Crafts & Hobbies

In Scraps & Shirttails, Bonnie Hunter showed us the relationship between quilting green and quilting thrifty. Now she's back for a second round of quilting green in Scraps & Shirttails II. Quilt-makers have always known how to reuse, re-purpose and...

This is the ultimate guide to sharpening with traditional waterstones for all owners of Japanese knives. Provided are step-by-step instructions on proper knife sharpening accompanied by over 120 color photos, plus black and white graphics for clarity...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780941936637Author George Di CristinaFormat PaperbackPage Count 278Imprint Craven Street BooksPublisher Craven Street BooksDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781899618316Author William GibbsFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Tarquin PublicationsPublisher Tarquin Publications

Until fairly recently, machining has been a high-cost manufacturing technique available only to large corporations and specialist machine shops. With today's cheaper and more powerful computers, CNC milling and 3D printing technology has become...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604689051Author Paula BarnesFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Martingale & CompanyPublisher Martingale & CompanyWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 279mm...

Did you think embroidery was complicated, confined to flowers and a major undertaking? This cute, crazy and clever little book will dispel those myths and inspire you to take up a needle and thread even if it's for the first time ever. Fiona Goble is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262544900Author Jon PetersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 328Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdWeight(grams) 397gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 23mm

Featuring exquisite examples from museums and private collections, including many rare items, this treasure trove explains and illustrates the history and beauty of American sewing tools. Exhaustively researched, it is the first publication to focus on...

Forget shoes and take your sock addiction to new lengths with this fun collection of over 30 knitted socks designs; an inspiring mix of cosy, quirky and chic. Pamper yourself with pedicure socks, pose in retro leg warmers, or relax in pretty ballet...

This book features 25 inspirational sewing projects shown step by step. The beauty of applique celebrated in original and practical projects. Stylish items include a Shaker-style throw, a child's apron, a tablecloth and matching napkins, pillows of all...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951373276Author Crafty as EverFormat PaperbackPage Count 26Imprint Crafty as EverPublisher Crafty as EverWeight(grams) 73gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 203mm *...

Everyone remembers the special childhood toys made with love by a favourite family member. A full-sized teddy bear or doll can be a time-consuming project, but you can recapture the joy of handmade toys with 500 Toys to Make. Explore a wide variety of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788365437709Author Eduardo MartinezFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Oficyna Wydawnicza KAGERO Damian MajsakPublisher Oficyna Wydawnicza KAGERO Damian...

Get info on all of the basics you need to dye fabric, including necessary tools, the best dyes, which fabrics to use, precautions, and more-all in one handy reference tool!About the AuthorWhen Linda was seven years old, her mother sat her down at a...

Marketed as the "fastest metal cars in the world," Hot Wheels*r revolutionized the die-cast toy car market. Collectors throughout the world recognize the Hot Wheels*r brand. The models produced between 1968 and 1972 represent the vintage years for this...

Inspired original crochet designs for baby boys and girls, with sizing from newborns to 12 months. Includes 10 top-selling designs from Kristi Simpson's incredibly successful downloadable crochet pattern business, RAKJpatterns.com, as well as 25 new...

Crochet enthusiasts and plant lovers, this project book by Amy Gaines is perfect for you! With 22 delightful projects that are easy to make and stylish to display or gift, this book offers a charming way to add some botanical beauty to your crafting. ...

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will...

Includes information on chip carving history, wood selection, tools, sharpening and cutting techniques. Also includes sections on borders, grids, rosettes, foliage, lettering and finishing. Features seven step-by-step demonstrations including a trivet, a...

Japanese cruiser of the Second World War, the only ship of her type. The cruiser "Oyodo" was designed in Japan in the late 1930s in response to the need for long-range cruisers. Of the many variants prepared by the technical service, the design of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781574214444Author Maria DiazFormat PaperbackPage Count 127Imprint Fox Chapel PublishingPublisher Fox Chapel PublishingWeight(grams) 544gDimensions(mm)...

Easy to use patterns. Covers all major holidays with 275 patterns for a variety of designs for each holiday Also includes zodiac signs and flowers for each month of the year All original designs by internationally known papercutting artist,...

Learn to knit with only your fingers, instead of with traditional knitting needles. It s the ultimate on-the-go, take-it-with-you craft: all you need is some yarn and your own two hands. With clear instructions and colorful step-by-step photos, author...

Vintage-inspired projects culled from the archives of the legendary knitwear maker...Paris, Milan, London ... Cleveland? Yes, it's true. For decades, this Midwestern city of grit and steel remained at the forefront of American fashion. Cleveland was home...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781945731037Author Sherri Ann BaldyFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Sherri Baldy My-BestiesPublisher Sherri Baldy My-BestiesWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486850412Author Tim FoleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 200gDimensions(mm)...

Little One-Yard Wonders features 101 inventive projects that can be completed in just a few hours and are sure to delight the little one in your life. Step-by-step illustrated instructions, close-up photographs, and pattern pieces make it easy to create...

An International Master's instructive guide to essential tactical strategies and positions in chess. A comprehensive book from the Swedish International Master Thomas Engqvist for understanding the most important tactical chess positions in the opening...

Each title in the Easy Cross Stitch series provides a beautiful collection of designs to inspire and challenge beginning stitchers. These thematic resource books offer an easy-to-follow, full-colour chart and a colour key on every page. This jam-packed...

This guide for carving an intricate, three-dimensional dogwood branch sculpture in butternut lends itself well to wood carvers at most skill levels and will inform and inspire carvers to create future 3D relief projects. The book includes advice on power...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486810867Author Amanda FreundFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

With more than 120 beautiful color photos, this guide introduces how the simple art of weaving can help each of us-whether we are weavers or not-to build our inner life. The goal is to recognize, receive, and live in harmony with your own deepest truths...

This inventive activity art book, now in paperback, combines fun and focus, entertainment, and mindfulness using collage and cutout techniques. It includes a brief history of collage and practical tips and ideas to cut and paste, draw and paint, and sew...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781561588268Author Tage FridFormat HardbackPage Count 688Imprint Taunton Press IncPublisher Taunton Press Inc

For the embroiderer who appreciates the value of beautiful stitches but also likes to break a few rules along the way, Rebecca Ringquist's Embroidery Workshops is a refreshing new resource for both standard and out-of-the-box techniques. Based on the...

The 38M Toldi light tank, contrary to its designation, went into service in 1940. At the time it was the state of art armoured weaponry of the Hungarian Army. Before that time the Army had its WW1 style armoured trains, armoured cars and the tiny Italian...

Complete your essential outerwear wardrobe this season with on-trend knitted pieces, ideal for throwing over your shoulders before stepping out into the cold. From oversized coats and ponchos to neat waist-length jackets, this collection of cosy...

Bob Sherman explores everything from the basic parts of a candle -- fuel, additives, scent, and wick, to instructions on how to make dozens of original candles. Here are detailed chapters on creating your workspace, choosing from the many different kinds...

A glorious trove of miniature art across eras and mediums-from ancient Egypt to the present, from netsuke to medieval shrines Intricate and appealing, curious and uncanny, miniature works of art exert surprising power. Over thousands of years and...