Crafts & Hobbies

Step inside the beguiling world of the Curiosity Shoppe! Welcome to the weird, wonderful world of the Curiosity Shoppe, where every drawer, shelf, and display offers a new discovery. It's unlike anything you've ever seen--let alone colored--as the pages...

Following on from her bestselling first book 'Contemporary Quilts', award-winning contemporary quilt artist Sandra Meech explains how to harness your own creativity to add innovation and depth to your quilt and embroidery work. In 'Creative Quilts', she...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999215804Author Lindsay MooreFormat PaperbackPage Count 102Imprint Nicholas O'NeilPublisher Nicholas O'NeilWeight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

'Goldstruck: A Life Shaped by Jewellery' sets luxurious imagery of a lifetime's work alongside an honest and often comically autobiographical account of Stephen Webster's career in the jewellery world. The book is a lavish collation of Stephen's personal...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604689877Author Pat SloanFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Martingale & CompanyPublisher Martingale & CompanyWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 274mm *...

The cowl is back! Bestselling author Cathy Carron once again gives the cowl her visionary treatment. Showcasing 35 fresh designs, this book offers an impressive range of styles, from Cafe au Lait, where two contrasting colours combine with a ripple...

Made using worsted- and chunky-weight yarns, these 8 sets of hats and scarves are great for casual and outdoor play! Hats are worked from the top-down, or bottom to top and even side to side. All include an opening at the top of the crown for a pony-tail...

In Thing I Learned From Knitting (Whether I Wanted to or Not), Pearl Mc-Phee examines age-old aphorisms in light of knitting. From "Hope Springs Eternal" to "A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed" and "Birds of a Feather Flock Together", Pearl=McPhee casts...

Until now, there has not been a comprehensive, chronological history of the studio art quilt, which is an international phenomenon. This feast for the eyes offers full-color images of 400 masterpieces along with engaging interviews and profiles of 58...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648581130Author Dave B StevensFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint David StevensPublisher David StevensWeight(grams) 152g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788365560124Author ColoringcrazeFormat HardbackPage Count 90Imprint Coloringcraze.comPublisher Coloringcraze.comWeight(grams) 503gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

European railways are characterized by a huge and contrasting range of locomotives, liveries, rolling stock, stations and infrastructure. In addition, the network incorporates standard, narrow and broad gauges, private and nationalized railways,...

Starting with an inspiration photo or painting, choose fabrics to create your own artistic Log Cabin quilts. Learn to navigate visual pathways and composition, applying easy techniques and experimenting with colour. Student work is presented, showing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781571208309Author Susan CarlsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint C & T PublishingPublisher C & T PublishingWeight(grams) 404g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486254708Author Connie EatonPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 230gDimensions(mm) 278mm * 208mm *...

The Sketch Workshop - Future Concepts is 3dtotal's answer to the question: 'Why can't I draw futuristic scenes like that?' Designed for beginners and hobbyists alike, it's a fun and innovative way for people of all ages to find the inspiration to pick up...

Mosaic artist Martin Cheek provides a practical "mental tool kit" to assist the reader in making fused glass mosaics. Growing out of a 5-day master class, this book begins by exploring creative influences and the development of a design and continues...

Of the many media used by companies to bring attention to their products or services, none seem to have had the overall appeal of porcelain enamel. The process of creating porcelain signs is an art in itself, and the influx of new collectors in the...

Caricature Carving contains a collection of 30 of the best caricature carving projects from the pages of Woodcarving Illustrated. The book delves into the realm of comic expressionism thanks to artists like Pete LeClair, Ross Oar, Phil Bishop and Arnold...

Machine Embroidery is hugely exciting in terms of its potential as a creative medium and is part of a flourishing creative industry both in design and production. MMU hosts a specialist embroidery department, which has been instrumental in artistic...

Now it's easy to design your own knit! Start with one of the 12 basic pattern "recipes" for pieces such as a hat, pullover, shawl, scarf, socks, tee, mitts, tunic, or cardigan. Choose nearly any yarn and a stitch pattern from the 85 4-stitch multiple...

