Crafts & Hobbies

40 appealing projects for everyone. Tiny palm-sized pin looms are making a comeback. Here is the perfect book to get started with this intriguing continuous strand weaving technique. Projects include blankets, bags and purses, soft toys, home decor and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorAmigurumipatterns.net is a website that contains amigurumi patterns created by designers from all over the world. Joke Vermeiren started collecting patterns on...

This exquisite book, a follow-up to the hugely successful Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers, is written by needlework expert Trish Burr in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It features a starter project that introduces the reader to the...

The Cottage Life reflects our collective desire to escape the chaos of modern existence; to live with more purpose, more compassion and more joy. The Cottage Life is an essential guide to slow and simple living, inspired by the magical world of...

The Royal School of Needlework teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard, developing techniques in new and innovative ways. Written by RSN apprentice and tutor Kate Sinton, this book contains an extensive guide to stitches and techniques, as well...

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,...

It features 25 designs for decorative and practical wirework projects that are easy to make at home. The beauty of wire celebrated in inspirational designs and practical projects. It offers over 250 specially-commissioned photographs. Complete...

Now you can choose between thread and yarn! This book includes instructions for making 101 doilies crocheted using size 10 crochet cotton thread or worsted-weight yarn. The thread creates small doilies perfect for coasters and the large doilies can be...

100 Essential Knitting Stitches is a handy directory of 100 need-to-know knitting stitches to refresh or expand on reader's needlework skills. Whether you are new to knitting, want to widen your repertoire or just need a comprehensive reference guide...

How to Embroider Almost Every Animal is an inspiring, fun, and sophisticated collection of 400+ stitch motifs that offer a fresh take on animal-themed embroidery. Get a detailed checklist of everything you'll need to embark on your animal stitching...

This book is comprised of 25 recent, do-it-yourself articles for designing and building bookcases, cabinets, and built-ins. Accomplished carpenters and woodworkers offer richly detailed expert advice for true insiders' tips. As more people turn their...

With the popularity of Outlander, Penny Dreadful and Game of Thrones - as well as the popularity of conventions like San Diego Comic Con - fans are eager to create period gowns that emulate the characters they love. Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox, owners of...

Sewing soft dolls has never been easier with these adorable patterns from Gingermelon designer Shelly Down! The eagerly anticipated first book by popular toy designer Shelly Down, My Felt Doll shows sewers of all abilities how to make adorable soft...

'Elevating crocheted granny squares to couture (and captivating her TikTok followers in the process) is something of a natural instinct for Liv Huffman.' - Los Angeles Times 'Crocheting and knitting are so hot right now. [Liv Huffman] is our crochet...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997014556Author Antoinette MatlinsFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint Gemstone PressPublisher Gemstone PressWeight(grams) 703gDimensions(mm) 228mm *...

Come aboard with carver Mike Shipley as he shows you how to carve a sea-worthy old sailor and his crew. More than 100 step-by-step photos guide you in carving, painting and staining the salty Old Sea Captain and his first and second mates. Patterns are...

Ferrari 308, 328 and 348 traces the complete story of the four models of Ferrari's V8-powered sports cars between 1973 and 1995 - the cars that broke Ferrari out of the V6 and V12 moulds, with the V8 becoming Ferrari's most popular engine choice in the...

Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better player whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.Features and reviews in England Netball,...

Handmade bags are a great way to accessorise and express your individual style. They also make unique gifts for family and friends. This fantastic collection of bags features a range of styles and designs, showing you how to create 20 affordable,...

Crocheting and travelling... these two passions have been brought together by talented designer Mark Roseboom - aka The Guy with the Hook - in this exquisite crochet book. Mark has traveled extensively in the last ten years. He has seen and learned...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486461724Author Rona GurkewitzFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

A complete step-by-step guide to essential woodwork techniques, from choosing and cutting timber to planning, measuring, marking, cutting, shaping and joining. Essential troubleshooting tips are supplied throughout. Learn how to control power tools...

In spite of the relatively small numbers involved, the Tiger I and Tiger II tanks of the German Army and Waffen-SS heavy Panzer formations played a central role in resisting the Allied invasion of France in the summer of 1944/. British and American tank...

The latest title in Stackpole's bestselling Basics series, this book presents a fun, growing trend in glass crafts. Teaches all the basics for getting started in glass fusing: what type of glass to use and how to cut it; how to work with a kiln from...

Winner of the Creative Play Awards 2023 Discover the treasures of our natural world with 52 fun activities following the seasons. Filled with activities and games for children aged 7 years and up to do out...

Capture the spirit of a cosy Nordic Christmas with eleven crocheted decorations to create. Nordic Christmas Crochet is a mix of classic and modern-style Christmas decorations, based on the simple, natural, Nordic aesthetic that characterises Krea...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486227092Author George B. BridgmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 175Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Benjamin Franklin Award (Crafts & Hobbies) 2023.Book InformationISBN 9781681888569Author Justine Tiu Format HardbackPage Count 200Imprint Weldon OwenPublisher...

Feltmaking is a popular and exciting contemporary medium, expanding in many new directions. This practical book focuses on the specific requirements for making felt bags. It explains the principles of using a resist to create 3D forms, and looks at...

PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new...

Bedtime bookworms will love snuggling up and listening to their favourite story in a cosy hooded blanket. Bring storytime to life as they act out the characters - will they be a goodie or a baddie, Little Red Riding Hood or the wolf? Lynne Rowe's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781936807383Author Ed RosenthalFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint Quick American a division of Quick Trading Co ,U.S.Publisher Quick American a division...

The name 'Great Western Railway' immediately conjures up images of Stars, Castles and Kings, the legendary express passenger locomotives that were the envy of the world in their day. However, the Swindon empire also produced extensive fleets of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910488645Author Katya KraussFormat HardbackPage Count 468Imprint The Pet Book Publishing Company LtdPublisher First Stone Publishing

This second volume in the popular Zoomigurumi series brings together a delightful collection of 15 cute amigurumi animal patterns. With stunning full-colour photography, clear and easy-to-follow instructions and an explanation about the techniques...

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...

Go back to the days when dinosaurs ruled the earth with 15 prehistoric paper-folding projects and 250 sheets of origami paper to sink your teeth into. With 15 designs for big and small dinosaurs, ocean-dwellers and high flyers, there are projects here...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780974106519Author Jonni GoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 98Imprint Wet Cat EbooksPublisher Wet Cat EbooksWeight(grams) 192g

This title features 20 clearly presented, easy-to-follow knitting patterns catering for a wide range of abilities. The projects are full of personality and will appeal to adults and children alike. It includes a vibrant gallery section displaying every...

In The Wood Burn Book, Rachel Strauss (@woodburncorner) teaches you everything you'll need to know to master pyrography, whether you're brand new to the hobby or you've been "writing with fire" for years. This essential guide opens with a brief...