Crafts & Hobbies

Have a cup of cuteness! There's nothing as sweet as a cute little kitty gazing out at you with her big brown eyes. That look gets you every time! Now you can color a darling kitty whenever you want, perched in her own pretty teacup. Acclaimed illustrator...

Break the rules--knit outside the lines!AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These non-traditional colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary...

Take your love of fabric to the next level and transform your home with this bright and accessible book for upholstery newcomers. The Beginner's Guide to Upholstery takes you gently by the hand and shows you the simple techniques you need to take the...

CUT FLOWERS is an A-Z guide to the most popular flowers used in flower arranging. It covers over 130 flowers showing their botanical and common name plus form, colour, length of stem and the seasons each one is available. Included are tips on buying...

Make bright, stunning quilts and quilted home decor and accessory projects with modern improvisational techniques. In celebration of freeform creativity, the covered methods focus on choosing colour, shape, and function. Improvisational piecing lets...

A magnificent catalogue of the V&A's collection of twentieth-century and contemporary British ceramics. Contemporary ceramicists working in Britain, including Rachel Kneebone, Grayson Perry and Edmund de Waal, are part of a broader international group...

This beautiful modern-day "commonplace book" can be used as a focused thought journal to collect ideas, observations, knowledge, and more-for present-day reflection and future inspiration. A commonplace book is a kind of uber diary of miscellany-an...

Bestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan has distilled her art teaching into the things that matter most and can be digested in a short period of time - in just one afternoon you can start painting. Learning to paint is one of the life-long aspirations...

Grab your pencils and become the ultimate Pokemon Trainer with this mega colouring book! Colour in favourite characters, patterns and scenes in this official Pokemon colouring book! With a range of difficulties, this...

Draping, also known as moulage, is a fashion design technique that involves working with fabric directly on a mannequin, 'sculpting' the toile on a dress form. Imagination and freedom are the key principles of this process, allowing the designer to start...

For any sea-farer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided ropE? This is the definitive pocket-sized guide to all rope splicing techniques. Most of the techniques are quite...

The LEGO (R) MINDSTORMS (R) EV3 set offers so many new and exciting features that it can be hard to know where to begin. Without the help of an expert, it could take months of experimentation to learn how to use the advanced mechanisms and numerous...

Carving faces is arguably one of the hardest things to do when woodworking, but it is an essential skill. This guide will help carvers master the fundamentals of faces in either realistic or stylized pieces. Carver and author, Alec LaCasse, teaches...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781451640588Author Maureen CallahanFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Touchstone BooksPublisher Touchstone BooksWeight(grams) 340g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486291574Author Aldren A. WatsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Friendly monsters, pretty mermaids and magical fairies make up part of this brand new toy sewing pattern collection from Melly & Me. It includes 10 projects for cute stuffed toys based on the theme: fantasy creatures. This is a gorgeous new collection...

Discover the world of botanical block printing through an approachable guide that unveils a plethora of practical techniques and processes. This guide invites you to create stunning prints inspired by the natural world, all crafted by your own hands. ...

Crafting is so much fun but did you know that it can sometimes create excess waste that is not good for our planet? For this imaginative collection of projects, most of what you need is already in your recycling box, but for other supplies there is a...

**Sophie Claire's sparkling new romance novel, This Christmas in Paris, is available to pre-order now!**'A sumptuous Christmas romance' WOMAN & HOME 'A cosy and heart-warming Christmas read - the perfect festive treat' HEIDI SWAIN'A fun and festive read'...

This new book from Japanese cross stitch sensation Makoto Oozu is packed with hundreds of tiny motifs that can be stitched onto anything from badges and hankies to T-shirts and bags. You will find it impossible to choose a favourite!The book is arranged...

Get your granny on with this collection of 12 different crochet wearables - one for each month of the year - all made using the humble granny square stitch. There are lighter knits for summer days and heavier knits for the cooler months, all made...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692637708Author Hannah LynnFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Hannah Lynn Art & DesignPublisher Hannah Lynn Art & DesignWeight(grams)...

Amy Sedaris meets the nihilistic spirit of millennial/Gen Z humor with a healthy dose of Lisa Frank in Shitty Craft Club: a guide that allows burnt-out, pressured people to accept their imperfections and find inner calm with whatever shitty thing they...

This guide contains 20 circular walks in Shropshire, covering the very best of the county's wide-ranging landscape, from high up on the Shropshire Hills down to glorious woodland and wildlife-rich mosses; through historical towns and villages and along...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838147051Author Rock N' Roll ColouringFormat PaperbackPage Count 56Imprint Rock N' Roll ColouringPublisher Rock N' Roll Colouring

Park of a fantastic new series of stash-busting sewing books aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters, this book has 25 quick and easy projects to make, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions...

'Part how-to guide, part manifesto - a gentle exhortation that encourages us to reconnect with our damaged belongings and ourselves.' TOAST magazineFor Molly Martin, it all started with a pair of socks. Her favourite pair. When the heels became...

Type Specimens introduces readers to the history of typography and printing through a chronological visual tour of the books, posters, and ephemera designed to sell fonts to printers, publishers, and eventually graphic designers. This richly...

Why settle for the same old jams when you could try something deliciously different? Jams With a Twist will take your jam making to a whole new level. Liven things up with alcohol, essences, cordials, syrups, teas, spices, nuts, nibs and...

A new colouring book from New York Times bestselling illustrator, Kerby Rosanes, whose detailed illustrations are loved by adults and children alike.Mythic World features over 55 mythical creatures and legends to colour. Showcasing some of the best-known...

Tiger tanks were among the most-feared fighting vehicles of the Second World War and they gained almost legendary status, yet they never fulfilled their potential because they were not produced in sufficient numbers and the tide the war had turned...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692733646Author Sherri Ann BaldyFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Sherri Baldy My-BestiesPublisher Sherri Baldy My-BestiesWeight(grams)...

An essential reference for anyone working with ceramics, from weekend crafters and students to practising ceramicists seeking a one-stop reference on techniques and processes, this workshop reference covers both traditional and contemporary practices,...

This book focuses on teaching knitters all three methods of knitting socks, using step-by-step photos and a series of helpful hints and tips. The basic designs are given in three sizes for children, women and men and are made with a popular self-striping...

'Sick of all your clothes? How to detox your wardrobe and feel yourself again' - Metro 'Farmer's upbeat, no-nonsense guidance is particularly useful if you're feeling stuck in a sartorial rut.' - RTE Lifestyle'Kat Farmer believes clothing can be a...

Stitch in Bloom is a gorgeous new embroidery book, celebrating the art of couching, an embellishment technique used to adorn fabrics.Artist and mixed-media textile designer, Lora Avedian demonstrates the versatility of this stitch using different...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781440238611Author Bonnie BarkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Krause PublicationsPublisher F&W Publications Inc

Learn how to master hundreds of knotting and braiding techniques to create stunning jewellery and accessories. Written by renowned jewellery crafter and first Ambassador for Swarovski Elements, Dorothy Wood, The Knotting & Braiding Bible is the essential...

Hand-made jewellery is always in style. So why not go one step further and make your own beads? Polymer clay is the material of choice and you will learn how to use free-form techniques and bead-rolling tools to create several styles. Sculpted...

12 stunning quilt designs that you can make from both fat and long quarters, from international bestselling authors Pam and Nicky Lintott. Quilters love quarters, whether they are fat or long, and any self-respecting sewist will no doubt have a...