This fun and inspiring collection of 318 original patchwork and applique blocks from designer Kumiko Fujita show off her amazing talent for constructing detailed, realistic looking motifs with deceptively simple shapes. Quilters will enjoy poring over...

The use of wax, paper, clay, and other materials to prevent the effects of heat, fire, smoke, chemical reactions, colors, and glazes from altering or contaminating the surfaces of work is very popular with ceramicists. However, learning to use these...

When Shakespearean characters kiss, embrace, or shake hands, what does it mean? Are dramatic characters following established rules of conduct, or breaking them? Are there rules to break? Staging Touch in Shakespeare's England addresses these and related...

In this imaginative, creative resource, award-winning scrapbook designer, Cory Richardson-Lauve, leads you on a celebration of the divine connection you can experience through scrap booking. Weaving her own insights, techniques and artwork with the...

365 New Knitting Stitches!The perfect gift for yourself or a friend (or two) who loves to knit, this standing desk flip calendar showcases a new stitch pattern for every day of the year! Each date features a new pattern swatch with complete...

Forget tired scarves and bulky turtlenecks - funky, chunky, hip and happening cowls are where it's at! Following up her hit book "Hattitude", author and designer Cathy Carron weaves a fashion statement that puts in-the-know women head and shoulders above...

Whether you're a total novice or practically a pro, this indispensible guide from McCall's is packed with instructions, tips and fascinating facts that every sewer needs. From mastering the most basic techniques to the ins and outs of using a sewing...

Knack Studio founder Barb Blair is famous for her knack with furniture: spotting classic pieces and transforming them into modern showstoppers. In this inspiring book, Blair goes beyond the nuts and bolts of furniture refinishing to show how to style...

Celebrate the seasons with this sweet collection of folk-inspired projects using wool applique and embroidery. Featuring the author's signature sheep and floral motifs, these 11 small, charming projects made with easy fusible applique will appeal to...

Compose, create, and print innovative art quilts starting from your own digital photographs-even those from your phone! Well-known fibre artist Wen Redmond starts with the tools and equipment you'll need-any image-editing software and a standard inkjet...

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Woodworking Handtools, Devices & Instruments is the first volume in Graham Blackburn's paperback Illustrated Workshop series. It's a comprehensive pictorial index of the woodworking handtools common in the Western...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781940552231Author Akemi ShibataFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Zakka WorkshopPublisher Zakka WorkshopWeight(grams) 566g

Figure Drawing for Concept Artists is an essential primer that aims to bring traditional figure drawing techniques and knowledge to every concept artist's skill set. Accessibly written and lavishly illustrated by Kan Muftic, a professional concept artist...

Great for sailors, Scouts, climbers, cavers, rescue workers, or anyone who is simply interested in learning the skills behind knotting and splicing, this classic work holds the very foundation of the art.When it comes to explaining crafters' tools and...

One person's rubbish is another's treasure. That's a fact of life that the 'Junkmarket gals' know only too well. Through their shop, web site and tireless touring, Sue Whitney and Ki Nassauer have helped countless devotees transform junk into...

Selected by Choice magazine as an Outstanding Academic Book for 2000 Chinese glazes have been admired throughout history for their extraordinary qualities and colors-not least in China itself, where their appearance has been compared variously to jade,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906155001Author Victoria WoodcockFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Black Dog Publishing LtdPublisher Black Dog PressWeight(grams) 691g

Covering every step of the process - from material selection to final embellishments - professional stage costumer Gillian Conahan demystifies glove making and offers all crafters a repertoire of basic pieces.About the AuthorGillian Conahan is a...

Stitch a dozen fabulous dishcloths! Choose from an assortment of pretty floral designs, each made using Premier Yarns Home Cotton #4 worsted-weight yarn and a size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook. They are suitable for beginners and more advanced crocheters who...