Crafts & Hobbies

Follow Wendy Ward's tutorials to make a capsule wardrobe of 20 classic garments, suitable for any body regardless of gender, age or body shape. Wendy's style is functional but beautiful basics, and you will learn the skills to make clothes out of both...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553459340Author G ZuckerFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House IncPublisher Random House USA...

Create beautiful wooden animal portraits on the scroll saw with Woodworker's Pattern Book. Realistic ready-to-use patterns are provided for 75 fascinating creatures, from exotic predators to familiar backyard friends. Father and son scroll sawing team...

The renowned embroiderer Linda Miller brings the art of machine embroidery to life in this beautiful book. Packed with practical advice and over 200 photographs, each chapter guides you through all the skills and techniques needed to make an array of...

A collection of classic, stylish knitted winterwear from the craft's rich past. This book presents 25 patterns for mittens and gloves for men, women, and children, all updated with modern terminology and abbreviations. From delicate lace gloves to warm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950934195Author KB LoomsFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Cedar Lane PressPublisher Cedar Lane PressDimensions(mm) 279mm * 215mm * 8mm

With Paper Collage Workshop, you can experience the joy of creativity as you use color swatches torn from magazines to transform photos into original collages. In addition to taking you through both foundational collage activities and intermediate-level...

Bring some good luck along, with a little bit of whimsy, to your home or that of a loved one with these fun projects featuring gnomes. The book is filled with nine creative designs. Find playful designs for all rooms of the house including projects for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781959265009Author Joe KertzmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Gun Digest BooksPublisher Krause Publications

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781440218187Author Tula PinkFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Krause PublicationsPublisher F&W Publications IncWeight(grams) 507gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

This is a fun, comprehensive course to painting animals in watercolour that focuses on the two key aspirations for novice animal artists: to paint subjects in a loose yet realistic style; and to capture the essence of animals' characters. Eight complete...

Artisan ropework-coiling, spiraling, and stitching cotton rope-is an exciting and relatively unexplored technique for creating baskets, vessels, wall hangings, bowls, and much more. This book, packed with more than 150 photos, is an excellent...

A guide to the increasingly popular trend of transforming data into beautiful textile art. This stylish and fascinating book from up-and-coming textile art star Jordan Cunliffe shows how raw data, maps and personal experience can be distilled into...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789502305Author David WoodroffeFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint ArcturusPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913089429Author Keith BluemelFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Porter Press InternationalPublisher Porter Press International

Livia is best known for creating high style, gorgeous and unbelievably realistic paper flowers and in The Paper Flower Book, she will share her until-now secret techniques for 27 of her most popular flowers, including peonies, poppies, roses, hibiscus...

Pin looms are hot! These palm-sized weaving looms go anywhere and make just about anything you can imagine, from fashionable wrist cuffs to full-sized blankets. Just drop a pin loom in your project bag with a ball of yarn and you are on your way to fast,...

Create your own elegant greeting cards with the beauty of lifelike paper flowers!Paper Flower Note Cards provides all the information you need. With just scissors, craft glue and a few sheets of colorful heavyweight paper, anyone can create stunning...

From Calvert Crary and Bruce Littlefield, The Encyclopedia of Cut Flowers is a comprehensive, gorgeously visual guide that answers every question you've ever had (and a few you didn't know to ask!) about buying, caring for, and prolonging the lives of...

Learn how to make lovely leather projects with a professional finish. This exciting new book features fabulous handcrafted items for your wardrobe and your home. Most of the projects are suitable for those new to leatherwork, and those who have some...

The rustic farmhouse interior design style has exploded with popularity in recent years. A Touch of Farmhouse Charm is just what home crafters have been waiting for - simple yet stunning decorations and standout furniture pieces they can make themselves...

Cath Kidston - queen of vintage-inspired homeware and joyously decorated spaces - grants unprecedented insight into her creative process and personal style in this lifestyle-meets-memoir-meets-interior-design book. ...

Learn to find affordable vintage home decor and how to style it in a modern home. From a Goyard trunk worth upwards of $10,000 (scored for $90) to a floor-length vintage Christian Dior cape (a $10 Goodwill find), Virginia knows how to find deals. ...

Art Workshop for Children is not just another book of straightforward art projects. The book's unique child-led approach provides a framework for cultivating creative thinking and encourages the wonder that comes when children are allowed to freely...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784865050776Author Tatsuya TanakaFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Nippan IPSPublisher Nippan IPS

A huge amount of time, planning and preparation goes into creating a world-class sprinter. Sprinting - Training, Techniques and Improving Performance is an essential guide for all athletes at the beginning or development stages of their sprint careers...

All you need to explore science is a kitchen, this book - and a dash of curiosityThe Kitchen Science Cookbook is a beautifully crafted book with a unique twist: each recipe is a science experiment that you can do at home, using the everyday ingredients...

Jo Colwill taught Kirstie Allsopp to create one of her beautiful cushion designs on Kirstie's Handmade Britain, and now she can teach you too! This gorgeous collection of cushion and quilt projects are all inspired by Jo Colwill's life on her Cornish...

Turning a photograph of a loved one into a realistic pyrography pattern is easier than you think! Discover the art of portrait burning, and start creating perfect likenesses of your favorite people in wood. Pyrography artist Jo Schwartz reveals her...

Leading international doll-maker Ray Slater reveals her secrets to creating vibrant and dynamic faces in cloth. Brimming with ideas and practical advice, this is an invaluable guide for cloth doll-makers everywhere. The face is the key to bringing...

Looking for something extra special? Our beautiful collection of cardis and jackets are just the ticket. Each design is figure-flattering, whether you prefer short and sweet, longer looks or belted jackets. Choose to crochet a simple stitch, lace or mesh...

Shaping Knitting delves into stitch structure and how different stitches work together to alter not just the thickness of the knitting but also its shaping, and how this can be harnessed when making both fabric and garments. Written for knitters and...

A detailed and practical guide focusing on the traditional methods of icon painting and its rich history. With all you would ever want to know, from the materials you need and how to prepare a panel to adding inscriptions and finishing off. Part of the...

Here's Bargello like you've never seen it before: stunning quilts full of free-form twists, turns, and 3-D effects that look like op art paintings. The biggest surprise is how simple these quilts are to make! Designer Ruth Ann Berry shows you how to use...

This essential guide to woodworking's most versatile tool includes a thorough analysis on everything needed to know in order to purchase, setup, use and maintain a band saw. This book details what woodworkers need to know before purchasing a saw,...

Mix and match collars, neck plackets, and sleeves for an endless variety of professional, store-quality results. Stitch up a sharp bodice pattern, designed to fit sizes XS to XXL, in assorted lengths, styles, and trims. Well respected in the sewing...

This is a fully revised and updated new version of a popular RSPB handbook to the art and joy of drawing birds. John Busby beautifully conveys his own remarkable ability to capture the grace and motion of living birds, illustrating his ideas and...

Learn the ancient craft of making artisan pots, from clay preparation and drying to glazing and firing. You don't need much to make your first pot, just a piece of clay and an idea. At the same time, it's a craft one...

This book contains more than 30 designs on the theme of plants and flowers. A wide range of subjects are included, such as classic roses, bright red poppies, colourful sunflowers, delicate floral bouquets and bolder, more contemporary tropical flowers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645174790Author Chellie CarrollFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Thunder Bay PressPublisher Thunder Bay PressWeight(grams) 490gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...