Crafts & Hobbies

From veteran author, teacher, and designer Becky Goldsmith comes this amazingly striking Bullseye quilt with easy-to-use paper-piecing foundations. Though the result looks complicated, the quilt comes together easily with Becky's simple, friendly...

Celebrate the splendor of wood with these wood-crafting projects. From simple woven panels to making a functional yurt, Woodland Craft features an array of easy-to-follow projects that include crafts for the farm, garden, wood fuel, building and domestic...

Master painter Kevin Macpherson shares his bold, direct approach to capturing nature's glorious colors and luminosity in oils in complete step-by-step demonstrations.Book InformationISBN 9781581800531Author Kevin MacPhersonFormat PaperbackPage Count...

Zoomigurumi 4 features 15 new amigurumi animal patterns created by 13 talented designers. Create your very own Charlie the kitten, Doris the dolphin, Stanley the giraffe, Orwell the orangutan, and more. Projects cover a variety of skill levels, all of...

Master the art of drawing kawaii characters! Start with the basic principles, then follow step-by-step lessons to draw a world of characters and creatures. In Draw Kawaii Style, artist and online art teacher Ilaria Ranauro (aka Ilariapops) shares her...

Explore nature through a combination of textiles and embroidery in this new, modernised edition of Gilda Baron's inspirational, innovative, step-by-step work. Using painted and dyed backgrounds, and hand and machine embroidery, this guide presents a...

Whether you want to combine yarns of different colours and textures in one piece or simply use up some of your stash, patchwork knitting provides a great way to play with assorted elements. This accessible book guides you through the essential techniques...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486452951Author Margaret GregerFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Stunning Scenery in Cross Stitch is a collection of landscapes from around the globe in cross-stitch. It is not always easy to convey in cross-stitch our world's natural beauty, but this book brings you some of our planet's most stunning scenery...

An engrossing look at the rich and turbulent history of coloring cloth Over the centuries our manipulation of the natural world has resulted in an explosion of synthetic dye production and application globally. To gain insight into the history of how...

Fat quarters are the most popular and versatile pre-cut fabric. Folded up neatly at the store, they call to every quilter and ask to be brought home to your stash. Random fat quarters can be pulled together to make amazing "planned scrappy" quilts. A fat...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683561996Author Pam LintottFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Martingale & CompanyPublisher Martingale & CompanyWeight(grams) 522gDimensions(mm) 274mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101984659Author N OffermanFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House IncPublisher Random House USA...

Awesome games for the big night... and vital advice for the morning afterLet the games begin and the good times roll! This compact collection of drinking games from around the globe is guaranteed to liven up your night. Will you play Vodka Roulette or...

Beginning Watercolor is the perfect resource for aspiring artists just getting started in this colorful medium. From the first brushstroke to the finishing touch, Beginning Watercolor shows aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started...

Everthing you need to know to create an entire miniature market and incredibly realistic produce in polymer clay. Master modeller Angie Scarr has perfected the craft of creating fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheeses, bread, pastries and gateaux in...

Snappy, stylish, fabulous and fun; there's just something about a hand-knitted hat! Now, with these 40 innovative patterns from renowned designer Cathy Carron, knitters can quickly and easily make one to express any mood or put the finishing touch on any...

Learn to draw and paint more than 100 of your favorite everyday items! Step-by-step projects, prompts, and creative inspiration make it fun and easy to draw your outfit, your favorite foods, your garden, and much more using drawing and painting tools you...

Happiness sells! inspired to succeed at just one thing, the author vowed to sew all of her daughter's clothes (and most of her own) for one year. This is the story of that year and how doing one thing right inspired her to cultivate many happy habits...

This is the latest title from knitting superstar and best-selling author Nicky Epstein. Bestselling author and knitwear extraordinaire Nicky Epstein once again offers a completely innovative knitting reference. A natural follow-up to "Knitting Block by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910997147Author Chihiro SatoFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Shetland Times LtdPublisher Shetland Times LtdWeight(grams) 891gDimensions(mm) 297mm *...

Pattern Cutting Techniques for Ladies' Jackets shares the trade secrets from the world of bespoke tailoring and haute couture, alongside procedures from the ready-to-wear industry. Written by a trained Savile Row tailor working in the fashion industry,...

Calling all dressmakers! This is a fully updated version of the best selling The Dressmaker's Technique Bible, complete with an all-new fabric guide to choosing the right fabric for the right garment. Dressmaking is having a renaissance, driven by...

Although most people have heard of laser-cut and 3-D printed model railway parts and kits, most modellers have little knowledge or experience of them. This fascinating and well-illustrated book describes in non-technical language how these machines work...

Sew. Stitch. Create. Within this book you'll find 18 sewing projects that are sure to brighten a rainy day--or any day! Using easy to follow illustrations and step-by-step instructions, learn fun techniques that will make your sewing projects unique and...

From homemade spa-day pamper products to gorgeous homewares, these 40 eco-gifting ideas will show you how to create presents from everyday household items. Whether you're eco-conscious and keen to reduce your plastic usage or want to be more sensible...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780063215733Author Kristin JohnsFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 567gDimensions(mm) 218mm *...

The mini-lathe is a useful tool in the model engineer's workshop. With more choice than ever of more compact machines, a mini-lathe is able to accommodate a wide range of engineering requirements, projects and techniques, as well as being suitable for...

Learn to draw cute stuff with Sweet Drawing! Filled with projects, prompts, and techniques, this is the perfect beginner's guide to illustration in the kawaii style.Olga Ortiz, a Spanish illustrator and graphic designer with popular social-media channels...

Recent years have seen a decline in craft and creative education in schools and a shift from practical to theoretical learning models in higher education. Young people are leaving school with no idea that craft-based careers are even possible, and...

The queen of the craft Amy Oxford offers crafters a one-stop punch needle resource to keep at your fingertips! This is the guide you'll keep throughout your punch needle adventures for years to come. Enjoy Amy's amazingly effective instruction, tips,...

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019Why do we make things by hand? And why do we make them beautiful? Led by the question of why working with our hands remains vital and valuable in the modern world, author and maker Melanie Falick went on a...

This magnificently illustrated box set explores the four most popular art mediums and techniques. How to Paint with Watercolours discusses brushwork, texturing, line and wash, and masking; How to Paint with Oils & Acrylics deals with mixing paints, knife...

During the summer of 1944 a series of massive Soviet offensives threatened to destroy the entire German army on the Eastern Front. As the Wehrmacht scrambled to hold what ground it could many formations simply disappeared and the available armoured units...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781565239135Author Harold HallFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Fox Chapel PublishingPublisher Fox Chapel PublishingWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm)...

Fragrance is as vital a part of your home as colour and texture. It can add depth to an otherwise stark room, warmth to a cold space, create a mood for a particular occasion - it can welcome, comfort and entice as much as any other aspect of interior...

Bring more colour into your crochet with these bright and beautiful patterns. Imagine you are in the wool shop or searching for yarn online - do you instinctively go for the reds and pinks, naturally veer towards soft blues and greens, or head to the...

This book describes the creation of a wargames' army and provides essential guidance for someone starting out in wargaming through to the more experienced gamer. With over 290 colour photographs, it describes how the armies of the main nations - France,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781899618224Author Robert FieldFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Tarquin PublicationsPublisher Tarquin Publications

Discover the creatures of the wild outdoors!Through the eyes of our naturalist knitter, you'll discover a world of interesting creatures. Inside, you'll find her sketches of animals in their habitat, scientific notes, and her knitting patterns that...