Crafts & Hobbies

In this follow-up to Knit to Flatter, author Amy Herzog is back with more real-talk for knitters. In Knit Wear Love, she guides us through picking a base pattern that works for our inherent shape, then customising it to suit our size and style-all with...

With the delicacy of a spider's web, the traditional, Amerindian dream catcher traps bad dreams in its weave and lets good dreams slide along its feathers to the sleeper. Dream catchers have become an essential item in decoration, but they remain highly...

The children in your life will love looking just as stylish as the grown ups in these mini versions of our most popular Mode patterns. Mix and match our collection of adorable sweaters, cardigans and accessories for a fun and layered look, ideal for a...

Join in the comeback of the vintage look by making your own hats, handbags, and more in classic styles. These 23 patterns include accessories for women, men, and children, all with a vintage-chic look. 23 patterns for hats, purses and tote bags, shawls...

Learn how to make unique pen designs using the Slimline pen kit and its strongest attributes with clear, step-by-step instructions and 291 clear color photos. The designs and techniques used in this book include: changing the lengths of the pen's...

Bent willow furniture, an early American craft, was a familiar sight on the front porches of America until the 1930s. Now in an easy to follow, step-by-step instructional book, one of America's foremost makers of twig furniture shares the technique...

Sprinkle some fairy dust and journey to a land where fun and creativity rule! Sewing these 14 colourful projects will delight children and unicorn lovers of all ages. Patterns are clearly marked with one, two, or three rainbows to entice sewists of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781939130174Author Mitsuhiko ImamoriFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Vertical Inc.Publisher Vertical Inc.Weight(grams) 281g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780919985605Author Leslie PerlisFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Wardell PublicationsPublisher Wardell PublicationsWeight(grams) 202g

The Napoleonic era has been called the age of the military tailor because of the colorful and ornate uniforms of this period. Using a clearly photographed and captioned step-by-step approach, Mike Davidson guides the reader through the process of...

Explore the timeless charm--and versatility--of an iconic block! Classic yet contemporary, Log Cabin blocks are steeped in tradition yet open to infinite possibilities. In Beyond the Block, today's top designers show you how to take the traditional...

This title includes designs that use both large and small needles and simple techniques for edgings, seams, spacing, and shaping. Both beginning and experienced knitters can create a world of luxury with this wonderful lace knitting book from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486473086Author Phillips PhillipsFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Take advantage of nature’s bounty and craft in time with the seasons! Whether potting up dandelion honey, cooking and crafting with rose petals or preserving autumn leaves and acorns, there are so many wonderful gifts, ornaments and treats that can be...

One of the loveliest objects to come from China's Imperial history is the snuff bottle--elegant, tactile, beautifully crafted, and above all small; it makes an ideal subject for collectors. This book clearly explains the history of snuff and its...

This is the definitive book on fashion in the 1940s, covering everything from French style under the Occupation and the 'make do and mend' mentality, through issues of dress, patriotism and propaganda and the development of faux fabrics and rationing, to...

A book that explains various tools and techniques necessary for successfully building models with brass, now in its second edition with a new chapter on shipbuilding. Whether substituting for an existing plastic model kit part or assembly, making a...

Famed quilt collector Roderick Kiracofe's popular classic is back with 20 new quilts and a new intro by curator and quilt scholar Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Roderick Kiracofe's sumptuous hardcover book of 150 offbeat quilts became an instant classic when it...

Make your gathering more festive with these creative projects.About the AuthorLinda Valentino is a teacher in New York and regularly crafts with 25 or more children. She enjoys crafting wood projects for kids and adults. She has published over 200...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486422466Author Virginia NathansonFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 272g

Fantastic fashion that won't cost you the earth.What is a 'fashion footprint'? What's the problem with fast fashion? And is there any alternative to it? This inspirational guide is your sustainable sourcebook full of activities and practical tips on how...

The Eurofighter program is the most important military and industrial collaboration project that has ever been carried out in the Old Continent. Originally born as an air superiority fighter, intended to counteract the numerical superiority of the Warsaw...

The Christmas Jumper Colouring book is a new and exciting, festive jumper-themed colouring book. Available in time for the start of the Christmas season, the gorgeous images of jumpers to colour in will offer the keen artist a unique take on the...

A child's life is filled to the brim with different activities and outings, and what better way to keep it all organized than with cute and soft amigurumi bags? In her first book, Chabepatterns brings together various designs for bags both big and small...

Set against the backdrop of the world's tallest peaks, author Andrea Jurgrau's New Heights in Lace Knitting takes lace knitters through an adventurous journey, elevating their lace skills to new heights. Before starting any journey, knitters need to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784889962062Author Keiko NakazawaFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Japan Publications Trading CoPublisher Japan Publications Trading CoWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780985035808Author Robert Wayne Atkins P EFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Grandpappy, IncorporatedPublisher Grandpappy, IncorporatedWeight(grams)...

Sketch Workshop: Mech and Weapon Design is 3dtotal's answer to the question: "Why can't I draw mechs or weapons like that?" Designed for beginners and hobbyists alike, it's a fun and innovative way for people of all ages to find the inspiration they need...

Learn how to turn squares and rectangles into circles and ovals with no curved piecing-it's easy! Use innovative layering, playful patterns, and delightful color choices to create 11 mind-bending quilt projects that'll have you seeing double. The...

Creating rag rugs has enthralled weavers for over a century. Now you, too, can recycle your favorite fabrics and transform them into unique rugs that will bring a striking personal touch to every room in your home. From stripes, checks, and rosettes to...

This beautifully photographed paper-craft book takes you through 20 easy-to-make and inspiring pom-pom decorations that will transform your home, garden or celebration. You can discover lots of creative and imaginative pom-pom ideas - from huge floating...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781464708732Author Fons & PorterFormat PaperbackImprint Leisure Arts IncPublisher Leisure Arts IncWeight(grams) 476g

Pay tribute to The Stars and Stripes with patriotic quilts from Judy Martin. Features 16 new 2- or 3-colour quilts inspired by the 'Shakespeare in the Park Quilt' from her Creative Pattern Book.About the AuthorJudy Martin has designed and published more...

This easy, accessible, and fun approach to basket making offers instructions for 18 beautiful and useful baskets. Beginning with simple basket designs and progressing to more-advanced techniques, you build new skills with each project. Follow along from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781461046677Author Ember LimFormat PaperbackPage Count 54Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpaceWeight(grams) 168gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 4mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780966258912Author Randy McDanielFormat PaperbackPage Count 188Imprint Dragonfly EnterprisesPublisher Dragonfly EnterprisesWeight(grams) 445gDimensions(mm)...

Fit sewing into your busy lifestyle with practical tips that will help you put hours back on the clock! Author Heidi Staples, a creative mom of three, will help you organize your sewing space and works-in-progress so they are ready to roll at a moment's...

If you're like most knitters, you have lonely skeins of yarn in your closet - casualties of projects discarded mid-row or leftovers from long-completed pieces. Offering 101 charming designs that use just a single skein of yarn, Judith Durant shows you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780986169601Author Pence D EricaFormat PaperbackPage Count 350Imprint Pence Enterprises, IncPublisher Pence Enterprises, IncWeight(grams) 839g

This Christmas, LEGO is moving from under the tree to on the tree! With The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book as your guide, you ll make classic globe and barrel ornaments, all out of LEGO, as well as original gingerbread houses, a charming wreath, arcade...