie apocalypses to love stories centered on brooding, blood-sucking vampires, the occult and all things goth are immensely popular in today's media. Now, Christopher Hart's latest title in his Manga for the Beginner series, teaches...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786932037Author GodefridusFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Austin Macauley PublishersPublisher Austin Macauley Publishers

Featuring hundreds of very clear step-by-step photos, these projects give beginner and intermediate-level crafters everything needed to make contemporary, stylish leather items. First up are 23 projects based on simple structures, then 9 more based on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781684127894Author Kayla CarlsonPage Count 64Imprint Thunder Bay PressPublisher Thunder Bay PressWeight(grams) 524gDimensions(mm) 251mm * 213mm * 33mm

With more than 650 color images, basic and traditional upholstery techniques are presented in step-by-step detail. Traditional upholstery is a craft that has evolved over centuries for padding and covering chairs, seats, and sofas. Using a solid wood or...

A well-dressed table is just stitches away! Best-selling author Judy Gauthier shares twenty quilted table runners you can display year round, plus coordinating placemats and napkins. Step-by-step instructions are included, as well as basics on piecing,...

The decision to start the production of the Curtiss P-40 fighter was made primarily due to the relatively low airframe price and the possibility of launching it almost immediately (based on Curtiss P-36s ready fuselages). The P-40 did not have a...

"I can't control the paint." "It's not colorful enough." "It's intimidating!" With the fun and easy techniques in Gina Rossi Armfield's No Excuses Watercolor, your excuses for not painting with watercolor don't stand a chance! As you try the...

Celebrated designer Debbie Bliss knits the most adorable collection of baby wear ever! This title includes 15 original designs. Debbie, who lives in London, has designed for Baby Gap and Marks & Spencer. Fifteen original designs include everything from...

This is the third volume in a innovative series providing ship modellers with all they need to know about a famous class of warship and associated model kits. The subject of this volume is the Yorktown class, the near-legendary American aircraft...

Keep your tootsies toasty in delightful style with these charming and creative crochet designs! Enjoy crocheting twists on classic styles like Mary Janes and loafers as well as fun creations like elf shoes, owl boots, and your very own pair of ruby red...

Looking to smash the patriarchy and get your arts and crafts on?Want to have a laugh while taking down sexist stereotypes?Look no further than Gemma Correll's Feminist Activity Book , where your dress up doll can wear whatever she wants and the only...

Traditional piecing gets a fresh look! Do you love quilting, but are looking for a modern aesthetic? If so, you'll love Sister Sampler Quilts. Inside, you'll find 25 interchangeable sister blocks and 3 sampler quilts that challenge traditional grid...

Move over, Man Caves. She Sheds are coming to a house near you. Across the country, ladies are carving out a special place for themselves, one free from stress and concern. And they're doing it in their own backyards by turning spaces usually reserved...

Death Ride of the Panzers is a unique guide to the Nazi tanks, vehicles, and crews of World War II. It features never-before-seen photographs from the US National Archives and the author's personal collection, annotated artist renderings, and detailed...

Discover how quilting came to be a favorite pastime for an estimated 3 million quilters in Japan today, as well as a multimillion-dollar business. For 40 years, Japan looked to America and imported quilts for ideas and inspiration. Now, contemporary...

Combining timeless, classic quilts with modern fabrics, this offers a beautiful collection of quilting patterns for those who love tradition with a contemporary touch. Featuring 12 jelly roll quilt patterns that are beginner-friendly and use a selection...

Finally, an easy explanation of Crackle Weave!Susan Kesler-Simpson, author of the popular Overshot Simply and Shadow Weave Simply, now explains Crackle Weave "simply." Her teaching style is to break down the weave structure into its basic parts so that...

Use this compassionate guide to access your deepest emotions, express them through art, and transform them into tools for healing and understanding. Former psychotherapist turned artist Andy Stanton offers guided meditations, imagery techniques, and...

This fun, quirky book is packed with 25 gorgeous, colourful skirts for adults up to size UK 20/US 16 and children from 2 years old. Using the clear explanation, useful sketches and beautiful pictures to guide you, choose from A-line, bell, circle,...

Create three-dimensional, geometric, modular, origami structural models using triangular paper and simple corner-to-corner and side folds. Everything you need is included to create multiple models. Includes a 16-page booklet of instructions to create...