Crafts & Hobbies

Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) was one of the most influential artists working in the genre of ukiyo-e, `pictures of the floating world', in late eighteenth-century Japan, and was widely appreciated for his prints of beautiful women. In...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486790183Author John AlvesFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 225gDimensions(mm) 250mm *...

Be inspired by this fun compilation sketchbook of four favorite volumes from Quarry Books' 20 Ways series!Designed to offer artists, designers, and doodlers a fun and sophisticated collection of illustration fun, each spread features 20 inspiring...

The exquisite art of bonsai is beautifully demonstrated in this authoritative, practical handbook, which takes the reader from a first foray into the world of miniature trees to a level of considerable expertise. The book, now made available again in...

Whether you are an artisan, an architect or a homeowner, The Stone Restoration Handbook demonstrates the best approach and techniques to use when preserving and repairing historic buildings. It introduces the materials and the processes, and explains...

Everything an amateur pigkeeper needs for successGet Started in Pig Keeping offers amateur pigkeepers everything they need to make a success of this increasingly popular pursuit. Whether you are interested in breeding pigs, in meat production, or just...

Warm up your wardrobe with beautiful cabled pieces! The possibilities of crochet cables are endless! In this stunning collection, author and fiber artist Bonnie Barker debuts 18 gorgeous new designs for today's crafter. Using step-by-step directions and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999623022Author Ann BensonFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Ann Benson PublishingPublisher Ann Benson PublishingWeight(grams) 216g

How to Embroider Almost Every Cute Thing includes 550 supercute, sweet, and little embroidery motifs for just about everything you could ever want to depict with needle and thread.From cheeseburgers and chihuahuas to earmuffs and exercise equipment,...

Once the domain of the domestic, craft has now infiltrated every creative sphere - including food, fashion, fine art and architecture. If this craft renaissance is indicative of a new wave of keen creatives, then The Craft Companion is the ultimate...

From snowmen and Santas to puppies, pigsand pirates, even beginning carvers can make 46 charming animal, holidayand fantasy carvings with Quick & Cute Carving Projects. Author Lorie Dickie shows how to get started using just a blank basswood "egg" and a...

Add personality, sentiment, and coziness to your kitchen with Easy Crochet Dishcloths. Don't underestimate the effect crocheting your own dishcloths can have on a space! There's a difference between a house and a home, and there's definitely a difference...

How big is a twin-size quilt? How many squares can you cut from the amount of fabric you have? What's the best way to sew a mitered border? The Quilter's Reference Tool gives you fast answers to these and dozens of other quilting questions. Now this...

Use this tactile, age-old craft to make your own unique and modern leather items. The Leathercraft Handbook guides you through all the skills, tools, and techniques you need to make beautiful and durable pieces, from elegant accessories to stylish...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800352711Author David LarkinFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Crecy PublishingPublisher Crecy Publishing

As Sandra Sigman learned while living in Paris in her twenties, the French consider each floral arrangement a unique work of art filled with passion, movement, texture, and surprise. In French Blooms, Sigman shares the distinct design principles she...

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...

The airbrush is an essential tool for modellers striving for professional-looking results. It can greatly enhance the quality of your modelling output, whether applying a full livery scheme or simply blending in areas of new paintwork. A good airbrush...

Knitting is an enduringly popular and creative craft, but many associate the techniques primarily with hand knitting, believing machine knitting to require arcane knowledge. However, machine knitting is formed from the same stitch structures and is...

The fascination with personal adornment is universal. It is a preoccupation that is primal, instinctive, and uniquely human. 'Jewelry' encompasses a seemingly endless number of ornaments produced across time and in all cultures. The range of materials...

If you are a gardener, groundsman, smallholder or farmer and have a 'mole problem', then this book will be of enormous help to you. Pest-control books normally only devote a paragraph or two to moles and rarely cover the subject in detail. This volume...

In 1928, the Kansas City Star newspaper printed its first quilt block pattern-they continued this tradition for 34 wonderful and influential years. Now for the first time, the best of the blocks from each year can be found in one place! Slow down and...

Crochet with 16 amigurumi animal patterns and their accessories, including a dapper tiger, a masked fox, an adorable hedgehog, and more.About the AuthorEmilie Penou has been passionate about the arts of cross-stitch, crochet, and knitting from a very...

Discover how to transform fabric panels and thread into one-of-a-kind art quilts. Award-winning quilter and fibre artist Joyce Hughes shows how to use dimensional thread painting, raw edge applique, and a variety of embellishments to make seasonal...

The fashionable Finnish sewing duo are back with a second book that shows you how to create a coherent capsule wardrobe - complete with a collection of 20 garments that are easy to make, wear and combine.Complete with stunning photography, clear...

On Amigurumipatterns.net the most beautiful crochet patterns from all over the world are collected. With more than 160,000 fans the site has grown into a community and a meeting place where crocheters and designers meet and exchange tips and patterns...

Very Vintage Holidays celebrates the joy and sentimentality associated with all the major holidays on the calendar, from Easter to Halloween to Christmas-and many more. Vintage decorations, customs, history, and lush images offer up great comfort,...

This first book in the new series will get readers started in making beaded jewellery, similar to the hugely popular absolute beginner's course that Carolyn teaches. It introduces people who have no experience whatsoever, and who may never even have...

This title inspires readers to use their sketchbooks as a launch pad to exciting new works of art. Sketchbooks are one of the most valuable tools an artist can have. They offer a place to dream, explore, think visually, and express new ideas. Mixed-media...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781640210271Author Vogue Knitting MagazineFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Sixth & Spring BooksPublisher Sixth & Spring Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486200828Author W. EllenbergerFormat PaperbackPage Count 151Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Thomas Bewick wrote A History of British Birds at the end of the eighteenth century, just as Britain fell in love with nature. This was one of the wildlife books that marked the moment, the first 'field-guide' for ordinary people, illustrated by woodcuts...

Imaginative 3D origami projects that anyone can make!Do you love the art of paper folding? Well, your favorite pastime goes 3D in this origami guide! Inspired by the kawaii style everyone loves, 3D Origami Fun! shows you how to up your paper-folding game...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906487324Author KIM HARGREAVESFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint Kim HargreavesPublisher Kim Hargreaves

If you have often struggled to draw animals, from master artist Giovanni Civardi comes this highly visual beginners guide to drawing dogs, cats and horses using the traditional grid technique - a method that makes the first stages of drawing simple and...

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

A showcase of new design talent, this book offers twelve brand new practical quilt projects to satisfy the ever-growing band of Jelly Roll addicts. Alongside the winning entries, every quilt has been recreated by the authors, ensuring absolute accuracy...

Dingbats are a fun way to incorporate the fundamentals of Zentangle into a wide variety of creative projects and bring attention and mindfulness to the smallest corners of your life. Use dingbats to add flair to whatever you're working on-they provide a...

Joyful Mending shows you how to repair and improve old items of clothing by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features.Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite...

Renowned watercolourist, David Bellamy, shares his invaluable expertise in this complete reference book for artists, including essential advice on painting still life, flowers and plants, landscapes, buildings, people and coastal scenery. ...