Crafts & Hobbies

Retired from service close to a quarter century ago, the English Electric (BAC) Lightning has become a cult subject with aviation enthusiasts, especially those who, like the author, remember seeing this mighty interceptor take to the air. As its Avons...

For the first time in English, a complete book about Norwegian pick-up bandweaving-from its fascinating history to beautiful bands you can make yourself, with more than 100 pattern charts from bands in museum collections. Part 1 tells the story of how...

This inspiring book provides a wealth of fascinating projects for woodturners. It will extend their skills and give them a chance to try more unusual, challenging pieces. The book reflects the author's fascination with complex geometrical shapes, puzzles...

Collecting insects, and displaying them, has long been the delight of natural history enthusiasts. In the 19th century, collecting butterflies and moths as serried rows in specimen boxes, or as decorative patterns in framed pictures, was a popular...

If you're looking for creative ways to use your scraps to make spectacular quilts, look no further. Our popular designers have created a collection of nine quilts that will inspire you to dive into your leftover scraps and start sewing. From traditional...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781733312141Author Susan GuagliumiFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint GuagliumidotcomPublisher GuagliumidotcomWeight(grams) 531gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

A visually inspiring guide to making gorgeous spoons, using a variety of readily available woods, minimal tools and entry-level woodworking skills (think carving, whittling, sanding). Written by Josh Vogel, the upstate New York wood artisan whose...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486814346Author Marty NobleFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 220gDimensions(mm)...

A beautiful colouring book designed to bring you peace. Filled with relaxing and comforting quotes to lift your mood.Book InformationISBN 9781800226968Author Igloo BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Igloo Books LtdPublisher Bonnier Books...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781565235564Author Skills Institute PressFormat PaperbackPage Count 31Imprint Fox Chapel PublishingPublisher Fox Chapel PublishingWeight(grams)...

From New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman and master knitter Lisa Hoffman comes Faerie Knitting, a magical melding of words and yarn where the ordinary is turned into the extraordinary and where imagination becomes creation.The magic of...

Now available in a handsome new hardcover gift edition, this friendly guidebook will encourage readers to whittle away the hours. Great for beginners looking for an easy way to get started and more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143131663Author Keri SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 329gDimensions(mm) 209mm * 141mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486246208Author Ed SibbettFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 220gDimensions(mm)...

Make your own custom-tailored and perfectly formed cold-process soaps! Learn how to use milk jugs and yogurt containers for molds, and how coffee, avocado, and even beer can add unique dimensions to your creations. This encouraging introduction to the...

This is the ultimate collection of crochet stitch inspiration! 440 stitches are presented in colour, each with a sample swatch of the fabric and charted instructions with notes and detailed chart keys. Divided into ten chapters by the type of stitches,...

Master embroidery stitches with this collection of 20 eye-catching motifs, patterns and projects, ideal for novices through to experienced embroiderers. Easy-to-follow instructions accompany each colourful design, and you'll find customization tips and...

"Stickmaking: a complete course" (9781861080837) enjoys an excellent reputation amongst stickmakers and stick enthusiasts as a leading book in the field. This edition updates the original, with expanded sections on how to make and source tools and...

Join Gai Button as she shares her secrets to needle felting adorable miniature dogs. Using different wools, silks and fibres, and with just three needles, you can make all manner of realistic-looking dog breeds, including labradors, pugs and poodles. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578637409Author Sara L. MastrosFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Red Wheel/WeiserPublisher Red Wheel/WeiserWeight(grams) 1g

Homemade quilts add interest and colour to a room and often become family heirlooms, being passed down to the next generation. Despite being much-loved items, though, many people are put off by the amount of time and effort required to create a quilt...

Groovy Abstract is a colouring book for adults that contains 30 amazing art activities involving patterning, shading and colouring. Each vibrantly detailed illustration offers an easy way to de-stress, while allowing you to unleash the artist within...

Inspiration for twist and cable designs can be seen everywhere in the natural world and the urban environment, from the cracks in the pavement to building walls, posts and pillars. In A Knitter's Sketchbook: Design Inspiration for Twists and Cables,...

An absolute necessity for design devotees and sneakerheads of all ages. Sneakers is a definitive exploration of the creative energy, innovation, collaboration, and visionary intelligence behind the cultural phenomenon of sneakers. This...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781640255654Author Annie's CrochetFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Annie's Publishing, LLCPublisher Annie's Publishing, LLCWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904746768Author Shetland Guild of SpinnersFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint Shetland Times LtdPublisher Shetland Times Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399580215Author Lee J. AmesFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.Publisher Watson-Guptill Publications

Spirit of the Home is a wonderful guide to creating your own sacred space and sanctuary and discovering peace and tranquillity. Home is a reflection of the self. It tells us, and other people, who we are. The type of home we live in, the style...

Imagine being able to weave overshot along the length of your cloth with just one shuttle or being able to weave terry cloth towels for your bath. All this and more is possible on just four shafts by using a supplementary warp. Back by popular demand,...

An edited bindup of the two popular books from Gina Marion, Creative Hardanger and Decorative Designs in Hardanger. This one volume contains all the hardanger you need to know. Stitches, techniques, and over 50 stunning projects with many designs using...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486481166Author Ted MentenFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 320gDimensions(mm)...

Wire wrapping is a quick and easy technique that will take your jewellery craft to the next level. A little wire, a few simple tools and some brightly coloured beads are all you need to start creating your own intriguing fashion statements. By adding new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486828442Author Jessica MazurkiewiczFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486253930Author Barbara ChristopherFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

The I-200 fighter project was a compromise between design office's capabilities, realities of the Soviet aviation industry, with its available technologies, and military requirements.According to the brief description of the MiG-3 from 1941, it was, in...

Faux taxidermy is the hottest trend in craft and now you can knit your own animal heads and tiger rugs without any animals being injured! This fun and contemporary debut book from knitting fanatic, Louise Walker, teaches you how to make your very own...

The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between...

Both a celebration of the craft and a sourcebook for practical information, Knitting Rules! is a collection of useful advice and emotional support for the avid knitter. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee unravels the mysteries of tangled yarn, confusing patterns,...

Learn all about the super-popular Japanese trend of crocheting cute creatures with Cute & Cuddly Crochet, and then make your own adorable stuffed animals! Author and artist Lauren Bergstrom provides 12 step-by-step projects for crocheting popular,...

An increasingly popular yet age-old art form, Japanese woodblock printing (mokuhanga) is embraced for its non-toxic character, use of handmade materials, and easy integration with other printmaking techniques. In this comprehensive guide, artist and...